Capsule Review: ROYAL CANOE @ The Drake Underground (CMW 2012 – Day 2)

The Winnipeg electro-rock six-piece’s day-two appearance at CMW 2012 easily ranks among our favourite live shows in recent memory.

Capsule Review: MONSTER TRUCK @ El Mocambo (CMW 2012 – Day 3)

The Hamiltonian hard rock troop aptly display why you “Don’t Fuck with the Truck” at CMW 2012.

Capsule Review: PARLOVR @ El Mocambo (CMW 2012 – Day 3)

Montreal scuzz-rock trio might not be for everyone, but their CMW 2012 Elmo gig shows they’re definitely worth checking out live.

Capsule Review: EMMA-LEE @ The Drake Underground (CMW 2012 – Day 3)

Montreal folksy country-tinged singer/songwriter was an unexpected attention grabber at CMW 2012.

Capsule Review: SANDMAN VIPER COMMAND @ The Silver Dollar Room (CMW 2012 – Day 2)

Torn between two buzzworthy Toronto acts in the same timeslot, SHAWN BURGESS hits The Silver Dollar for a dance-filled set of rock.

Capsule Review: THE DEARS @ El Mocambo (CMW 2012 – Day 2)

Montreal indie veterans pack the house at the Elmo – though their CMW 2012 live show might leave something to be desired.

Capsule Review: SARAH TROY @ The Rivoli (CMW 2012 – Day 1)

Calgary singer/songwriter captivates the crowd at CMW 2012.

Capsule Review: KALLE MATTSON @ The Rivoli (CMW 2012 – Day 1)

Ottawa-based singer/songwriter rocks The Rivoli at CMW 2012.

Capsule Review: YOUNG EMPIRES @ The Great Hall Basement (CMW 2012 – Day 1)

Now with a live drummer in tow, Toronto electro-pop outfit showcase a solid set at CMW 2012.

Capsule Review: MICHAEL RAULT @ The Great Hall Basement (CMW 2012 – Day 1)

Edmonton singer/songwriter and backing band strut their dance-inducing psychedelic blues for CMW 2012.

Capsule Review: TRAP TIGER @ Rancho Relaxo (CMW 2012 – Day 1)

Waterloo ON quintet knocked out a mix of new and old material at CMW 2012.

CMW Profile: THE MARK INSIDE

Toronto indie rockers set to headline our Saturday night CMW showcase.