Written by: Deborah R. Credit: Deborah R. The world outside moved at its usual pace, but inside the venue, time seemed to slow for the return of wave to earth. Two years after their last Houston appearance, the Korean indie band returned on their global bad pieces tour, not just to a larger stage, but to a vast, overflowing sea of fans. A quiet, unspoken agreement seemed to have circulated among the crowd, who arrived draped in airy whites and soft sky blues. The collective a

Written by: Amber N. Credit: Amber N. On a chilly Friday evening, amongst the relentless Toronto traffic, Tobi Lou transported a neon-lit room on College Street into a universe entirely his own. Entering Hard Luck Club, you could feel the anticipation in the air. Bathed in hazy pink and blue light, the intimate room was packed with fans chanting the artist’s name before he even appeared. Tobi Lou took the stage at 8:15 p.m., opening the Toronto show of his Same Old Jeans Wor

Written by: Dyani R Credit: Dyani R. Rock hit the House of Blues stage in Boston on September 24 when the iconic band The Pretty Reckless swung through town. The crowd packed into the venue was buzzing with anticipation long before the opening notes. Remarkably, the audience spanned every generation, kids as young as 10 were rocking out right alongside long time fans. The night kicked off with a head-banging set from New Hampshire natives Doug., who got the room moving with t

Written by: Deborah R. The South Korean trio brings its latest era to the U.S. on "the pieces tour." Credit: wave_to_earth on IG Over the past couple of years, wave to earth has built a global following on lo-fi jazz; however, on their new album, bad pieces, the South Korean indie rock trio has transformed that sound into something new. Daniel Kim, John Cha and Dong Q spent the making of the record studying music of their past and borrowing the instruments and textures behind

Written & Photos: Amber N. On August 8, 2026, It’s Ok World Music Festival brought together live music, local vendors, and a strong sense of community during a one day outdoor festival at Trillium Park. Part of the park’s Summer Series, the black-led festival is put together by It’s Ok, an organization led by cultural programmer Said Yassin, which also operates It’s Ok Studios, a multipurpose arts space in Toronto’s historic Queen West neighborhood. From the moment festivalgo

Written by Parker Wonho just released his newest EP, CORE, on July 21st 2026–making it a full nine months since his last comeback. And trust, he has delivered. CORE is an introspective work that explores the process of self-actualization. It is the inception of a person who is done hiding from their vulnerabilities behind a self-protective shell and ready to confront their inner-turmoil. This concept is established through three main themes: RAW, SHELL, and CRACK. “Wonho EP