"Since its opening in 2015, Bloordale’s Burdock has quickly earned a reputation for being one of west Toronto’s hippest live music venues. In its narrow, dimly-lit music hall, you can catch everything from jazz to live comedy to experimental noise-rock. "
"I walked into the venue with a clear bias. Their collaborative release, Star Stuff which came out a little under a month ago, already has over 35 plays on the unnamed streaming service I should not use if I really cared about compensating artists as much as I should..."
"Vancouver-based rockers Mother Mother have been flirting with a mainstream breakthrough for their last four albums. 2011’s Eureka featured their most successful single, the hypnotic “The Stand”. From here they moved onto their strange, chilly concept album The Sticks, which failed to set the world on fire (though it’s a strong record)..."
by Erin Crosbie
When did rock bands stop having charismatic stars fronting them?
Of course, that’s a bit of a loaded question..