{"id":30557,"date":"2019-02-27T11:44:14","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T16:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/?p=30557"},"modified":"2022-03-16T09:34:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T13:34:03","slug":"8-toronto-bands-college-music-fans-should-keep-an-eye-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/8-toronto-bands-college-music-fans-should-keep-an-eye-on\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Toronto Bands College Music Fans Should Keep an Eye on"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>O Canada! Our neighbors to the north have never quite gotten their due for producing beautiful noise. The likes of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson, and, yes, Drake, hail from the Great White North. In the 21st century, Toronto has established itself \u2014 along with Montreal &nbsp;\u2014  as an epicenter of the Canadian music industry and one of the leading music cities in all of North America. In particular, the city has a flourishing indie rock scene, which has produced notable bands like Broken Social Scene and, more recently, Alvvays.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\">Here are 8 Toronto bands for college music fans to keep an eye on:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. FRIGS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/frigs.bandcamp.com\/\">FRIGS\u2019<\/a> sludgy and atmospheric rock is dreamy like a blissful nightmare. Their sound bears some resemblance to \u201880s post-punk and goth-rock groups like New Order or My Bloody Valentine, who found in synthesizers, chorus pedals and feedback, new tools for making spooky pop songs. What really makes them special are Bria Salmena\u2019s sultry, captivating vocals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"FRIGS - God Hates A Coward [Official Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QtJXAuVYa1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Brenda<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not quite psych rock and not quite punk, <a href=\"https:\/\/heybrenda.bandcamp.com\/\">Brenda\u2019s<\/a> music exists in a special space somewhere in between, embracing each of the genre\u2019s best attributes and commitment to unconvention. On \u201cChildren,\u201d they channel the spiritual weirdness of Syd Barrett, before launching into a full-throttle jam. Contrast with \u201cBeard of Bees,\u201d the following song on their 2017 EP, \u201cCreeper,\u201d a fast-paced, two-chord, surf-rock\/punk fusion.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Brenda - Children [MUSIC VIDEO]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3EO4GW4NHtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Grand Analog<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proving that Drake should not be the sole representative of the Toronto rap scene, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GrandAnalog\/\">Grand Analog<\/a> make truly great hip-hop that captures the creative spirit and sounds of old school rap. Their simple beats are elevated by unique samples thrown into the mix, drawing from soul and dub reggae. The result is an instantly classic sound. On \u201cMutations,\u201d they channel the Fugees with a bouncy beat and smooth R&amp;B vocals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Grand Analog - Mutations feat. Posdnuos (of De La Soul)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/95n05opKGm0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Hooded Fang<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more established bands on this list, <a href=\"https:\/\/hoodedfang.bandcamp.com\/\">Hooded Fang<\/a> have been around since 2007 and have made a name for themselves as one of Toronto\u2019s best indie groups. Their sound is based on the tenets of rock and roll &nbsp;\u2014 good, simple pop songwriting performed with energy and channeled through some fuzz. They should appeal to fans of the washed-out indie sound made famous by groups like Wavves.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Hooded Fang - Graves\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MS3FLlJ8evc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The Beaches<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Four-piece girl group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeachesband.com\/\">the Beaches<\/a> are one of Toronto\u2019s fastest growing bands. Their straight-up garage pop sound sounds like a continuation of the 2000s sound, clearly taking influence from groups like the Strokes or the Arctic Monkeys. Their songs &nbsp;\u2014 catchy, danceable and a little tongue-in-cheek  \u2014 are what make them special.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Beaches - T-Shirt\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UcFQSqaAPXM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. BADBADNOTGOOD<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, I\u2019m not breaking any new ground by shedding light on <a href=\"http:\/\/badbadnotgood.com\/\">BADBADNOTGOOD<\/a>. The group is undoubtedly one of the leaders in contemporary jazz. But if you haven\u2019t heard them yet, you should check them out immediately. Part of a new wave of jazz acts that\u2019s discovered how to seamlessly fuse jazz traditions with hip-hop sounds and influences, BADBADNOTGOOD are pushing the genre forward to great effect. Listen to them provide backing for Denzel Curry on \u201cUltimate.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Denzel Curry - Ultimate (BADBADNOTGOOD SESSIONS OFFICIAL VIDEO)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y1nHcz5BJXg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. MorMor<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MorMormusic\/\">young songwriter and producer<\/a> has a style all his own. It is probably best described as synth-pop, but the label doesn\u2019t quite do him justice. Gathering sounds from across the musical landscape, there are hints of R&amp;B and indie rock throughout. The common thread: laid-back vibes, a sweet pop sensibility, and MorMor\u2019s smooth vocals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"MorMor-  Heaven&#039;s Only Wishful\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9PvIIn6cc1M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Tallies<\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Filled with catchy melodies and youthful exuberance, <a href=\"https:\/\/tallies.bandcamp.com\/album\/tallies\">Tallies\u2019<\/a> poppy surf-pop sound falls under the same genre as fellow Torontonians Alvvays. Despite originating in the Canadian tundra, they create ear-wormy pop songs that would fit best on a beach somewhere in California, a sound that is equal parts Teenage Fanclub, Beach Boys, and Cocteau Twins.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tallies \/\/ Mother (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uBO_LIqtmOA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>O Canada! Our neighbors to the north have never quite gotten their due for producing beautiful noise. The likes of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson, and, yes, Drake, hail from the Great White North. In the 21st century, Toronto has established itself \u2014 along with Montreal &nbsp;\u2014 as an epicenter of the Canadian music [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":30561,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[244,649,230,229],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts","category-music","category-news","category-lead-stories"],"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands.png",830,533,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands-224x144.png",224,144,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands-300x193.png",300,193,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands.png",830,533,false],"large":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands.png",830,533,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands.png",830,533,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/toronto-bands.png",830,533,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Sam Benezra","author_link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/blog\/author\/sam-benezra\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"O Canada! 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