Concerts
The Nashville-based guitarist and singer-songwriter channels anxiety, restless thoughts, and raw emotion into a bold new single. Nashville-based blues-rock artist Trevor Finlay has never been one to shy away from putting real-life experiences into his music. With more than three decades of performing, recording, and
The Music: Reimagining “Never Tear Us Apart” 1. INXS's “Never Tear Us Apart” is one of those songs that has connected with listeners across generations. What initially drew you to this particular song, and what made you feel it was the right track for The Spikes to reinterpret?
Concerts
I had to keep pinching myself as it didn’t feel real seeing the approval to have the opportunity to photograph Melanie Martinez. If you know me, you’ll know I’m a huge Cry Baby (the name for Melanie's fanbase). I have a large portion of her
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Alexander Stewart made his way to Phoenix, Arizona for his 3rd to last stop on his “What If” tour at the Valley Bar. As a long time listener, but a first-time concertgoer, I was looking forward to seeing if his live vocals would match up to his recordings and
This week, Afro-fusion hitmaker Burna Boy lit up Toronto with two nights at Scotiabank Arena, bringing his No Signs of Weakness world tour to the city. Fresh off two Grammy nominations, the Nigerian-born global star continues to cement his status as one of today’s most commanding live
Live at Queen Elizabeth Theatre – November 20, 2025 FLOW returned to Toronto with their world tour Naruto The Rock, transforming Queen Elizabeth Theatre into a full-on celebration of one of the most legendary anime soundtracks ever made. The venue was fully packed with fans, many dressed in Akatsuki cloaks
You'll be on cloud 9 being in the crowd at one of Lauren Ash's shows, which I had the honour of attending for the final night of her Call Me When You Get This Tour. The tour which started in London, Ontario on October 2nd wrapped
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Seven member K-Pop boy group, 8TURN, is bringing their second world tour, TRACE, to the United States including a stop in Orlando, Florida. This show is on October 25th, 2026 and is being played at The Plaza Live. There are still tickets available for purchase, and so are VIP
Big Ocean Photo Gallery from their show in Orlando, Florida on 9/26 at The Plaza Live. Photographed by Mav (Photos by Mav).
STREAM HERE There’s a funny irony at the center of Bay Simpson’s The New Normal: the song that once didn’t fit may be the clearest explanation of why Simpson does. The Muscle Shoals native has never sounded particularly interested in choosing between Country and rock ’n’ roll.
There is something appropriately contradictory about an album called Devil & the Dove. Kara Hesse’s latest record exists comfortably between opposing forces: grit and tenderness, grief and optimism, rock muscle and soul, holding on and finally knowing when to let go. For Hesse, those contradictions aren’t a concept
Breaking Benjamin brought its Fall Tour to Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, with support from Chevelle, STARSET and Kami Kehoe. The amphitheatre became increasingly packed throughout the night, building toward a headlining set driven by strong vocals, familiar songs and a unique production. Kami Kehoe opened
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Once “Too Rock ’n’ Roll” to Fit, Bay Simpson Proves Adam Levine’s Point on The Voice With a Five-Song EP That Refuses to Pick a Lane “It’s in your bones. The tone and the way you delivered the vocals really showed me an understanding of rock ’n’
Meet Dylan Bradley: The Pittsburgh-Bred Country/Americana Artist Building a Career With His Own Name on It, Starting With “Read My Mind” There’s chemistry, and then there’s the kind of connection that starts to mess with your head and see through your soul. The same thought at
Six-Song EP In the Flutter Arrives October 16 Created With Hitmakers Keith Thomas, Brian White, Pete Sallis and Jason Sever, Whose Credits Span Whitney Houston, Selena, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and More “What excites me most is sitting in a room with another songwriter, throwing ideas around, chasing that
More than 20 years ago, Jace Pearson began writing a breakup song in the aftermath of his first true heartbreak. He never finished it. Now, after another relationship brought those emotions rushing back, the award-winning Australian entertainer behind the larger-than-life drag persona LayDee KinMee has finally completed