Fresh off a showcase in Toronto at NxNE Festival, DiRTY RADiO, the Vancouver based Electro R&B trio of multi-instrumentalists Farshad “Shaddy” Edalat, Anthony “Tonez” Dolhai, and Zachary Forbes released a new video for their single “All Nighter” this week. A melody laden slow jam featuring lead singer, Shaddy’s soulful vocals the video is directed by T.S. Pfeffer & Robert McHugh (Pier Pictures). “All Nighter”…
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NXNE Announces 2012 Line-up
To stay at the forefront of Canada’s music scene, Toronto’s North by Northeast Music & Film Festival & Conference(NXNE) keeps growing each year. 2012’s recently announced line-up includes 650 bands, 40 films and 50 interactive panels from June 11-17. NXNE will be taking over venues throughout the city for its 18th year, with the largest…
Hollerado – Blows the roof off!
Hollerado – SkyBar Nightclub Toronto – NXNE 2011 While not an ‘official’ NXNE event, the XFM Radio party held at Skybar Toronto brought the masses out to one of the best rooftop patios in the city for some fun and great music. Headlining the party was Juno nominated Ontario band Hollerado. Since this wasn’t a NXNE gig, we…
The Dirty Mags – NXNE 2011
The Dirty Mags – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 The very late 3 am time slot meant that a lot of people missed out on seeing this act but I’m glad we managed to catch them. Knowing nothing about an act means you can view them with a completely open mind, the immediate appeal of…
Wildlife – NXNE 2011
Wildlife – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 Surprises are one of the best parts of NXNE Fest and this was indeed a total unexpectedly enjoyable set from a band we knew nothing about. Many people had heard a rumour that The Black Keys were going to be surprise guests in the 3am slot. This was…
The Pack A.D. – NXNE 2011
The Pack A.D. – Horseshoe Tavern – NXNE 2011 Two women – big sound & big presence, is probably the easiest way to describe The Pack A.D., but they are so much more than that. Singer/guitarist Becky Black and drummer Maya Miller squeeze every bit of energy and sound from their instuments as their garage/rock tunes explode on stage. Witty…
Top 10 Hits & Misses of my NXNE
North By NorthEast Festival wrapped up earlier this week. My friends and I tried to get to a lot of the events but as with any multi-venue festival it’s nearly impossible to see it all. From the parties, bands and sessions we made it to, here’s my hits and misses. Hit: Nineties nostalgia with Evan Dando &…