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Best Indie & Rock This Spring

in Toronto

Dean Lewis at HISTORY

Dean Lewis

Global music sensation Dean Lewis is set to mesmerize the world once again with the release of his eagerly awaited third studio album, The Epilogue, on Friday, October 18th. Accompanying this monumental announcement, Lewis has also revealed the dates for his new tour. Making stops across the country including Atlanta, Washington, Boston and many more, don't miss your chance to see him live in 2025!

May 15, 2025

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Chilly Gonzales at Massey Hall

Chilly Gonzales

Genre-bending modern renaissance man Chilly Gonzales has crafted a long-lasting and influential legacy thanks to a pioneering spirit and drive to constantly experiment. 'Gonzo' as he's affectionately known, is often hailed as the Django Reinhardt of the piano, the instrument that proved a gate way to avant-garde production techniques. Difficult to pin down, the multi-talented virtuoso has explored the realms of underground rap, alternative pop, indie rock, electronica and trip-hop with stunning results.

Apr 22, 2025

Massey Hall

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Bright Eyes at HISTORY

Bright Eyes

Indie-folk-rock trailblazers Bright Eyes have revealed the massive news that they are returning in 2025 with their brand new tour. The Omaha group comprised of singer-songwriter Conor Oberst, producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis and pianist Nate Walcott have signed to Dead Oceans (home to Khruangbin, Phoebe Bridgers and Dirty Projectors among others).

Apr 10, 2025

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Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds at Meridian Hall

Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds

With style that would make the devil jealous, the compelling Nick Cave is one of indie rock's most unique front-men. As the leader of The Bad Seeds, he cuts the figure of a doomed romantic anti-hero, delivering layered narratives with a maniacal fever, yet always enthralling. In a career that has spanned over two decades and myriad studio albums, they continue to perform with the intensity of band half their age, ever-evolving and never disappointing.

Apr 23, 2025

Meridian Hall

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Dream Theater at Coca-Cola Coliseum

Dream Theater

Never a band to skimp on ambition, Dream Theater has announced their massive North American tour in celebration of their 40th anniversary. As always with this exceptional prog-rock band, these shows will be spectacular fusions of music, lighting, and stage design. Expect deep cuts, classic hits, fan favorites and brand newer anthems!

Los Lobos at Koerner Hall

Los Lobos

Fusing good old fashioned rock and roll with brown-eyed soul, cumbia, boleros and norteno, Tex-Mex outfit Los Lobos (which translates to The Wolves) first gained commercial success and an international following when their cover of Ritchie Valens' La Bamba hit the top of the charts around the world in 1987. Experimenting with multiple genres over the decades, their wide-ranging sound has flourished in a variety of styles, from acoustic ballads to experimental rock. Whilst they may reinvent themselves constantly, their definitive fusion of Latin and American music remains at the creative core.

Mar 8, 2025

Koerner Hall

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Refused at HISTORY

Refused

Originating from Umea, Swedish hardcore punk band Refused formed in 1991. Enjoying a long and lasting legacy thanks to their unique blend of hardcore, punk and metal, the outfit broke many a rocker's heart when they split up following the release of the seminal album The Shape of Punk To Come in 1998. Luckily the punk gods intervened and the outfit announced their long-awaited reunion in 2012, a miracle considering the band's original and explicit declaration to never reunite! But now, the Swedish outfit are breaking up once again and kick off their farewell tour next year!

Mar 23, 2025

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