Since when was summer this close to being over? I guess in the literal mist of this disgusting humidity, time has actually been passing. August will be a bit of a slower month for music here in Toronto, but that’s perfectly fine with me as I’m going to need my rest before the concert madness that will be September. Here are some good musicians who can help you to kick in that last bit of summer relaxation.
And as always, you can find my music writing and pondering as well as (likely) extended thoughts on the bands I mention over at RoundLetters.
Three Toronto bands you should know by now:
Jason Collett – Practically a veteran of Toronto’s indie rock scene by now, Collett has released six albums, been a part of Broken Social Scene and helped raise up the platforms for Zeus and Bahamas (as I’ve mentioned here in the past). I can’t be immune to his charm, especially on his most recent album, Rat a Tat Tat. It’s a great summer album because it not only captures the influence of some ’60s and ’70s sounds (*cough* David Bowie *cough*), but it still keeps up his clear production sound. It’s one of those albums that’s hard to not dance to as you walk down the street with your headphones on.
