NXNE returns! Highlights from the 2022 festival
text by Laura Eley NXNE is back! Following a COVID-induced hiatus, the beloved festival – which first launched in 1995 –returned to bars and venues across Toronto from June 14th to 19th. …
text by Laura Eley NXNE is back! Following a COVID-induced hiatus, the beloved festival – which first launched in 1995 –returned to bars and venues across Toronto from June 14th to 19th. …
By Laura Eley Garbageface, The self-described doom rap artist from Peterborough (also known as Karol Orzechowski) is the true definition of a “performer”. From his impassioned lyrics that …
Kicking off the This is Brampton NXNE showcase was Zenesoul, a fresh-faced singer-songwriter who managed to pull off her set despite the intermittent roar of a Raptors’ finals game playing …
By Laura Eley VALLEY Alternative/pop band, VALLEY, was a highlight of the week, playing a Wednesday show at the Horseshoe Tavern. The Toronto-based group, comprised of four members, already …
Text by Laura Eley | photos by Matt Stratton Thursday night at Toronto’s Mod Club offered a snapshot of Canada’s healthy electro-indie landscape. Marking the start of Milk & Bone’s North …
By Laura Eley Hot off the heels of a recording stint in the grassy knolls of Ireland, Montreal’s Caveboy made a recent stop in Toronto to play at NxNE’s Port Lands. Veterans of some of …
by Laura Eley and Jackie Willson | photos by Kateryna Topol Mississauga rapper John River was the first act to catch our attention. River has been around since 2012 dropping mixtapes that …
By Laura Eley In an (apparent) move to align top Canadian music influencers more closely with the selection of NXNE performers, this year’s festival saw the launch of Club Land – a series …
By Laura Eley Fresh from the March launch of his first full-length album, Coastline, Montreal’s Geoffroy is picking-up speed throughout the electronica universe. Spending nearly two years …
By Laura Eley If Captain Jack Sparrow were to become an Australian folk singer, he’d likely not be far off from William Crighton. The bearded and leather-booted musician took over The …