NEXT picks the 10 essential Toronto shows this month
Wed., May 18 & Thurs., May 19, 7 pm
$55 – $95
History & Massey Hall
Former NEXT cover artist and TikTok sensation Mother Mother is so beloved they need two nights to share the love. Playing both History and Massey Hall, fans will hear viral classics and tracks from their newest album, Inside.
Wed., Apr. 6, 7 pm / $60 – $105
Scotiabank Arena
Promising to be a heavy night, Toronto rockers Billy Talent celebrate the release of their new album Crisis of Faith with Chicago’s Rise Against and Nobro.
Sun., Apr. 10, 7 pm / Free
Cameron House
This soulful Toronto Canadiana four-piece play the last night of their four-weekend residency at the historic Cameron House — don’t miss it!
Wed., Apr. 20 & Thurs.,
Apr. 21, 8 pm / $84 – $300
Massey Hall
Catch the indie stylings of our advice columnist Amy Millan and Canadian music collective Broken Social Scene at the newly renovated Massey Hall.
Fri., Apr. 22, 8 pm / $11.50
Monarch Tavern
Succumb to the sonic spell of Toronto doom metal duo Witchrot, who once went viral for a Facebook breakup post (all is well now!).
Wed., Apr. 27, 7 pm / $37
Danforth Music Hall
British rapper Tyron Frampton has collaborated with everyone from Gorillaz to A$AP Rocky, and he brings his politically charged beats to our east end.
Thurs., Apr. 28, 8 pm / $15
Drake Underground
Combining pop, R&B and salsa, Chicago’s Kaina spreads messages of self-acceptance as she tours her sophomore album, It Was A Home.
Fri., Apr. 29, 8pm / $60
El Mocambo
Provocative Canadian duo Rough Trade (singer Carole Pope and multi-instrumentalist Kevan Staples) revisit their groundbreaking 70’s and 80’s hits.
Sun., May 1, 8 pm / $34
Phoenix Concert Theatre
Bringing the energy to Toronto’s downtown, American rapper Saba is an unstoppable force with countless collaborations and music collectives to his name.
Wed., May 11, 8pm / $15
The Baby G
Moody Montreal indie-pop artist and producer Sophia Bel invites you to her Anxious Avoidant album release show.
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By MICHAEL HOLLETT