There is no question that the ‘80s are making a comeback. It seems like the majority of recent buzz bands pull to the decade of sweet pop and crunchy synthesizers for inspiration, making keyboards a necessity for most modern acts. So how does a group make its influences unique? For the Toronto-based electro-goth duo, Trust,
It’s been a busy year for Young Galaxy. The Montreal-based electronic duo-turned-quintet released its third LP, Shapeshifting, and then hit the road, touring with fellow experimental electro-poppers Austra. With a month left in the year, the group figured it could squeeze in two more releases. On December 13, Young Galaxy will release a deluxe edition
Canadians invade the Empty Bottle on Monday (11/28). Headliner Austra is a Toronto-based band consisting of former members of Galaxy and Spiral Beach. Lead vocalist and chief songwriter Katie Stelmanis seizes crowds with her mystique and beckoning arm movements, while inviting everyone to join her and feel their songs. The music is electronic, fused with Stelmanis’ powerful
Monday 11/28: Austra w/Young Galaxy & Tasseomancy at the Empty Bottle in Chicago – 9:30pm – $12 – 21+ Tuesday 11/29: Cults w/Panthers Modern & The Can’t Nots at The Met – Providence RI – 8pm – $15 – 21+ Thursday 12/1: Madi Diaz, w/Dashboard Confessional at Irving Plaza, New York City – 7pm – $27