Show Reviews
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Tame Impala at the Kool Haus
Psychedelic, they are. Tame Impala doesn’t like being referred to as a throwback band, but I don’t see that as a bad thing. I often find myself in conversations with friends wondering what it would…
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Plants and Animals at The Great Hall
Plants and Animals are one of those bands I’m happy to be a fan of. It also makes me happy seeing how big their fan base is. I’ve seen them a few times over the…
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An Uncomfortable Night with Cat Power
I left the show feeling slightly uncomfortable and strangely dissatisfied. Okay… not slightly uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. This was my first time seeing Cat Power live, and although I knew of her emotional instability and reputation…
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The Sea and Cake in The Rain
There’s something I love about going to concerts alone. It’s kind of liberating. I like to pretend I’m standing in my living room getting a private show; I also like to pretend it actually ends…
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Dr. Dog Does Toronto
I remember when I first heard Shame, Shame, Dr. Dog’s masterpiece from 2010. My friend Bram said I had to download it because I would love it. Well, I did, and I played it on…
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Osheaga 2012
Bigger is not always better. After four years of devotedly attending Osheaga, I have to admit I was disappointed by its turnout this year. For me, Osheaga was the perfect way to discover new, mostly…
