Articles by Alex Hudson

Vampire Weekend Attempted to Cover Rush's "Tom Sawyer" in Toronto, Cuz Why Not?

Budweiser Stage, September 24

PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2024

I know it's only rock 'n' roll, but Vampire Weekend really seem to like it. The overarching tone of their latest Toronto show was one of...

Taylor Swift Celebrated with Six Toronto Tribute Shows from Choir! Choir! Choir!

PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2024

Taylor Swift isn't the only one playing her catalogue across six nights this fall in Toronto — local singing crew Choir! Choir! Choir! have...

Jacob Hoggard Pleads Not Guilty in Latest Sexual Assault Case

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2024

Jacob Hoggard's latest sexual assault trial is getting underway in Ontario, and the former Hedley singer has entered a plea of not guilty...

The National Announce Live Album 'Rome'

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2024

The National were in Toronto this past Friday on their tour with the War on Drugs — and fans will soon be able to have a take-home reminder...

Tears for Fears Defend Their Use of AI on Album Cover

PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2024

Next month, Tears for Fears will release their first live album, Songs for a Nervous Planet — but rather than excited fans, the pop duo's...

The War on Drugs and the National Brought Polished Perfection and Chaotic Theatricality to Toronto

PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2024

The jokes write themselves. Basically anyone I've spoken with about the National's tour with the War on Drugs has made a remark along the...

Toronto's Dream Serenade Details 2024 Concert with Sarah Harmer, Bahamas, Haviah Mighty

PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2024

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the annual Dream Serenade benefit concert at Massey Hall. Now, the details of the next instalment...

Spencer Krug Ranks His Favourite Song from Each of His Projects, Including Wolf Parade, Moonface and Sunset Rubdown

PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2024

Normally, our High 5 column features an artist ranking the five best songs from their own discography. The snag with Spencer Krug, however,...