K. Flay brought the MONO: Live in Stereo tour to Toronto for two nights at the Velvet Underground on March 12 and 13, 2024. If there is one thing to take away from a K. Flay show, it’s the connection and sense of community that K. Flay builds around her music. The packed Velvet Underground was the perfect venue to experience the show up close and personal. With an explosive stage presence and vulnerable songwriting, K. Flay was not afraid to bring every part of herself to the stage. Through rallying pop choruses, manic rock anthems, and introspective ballads, K.…
Author: Cassandra Popescu
Each year, Festival d’été de Québec brings international superstars and incredible emerging talent to the Plains of Abraham and all over the streets of Québec City. The festival kicked off on July 6 and continues until July 16. ADDICTED was there to capture all the magic on opening weekend. Day 1 Les Shirley Montreal rock trio, Les Shirley, put on an electric show as they warmed up the stage before a double bill featuring Billy Talent and Weezer. The group channeled 90’s grunge and early 2000’s punk rock, combined with the upbeat melodies of modern pop. They delivered a show…
MUNA brought the Life’s So Fun tour to a sold out crowd at History in Toronto on May 14, 2023. The band started their set with a burst of energy, beginning the show with pop party anthem What I Want. The crowd immediately matched their energy, as they jumped up and down and sang along to every word. What struck us the most about MUNA’s live show was the flawless execution of their performance. Throughout the night, the band members were running across stage, hitting choreographed dance moves perfectly on beat, all while singing tight harmonies together. In addition to the…
French pianist, Sofiane Pamart, brought a show full of remarkable, intricate piano melodies to The Great Hall in Toronto on May 1, 2023. Known as the “piano king,” it quickly became clear that he’s deserving of that title as soon as he began playing a few notes. The sold out crowd was mesmerized from the moment he stepped on stage, and throughout each song he performed. In what felt like a really magical night, the whole room remained still, except for a couple that were slow dancing to the music at the back of the crowd. We were fortunate enough…
Ukrainian Canadian artist, Nastasia Y has released her latest single, Bez Vas (Without You). Nastasia grew up in Kyiv to the soundtrack of the Ukrainian resistance songs her late father would sing to her. Now, one year after the invasion, her latest single is sung in both Ukrainian and English in order to reach more people about the on-going war. In addition to Russia’s countless war crimes, missiles are purposely fired at energy facilities to wear down the citizens. While Nastasia is based in Canada, her family is living in cold and darkness this winter. However, the resilience and spirit of the Ukrainian people can be summed up by…
California indie-pop trio almost monday brought the Only Wanna Dance Tour to Toronto on February 3, 2023. If there’s one word to describe the band’s upbeat, groovy sound, it would be ‘summertime’. Imagine music blasting with the windows open on a road trip, or dancing at a beach party at sunset. This is the vibe almost monday brought to Toronto on a particularly cold winter night. With a set full of feel-good, carefree tracks and an irresistible charisma, the band had the crowd dancing and singing their hearts out all night. Borrowing elements from modern pop, mid-2000’s indie sleaze, and…
The nominees for The 52nd Annual JUNO Awards were announced on January 31, 2023 by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) at a press conference full of excitement and enthusiasm celebrating the best in Canadian music. It was also announced that three more of this year’s nominees will join the lineup of performers at The JUNO Awards Broadcast: Alexisonfire (Rock Album of the Year), Aysanabee (Contemporary Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year), and Jessie Reyez (Contemporary R&B Recording of the Year and Music Video of the Year). These artists join previously announced talent AP Dhillon, Banx & Ranx, Preston…
Ruby Waters brought the Soaking Wet tour to an excited, sold-out crowd at the Opera House in Toronto on January 28, 2023. The JUNO nominated singer-songwriter took the stage and captivated audiences with her raspy, mesmerizing vocals and energetic stage presence. Above her, clouds floated on top of the stage as part of a set decor that further immersed the crowd in her world. From edgy pop-rock numbers that showed off her powerhouse vocals to easygoing ballads with relatable lyrics, the show encompassed all the facets of Ruby Waters’ abilities as an artist. We were lucky enough to capture this…
Toronto alt-rock group Monowhales packed Lee’s Palace on October 21, 2022, to deliver an exhilarating performance on the Tunnel Vision tour. Released in September 2022, Tunnel Vision is the band’s latest album, a project that sees Monowhales stepping fully into their distinct sound and charisma. As the band prepared to play for an excited hometown crowd, we squeezed into the cozy green room at Lee’s Palace to have a chat with Jordan Circosta, Sally Shaar, and Zach Zanardo about their growth as a band and what playing home in Toronto meant to them on this tour. For those of us…
Noah Cyrus brought The Hardest Part tour to Toronto on October 25, 2022. The sold-out Phoenix Concert Theatre was packed with fans eager to experience the singer-songwriter’s debut album live. The Hardest Part sees Cyrus turning to her roots, telling her own story through music with heart and vulnerability. With introspective, genuine lyrics and simple instrumentals, The Hardest Part is an album that lets Cyrus’ thoughtful songwriting shine. As a live show, material from The Hardest Part allowed Cyrus’ dynamic vocals to take centre stage. Whether effortlessly belting out a powerful chorus or tenderly singing through a ballad, Cyrus’ vocal delivery…
Alexander 23 brought the Aftershock tour to Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall on October 18, 2022. Released in July 2022, Aftershock is Alexander 23’s latest album and most mature songwriting yet. Covering themes of heartbreak, loss, and grappling with your own identity, Aftershock is a relatable album full of tracks that can get you through some of your hardest days. It was clear this album resonated strongly with Alexander 23’s devoted fan base, as they sang passionately along and threw a number of gifts on stage during his set. Singer-songwriter Alaina Castillo opened the evening with a mellow set of pop tunes. The talented…
Pop singer-songwriter Remi Wolf brought one heck of a party to Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall on October 15 & 16, 2022, supported by indie pop-rock artist Jordana. Known for hits like Photo ID, an American Idol appearance, and a number of collaborations with impressive artists like Kimbra, Cautious Clay, and Still Woozy, Remi Wolf is a singer-songwriter who fuses pop, funk, and soul with a larger-than-life personality. Naturally, we were excited to see what she would bring to the stage in a live performance. Jordana opened the show with an emotive set of music, merging the softness of bedroom pop with…
The Wild Hearts Tour brought a mesmerizing show to Massey Hall in Toronto on August 12 & 13, 2022 with a stacked lineup of singer-songwriters Julien Baker, Sharon Van Etten, and Angel Olsen co-headlining together. The three artists brought their stunning vocals and expert storytelling to the stage for an unforgettable evening. A spectacular show was to be expected with these three headliners, but what felt special about this show was the camaraderie and sense of friendship between the artists. Each set had a collaborative element, and they told stories filled with admiration for each other in between songs. This energy…
L.A.’s THE DRIVER ERA packed The Danforth Music Hall on August 8, 2022 to bring fans an exhilarating show along with Summer Salt and almost monday. Having released their latest album, Girlfriend, and a highly-anticipated forthcoming album Summer Mixtape due September 16, there was a lot for fans to be excited about at the sold-out show. almost monday almost monday was the perfect band to warm up the crowd with energetic, carefree tunes and a rambunctious, energetic set. Striking the perfect balance between sunny melodies and an indie-rock edge, almost monday gave us “Arctic Monkeys meets surf rock” vibes and we kind…