A band started by accident, Savoir Adore brought their Brooklyn based experimental indie rock to the private Toronto party. Check out the photos after the jump.
PHOTOS: Savoir Adore at NXNE
June 21, 2010
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PHOTOS: Hannah Georgas at NXNE
June 20, 2010
Hannah Georgas brought her indie pop tunes found on “This Is Good” from the cover of Exclaim to the private backyard party rocking Toronto’s east end this Saturday. Photos are after the jump as usual. -
PHOTOS: Autumn Owls at NXNE
The Autumn Owls opened up for fans at an exclusive party with many NXNE bands performing this Saturday. They brought their absorbing alternative music in the afternoon heat. Photos after the jump. -
NXNE Review: The Raveonettes impress on the big stage
Following a less than stellar DJ set by guitarist Sune Rose Wagner at The Garrison Friday night, expectations for The Raveonettes’ Dundas Square performance were slightly mixed. Not only was their NXNE appearance scheduled to be their largest Toronto show yet, but reviews following their previous dates (specifically their October 22 gig at the Phoenix) were no less than glowing, leaving fans of the Danish twosome to anxiously anticipate an equally memorable set. -
Review: Iggy and The Stooges at Yonge & Dundas Square
Not holding back on the hits, Iggy and the Stooges busted out hit after hit including “Search and Destroy”, “Raw Power”, “Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell” and “I Wanna Be Your Dog”. The band’s sound was electrifying, powerful and the sheer rock reverberated throughout the entire Square and beyond as people around the corner could hear the frantic noise. -
NXNE Video Recap Day 4: Iggy Pop, Raveonettes, Surfer Blood and more
Day 4 of NXNE 2010 goes to the Yonge and Dundas Square stage which hosted Surfer Blood, Wavves, the Raveonettes and later in the evening headliner Iggy and the Stooges. Some estimate the crowd at nearly 30,000 people cramming into the awkwardly designed Toronto landmark. Earlier in the day, Barry Taylor caught up with Damian Abraham and The Sheepdogs played a relaxed acoustic set from a tree in Bellwoods Park. -
Film Review: Superstonic Sound: The Rebel Dread
This year’s NXNE filmmaker spotlight falls on the legendary Don Letts. Letts was a London DJ in the mid-70s who spun both punk and reggae, and changed the direction of bands like The Clash. In turn, the DIY ethic of punk inspired Letts to pick up a movie camera. Chances are, any vintage footage of the Sex Pistols and The Clash you see was originally shot by Letts. -
PHOTOS: AA Bondy at The Great Hall
June 19, 2010
A.A. Bondy, also know as Scott Bondy, treat the crowd at the Great Hall to his alternative and folk rock that has been crafted in upstate New York. The singer-songwriter had a full backing band and didn’t hold anything back. Check out our photos after the jump. -
PHOTOS: Avi Buffalo at The Great Hall
Avi Buffalo’s stripped down set was a good match for the Long Beach act that grew from a solo project. The four piece band are starting on long tour in support of their first, self-titled release. Check out our photos after the jump. -
NXNE Day 3 Video Recap
NXNE 2010 continues with the Jagermeister Rooftop BBQ Bash, the Hard Rock Cafe, Lee’s Palace and more nighttime Dundas Square action. Ft. Sloan, The Raveonettes, K-OS, Said the Whale, Rah Rah, La Strada and many more.