Democratic Revolution – Eye Weekly (2.4.10)

A cover story on the options for improving democracy in Toronto municipal politics: Time for a Democratic Revolution.

Yeasayer review – Eye Weekly (2.4.10)

Yeasayer’s Odd Blood turns this naysayer around.

Spoon’s Transference reviewed – EYE (1.20.10)

It’s hard to live up to Spoon’s near-perfect catalogue, even for Spoon. For any other band, Transference would be a high water mark, for Spoon it’s just pretty good.

Dinosaur Jr. live – Eye Weekly (1.22.10)

Makin’ the Freak Scene with a Murph-less Dinosaur Jr. entails ample guitar solos and a veritable hit parade of slacker classics. Needless to say, their sold out show at the Phoenix was enough to cure any early-’90s nostalgia.

Lou Barlow interview – Eye Weekly (1.20.10)

A chat with Mr. Sebadoh himself, Lou Barlow, on the event of Dinosaur Jr.’s return to Toronto.

Owen Pallett review & live – Eye Weekly (1.6.10)

The artist formerly known as Final Fantasy releases Heartland, his best work yet, and then plays a mighty fine show at the Mod Club in Toronto.

Blitzkrieged Bop – Eye Weekly (12.8.09)

With confirmation that Toronto’s home of heavy music, The Big Bop, will be closing in 2010, Fucked Up’s Damaian “Pink Eyes” Abraham and the venue’s manager talk about all-aged shows, crust punk passion and the state of Queen and Bathurst.

Anatomy of a Facebook protest – EYE (12.15.09)

One message leads to a deluge of backlash against Dancehall superstar Beenie Man’s scheduled appearance in Toronto.

Tom Waits review – Eye Weekly (11.18.09)

Tom Waits delivers a take-home version of his Glitter & Doom tour. Best enjoyed while stirring your brandy with a nail.

Devo live – Eye Weekly (11.24.09)

Bust out your energy domes, it’s time for some devolution. Devo play Freedom of Choice in its entirety.