Still … At Their Very Best is the fifth concert tour by The 1975 in support of their fifth studio album Being Funny in a Foreign Language, and a follow-up of their acclaimed At Their Very Best tour, featuring newly expanded production. As ADDICTED previously noted, prior to Being Funny in a Foreign Language, The 1975 was known for reveling in excess. However, Being Funny in a Foreign Language saw the group lock in on their fundamentals and produce their most concise and focused record yet. Accordingly, the band replaced computerized production and autotune with studio instruments (there was a specific emphasis on…
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keshi performed at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on March 19, 2023, for the 25th stop of his HELL & BACK tour. By performing hit songs from his extensive discography, he was able to treat his audience to an incredible sonic experience. This was no surprise, however, as ADDICTED was able to cover his 2022 Toronto performance at the Danforth Music Hall. There, he showed off his ability to effortlessly blend hip-hop beats, softer lo-fi instrumentals, and piercing falsettos throughout his songs. Accordingly, he showed that he was able to treat a live audience to a concert filled with a mix of exciting high-energy moments…
The 10th annual VELD Music Festival, presented by INK Entertainment, will be taking place from Friday, August 4th to Sunday, August 6th at Downsview Park in Toronto, Canada. Over the three days, the festival will showcase over 60 global artists across three stages. VELD 2023 Day 1 In addition to headline performances from Illenium Live and Zedd, this is the day for Rap and Hip-Hop fans, as RAPSEASON presents some of the UK’s biggest Rap and Grime artists on the Hip-Hop stage, including the likes of Aitch, Central Cee, and Krept & Konan. The full lineup of Day 1 is as follows: Illenium Live, Zedd, Aitch, Central Cee, Eli…
Earlier this year, The 1975 released their fifth and latest studio album Being Funny in a Foreign Language. Prior to this record, the band was known for revelling in excess. However, Being Funny in a Foreign Language saw the group lock in on their fundamentals and produce their most concise and focused record yet. Accordingly, the band replaced computerized production and autotune with studio instruments (there was a specific emphasis on ’80s guitar rifts, pumping drums, and saxophone melodies). As per Apple Music, this record consists of 11 songs that distil the essence of The 1975 without ever making it feel like they’re treading…
The legendary Iron Maiden brought their Legacy of the Beast World Tour to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on October 11, 2022. The English heavy metal band consists of members Bruce Dickinson (lead vocals), Steve Harris (bass), Dave Murray (guitar), Adrian Smith (guitar), Janick Gers (guitar), and Nicko McBrain (drums). The tour featured an oriental-themed production with Wayō style architecture used as a backdrop. This theme was most evident when Maiden’s iconic mascot Eddie made his appearance on stage dressed in a full samurai outfit with a sword in hand. Sonically speaking, Maiden’s setlist featured a large selection of classic hits from the 80s along with songs off their newer…
Rolling Loud made its Canadian debut from September 9 – 11 at Ontario Place. The festival showcased over 85 hip-hop acts across three stages; the Uber Stage, the BET99NET Stage, and the Moose Knuckles Stage. This made for an unforgettable weekend for any hip-hop fan. ADDICTED was lucky enough to be in attendance for all three days of the festival this year. Check out our pre-coverage – which explains all the details of the festival – here! Check out our main coverage below! Rolling Loud Day 1 On the first day of the festival, ADDICTED was able to catch Roy…
Rolling Loud, the largest hip-hop festival in the world, is set to make its Canadian debut in Toronto. The three-day event will take place from September 9 – 11 at Ontario Place – located on the shores of Lake Ontario overlooking the Toronto skyline. Artists Dave, Future, and Wizkid are set to headline the festival. The lineup also includes several hip-hop heavyweights such as Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Rae Sremmurd, Central Cee, Roddy Ricch, Skepta, Trippie Redd, Don Toliver, Lil Yachty, Migos, Nav, Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Tecca, Belly, AJ Tracey, and Fivio Foreign.…
