Monthly Archives: January 2012

Monthly Archives: January 2012

Concert Review: Anamanaguchi, January 21, Wrongbar

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Paul in Concerts | Leave a comment

Toronto – Honestly, this was a bit of a crazy night.  I started off the evening at the Monster Jam monster truck show, followed that with Anamanaguchi‘s set at Wrongbar, and then capped off the night with a trip to the Bovine.  That’s at least one too many things for one evening, yet i did it anyways.  Consider it conditioning for all the club hopping I’ll be doing in a couple months’ time for SXSW and CMW.  Except without the … →

Happy Robbie Burns Day! A tribute to Scotland in Images

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Ricky in Everything | Leave a comment

Today, is Robbie Burns Day. It is celebrated by Scottish and Anglophiles all around the world. Now I don’t really know why he’s so special that everyone celebrates his birthday but any excuse to gather around a bar and drink scotch is good for me, although I don’t think many Scottish people really need an excuse. For a country that isn’t very large, it has done very well for itself in establishing themselves into our everyday culture. So without further … →

Concert Review: Herman Dune, January 19, Horseshoe Tavern

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Paul in Concerts | Leave a comment

Toronto – Before I begin with the review proper, allow me to digress right away and launch into a story about the last time I saw Herman Dune.  It was in Paris, so of course the band was speaking French (because, you know, they are French) and it was a good show, of course, but the reason I’m telling this story right now is to let you all know that playing the role of confused foreigner can work wonders for you sometimes.  … →

Song of the Day: Clock Opera – Once and For All

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Ricky in Song of the Day | Leave a comment

I played this track for my friend Jess (of Roundletters / Static Zine ) and she said it was my type of song. I was like, “what’s my type of song” to which she shrugged (online). So I started thinking..what is my type of song? Well, taking a look at this single from English act Clock Opera, I guess it would feature the following – lots of OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHs – glorious cathartic rousing choruses – uplifting synth lines – tracks with … →