Pop

Selena Gomez: Concert review

Gomez, dressed like an haute-couture genie, danced and gyrated her way through the evening at the ACC. She even sang — if you could hear her. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Sun Aug 25 2013 Selena Gomez 2.5 stars Air Canada Centre. Aug. 24, 2013 Seen, yet barely heard. Selena Gomez may have ditched her old faceless band The Scene for a groovier, more dance-friendly vibe, but at her…


Ethan Johns brings folk-flavoured solo work to Toronto

Best known as a producer for artists including Kings of Leon, Johns performs selections from his album If Not Now Then When? at the Drake on Aug. 3. By: Nick Krewen Music Published on Fri Aug 02 2013     Ethan Johns is finally experiencing life from the other side of the studio pane. Best known for his production skills — he’s overseen Laura Marling’s Once I Was an Eagle…


Beyoncé conquers ACC with high-energy performance: Review

  Beyoncé’s Mrs. Carter Show is all about empowerment. She and her all-female band wowed a the crowd at the ACC in Toronto on July 21, 2013 Nick Krewen Music, Published on Mon Jul 22 2013 Beyoncé The Mrs. Carter Show, Air Canada Centre, July 21 3.5 stars Mrs. Carter didn’t merely come to play at the Air Canada Centre Sunday night. She came to conquer. Even before the very…


Jonas Brothers still appeal to their hardcore admirers: Concert Review

The seats were emptier than in past years at the Amphitheatre on Thursday night, but the fans that were there still fanned the flames of Jonas affection with enviable loyalty. Published on Fri Jul 19 2013 Jonas Brothers Molson Amphitheatre 3 stars out of 4 Nick Krewen Special to the Star   Old loves die hard. In their heyday four or five years ago, New Jersey’s Jonas Brothers were so…


Sara Bareilles’ songs don’t live up to her voice: CD review

Sara Bareilles seems to be spinning her wheels on her fourth album, The Blessed Unrest. By: Nick Krewen Music, Published on Tue Jul 16 2013 The Blessed Unrest Sara Bareilles 2.5 stars Overwrought and overproduced at times, Sara Bareilles seems to be spinning her wheels on her fourth album, The Blessed Unrest. Although the Eureka, Calif., singer-songwriter’s rich, fluid alto is the connecting thread between the dozen songs on her…