June 2011 - Page 4 of 8 - The Panic Manual

Concert Review: Foster the People, June 18, Mod Club Theatre

L.A.’s Foster the People should probably document its incredible timeline for anyone hoping to capitalize on Hype Machine. It seems like only a few short months ago, their breakout single Pumped Up Kicks was making the rounds. I’d be willing to bet that whoever scouted and signed them to Sony Music is rolling in accolades right now. It’s not often that a band enters a major label as indie to enjoy immediate major chart success.

June 21, 2011 No Comments

NXNE Review: Jess Hill, June 15, Painted Lady

Toronto – Ahhh NXNE, my favourite Toronto festival for pure random music discovery. Like CMW, it’s one of those festivals that I enjoy planning my

June 20, 2011 1 Comment

Concert Review: The Antlers, June 14, Mod Club

Two years can mean a lot these days. For a band that has enjoyed any level of hype, it can spell catapulting success or cast virtual amnesia amongst today’s fickle youth. That is, if you don’t give them a reason to remember you. In the case of The Antlers, no one has worked harder to stay in our memory banks.

June 17, 2011 No Comments

Concert Review: Hooray For Earth, Architecture in Helsinki, June 11th, Mod Club

Early shows are both a blessing and a curse. On one hand you have the benefit of having the rest of the night to go out and cause trouble after the show, but on the other, if say, you have to go on stage half an hour before you are suppose to be on, then you play to practically nobody.

June 15, 2011 No Comments