Rock

Patrick Stump grows on his own

Patrick Stump grows on his own | Toronto Star With Fall Out Boy on a break, singer had time to get inspired for music for solo ElMo show.        Nick Krewen  Special to the Star, Published on Fri Aug 05 2011 When platinum-selling Chicago emo-rock outfit Fall Out Boy announced an extended hiatus in late 2009, each member decided to indulge in a side project. Guitarist Joe Trohman…


An Horse is lean but lively animal

Entertainment / Music Tegan and Sara opened doors for Aussie transplant Kate Cooper.      Damon Cox and Kate Cooper are alt-rock band An Horse. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Thu Jul 28 2011 Sometimes songs that have the silliest titles turn out to be the most personal and profound for the artists that write them. Take, for instance, “Brain On A Table,” a track off Walls, the recently…


Sia, Australia’s famously reluctant star

Entertainment / Music Fans, be warned: singer coming to town has had enough of touring, TV’s The Voice and even her modest fame.     Nick Krewen  Special to the Star Published on Sat Jul 23 2011 Now you Sia: Now you don’t. After her upcoming month-long tour, which includes a July 24 date at the Phoenix with opener Oh Land, Australia singer and songwriter Sia Furler is retiring from the road….


Tea Party’s reunion steeped in worry

Tea Party’s reunion steeped in worry | Toronto Star Hugely popular ’90s rockers buried the hatchet … eventually … and now play the Sound Academy.        Nick Krewen  Special to the Star, Published on Wed Jul 20 2011 A year ago, the prospect of a Tea Party reunion seemed laughable. When the hugely popular Canadian heavy rock band — seller of a million albums in this country in…


Brian Wilson: Talking about ‘Plenty O’ Nuttin’

Entertainment / Music Pop visionary chats, just a bit, about Gershwin before Toronto show.     Pop legend Brian Wilson got a chance to complete two unfinished George Gershwin songs for his recent album. Nick Krewen Special to the Star Published on Fri Jun 17 2011 Has pop music ever had a more tortured soul than visionary Brian Wilson? From the physical and psychological abuse inflicted by an intimidating father, to his…