A woman once said, “Love is a wicked game; still, we play it.” That woman is Dutch-Caribbean singer-songwriter Naomi Sharon. The first female artist signed under the OVO Sound record label. She performed at Toronto’s HISTORY on September 7, 2024, at a sold-out venue. This would be the first of two shows slated for the Toronto stop of the Born In The Wild Tour opening for the R&B and neo-soul singer-songwriter Tems. With a simple, intimate setup of a black curtain backdrop and a mic stand in the middle, everything was close to the front of the stage. A sense…
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There is no better way to close out a tour but to do it at home. And that’s what Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Charlotte Day Wilson did on June 6, 2024. In support of her latest released album in May, the Cyan Blue Tour made its final stop at Toronto’s HISTORY to a sold-out crowd. Ourielle Auve, professionally known as Ouri, started the night off. She is a French-Canadian musician known for being a multi-instrumentalist. She is also part of Charlotte’s touring band, which allowed her to showcase her talents as a solo act and a band member. Ouri showed her…
Fresh off his performance at the Toronto Raptors halftime show for Filipino Heritage Month, Canadian singer-songwriter Preston Pablo made waves in the big city, performing at The Axis Club on February 8, 2024. His fellow Canadian artists, Jayde and Jordan Astra, were opening for him. First off was Jayde, who charmed everyone in attendance as she performed upbeat songs, then transitioned to her mellow tracks, showcasing her style and vocals. Next was Jordan Astra, who turned it up a notch and kept the energy flowing through the night as he took the stage. The singer-producer captivated the crowd with his stage presence and audience impact.…
American rock band All Time Low brought The Sound of Letting Go Tour to Toronto’s HISTORY on September 22, 2023. The tour’s title is a track off their recent album, Tell Me I’m Alive, released in March of this year. This marked the tour’s ninth stop following its Montreal show the previous night. It was a sold-out Toronto show. Appearing first was English singer-songwriter Lauran Hibberd. She sported an all-denim look with her corset top and jeans. Whether it was intended to be a Canadian homage or not, it was a great outfit that charmed the Toronto crowd. Highlighting her…
American rapper and songwriter Nathan John Feuerstein, popularly known as NF, brought the HOPE tour to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on September 1, 2023. In support of his latest album, HOPE, that dropped earlier this April. Joining him is fellow American rapper Cordae. The pairing complements each other’s style with their lyrical skills and insightful storytelling. Opening was Cordae, who did not shy away from getting the crowd excited. He showcased his lyricism and thought-provoking rap style that has matured over the last few years when looking back on his earlier run as a member of the YBN collective. Not…
Jacob Dodge Lawson, better known as JVKE, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and social media personality who brought what tour feels like to Toronto’s History on August 28, 2023. It was a family affair, with attendees from different age groups. Including children with their parents in attendance attests to his popularity amongst different generations; it was a sold-out show. Kicking off the night was Maisy Kay, a London native and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. She had excellent stage awareness as she swayed and danced while performing her songs. She also had an eye-catching glittery butterfly microphone, which grabbed everyone’s attention. Her…
American rapper singer-songwriter Toosii brought the Naujour Tour to a sold-out crowd at Toronto’s History on August 24, 2023. Toosii’s official DJ, Johnny Goin 2x, started off the night. He warmed up the crowd with hits and bangers as they rapped along. Ramped it up with more recent tracks before introducing Toosii onto the stage. Toosii was greeted warmly by his Toronto fan base as he started to perform. He had a distinct raspy voice which complemented his sound. He interacted well with everyone he passed as he walked on each end of the stage. Shortly into the set,…
The Good Witch Comes to North America Tour made its fifth stop at Toronto’s HISTORY on August 14, 2023. This tour is supporting Maisie Peters’ sophomore album, released in June of this year. The last time Maisie was in Toronto was in November 2022 for the I’m Telling The Whole Of America Tour at Phoenix Concert Theatre. Special guest Grace Enger kicked off the night with her song, Bad Guy. With an intimate lighting setup, audience members were captivated. All eyes were on her as she strummed her guitar to each chord progression and delivered strong emotions throughout her…
Filipino-American singer-songwriter and producer Jeremy Passion brought the Modern Nostalgia Tour at the Danforth Music Hall on July 14, 2023. His fellow California-based Fil-Am artists Jesse Barrera, Albert Posis, and Gabe Bondoc were also with him. The group gained popularity in the early 2010s from their YouTube careers, showcasing their musical talents, performing original compositions and heartfelt renditions of popular hits. They were collaborating amongst themselves and other popular YouTubers in a similar niche. The tour, as titled, caters to those who have witnessed their journey all these years and how the new generation continues to support discovering them through…
David Burke, popularly known as d4vd, brought the Petals to Thorns tour to a sold-out crowd at the Velvet Underground on July 5, 2023. This is in support of his EP, released back in May of this year. The intimate venue quickly filled with excited and eager fans as the floor was jam-packed within ten minutes after the doors opened. Fans had to claim spots and stand their ground long before the opener started. When it came time for d4vd, everyone had their phones out in anticipation as his entrance was teased by the lighing signalling his way to the…
Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist Sean Paul performs in Toronto’s History on July 2, 2023. With the city coming off an observance of Canada Day, the long-weekend celebration continued with a night of vibing to energetic tracks, catchy hooks and club bangers. The crowd went wild when they heard a distinct voice from backstage as the band and dancers positioned themselves on stage. Not long after, Sean Paul made his way, jumping up and down, waving side to side across the stage and engaging fans. The crowd jammed and danced with no hesitation. Also adding to the magnetic elements were…
Bryson Tiller brought the Back and I’m Better tour to Toronto’s History on June 26, 2023. Dedicated fans were thrilled about his long-awaited return, as his last Toronto performance dates back to 2018. A second show was slated the following day as tickets sold out. Ryan Trey opened up the night as a last-minute addition to the line-up. He’s an R&B singer-songwriter co-signed by Tiller in 2018. Followed by DJ Nitrane boosted the atmosphere with a mixed assortment of trap, R&B, and hip-hop tracks to set the tone. According to Nitrane, Toronto was been the best crowd on the tour, proven by…
American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha brought the Best F’n Night Of My Life Tour to Toronto’s Rebel on June 15, 2023. Infamous for co-writing hits from various artists from the past decade, she released her latest album in late April this year, titled Bebe. Featured are icons from different genres like Dolly Parton, whom she listened to growing up, Snoop Dogg, and David Guetta, one of her long-time collaborators. She last performed in Toronto at a Scotiabank Arena as a special guest for the Jonas Brothers’ Happiness Begins Tour in 2019. Zolita, an American singer-songwriter known for her dark-pop and r&b…
Texan indie pop singer-songwriter Harriette performed at The Velvet Underground on May 23, 2023. This marked the seventh stop of the superglue tour opening for the pop duo joan. Accompanied by her best friend, guitarist Puma, both took the stage and wasted no time. Getting right to the action, opening with the title track, i heart the internet, from her latest EP, followed by Goodbye Texas, Black and Blue, and Fucking Married. Harriette quickly charmed the audience with her sweet voice and soft vocals. As she continued her set, you could not help but notice her distinct twang that complimented well…