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[NXNE] Single Mothers, CATL, White Lung, Ice Age, Fucked UP, The Soupcans @ The Horseshoe 6/15/2013

0 Comments 19 June 2013

by Tiana Feng

Saturday night, Exclaim! had an intense bill at the Horseshoe. By intense I mean, I spent the whole night trying not to get crushed by the people beside me. At the same time, it was the most fun I’ve had all week. Beginning the night was Dine Alone’s latest punk addition, Single Mothers. They were probably the youngest of the bands on the set but rocked out and flaunted the stage like veterans. Continue Reading

Canadian, Concerts, Music

[NXNE] Jane’s Party @ Cameron House Records Show 6/15/2013

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by Tiana Feng

I was wandering around Queen and Spadina area and heard music coming from the Cameron House direction. I found out there was some sort of art show going on and a Cameron House Records outside show. Youngsters Jane’s Party happened to be playing. They were showing off some tunes from their latest release Hot Noise, which is quite good.

Concerts, Music

[NXNE] Fat Tony, We Are Wolves, Odonis Odonis and Mikal Cronin @ Bruise Cruise 6/15/2013

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by Tiana Feng

On Saturday, I was up bright and early for M For Montreal’s annual boat cruise. The line up was best yet. Beginning the shenanigans was Texan rapper Fat Tony whose lyrics were hilariously entertaining. He brought with him his beat maker Tom Cruz. Continue Reading

Canadian, Concerts, Electropop, Music

[NXNE] DIANA @ The Garrison 6/14/2013

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by Tiana Feng

On my way home on Friday I stopped by The Garrison to see DIANA. They were the secret guest of the night and impressed with their 80s inspired electropop.

Concerts, Music

[NXNE] Still Life Still, BLK BOX 6/14/2013

0 Comments 18 June 2013

by Tiana Feng

Friday night at the BLK BOX was the Young Lions Music Club show case. I was there mainly for the Arts & Craft’s acts Still Life Still and Gold and Youth. Lead SLS man Brendan Saarinen took on double duties as a keyboardist and guitarist as the band played some hooky pop tunes. Continue Reading

Concerts, Music

[NXNE] Dan Deacon, Absolutely Free, Peals @ The Drake Underground 6/14/2013

0 Comments 18 June 2013

by Tiana Feng

My night began late on Friday because I was too busy eating and drinking at the Exclaim! party. When I arrived at the Drake Baltimore’s Peals was showing off their experimental soundscapes.

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The remains of DD/MM/YY presented themselves as Absolutely Free who always put on a stellar set.

<a href="http://absolutelyfree.bandcamp.com/album/ufo">UFO by Absolutely Free</a>
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Since I was still on a Monster energy drink and alcohol buzz Dan Deacon as a secret guest was perfect for my night. There was a little blip in the beginning as he asked the audience for batteries. However when it started, I didn’t want it to end.

Concerts, Music

[NXNE] Dream Affair, Black Pearl, Ell V Gore, No Joy and Tonstartssbandht @ BLKL BOX 6/13/2013

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by Tiana Feng

Thursday night at the BLK Box was the Pretty Pretty series. Opening the night was Brooklyn trio Dream Affair who are part of Hand Drawn Dracula’s Artifical Artists. The youngsters hit it off with their interesting wave of post-punk sound from their recent release From Now On. Continue Reading