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Gimme Your Answers 2: A Video Interview w/ Bear Hands

Gimme Your Answers

- May 27, 2017

There's something effortlessly chill about Bear Hands. Whether jamming to the laid-back synths and satirical lyrics on their latest record You'll Pay For This or enjoying their in-person sarcasm, I really dig what this New York-based rock foursome is all about. During their latest stop through Toronto with Foals, AMBY

Ticket Giveaway: Vikings @ The Drake Underground – Toronto

- May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

On March 5th, Winnipeg foursome Vikings will bring their latest EP release Animal Kingdom to fans at Toronto's The Drake Underground. Is the name ringing a bell? If so, that's because AMBY had the pleasure of premiering the band's EP just a couple of months ago. Courtesy of Fource Entertainment,

Gimme Your Answers 2: A Video Interview w/ The Jezabels

Gimme Your Answers

- April 25, 2017

While touring in support of their new album Synthia, Australian alt-rockers The Jezabels found themselves performing to fans at Toronto's Lee's Palace. Ahead of the show, AMBY had the pleasure of speaking with frontwoman Hayley Mary. Dive into our conversation as we discuss gross facts, using the word daddy, groupies,

Exclusive Video Premiere: Pronto Mama – “Double-Speak”

Exclusives + Premieres

- March 16, 2017

It seems like groovy bands are popping out of Scotland on a daily basis, and we’re excited to introduce you to one you’re going to want to indulge in pronto: Pronto Mama. Today the Glaswegian sextet are making their AMBY debut as we premiere the psychedelic and colourful video for

Exclusive Video Premiere: The Calm Fiasco – “Sorry I’m Late Again”

Exclusives + Premieres

- March 8, 2017

Glasgow indie-rock foursome The Calm Fiasco are gearing up for the release of their new EP entitled The Fear. The EP serves as a follow-up to the band's 2016 single Lose Control, and what they’ve shared so far has been contagious. Taken from the forthcoming EP, AMBY is pleased to premiere

Exclusive EP Premiere: VIKINGS – “Animal Kingdom”

Exclusives + Premieres

- March 6, 2017

It’s a thrilling time to be in VIKINGS – or a VIKINGS fan for that matter – as this Winnipeg foursome will soon release their forthcoming EP entitled Animal Kingdom. Today AMBY is pleased to give fans a look at what’s to come in the form of an exclusive premiere

Gimme Your Answers: A Video Interview w/ Cymbals Eat Guitars

Gimme Your Answers

- January 25, 2017

During their latest visit to Toronto, Cymbals Eat Guitars frontman Joseph D'Agostino joined AMBY to discuss their record Pretty Years. Dive into our conversation as we also talk about porn sets, kinetic energy, and bands they grew up with. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QpKVR5GfXU Interview by Alicia Atout | @AliciaAtout Thanks to The Smith Street Band for

Win a Hinds prize pack, including a signed vinyl + tickets to Toronto show!

Contests

- October 21, 2016October 31, 2016

On October 26th, Spanish indie rock band Hinds will bring their debut album Leave Me Alone to Toronto's Adelaide Hall. Courtesy of Mom and Pop, AMBY is contesting the following prize pack; A signed vinyl copy of Leave Me Alone A pair of tickets to the upcoming Toronto show To enter

Exclusive EP Premiere: Shape of the Sun – “Artificial Hearts”

Exclusives + Premieres

- October 12, 2016October 12, 2016

Obsessive compulsive indie rock artist Shape of the Sun is back, this time bringing us Artificial Hearts, his latest EP featuring the tracks ‘Real Boy’, ‘We are the Ones’ and ‘He Kept Mostly to Himself’. Artificial Hearts is a great choice for fans of Spoon, The Shins and Cold War

Gimme Your Answers: A Video Interview w/ Plants and Animals

Gimme Your Answers

- August 3, 2016

In our latest video, AMBY meets up with Plants and Animals' vocalist and guitarist Warren Spicer (and his adorable kid Stirling) while at Field Trip in Toronto. Dive into our interview as we discuss playing outdoors, festival bracelets, nostalgia, and innocence in music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGHa3G1B-ow Interview by Alicia Atout | @AliciaAtout