Summertime madness is here and it’s a hot one in Toronto. As usual, despite all efforts to the contrary we are a city spoiled for choice in the realm of genre-defying, innovative and unusual sounds. From mind-bending doom and experimental treats to highly danceable synthpop, there’s no shortage of flavours being served up in July and August.
Your friendly neighbourhood fangirl (hello!) is pleased to share some of the highlights of the weird and wonderful, below. Particularly of interest is Thursday August 15, when there is not one, but a plethora of picks to tickle the eardrums. Choose your own adventure…
SAOR / WAYFARER / FALLS OF RAUROS / CATACOMBES
Sunday July 21 | Lee’s Palace | $21 | Gatekeeper Prod. | More info and tickets
DARSOMBRA / UXVAE / SUBTERRANEA / GREY HEAVEN GREY EARTH
Thursday August 1 | Sneaky Dee’s | $10 | Briefcase Show, Inc. | More info
NEUROSIS / BELL WITCH / DEAF KIDS
Thursday August 15 | Opera House | $33 | Inertia | More info and tickets
DRAB MAJESTY / XENO & OAKLANDER / BODY OF LIGHT
Thursday August 15 | Velvet Underground | $16.50 | Not Dead Yet | More info and tickets
BIG|BRAVE / VIMUR / ABYSMAL LORD / MOUNT CYANIDE
Thursday August 15 | The Grand Gerrard | $12 | Briefcase Show, Inc. | More info
PAGAN ALTAR / BLOOD CEREMONY / CAUCHEMAR / SMOULDER
Saturday August 24 | Lee’s Palace | $22 | More info and tickets
