The Maysides perform live at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario. Photo By: Jay Broderick Toronto, Ontario By: Jay Broderick - Toronto's music scene didn’t exactly come roaring into 2026, but Hamilton region punks The Maysides did everything in their power to change that. For fifteen bucks at the good ol’ Horseshoe Tavern , the city had the chance to kick off the year with a stacked bill of punk, alt‑rock, ska‑leaning chaos, and one of the most charming acoustic sets y

The Offspring perform live at Budweiser Stage in Toronto. Photo By: Jay Broderick Words and photos by Jay Broderick Toronto, Canada - The 1990s... the last "simple" decade. Yes, the World Wide Web was born, but things would never be the same once the new millennium took hold. While my heart lies in the 1980s, the 1990s were pretty rad. As has been the case for myself recently, I have taken in a few "alternative rock" shows. So as I continue the journey revisiting some of the

All Your Friends Fest 2025 at Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte, Ontario. Photo By: Michael Durkarsh By: Michael Drukarsh Oro-Medonte, Ontario - Normally my reviews focus on the band. Today, I'm focusing on the experience of shooting my very first festival (full disclosure, I kinda cheated and only attended the second day). Arriving mid-morning on Sunday to the All Your Friends Fest at the Burl's Creek Event Grounds , I was very excited to pick up my media credentials for the day