My Awakening – Dear BHD…
The numerous challenges and changes that seemed overbearing weren’t without reason. When you log on to BHD you are witnessing my growth, which is essentially how BHD came to be. I figured if I kept writing I would get over my then heartbreak and post by post my laptop and wordpress would nurture me into...
New Noise Live: Amos the Transparent
After three opening acts, the anticipation was growing for the Ottawa-born indie-rock band to hit the stage. Promptly following The Strumbellas, Jaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of Everything, and The British Columbians, Amos the Transparent climbed on stage opening with, “The Stale Scent of Old Beer,” off their 2007 album Everything I’ve Forgotten to Forget,...
Sleigh Bells at the Phoenix
In an already tightly packed Phoenix, Toronto’s newest synth-pop outfit, Trust, opened the night with a high energy, electronic number complete with atmospheric sounds and light effects. With the release of their debut album, TRST, last month, the trio is quickly gaining recognition for their MGMT-esque, ‘80s, plus new age electronic sound. Trust...
Toronto Youth Short Film Festival Screenings: A 24 Hour Challenge
If you think making an entire movie in one day is impossible, think again! The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival has held a 24 hour film challenge every winter, and this past week I had the honour of attending the 4th annual T24 project screenings. The Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival is a volunteer-run,...
New Noise Live: The Mark Inside with The Ruby Spirit & Revolver
Music lovers slowly filed into The Garrison for the third Live Nation ‘The New Noise Live’ event. This time, The Mark Inside were the stars of the night, holding a record release party for their second LP “Nothing to Admit.” Although the night was dedicated to the Whitby, Ontario-bred four-piece, both opening acts were equally...
