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TORONTOFEATURES: BLUE RODEOGreg Keelor still isn't quite ready to acknowledge Blue Rodeo as much more than something he likes doing "very very much."
OTTAWAFEATURES: FIVE CANADIAN SONGS ABOUT WINTERCanada. True north strong and free. Land of the beaver, poutine and maple syrup. Lumberjacks. From Gordon Lightfoot to Malajube, the Canadian winter has been a source of inspiration (and despair) for many.
MONTREALSOUNDBYTES: THREE BEERS AT: AIX OLD MONTREALIs it for everyone? Definitely not. Is it worth a try? To quote Oasis: "Definitely maybe". But trust us; there are better places, even in Old Montreal.
TORONTONXNE 2011: DIAMOND RINGS @ WRONGBARToronto's indie-pop darling Diamond Rings played a triumphant show in his own neighbourhood on the last night of NXNE.
TORONTONXNE 2011: THE HOA HOA'S @ COMFORT ZONEThe Hoa Hoa's deliver on what you would expect from them: two-note riffs, lots of reverb, and melodic lines stuck in your head for the rest of the night.
TORONTOFEATURES: SMALL SINS' BIG IDEASThere's a divide between bands whose meaning is intentionally ambiguous and bands that have something to say. Thomas D'Arcy and his band Small Sins land soundly in the former camp
TORONTOFEATURES: NORTH BY NORTHEAST 2011It is that time of year again in Toronto, and SoundProof will be there all weekend bringing you live reviews, photo galleries and more.
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Janelle MonaeThe ArchandroidSOUNDS LIKE: High-octane production value fuelling a fantastic concept driven by a soul-inspired songstress.
No JoyGhost BlondeSOUNDS LIKE: Another lo-fi girl-fronted band that's saved by a shoegaze vibe.
Mother MotherEurekaSOUNDS LIKE: Exactly what Wikipedia labels them: Indie Rock, but with emphasis on the rock.
The GrailsDeep PoliticsSOUNDS LIKE: Fairly standard issue post rock.
Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans @ Aeolian HallLondonFebruary 8, 2011Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans Band rocked out, but weren't even the highlight of this great show. That honour goes to supporting act Daniel Romano of Attack In Black and his slower, more soulful performance.
Sheezer @ The GarrisonTorontoAugust 20, 2010After a long week at work, what more can you ask for than a room full of sweaty people belting out Weezer songs?
The Dead Weather @ The Sound AcademyTorontoJuly 15, 2010Jack White's side project evokes the ghosts of blues-rock's past, present and future at Toronto most reviled venue.
Janelle Monae
No Joy
Mother Mother
The Grails
Jim Bryson and the Weakerthans @ Aeolian Hall
Sheezer @ The Garrison
The Dead Weather @ The Sound Academy
