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CMW: Moonlight Desires
The C’mons. Photo: Elena Gritzan by Elena Gritzan Despite everything working against it – the unfortunate cold temperature turn, the coincidence with essay season for students, and it being a Tuesday...
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CMW: Singing drummers and compelling front men
Wind Up Radio Sessions//Photo: Michael Thomas by Michael Thomas I will never understand what it is that seems to scare showgoers away from attending shows earlier in the day. In some cases, obligations...
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CMW: Nothing cheers you up like some vocoder
Techromancer. by Elena Gritzan Earlier in the evening, I was beginning to understand a lot of the cynicism floating around about Canadian Music Week. Let me qualify that. I’m often the type to be full...
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CMW: Wildlife’s rejuvenating roar
Wildlife//Photo: Michael Thomas by Michael Thomas There must be a cynicism bug going around this blog, because last night I was feeling a little out of it until the final act ended the night on a high...
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CMW-ish: A Wavelength diversion
Prince Nifty by Elena Gritzan In light of the appearance of ill-tempered Elena yesterday, I decided to take a break from the Canadian Music Week circus and spend some time at Wavelength. Sitting down...
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CMW: The prairies on fire
Sidney York//Photo: Michael Thomas by Michael Thomas I envisioned this title a few nights ago, and after attending the Alberta/Saskatchewan showcase at the Gladstone Hotel’s ballroom, I found that I...
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CMW: There and back again
Xray Eyeballs. by Elena Gritzan The Zolas were one of my favourite bands towards the end of high school. I would drive down the streets of London, ON, sun in my eyes, listening to Tic Toc Tic on...
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CMW: Surreal Saturday
by Michael Thomas So many things happened on Saturday that I scarcely know if I can articulate all of it. Needless to say, Saturday was full of wonders, oddities and absurdities, almost in equal...
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CMW: Lost in the moment
Cellphone (this facial expression captures how much fun last night’s show was). Photo: Emily Scherzinger. by Elena Gritzan It’s great to save the best for last. For my final night of Canadian Music...
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One-on-One with Beekeeper
Left-to-right: Luke Cyca, Brandi Sidoryk, Devon Lougheed by Michael Thomas Never before have I had such difficulty figuring out where to begin an article based on a band interview. It probably has to...
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CMW: Exhale showcase w/ Allegories, The Medicine Hat and more
by Michael Thomas CMW has finally figured out that no one goes to show on Sundays, but seemingly in making the decision to end the annual festival on a Saturday meant they forgot to stock Tuesday with...
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CMW: Wavelength & M for Montreal showcase feat. Mozart’s Sister, Most People...
by Michael Thomas How does this not happen more often? Dependable music scene champions Wavelength teamed up with M for Montreal to put together an excellent showcase – featuring acts that start with...
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CMW: Madic Records showcase ft. AroarA, Sandro Perri, Astral Swans, Veda Hille
by Michael Thomas It’s truly a testament to how massive Canadian Music Week is that a brilliant showcase like last night’s bill at the Cameron House could be overlooked. The showcase was presented by...
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CMW: Jordan Klassen, HIGHS, Lisa LeBlanc, Sexy Merlin
by Michael Thomas ‘Twas the Friday night of CMW, and the musical gems were scattered about the city. In this spirit, I moved from venue to venue for a truly incongruous but pleasing night. Jordan...
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CMW: Operators, Port Juvee, Grounders + more
by Michael Thomas For those who chose not to sit through the Indie awards or end their CMW experience on a perfect note with Owen Pallett’s show at the Danforth Music Hall, there was still plenty of...
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Some owls’ picks for Canadian Music Week 2015
With Canadian Music Week just around the corner, Michael and Laura are here to share their top picks of what acts to see: Ginger Ale and the Monowhales (May 2nd at the Horseshoe Tavern) For the...
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CMW: Megan Bonnell, The WAYO, Programm, Dirty Frigs
by Michael Thomas Let it be said that we don’t need a show to remind everyone that there are some kickass women making music in Toronto. But while a showcase literally called Toronto Women in Music may...
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CMW: T. Nile, The Holy Gasp, Hue
by Michael Thomas Whenever I write on a day of music-festival-going, I try to find some narrative throughline connecting all the acts. Wednesday night was too brief to draw such conclusions, so what I...
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CMW: James Irwin, Jack Pine and the Fire, Scattered Clouds
by Michael Thomas Thursday night had a whole lot going on, but took some effort to find the gems. James Irwin My night started at the Cadillac Lounge where James Irwin performed solo. Though the venue...
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CMW: Milk & Bone, David Vertesi, Hot Panda, Rococode
by Michael Thomas QB and BC were the order of the night, with one act from the former and three from the latter. Milk and Bone My night began with Milk & Bone, playing for the first time ever in...
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