Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Justin Rutledge, Bella White, Duke & Goldie, Andrina Turenne, Begonia, quinnie, and Logan Staats

Will McGuirk February 28, 2023

By Will McGuirk

“Most songs are trouble, they really do a number on me, but this one was kind. Songs rarely arrive this gently, although I wish they did.” - Justin Rutledge

“. . . bringing it to life by turning a valley into a peak felt deeply cathartic. It’s a heartbreaker that I hope will at least get you moving.” - Bella White

“I love going out and losing myself, but I’ve also learned as I’ve grown that I can’t do it all the time and sometimes my anxiety takes over and I just shut down. So basically I wrote this being like…’I can’t be the only one, right?’.” - Begonia

“I think the video is a perfect visual depiction of that chapter of my life and the feeling of being in that hotel room alone writing the song.” - Logan Staats

Gigs This Week: Regina Spektor at Massey Hall

Will McGuirk February 27, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Regina Spektor at Massey Hall Thursday March 2 2023. Tickets here.

Crown Lands' 'Lady of the Lake' surfaces

Will McGuirk February 24, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Oshawa rock duo and Juno winners Crown Lands have long had a mysterious track, a fan fave via live shows. The song is the stuff of myth, and in these times, the stuff of memes. Today the band have released the track 'Lady of the Lake' with video. The band’s latest album ‘Fearless’ will be available Mar 31.

Pre-orders here ->

Gigs This Week: Blue Rodeo at Massey Hall

Will McGuirk February 20, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Blue Rodeo at Massey Hall Saturday Feb 25 2023. Tickets here.

Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Jill Barber, Doug Paisley, The Revivalists, Dan Mangan, Bailen, Busty and the Bass, Aether, Mint Simon,

Will McGuirk February 15, 2023

By Will McGuirk

“I do believe certain songs can only be found in certain instruments,” - Doug Paisley

"We all go through ups and downs. Sometimes, we don't believe in ourselves. We've got skeletons in the closet trying to drag us down. But you've got to believe in yourself.” - Dave Shaw, The Revivalists

"I love the idea that songs can live many lives,” - Dan Mangan

Gigs This Week: Dear-God, Tebey, Kim Mitchell at the Biltmore Theatre

Will McGuirk February 13, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Dear-God, DoFlame at the Biltmore Theatre Thursday February 16, 2023. Tickets here. Tebey, Five Roses at the Biltmore Theatre Friday October 7th 2022. Tickets here.
Kim Mitchell at the Biltmore Theatre Sunday Feb 19th 2022. Tickets here.

Gigs This Week: Graham Nicholas at the Dakota Tavern

Will McGuirk February 13, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Graham Nicholas at the Dakota Tavern. Tickets here.

Gigs This Week: Firstbornson, Doses, Meez, Ark at the Horseshoe Tavern

Will McGuirk February 13, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Firstbornson, Doses, Meez, Ark at the Horseshoe Tavern Thursday Feb 16 2023. Tickets here.

Gigs This Week: Forest Blakk at Massey Hall

Will McGuirk February 13, 2023

By Will McGuirk

Forest Blakk at Massey Hall Saturday Feb 18 2023. Tickets here.

Slowcity.ca Open Mic: Altin Gün, Marcus Lowry, Jean-Michel Blais, Hayden, Begonia, quinnie, Harrison, and Winona Forever

Will McGuirk February 8, 2023

By Will McGuirk

“We sympathize with people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. All revenues we receive by streaming Güzelliğin On Para Etmez via YouTube will be transferred to the international Red Cross in order to help supporting the Red Crescent team in the region.” - Altin Gün

“I don’t really believe in marriage and I’m not even really an Elvis fan but I do believe love can make you do some strange things and that’s what this song is all about.” - Begonia