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Concert Review: Holy Fuck, Sept 29, Phoenix Theatre

Posted on October 4, 2010 by sarahw in Concerts, Everything | 1 Comment

Toronto – Holy Fuck is not your typical electronic band. Unlike the plethora of digital ensembles equipped with laptops and pre-programmed backing tracks, Holy Fuck set themselves apart by using a 35mm film synchronizer and toy keyboards to produce their analog noises. Say what you want about bands with expletives in their name: they’re all about shock, they won’t be able to reach the mainstream, or they’re just offensive. Holy Fuck is the perfect name for this band. While watching … →

Concert Review: Arcade Fire, August 14, Toronto Island

Posted on August 19, 2010 by sarahw in Concerts | 1 Comment

Photo courtesy of Frank Yang, Chromewaves Toronto – Win Butler’s haircut, dancing on picnic tables and Toronto island…what more could a girl ask for? Timeline 2003 – Arcade Fire releases Funeral, an epic, brooding album with grandeur not often seen from a freshman effort 2007 – Arcade Fire releases Neon Bible, somewhat of a disappointment in my eyes, but Funeral was a hard act to follow 2010 – Arcade Fire releases The Suburbs, going back to their themed album roots, … →

Concert Review: Wild Beasts, August 9, Mod Club

Posted on August 11, 2010 by sarahw in Concerts | 1 Comment

Toronto – I first heard rumblings of Wild Beasts on Twitter a few months ago (That shit is better than Pandora, especially because I’m Canadian and can’t access Pandora. Fail). After the first listen I became slightly obsessed with their hilarious song lyrics, the lead singer’s shrieky falsetto, and the song Poutine Hooting and Howling which quickly became my favorite of the bunch. What struck me first about this band is how similar the lead singer’s voice is to Justin … →

Concert Review: Black Keys, Kool Haus, August 3rd

Posted on August 4, 2010 by sarahw in Concerts | 1 Comment

Toronto – What do you get when you combine Jimi Hendrix, the White Stripes and a little blues? Well, a beautiful love child called The Black Keys of course. The Black Keys are a blues-rock band hailing from Akron, Ohio and boy do these guys make a killer duo. First of all, what’s a concert review without a little venue commentary? This show was completely sold out and consequently the Kool Haus was jam-packed with a guy to girl ratio … →