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!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Special Ops cancels tour due to cancer
Montreal rock piece Special Ops has canceled their upcoming cross-Canada tour due to bassist Waldo Thornhill's unfortunate colon cancer diagnosis, according to a press release issued by their publicist yesterday.
“This is really a difficult moment for me, I really wanted to do this tour, but on the advice of my doctors I must remain in Montreal and do treatment," Thornhill said it he release. “It was a life or death choice for me and I want to thanks the fans for understanding and I look forward to my return to the stage.”
Three dates will still be played thishttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif summer:
June 7, 2008, - The Underground, 41 Catharine St., Hamilton, Ontario
June 28, 2008 - Club Social, 810 East Main Street, Welland, Ontario
July 19, 2008 - Bar St Laurent, 5550 St. Laurent. Montreal, Quebec
Toronto Music Scene wishes Thornhill the best of luck in his recovery.
To read an interview TMS did with Special Ops in 07 click here.
To learn more about this disease, the risk factors and when screening should begin, please visit the Canadian Cancer Society website.
“This is really a difficult moment for me, I really wanted to do this tour, but on the advice of my doctors I must remain in Montreal and do treatment," Thornhill said it he release. “It was a life or death choice for me and I want to thanks the fans for understanding and I look forward to my return to the stage.”
Three dates will still be played thishttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif summer:
June 7, 2008, - The Underground, 41 Catharine St., Hamilton, Ontario
June 28, 2008 - Club Social, 810 East Main Street, Welland, Ontario
July 19, 2008 - Bar St Laurent, 5550 St. Laurent. Montreal, Quebec
Toronto Music Scene wishes Thornhill the best of luck in his recovery.
To read an interview TMS did with Special Ops in 07 click here.
To learn more about this disease, the risk factors and when screening should begin, please visit the Canadian Cancer Society website.
Monday, April 28, 2008
INTERVIEWS!!!
Hello my lovely music friends!
I'm sure you're wondering why the heck we haven't added any new articles in a while? Rest assured, NEW THINGS ARE ON THE WAY!!
This week we'll be sitting down with:
- Zuku - Lee's Palace, April 30
- Automatic - Lee's Palace, April 30
- BigIdeas Clinton's on May 1st
As well as reviewing an album for Toronto punk band the New Enemy.
All of these articles will be up by Sunday night, but as always they will be posted as they come in!
Are you checking out any cool shows? If you are and you want to write a review for TMS, be sure to drop us a line. We love and welcome contributions!
ALSO: BIG NEWS IS GOING TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT COMING WEEKS!! It's going to be EPIC!!
Cheers,
- Sheena
I'm sure you're wondering why the heck we haven't added any new articles in a while? Rest assured, NEW THINGS ARE ON THE WAY!!
This week we'll be sitting down with:
- Zuku - Lee's Palace, April 30
- Automatic - Lee's Palace, April 30
- BigIdeas Clinton's on May 1st
As well as reviewing an album for Toronto punk band the New Enemy.
All of these articles will be up by Sunday night, but as always they will be posted as they come in!
Are you checking out any cool shows? If you are and you want to write a review for TMS, be sure to drop us a line. We love and welcome contributions!
ALSO: BIG NEWS IS GOING TO BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT COMING WEEKS!! It's going to be EPIC!!
Cheers,
- Sheena
Monday, April 21, 2008
We're Back!!!
HELLO EVERYBODY!!
TMS has admittedly been rather low key lately - both TJ and Sheena have been juggling admin TMS duties with personal endeavors including hockey tournaments, thesis papers and really bad colds!
The WARM WEATHER is amongst us, which means its time to get ready for summer festivals, nightly shows and our beloved patio season!!
If your band wants coverage now is the time to contact us! Let us know what you're up to and which show would work best. We're in the process of doing lots of booking and have a ton of exciting announcements coming up in the near future.
Thanks for your patience, it's now about to pay off!
Don't forget to enter the Constantines contest if you haven't already!
Check back soon for mass updates!!!!
TMS has admittedly been rather low key lately - both TJ and Sheena have been juggling admin TMS duties with personal endeavors including hockey tournaments, thesis papers and really bad colds!
The WARM WEATHER is amongst us, which means its time to get ready for summer festivals, nightly shows and our beloved patio season!!
If your band wants coverage now is the time to contact us! Let us know what you're up to and which show would work best. We're in the process of doing lots of booking and have a ton of exciting announcements coming up in the near future.
Thanks for your patience, it's now about to pay off!
Don't forget to enter the Constantines contest if you haven't already!
Check back soon for mass updates!!!!
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Constantines Contest
The Constatines Kennsington Heights Album Cover In anticipation of the Constantines newest album Kensington Heights(April 15, 2008), Toronto Music Scene and Arts & Crafts Records would like to give you a chance to win a Constatines prize pack.
To enter e-mail contests[at]torontomusicscene.ca . Be sure to include your name, address and something that proves you are the ultimate Constantines fan. Be creative. Ideas for proof include pictures of the Constatines, pictures of you with the band, letting us know how many shows you've been to, a song or poem about the band, a cover song your band does of the Constantines, a youtube video, etc.
The prize pack includes:
- 1 copy of the new 7" single Hard Feelings
- 1 Constatines T-Shirt
- 1 Exclusive Kensington Heights poster
Contest closes Friday, April 18th, 2008 at 11:59pm. Winner will be announced April 30, 2008.
See the Constantines live during the following dates:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 -- London, ON -- Call The Office
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 -- Waterloo -- The Starlight Room
Thursday, May 1, 2008 -- Toronto, ON -- Phoenix Concert Theatre
Friday, May 2, 2008 -- Ottawa, ON -- Capital Music Hall
Saturday, May 3, 2008 -- Montreal, QC -- Club Lambi
The Constantines
Rules And Regulations:
- 1 Entry per person
- Entries by employees of Arts & Crafts and Toronto Music Scene are void
- All pictures, songs or any other materials submitted for this contest may be used in any promotions by Toronto Music Scene, Arts & Crafts or The Constantines as they see fit.
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