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Empress Of’s birthday-eve show at Bar Le Ritz closed out the North American leg of her tour for her newest album For Your Consideration. The show was opened by Casey MQ, a former Torontonian DJ turned Los Angeles producer, whose soft vocals cooed into the microphone and coaxed the dispersed audience toward the stage.

    David Cross Band’s performance at Club Soda was one of the most alienating evenings of live music I have ever endured. It was in most ways, objectively lame, but much of it was so endearing or otherwise strange that this feeling of inadequacy was easy to forget about. I have seldom felt so out of place in my entire life.

For over a decade now, Danny Brown’s name has been unavoidable when discussing the state of modern hip-hop. Catering to a more dedicated audience than your average rapper, Brown has carved a name for himself as a legendary MC, rapping with ease over beats that would give your favourite lyricist a heart attack.

If someone was a teenager who was into music and on social media in 2020, it’s likely that they might’ve been exposed to the brightly coloured indie aesthetic and its pairing with Declan Mckenna’s hit song “Brazil”. While the melodic indie anthem that criticizes the 2014 FIFA World Cup has become McKenna’s magnum opus, don't be too quick to dismiss his talent for cynical lyrics, distorted guitar riffs, and energetic stage presence.