Tag Archive for ‘toronto’
Lovelife: Video Interview & Concert Review
On their Facebook, London’s Lovelife describe themselves as a “pop band”. But after meeting the band and watching them play live, it’s safe to say that Lovelife are a passionate and infectious pop band. The last time AMBY spoke with Lovelife was back in October. The band were set to release their very first EP… Read More ›
You’ve GOT to Hear This: “Vonelle”
Vonelle is a Toronto-based, indie rock band who released a self-titled EP last spring. The five song long EP pairs experimental song structures with Julia Crawford’s ethereal voice, creating a whole lot of wonder in just under twenty minutes. The opening track (“Over&Over”) starts with a catchy beat and a poetic first line, “Pretty once… Read More ›
Gimme Your Answers: An Interview w/ Austra
AMBY spoke with Austra’s Maya Postepski about being Torontonians, the songwriting process between six band members, and funny tour moments! Austra are soon to release their upcoming record Olympia, and AMBY just had to catch up to see what they have been up to lately. Want to know for yourself? Just have a read below!… Read More ›
Getting Cozy With… Running Red Lights!
Born into a space between the notes of Fleetwood Mac and the words of Sylvia Plath’. We are Running Red Lights. Back in 2006 we were on our way to catch a train when we we fell into yesterday’s sunset. Littered like paper over the road to nowhere we blew like tumbleweed into 2012. Along… Read More ›
Getting Cozy With… Social Potion!
Hey, we’re Social Potion and we’re an indie alt-pop duo from Toronto. We’re also a married couple. Our songs “Drive Myself Home,” “Cordelia” and “Stevie” (our ode to Stevie Nicks) are currently getting airplay on numerous online stations and podcasts. We love our fans so much that we’re giving our 5-song self-titled EP away as… Read More ›
Gimme Your Answers: An Interview w/ Mystery Jets
Mystery Jets are one of those bands who can give fans a sense of belonging. Growing up, they were my favourite band, and that fact hasn’t changed in the past eight years. Mystery Jets are to be admired for their flawless songwriting talents and endless amount of musical genius which is always shown throughout their… Read More ›
Song of the Day: “Lose Your Mind”
Lose Your Mind by Kodaline! Our Song of the Day can be heard beneath or over on the left sidebar throughout AMBY. Enjoy! Band Links: Interview // Five Favourite Fab Gigs // Concert Review // Alicia Atout
Getting Cozy With… The Benefit of the Free Man!
We’re The Benefit of the Free Man. We call ourselves “chamber folk” but only because we don’t really know what else we could possibly call ourselves. The “folk” part leaves us scratching our heads a bit. Folk is such a general term now and encompasses so many different styles of music. I mean, we sound… Read More ›
Sunday, April 28th, 2013: Check This Out Playlist
New bands, new music, new playlist. You simply have to check this out! Messrs- Moroccan Boy Unassisted- Hands Dance Hands Oh Napoleon- Swoon Charm Of Achilles- The Show Calloways- Dress Rehearsal We’re No Heroes- Distort The Air Young Galaxy- New Summer Scott Lloyd- Streets Are The Colours Litvinenko- Trip Otherkin- Lockjaw Silent Noise Parade- Electric… Read More ›
Twin Forks: Video Interview & Concert Review
Twin Forks at The Drake was one of the best concert experiences I’ll ever have. I had the opportunity of meeting an inspiration, interviewing an incredible band, and watching an extremely energetic and fun gig. The reason I started AMBY was because of my love for writing, and the main person to fire this passion… Read More ›
