Torontomusicscene.ca is dedicated to bringing local music lovers interviews, show reviews, articles, album reviews, biographies and show listings of bands in Toronto or bands passing through Toronto that we think our readers would enjoy.
Since we are expanding at such a rapid rate, it is hard for us to keep on top of all the interview, review and show coverage requests we get. My inbox receives tons daily. It is time for us to expand our roster and obtain some regular contributors!!!
If you are interested in writing for us, please specify which area (or combination of areas) you would prefer:
- articles/interviews
- show reviews
- CD/EP reviews
We cannot pay our readers, but I can try to get you into shows for free and help coordinate interviews. You may notice a heavy rock influence in our content, but we are interested in and open to all genres and local talent and we review both bands and solo artists.
If you have an idea of a show or band you would like to cover, let me know and I will set something up. Otherwise I have a long waiting list of bands looking for coverage and I can assign you someone to cover.
I would love if all of you could write for us, even if it is only one article/review a month. We are looking for contributors to begin immediately.
If this sounds like something you're interested in, please click here to email Sheena now for more information.
Thanks!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sunday, May 11, 2008
D.O.A. + LOTS OF NEW ARTICLES!
Last night, the TMS team (AKA Sheena and TJ) went to dinner with Joe "Shithead" Keithley of D.O.A. fame. Keithley was one of the first Canadian punk rockers who began his music career in '78. Their 30th anniversary tour brought them to the Horseshoe, so prior to their performance we headed to the Gorilla Monsoon to talk punk rock, politics, life and lessons with one of the most interesting and influential Canadian musicians of all time.
To me this was a surreal experience. Although he is not too keen on the comparisons, to put it in perspective D.O.A. has been called the Canadian version of the Clash. Keithley is the only original member who maintained his role throughout the entirely of the band. He is the father of three, and as we learned, his son's baseball coach, an activist, an anarchist, an author, a record company founder (Sudden Death records) and a punk rocker. He has more stories than anyone I have ever spoken with and has dealt with his fair share of hate and misunderstanding throughout his journey. He is hilarious and fascinating, and to have had the opportunity to talk to him is in my opinion a representation of my success and my potential thus far.
The funniest part of the interview was when Joe was telling us about how he is a health freak and really tries to eat healthy, but was treating himself to fish and chips tonight (which both broke his health rule and his "don't eat seafood 30miles off the coast" rule). Telling us how important this is, he then proceeded to put an entire forkful of tarter sauce in his mouth! He thought it was coleslaw...omg it was so funny. None of us could stop laughing for like 10 mins I swear. hahahaha!
I'm going to try to get that article up pronto!
We've also just added ZUKU and Automatic, so if you haven't read those yet give it a shot.
UPCOMING ARTICLES:
- Shortwave
- 3Tards
- D.O.A.
Thanks for reading,
- Sheena
To me this was a surreal experience. Although he is not too keen on the comparisons, to put it in perspective D.O.A. has been called the Canadian version of the Clash. Keithley is the only original member who maintained his role throughout the entirely of the band. He is the father of three, and as we learned, his son's baseball coach, an activist, an anarchist, an author, a record company founder (Sudden Death records) and a punk rocker. He has more stories than anyone I have ever spoken with and has dealt with his fair share of hate and misunderstanding throughout his journey. He is hilarious and fascinating, and to have had the opportunity to talk to him is in my opinion a representation of my success and my potential thus far.
The funniest part of the interview was when Joe was telling us about how he is a health freak and really tries to eat healthy, but was treating himself to fish and chips tonight (which both broke his health rule and his "don't eat seafood 30miles off the coast" rule). Telling us how important this is, he then proceeded to put an entire forkful of tarter sauce in his mouth! He thought it was coleslaw...omg it was so funny. None of us could stop laughing for like 10 mins I swear. hahahaha!
I'm going to try to get that article up pronto!
We've also just added ZUKU and Automatic, so if you haven't read those yet give it a shot.
UPCOMING ARTICLES:
- Shortwave
- 3Tards
- D.O.A.
Thanks for reading,
- Sheena
Monday, May 5, 2008
New Articles + Reviewers wanted
New Articles
Just so everyone knows, the interviews with the Automatic, ZUKU and Shortwave will be up by tomorrow night!
Reviewers Wanted
We have been getting a ton of CDs lately - if anyone is interested in writing a review on these albums or for a show please contact us!
Just so everyone knows, the interviews with the Automatic, ZUKU and Shortwave will be up by tomorrow night!
Reviewers Wanted
We have been getting a ton of CDs lately - if anyone is interested in writing a review on these albums or for a show please contact us!
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