Concert Reviews

POP Montreal 2022 Popped Off with Tortoise, OMBIIGIZI, the Linda Lindas and More

PUBLISHED Oct 3, 2022

After tentative steps back to normalcy last year, POP Montreal was back in full force for its 2022 edition. As always, the fest featured a...

Melt My Eyez See Photos of Denzel Curry Last Night in Toronto

REBEL, September 28

PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2022

Denzel Curry continues his triumphant victory lap in support of this year's Melt My Eyez See the Future album, and the recent Exclaim! cove...

Relive MUNA's Toronto Show in Photos

Phoenix Concert Theatre, September 27

PUBLISHED Sep 28, 2022

Silk! Chiffon... That's how it feels when MUNA's in Toronto. The Los Angeles pop trio swung through town last night on tour in support of...

The Killers Channelled Their Idols at Self-Described "Superspreader Event" in Toronto

Scotiabank Arena, September 23

PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2022

"We hope you enjoy your stay / It's good to have you with us / Even if it's just for the day." Standing preacher-like at a keyboard console...

Carly Rae Jepsen and Bleachers Transcended Their Hits in Toronto

Budweiser Stage, September 22

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2022

On paper, Bleachers and Carly Rae Jepsen occupy different corners of the poptimist landscape. The former is essentially a vehicle for pop s...

The Weeknd Proved That Toronto Is His City

Rogers Centre, September 22

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2022

The Weeknd played his first show ever in 2011. It was at Toronto's Mod Club, which had a capacity of a few hundred. Last night, he played t...

At Long Last, Victoria Welcomed Rifflandia Back with Open Arms

PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2022

After so much struggle and effort, it feels like a magnificent victory that Rifflandia not only came back, but also outdid itself in many w...

Courtney Barnett's Everyday Observations Took on New Meanings in Toronto

Massey Hall, September 14

PUBLISHED Sep 15, 2022

Warming up the room and establishing the material conditions of the occasion, Courtney Barnett opened her Massey Hall performance with the...