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With over fifty bands/artists performing at NXNE, it’s hard to know which are the must-see shows to hit up. Not to worry, we made it real easy for you!

One of the best things about summer in Toronto is, hands down, Trinity Bellwoods Park. Located in a great part of town and close to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, the park is a great green oasis where you’re sure to bump into at least eight people you know (plus a babe… Read More »

North By North East: The week of never-ending musical explosions taking over every massive venue and spilling out of every hidden corner. When I wasn’t laying blissfully in the grass while being serenaded acoustically at Live in Bellwoods, I roamed around checking out awesome indie band showcases for NXNE that were slightly off the beaten path, yet no… Read More »

Just me and 100 of my closest friends. Another day-long day-party taking over your picnic blanket and with a legendary reputation during NXNE (despite being a non-official NXNE event) was the 4th Annual 159 Manning BBQ. Write that ish down, cuz maybe you’ll wanna get tickets next year, and crunch on pig skin before heading to… Read More »

This past weekend, we teamed up with Audioblood to host in-store performances from three very different but equally great bands. Toronto’s Inlet Sound, Adelaide’s The Aves and Halifax’s The Town Heroes took over Model Citizen in Kensington Market, and we took a break from coveting screenprinted t-shirts and unique jewellery to have a dance attack.… Read More »

Allow me to provide some context. It’s been five years since I’ve done NXNE. I mean REALLY done it  – the kind where you’re OD-ing on Red Bull and candy, limping from feet blisters and your ears are constantly ringing when you decide to go to bed at 5 am in the morning. The kind… Read More »