Twitter: @PeteHatesMusic I’ve been a bit of an absentee father from the blog the past few months (depending on how generous your definition of “few” is). Excuses include travelling to Iceland, travelling to New York (and seeing CHVRCHES at Radio...
We here at PeteHatesMusic are lucky enough to have the talented Martin Bazyl from Martin Bazyl Photography shooting most of the shows we attend. He’s been there for several CMW and NXNE festivals, as well as weekend benders like Field...
The 2nd edition of Field Trip was launched yesterday under the amazing sunny skies of Toronto, held once again at Fort York and Garrison Common. There was a good mix of people in the crowd, even youngsters and wee ‘uns,...
The 2nd year of the Arts & Crafts festival Field Trip kicks off a bigger and theoretically better music event this year. They have kept the same great venue, at historic Fort York and Garrison Common. They have kept headliners...
PHM favourites and fellow Torontonians Austra return with a surprise 4-song EP to make your summer that much more enjoyable. The EP is out on June 17, and is led by the title track Habitat. Singer Katie Stelmanis says “’Habitat’...
Dallas Green and his City & Colour moniker have a new song from fourth album, The Hurry and the Harm. The Juno nominee and performer new song is called The Lonely Life and is seemingly named after me. *tear The...
One of our more popular posts every year is our list of indie songs that deal with breakups, heartbreak, and rejection. Perhaps I should include a link to some therapy sites at the bottom of the page (or if you’re...
You’ve already heard the catchy as hell new track by rising Danish star MØ. You can now see if the imaginary video that you made up in your head matches what she came up with, as we have a video...
Another new video from Toronto electro-pop band Austra. Being named one of PeteHatesMusic’s Top Albums of 2013 wasn’t enough – the band haven’t given up, and are still releasing new videos. The one below is for single Hurt Me Now....
More stuff from the youngin’ from the UK known as King Krule. You’ve seen videos from the 19 year old, such as Easy Easy, Octopus, and Rock Bottom. His latest cut from 6 Feet Beneath the Moon is A Lizard...
Twitter: @PeteHatesMusic I’ve listened to many, many albums this year. Although I trust my ear, it’s always interesting to see what critics are saying about certain albums, and even the pre-judging going on based on past reputation (hello Arcade Fire...
We here at PeteHatesMusic, along with the very talented photographer Martin Bazyl, saw a lot of shows this year. From showcases like Canadian Music Week and NXNE, to one-off shows by indie acts like Arctic Monkeys, The Vaccines, and CHVRCHES,...
You know it’s going to be a good video when it starts off with a Parental Advisory – Explicit Content warning. I feel like some of my Friday nights need those warnings, too. That aside, we have a new video...
Halloween has passed and my house wasn’t damaged by too many eggs. I’m about to OD on leftover candy, but first let me give you the best tracks from October . Yes, it’s time for the PeteHatesMusic Monthly Mix. We...
One of my favourite albums this year is by Austra (Toronto represent!). One of my favourite songs on the album Olympia is the track Forgive Me. Well guess what, I’m a happy man, as that’s the song featured below. The...
