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Cold Cave to Release New Album 'Passion Depression'

Cold Cave will release a darkly luminous new album incoming October 15, 2024 titled Passion Depression. Icy Synth-pop for the hot blooded, the album features 8 new songs including the singles 'She Reigns Down,' 'Shadow Dance,' 'Blackberries' and 'Hourglass.' 

Cold Cave Reveal Fall Tour Dates, Share New Single 'Hourglass'

Cold Cave's newest, 'Hourglass,' is a shimmery nostalgia-drenched endless summer anthem from the black-clad Los Angeles group. The latest single features both Wesley Eisold and Amy Lee singing their love story against a coming-of-age sound. Cold Cave will also play a string of North American tour dates following their rescheduled shows in South America. Take a look at the dates here!

Feature: ROCKLAHOMA 2024 in Pryor, OK

Arkansas native Amy Lee of Evanescence is among the headliners at Rocklahoma, “America’s Biggest Labor Day Party.” The yearly rock festival, which is held in Pryor, OK, announced its 2024 lineup on Tuesday, April 2, which includes top rock and metal bands like Slipknot, Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence (Arkansas’ Amy Lee’s band), Halestorm, Disturbed, A Day To Remember, Skillet, Lamb of God, Mastodon and many more. 

The Off-Central Players To Close Out Their Spring With A Texas-Themed Double Feature

​The Off-Central Players will close out their Spring Season with an evening of one-act plays by James McLure. Learn more about the plays!

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023

It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.

The Off-Central Players to Present Four MainStage Productions & More in 2024

After only a two-week holiday break, The Off-Central Players are back in rehearsals all through January to kick off 2024 that features four mainstage productions plus a stand-up comedy series. 

Review: APPROPRIATE at Coal Mine Theatre

If you call to book a ticket to Coal Mine’s brilliant production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, you might stumble over the pronunciation. Is it appropriate, the proper actions to take in a particular circumstance? Or is it appropriate, to steal? The answer, shown through a complicated family saga with rotten roots, is that it’s both.

COAL MINE THEATRE Kicks Off 2023-24 Season With APPROPRIATE Beginning September 24

In September, COAL MINE THEATRE begins their 9th thrilling season with the Canadian Premiere of the 2015 Obie Award-winner for Best New American Play, Brendan Jacob's Jenkins' APPROPRIATE.  Directed by COAL MINE co-founder Ted Dykstra, APPROPRIATE runs September 24 – October 15.

Touchstone Theatre Unveils 2023/24 Season as Roy Surette Announces His Retirement as Artistic Director

Touchstone Theatre has revealed its 2023/24 season programming, a dynamic lineup featuring four unforgettable Canadian works including two long-awaited world premieres. The announcement comes with the news that this will be artistic director Roy Surette's final season with the company, citing his intention to retire as AD but continue his freelance career:

Cole Foundation Awards $171,000 in Grants for Intercultural Theatre in Montreal

Celebrate 15 years of intercultural theatre grants as the Cole Foundation awards $171,000 in funding for diverse and inclusive theatrical stories in Montreal.

Coal Mine Theatre Unveils Lineup for 9th Season, Including Two Highly Anticipated World Premieres

Discover the upcoming 9th season of COAL MINE THEATRE, featuring two world premieres that promise to captivate audiences. Get all the details and dates for this exciting lineup of shows.

Cold Cave Announce U.S. Tour in September & October

Fresh off the road supporting Depeche Mode, Cold Cave have returned with an exciting U.S. headline tour announcement.  The group, which features underground luminary Wes Eisold and multi-instrumentalist Amy Lee, will canvas the midwest and coastal regions of the United States this September and October. 

The Verve Project Presents LAUNDRY & BOURBON By James McLure 

The Verve Project presents LAUNDRY & BOURBON by James McLure, directed by Lil Malinich, and starring Nelia McNicol, Kayla Gomes and Avery Baxter. 

Back by Popular Demand, Young People's Theatre Presents YOU AND I Theatre for “Walking Babies” (and Their Adults!)

Young People's Theatre's (YPT's) much-loved You and I returns to the Studio Theatre for a very special limited engagement. Created by celebrated theatre veteran Maja Ardal and directed by former YPT Artistic Director Allen MacInnis, You and I is a multi-sensory, playfully interactive adventure specially designed for “walking babies” – ages 18 months to 3 years.

Review: REDBONE COONHOUND at Tarragon Theatre

What did our critic think of REDBONE COONHOUND at Tarragon Theatre? That's the hotly debated question in Amy Lee Lavoie and Omari Newton's new play at Tarragon Theatre, co-produced with Montreal's Imago Theatre. In REDBONE COONHOUND, interracial couple Mike and Marissa (Christopher Allen and Chala Hunter) find the delicate power balance that comes from living in the world with vastly different experiences can be upset by a small incident that carries the weight of history.

Evol Walks Releases Empowering Metal Power Ballad 'Saints And Sinners' With Defueld

Evol Walks has shared their brand-new symphonic metal ballad 'Saints And Sinners' alongside Stockholm metalcore act Defueld. Rock 'n' roll queen and lead vocalist Leah Martin-Brown works in tandem with Defueld's Chris Wetterstrom to navigate the narrative of a dystopian future through melodic guitar riffs and yearning and energetic harmonies.

ITSAZOO and Aphotic Theatre Explore Human Complexities in THE CAFE

ITSAZOO Productions and Aphotic Theatre, in partnership with PuSh, present the hotly anticipated world premiere of The Café from October 11 – 22, 2022 at 7pm (Monday-Thursday) and 7pm & 9pm (Friday & Saturday) at Kafka's (577 Great Northern Way).

Lexi Layne Releases 'Self Sabotage' Music Video

Hard rock vocal powerhouse Lexi Layne unleashes her gory, gothic music video for 'Self Sabotage.' It's no secret that the world of metal and heavy rock is male-dominated, yet inspired by the likes of In This Moment's Maria Brink and Evanescence's Amy Lee, Layne is setting her sights on making this corner of the industry more equitable. Watch here!

The Everly Brothers' 'Hey Doll Baby' Compilation Album Marks Final Contribution From Don Everly

The album was curated by Adria Petty, daughter of Tom Petty, and brought both Everly families together for the first time in nearly 20 years to pioneer the Everly Brothers legacy. She worked alongside Phil Everly’s widow Patti, son Jason Everly—who provided insight into each song in the album’s liner notes and Don himself prior to his passing.

Dave Stewart and Amy Lee of Evanescence Announce 'Love Hurts' Single

Dave Stewart and Amy Lee of Evanescence have teamed up to record a reimagined version of The Everly Brothers classic song, “Love Hurts.” Watch the official music video for the song ahead of its release.