There are plenty of band's vying for the title of Toronto's best live act, but for at least one night there's no debating that Zeus owned that crown. Pick up a copy of their record and they come across as unassuming, though they make catchy, '60s-influenced pop-rock with the best of them. But as they took the stage at Toronto's Rivoli on ...

Last night's kinda-sorta-secret NXNE set by Japandroids may be both the first and last time Toronto's Dakota Tavern hosts a mosh pit. The twang-friendly alt-country bar has seen its fair share of rock shows -- Broken Social Scenesters, many of whom live in the nearby 'hood, have graced its stage in various permutations over the last few years -- ...

A man who assaulted Oasis member Noel Gallagher while the band was performing in Toronto was sentenced to 12 months of house arrest today. Danny Sullivan, 48, pleaded guilty to assault causing bodily harm, according to a report in the Globe and Mail. The charge stems from an incident during the Virgin Festival in September 2008. Sullivan ...

If record collectors needed another reason to circle April 17 -- aka Record Store Day -- on their calendars this year, this is it: electro-punk duo Crystal Castles have announced they'll be dropping a super-limited edition 12" that day with a brand new track. 'Doe Deer' clocks in at a lean minute-and-37-seconds, while the three other tracks are ...

Toronto electro duo Woodhands may be known as party starters -- their live shows are renowned for their tendency to become sweaty dance jams -- but they also have a softer side. Their newest video, for sweet boy-girl track 'Dissembler,' is ample proof that there are plenty of tears to go with the blood and sweat they pour into their music. The ...

Some exciting news for the electronic music fans: Toronto quartet Holy F--- will be unleashing their second full length album, called 'Latin,' on May 11. The band revealed the details of the album on Friday -- on occasionally lewd site Chatroulette.com -- and gave anxious fans a chance to hear first single 'Latin America.' Founding member Graham ...

Toronto indie buzz band Born Ruffians may have dropped off the radar after riding a wave of hype back in 2008, but clearly their hometown fans were patiently waiting for their return. On the eve of their trip SXSW, the band played a Canadian Music Week / Canadian Music Fest-closing set at the Toronto's Phoenix Concert Theatre on Sunday night. It ...