Going Live: Tigers Jaw, Pianos Become The Teeth

With their songs now on standby, Tigers Jaw reconfigured a few forgotten emotions to help etch pop punk’s place in the history books.

Going Live: Anti-Flag, Make Do And Mend

Back-to-back shows don’t always deliver but Anti-Flag’s second night in Toronto found a way to connect through lyrics and chords.

Going Live: Fall Out Boy

Despite their rise to radio, Fall Out Boy’s set at the Sound Academy resurrected forgotten favourites and proved they’ve never sounded better.

Going Live: Anti-Flag, Code Orange Kids

Celebrating their 20th anniversary, Anti-Flag’s first of two shows at the Hard Luck Bar ripped through classics and set hearts on fire.

Going Live: The Shins, Ra Ra Riot

With sets that were eclectic and “hella’ jazzy”, tourmates from different mothers turned a gig at the Sound Academy into one bittersweet memory.

Going Live: BOY

The Swiss/German twosome stirred up a stunning affair at The Great Hall with punchy melodies that hit the audience like a freight train.

Going Live: Paramore

The punk-gone-everything trio blasted through all four albums as Hayley Williams and co. felt at home, pushing boundaries more than ever.

Going Live: Foals, Surfer Blood

TMZ-worthy gossip aside, the pair of semi-old alt rock outfits visited the Kool Haus and showed they still know how to crush it.

Going Live: Jim James

Extorting romantic odes and futuristic patches of funk, Jim James’ debut solo set in Toronto ultimately proved he’s better than Adele.

Going Live: The Babies, UBT

With a solid and snappy set at the Silver Dollar Room, The Babies turned their LP gems into euphoric Woodsist jams.