Posts tagged Cmf

Olenka and the Autumn Lovers Praise the Dead Kennedys' Political...

Olenka and the Autumn Lovers frontwoman Olenka Krakus is a musician first and a student second. Trading in books for a guitar and band, Krakus has put a halt to her Ph.D in literature and is uncertain of her academic future. ... Read More »

Cadence Weapon Works Rock and Rap Into His CMW Arsenal

Cadence Weapon used his CMW showcase on Thursday to remind fans that he's a constant chameleon, combining rock with a hip-hop twist. ... Read More »

Memoryhouse Celebrate Sub Pop Signing With Middling CMW Set

Memoryhouse may have taken a while to hit their stride at Toronto's Great Hall Thursday night, but Sup Pop's newest signees show great promise. ... Read More »

Northern Exposure (CMW Edition): Freedom or Death, 'Virginia Woolf'...

What do you get when two major-label escapees join forces? Well, some pretty engaging tunes, if Toronto electro-folk duo Freedom or Death is any indication. ... Read More »

Young Galaxy Go Forward With New 'Beginning'

Young Galaxy made the most of their CMW performance Thursday night in Toronto, heralding the night as a time for new beginnings. ... Read More »

Louise Burns Beckons Listeners With 'Mellow Drama' Melodies

Louise Burns has a strong showing at CMW in Toronto -- even with her self-conscious stage banter. ... Read More »

Northern Exposure (CMW Edition): Imaginary Cities, 'Hummingbird' --...

Imaginary Cities head up Spinner's CMW edition of Northern Exposure. ... Read More »

Paper Lions Pride Themselves On Being Hometown Heroes

The members of pop rock quartet Paper Lions have played at high-profile events like the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, but it's their small town island charm that might impress you the most. ... Read More »

Mother Mother Make the Most of CMW With 'Matrix'-Worthy Moves

Vancouver's Mother Mother proved to fans Wednesday night in Toronto that they're well on their way to becoming an indie-pop powerhouse. ... Read More »

Gentleman Reg Goes After 'Record Deal' at Canadian Music Week

Gentleman Reg kicked off Canadian Music Week with pride Wednesday night, giving festival-goers and fans in Toronto something to feast upon. ... Read More »

Hooded Fang Ride the 'Rollercoaster,' Get Hooked on Remixes

Hooded Fang have hit their sweet spot. With a new record on the way and more tracks quickly piling up, the Toronto pop band ready themselves for one heck of a year. ... Read More »

Allie Hughes Likened to a 'Counterculture Katy Perry or a Literate...

Allie Hughes is all about the spectacle when it comes to fronting her band, which carries her namesake. ... Read More »

Mother Mother Find Their 'Eureka!' Moment

Mother Mother ditch the acoustic numbers for a more full-bodied synth-propelled approach on their new record. Catch them live at CMW this week in Toronto. ... Read More »