Author Archives: Cassandra Popescu

About Cassandra Popescu

Cassandra is a writer and photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. In 2015, she picked up a camera and dove into concert photography. Since then, she has covered events like Festival d'été de Québec, Wayhome, Toronto Urban Roots Festival, Field Trip, Canadian Music Week, NXNE, and many more.
Gang of Youths performing at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto

Gang of Youths Live at the Danforth Music Hall

Australian rock group Gang of Youths shook the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on May 6, 2022. I had first heard about Gang of Youths from a number of music-savvy friends, so I was excited to finally have the opportunity…

mxmtoon performing at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto

A Night Out with Your Best Friend mxmtoon

Multi-talented singer/songwriter mxmtoon hit the stage at Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on May 4, 2022, as part of the Rising tour, supporting the release of her forthcoming album (out May 20). mxmtoon crafts relatable pop songs with clever, honest…

Hovvdy performing live at the Baby G in Toronto

Photos: Hovvdy at Baby G in Toronto

Hailing from Austin, Texas, indie-pop group Hovvdy hit the stage at Baby G in Toronto on May 1, 2022, as part of their True Love tour. Hovvdy’s sound has a compelling softness to it, and even for the new listener, their…

A photo of the crowd at the Alexisonfire concert with the band on stage

An Evening with Alexisonfire at HISTORY

On April 27, 2022, iconic Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire took to the stage at HISTORY, one of Toronto’s newest live music venues. The free concert celebrated the return to live music in a slick new venue and kicked off a…

Léonie Gray Releases Debut LP “Who?”

Montreal Soul and R&B singer Léonie Gray has released her debut album Who? a collection of gritty, groovy, and honest tracks exploring themes of mental health, interpersonal relationships, sexuality, and personal introspection. The album documents part of Léonie’s twenties, and the knowledge…

Press photo of Sarah Hiltz sitting on the floor with a projection of a fire over her

Sarah Hiltz Faces the Complexities of Anger in New Album “Calm Fury”

Toronto-based contemporary folk artist Sarah Hiltz has released her latest album, Calm Fury, an eclectic collection of tracks exploring the complexities of anger as an emotion. Through rich storytelling and moments of sonic tension, reflection, and release, the album cycles…

Press photo of Dave and Joey Landreth of The Bros. Landreth

The Bros. Landreth Share Single ‘Stay,’ Announce New Album

JUNO-award-winning band The Bros. Landreth has released Stay, the first single from their forthcoming album Come Morning, due May 13th. The new track contemplates settling down from the perspective of touring musicians with a light-hearted music video full of board…

Silverstein performing live at History in Toronto

Photos: Silverstein Live at HISTORY in Toronto

Silverstein hit the stage at HISTORY in Toronto on December 12, 2021 to play an incredible 3-set show. Like most of us, fans had been waiting since 2020 to finally experience the band’s 20-year anniversary show, and Silverstein certainly did…