Category: Music

MIYAVI in Toronto

Before doors even opened at The Danforth Music Hall, the line for MIYAVI’s May 15th show wrapped around the block. Promoting the deluxe edition release of his LOST IN LOVE, FOUND IN PAIN album, Toronto fans clearly did not want…

Arch Enemy in Toronto

On May 9, Arch Enemy stormed Toronto’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre with a fiery set on their Blood Dynasty North American tour. Known for their explosive live shows, the Swedish melodic death metal giants didn’t waste a second setting the tone—opening…

Departure Festival Lands Big With Audience

The new Departure Festival, formerly Canadian Music Week, ran from May 6th to 11th with big hitters gracing the Toronto conference stage, and stages around the city with comedy, music, DJ sets and more. We heard from amazing talent over…

Isabel LaRosa in Toronto

Words and Photos by Darryll Magboo Isabel LaRosa made her Danforth Music Hall debut on May 4th – never repeating venues for every visit, this would also be her 4th time performing in Toronto. The city’s edition of her Psychopomp Tour…

Japanese Breakfast at Massey Hall

Dreamy-indie-rock-pop band makes a two-night Toronto stand. In support of the band’s fourth album, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women), released on March 21, 2025, Japanese Breakfast does the double on May 5 and 6 at Toronto’s Massey Hall. Fronted…

L.S. Dunes in Toronto

Words and Photos By Darryll Magboo The Velvet Underground was buzzing with anticipation on April 22 as L.S. Dunes prepared to take the stage. After killer opening sets from From Indian Lakes and Night Sins, the crowd was fired up…

G-Eazy Back in Toronto After 8 Years

Earlier this month, G-Eazy had his triumphant return to Toronto, playing at HISTORY. The crowd was electric the moment the Californian rapper said the cities name in his instantly recognizable voice. G-Eazy, whose real name is Gerald Gillum, came out…

SXSW 2025 – a story in pictures

SXSW 2025, the 38th edition of Austin’s iconic festival, has officially wrapped—and while this year’s festivities felt a bit more intimate, the talent on display was anything but scaled back. With fewer venues and a slimmed-down showcase lineup compared to…

No Place Like Tour: Role Model Brings Kansas Anymore to Toronto

Role Model Delivers an Unforgettable Night at History on His Kansas Anymore Tour—There’s No Place Like Toronto Fans swarmed History Toronto on March 19, 2025, eager to experience Role Model’s Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) tour—his long-awaited return to the…