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Dec 3, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
AURORA, the Norwegian synthpop singer-songwriter, sold out HISTORY last night. The stage setup and lighting were dark and moody, fitting the melancholic energy of her music. Aurora had the audience in the palm of her hands with her awkward and unhinged sense of humor. Biig Piig, the Irish singer and rapper, opened the night with her high-energy set.
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Nov 14, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Legendary instrumental prog metal band Animals as Leaders shredded their way through a seemingly sold-out Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night. Tosin Abasi, Javier Reyes, and Matt Garstka put on a masterful display, playing The Joy of Motion from start to finish. Australian progressive guitarist Plini, who has received Steve Vai’s stamp of approval, opened the show with some incredible riffs.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Lawrence, the New York pop-soul group led by Gracie and Clyde Lawrence, brought their headline show, Family Business, to a sold-out HISTORY, treating fans to incredible vocal runs and harmonies that kept them dancing and singing along all night. Nashville singer-songwriter Stephen Day opened the night with his soulful jams.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Essex band Nothing But Thieves sold out History as they returned to Toronto for Part 2 of their Welcome to the DCC World Tour. They treated fans to a different setlist and shared new stories this time around. The openers, Bad Nerves, also from Essex, played a high-energy set, getting fans to shout and clap on command.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Los Bitchos & Faux RealSeptember 29, 2024The Great Hall, Toronto, ONCanadian Beats PassportLondon band, Los Bitchos put on an incredible show last night at The Great Hall in Toronto, bringing their unique Turkish and Latin-infused Indie Rock. LA-based Franco-American, Art-pop duo Faux Real kicked off the show with some catchy tunes, impeccable crowd work, and killer dance moves. For more photos from the show, head to our Facebook page!
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Twenty One Pilots, the Ohio duo with billions of streams and millions of fans around the world, knows how to put on an incredible show. The fan experience was crafted with so much love and care, starting with a Fan Premiere Exhibit experience before the show, which included memorabilia from all their past albums and tours, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at some of their most iconic moments.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy started his set with an intimate intro, his band playing songs that reminded him of open mic nights and karaoke nights with his friends and bandmates. It was a celebration of the 10th anniversary of his breakthrough album “Dream Your Life Away.”Tiny Habits, the American folk-pop trio made up of Berklee students, kicked off the show with some incredible harmonies.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
In its second year, Sommo Festival presented a spectacular showcase of music and food, with a main stage, side stage, and culinary stage that often featured musicians as special guests to a crowd of 20,000 people. Culinary Stage:Dennis PrescottOld Time HawkeyChef Laurent DagenaisSide StageAbsolute LosersElijah WoodsTOBiMain StageDee HoltGoldie BoutilierAdam BaldwinHalf Moon RunMaren MorrisNoah Kahan
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Sep 13, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
A little over halfway through their tour, Austin-based band Spoon stopped by The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto for the first show of the Canadian leg of the tour. It was a showcase of charm and powerful stage presence that only comes with decades’ worth of live performances. They played songs from their latest release, Lucifer on the Sofa, as well as tracks from their vast catalogue of 10 studio albums.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
canadianbeats.ca | Daniel D'Souza
Cigarettes After SexSeptember 1, 2024Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ONCanadian Beats PassportTexas Indie/dream pop band Cigarettes After Sex played an ethereal set to a seemingly sold-out Scotiabank arena. The moody lighting set the vibe perfectly for the band’s mellow, melancholic sound. For more photos from the show, head to our Facebook page!