Ken Car$on and Destroy Lonely are the frontrunners of Playboi Carti’s Opium record label. Accordingly, the pair embarked on The X Man Tour together (with support from Lil 88) to show off their musical talents and why they deserve to be signed to one of the biggest musicians in the world. On August 17, 2022, the pair brought this tour to Toronto – performing in front of a sold-out audience at The Opera House. The Toronto stop of the tour happened at the perfect time as Car$on released his X album on July 8, 2022, and Lonely released his NO STYLIST album on August 12,…
Multi-Platinum and chart-topping singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Ari Leff, better known as Lauv, performed at RBC Echo Beach on August 15, 2022, for the fourth stop of The All 4 Nothing Tour. The tour is in support of and named after his sophomore album All 4 Nothing. This album is the epitome of an excellent pop record. This is because (1) there is consistent rhythmic energy across all of the songs, (2) the entire album is filled with memorable hooks, and (3) the songs revolve around the relatable subject matter of soul-searching. This all makes for an infectiously catchy body of music with…
The 9th annual VELD Music Festival, presented by INK Entertainment, took place from Friday, July 29th to Sunday, July 31st at Downsview Park in Toronto, Canada. This year, the festival showcased over 45 internationally acclaimed Dance Music and Hip-Hop acts across three stages; the Main Stage, the Remy Martin Stage, and the Sirkus Stage. The festival has become a Toronto staple over the years as it has brought notable acts to the city – such as Calvin Harris, Cardi B, Avicii, Migos, and Zedd. It was both surreal and amazing seeing the approximately 45,000 audience members gather in Downsview Park again…
Joey Bada$$ performed at Toronto’s REBEL on July 3, 2022, for the third stop of the North American leg of his 1999-2000 tour. This tour was originally set to celebrate the release of Joey’s debut mixtape 1999 and support the release of his upcoming album 2000. However, the release of his album was unfortunately pushed back due to sample clearance issues. 2000 is now slated to release on July 22, 2022 (which is after the 15th stop of the North American leg of this tour). Regardless, Joey delivered a phenomenal performance and gave the audience a night to remember. Having made his official musical debut…
Multi-platinum-selling Nigerian artist Davido performed at HISTORY in Toronto on June 17th, 2022, for the 2nd stop of the North American leg of The We Rise By Lifting Others Tour. By selling out shows all over the world and leading the 2022 FIFA World Cup Official Soundtrack with his collaboration Hayya Hayya (Better Together), Davido has evidently cemented himself as a global superstar. Accordingly, he treated the sold-out crowd to a setlist filled with hits from his extensive discography. The upbeat, colourful, and infectiously catchy nature of his songs filled the venue with a joyous, carefree atmosphere. It was the epitome…
Indie-pop group almost monday brought their signature California sound to Toronto’s Adelaide Hall on June 7, 2022. The group is comprised of San Diego natives: Dawson Daugherty [vocals], Luke Fabry [bass], and Cole Clisby [guitar]. They were also accompanied by touring member: Rafael Vidal [drums]. They lightened up Adelaide Hall with a lively set of feel-good pop songs. Their upbeat music exudes California sunshine through its use of funky basslines, ecstatic choruses, and danceable grooves. The highlight of the night was the group’s live rendition of fan favourite, parking lot view. This buzzing anthem had the entire audience dancing and harmonizing along to its…
keshi performed at the Danforth Music Hall on May 28, 2022, for the 12th stop of the North American leg of his HELL/HEAVEN tour. The Houston native took fans through his five-year musical journey with a carefully curated setlist that included songs from all of his projects. He started the night with GET IT, which is the boisterous intro song to his debut album GABRIEL. During the live rendition of this song, he moved effortlessly throughout the stage and matched the energy of the audience – bouncing up and down in unison with the hard-hitting beat. He then seamlessly transitioned…