Album Reviews: October 16, 2017

 Weaves - Wide Open  (Toronto) Always trying to push the envelope one way or the other, Weaves have come with roaring pop on their second record, making their raw sound more accessible without feeling dishonest. With even more emotion than their debut, and some of their weirdest tracks to date,

Weaves Cover Pop in Grime

 Photo by Brendan George Ko With the current state of affairs life has become a roller coaster no matter who you are. Turning all that chaos into some amazing rock is Toronto band Weaves. After over a year on the road, with Juno and Polaris nominations in their pockets, the band

Weaves Drive Targ Coo Coo at JUNOfest!

 Photos by Owen Maxwell While certain shows are just better than others, it's always a treat when you get two top-tier headlining sets for the price of one, let alone when the openers are this good. So for those who caught Partner and Weaves at House Of Targ on April

Canadian Musicians Prove Their Worth Across the Capital

 Photos by Emily Jefferies and Andre Gagne It started with the TD Green Room and ended in a 1970’s stucco basement. I made my way across the city Saturday to witness the growing mass of talent our country is always pumping out. I briefly caught the Fan Fare at Rideau

JUNO Spotlight: Weaves

 Nominated for: Alternative Album Of The Year (Weaves) With a string of smaller releases, Weaves was already building a lot of hype around themselves by the time their self-titled debut came out. Their sound takes a pop-structure to such an addictive and abrasive place and is so distinctly their own. It's a

Pilar’s Picks: Weaves

 Weaves…No! I’m not referring to the ones you sew into your hair. Weaves is a new indie-rock group from Toronto, signed with Canadian label Buzz Records. Their kalediscope sound makes them a unique group who have released some “bumpin” tracks. The collaboration consists of three men and one woman. The strong, singular