Sticky Magazine - Toronto Concert Photography, Reviews, and News

Raine Maida
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Raine Maida's words on his latest release, on his history as an artist, and on a couple of minds that have moved him.

Patrick Krief
Article by: Laura Eley

Exploration is an important thing in general, but it's especially true if you’re a musician. And who better to attest to that than Patrick Krief, a member of critically acclaimed bands The Dears and Black Diamond Bay, as well as a music producer and a pursuer of his own solo projects.

Andy Brown
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Allow us to introduce you to Andy Brown.

Shaky Knees
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Allow us to introduce you to Shaky Knees.

Dominique Fricot
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Allow us to introduce you to Dominique Fricot.

North Lakes
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Allow us to introduce you to North Lakes.

Revelstoke
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Allow us to introduce you to Revelstoke.

Joel Plaskett
Article by: Laura Eley

Back in Toronto to help celebrate The Horseshoe Tavern's sixty-fifth anniversary, Canadian music vet Joel Plaskett wrapped up the year with a five night concert series honouring the legendary bar.

Finding Mariko
Article by: Pete Nema

Up front at the stage at the Rivoli, I'm photographing bands during Canadian Music Week when I spark up a conversation with the woman next to me who seems to be having a great time. She's never seen the band before, but I can tell she loves music, and we chat a bit. Like many people I meet, she's a musician and her name is Mariko.

Bravestation

Article by: Chad Hutchings

Sticky has a sprawling discussion with the Bravestation guitarist about their newest work and shifting focus.

Max Kerman of Arkells
Article by: Colton Eddy

Before Arkells took the Bandshell in the heart of Toronto's Exhibition Place, a scruffy dehydrated Max Kerman released a breathe of air before collapsing on the grass that laid before the stage.

Yukon Blonde
Article by: Colton Eddy

Sticky Magazine spent some time between sets catching up with Yukon Blonde at Edgefest 2012.

Town Hall
Article by: Lee Fraser

Phoebe Ryan knows every note to every track on Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. Jesse Kranzler is obsessed with the Cooking Channel. Stefan Weiner learned to throw a Frisbee in a cemetery. Together, they are Town Hall. On a beautiful sunny afternoon, Phoebe, Jesse and Stefan paid a visit to virtual Toronto. With a backdrop of Queen Street West, a conversation over Skype was the perfect chance to get to know the background of this young band and discuss their imminent debut in Toronto.

Interview: Brendan McCarney and Meligrove Band
Ages and Stages: The Story Of The Meligrove Band
Interview by: Amanda Macchia
Produced by: Amanda Fotes
Article by: Pete Nema

This year, NXNE will be host to the world premiere of the new film Ages and Stages: The Story Of The Meligrove Band. Sticky has an exclusive interview with Brendan McCarney, the director of the movie, along with the members of The Meligrove Band.

Dirty Ghosts
Article by: Chad Hutchings

Allyson Baker reflects on music, moving, and marriage.

Lost In The Trees
Article by: Chad Hutchings
Photos by: Julie Lavelle

Lead singer Ari Picker discusses travel and tragedy. 

Bahamas
Article by: Colton Eddy

A sweeping interview with Bahamas' Afie Jurvanen.

Fun.
Article by: Tyler Crick

Fun. joins Sticky to reflect on bar fights, SOPA, and their favourite steaks.

Reflecting With Nick Thorburn
Article by: Colton Eddy

Three years after ditching the Nick Diamonds cloak with its heavy orchestrations, Nicholas Thorburn's Islands will be dropping a simplistic, honest album of heartbreak on the year’s most holiest day of love.

The Foreign Films
Article by: Chad Hutchings

The singer-songwriter talks about the consuming pursuit of creating music.

Barr Brothers
Interview by: Natalia Buia

The Barr Brothers aren't just brothers. They're more like a close-knit family with an amalgamated vision of what modern folk should sound like. The recent buzz around the four-piece ensemble can be accredited to both amazing talent and sheer happenstance.

Young Rival
 Interview by: Chad Hutchings

Sticky Chats with Young Rival as they set off on a tour in front of the lens.

The Driftwood Singers

Interview by: Natalia Buia

Humbled to be in Toronto, the folk duo known as the Driftwood Singers enjoy a nice, cold beer at the Central before their NXNE show. Pearl Charles (autoharp, vocals) and Kris Hutson (guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals) sit on the patio, reflecting on their band's journey thus far.

The Ascot Royals

Interview by: Natalia Buia

Brantford was once a quiet city in Southern Ontario but for the past few years it's been causing quite a ruckus thanks to the five gentlemen of The Ascot Royals.

Enjoy Your Pumas

Interview and Photos by: Natalia Buia

The 2011 NXNE Festival marked the first visit to Toronto for Winnipeg sweethearts Enjoy Your Pumas.