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At The Toronto Reference Library
The Toronto Comic Art Festival is not your typical comic con. The experience of elbowing between a pair of sweaty twenty something virgins who are forever digging through long boxes, searching for fine to near mint copies of Secret Wars #8, Miracleman #15 or even Alf #48 is nowhere to be [...]
At London’s Finest Venues
The London Ontario Live Arts Festival (LOLA), an annual art and music festival that takes place annually on the third week of September in downtown London, Ontario. The festival encompasses multiple art forms and, for three days, transforms Victoria Park and surrounding area into an engaging art ecosystem. You probably already knew this if you’re [...]
At Call The Office
Here are a few photographs from the Sewing With Nancie final tour reunion show they are playing throughout Ontario. For those of you who don’t know who they are, SWN was the band that preceded The Reason. After calling it quits somewhere around 2002 a transition in their sound and member reconstruction prompted the name [...]
At Museum London
Unbound 2009
April 16th, 2009
Museum London
Every so often the staff of Zephyr get the opportunity to shed their weathered concert gear in exchange for silk ties, fitted button downs and uncomfortable shoes. We’re more than willing to overlook these minor fashion kick-backs if we are justly rewarded. This only begins to describe our excitement with the [...]
At Up On Carling
Zephyr Magazine was proud to present alongside Dirty Disko, L.A. Riots and Felix Cartel at Up on Carling. The drinks hit hard but the music hit harder with L.A Riots and Felix Cartel bringing some seriously dirty electronic. Golden Gloves started the night off right, proving why they should share the stage with such big [...]
At The Alex P. Keaton
Welcome to Zephyr Presents Vol II. If you missed we are sorry…
Gain Riders At The Alex P. Keaton
Sunday February 15, 2009
Photographs: Cory Downing
At The Arts Project
The 5 to 9 group is a collective of artists born out of the daily grind of 9 to 5. Having all been employed under the same roof for a period of time, the group of ten have kept a bond as well as a focused effort of creative talent in various artistic mediums. Their [...]
Interview
Just recently I was at a MSTRKRFT show. This is the first ingredient in a recipe for disaster. However, believe it or not, of all the crazy, hilarious and stupid things that went on that night* there were some, albeit brief, moments of absolute, pristine clarity. Luckily it was enough to realize how much I [...]
At up on Carling
For those of you who missed likely the most incredible night in London’s history try your best to hold back those tears. MSTRKRFT are insane. This night was insane. Jesse F. Keeler and Al P. threw down one of the heaviest Dj sets we’ve ever seen. Nothing was left out. No mind left unaltered. Look [...]
At Up On Carling
They say when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Well what happens when life hands you half the group you were hoping to see? It was no Crystal Castles without Alice Glass and trust us, we know. Next time keep the album art off the ticket guys.
Crystal Castles Ethan Kath DJ Set at Up on [...]
At The London Music Club
Over the past forty years, few artists, let alone albums, have stood the test of time. Saturday November 22nd marked an anniversary of one of the most celebrated recordings in history: The White Album. And London’s independent music scene didn’t forget to save the date. They did so with a celebration of local musical talent, [...]
At Call The Office
A favorite here at Zephyr Magazine, the Von Bondies played a killer set that pushed the already shakey Call the Office infrastructure to it’s last limb. See our second issue for more on this incredible band.
The Von Bondies at Call the Office
September 13, 2008
Photographs: Cory Downing
Feist at Centennial Hall
Following her highly acclaimed and much anticipated second solo album, The Reminder, the lovely Leslie Feist wooed the city of London with her soft, gentle voice and perfect melodic sensibility. It was an incredible set*. Undoubtedly one of the best shows of the year. See Feist if you ever get the chance.
*Set list is available [...]
The Dilinger Escape Plan at Call The Office
The Dillinger Escape Plan at Call the Office
December 1st, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
The Dillinger Escape plan are an experimental hardcore band based out of New Jersey. The lead singer, Greg Puciato is fucking jacked. He really reminds me of Henry Rollins. No offense to the people in the front row of this show, it’s not that [...]
Zephyr Suburbis Issue One Release
Zephyr Magazine Issue One Release Party at The Alex P. Keaton
November 20th, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
Our first issue! Wow… We were definitely younger then. This issue was us testing the waters and being naieve. Sort of funny looking back. The people in these photographs are long time friends and supporters of the magazine so if you [...]
Real Real Hard Four
Real Real Hard Four at Pandemic Night Club
November 18th, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
Before there was a Dirty Disko More Proof used to hold their outrageous parties at Pandemic (which is now 100% rundown). These parties were amazing. I think Johnny Hockin from MTV Dj’d at this party. More Proof is doing better than ever and Dirty [...]
Wintersleep at Call The Office
Winter Sleep at Call the Office
November 14th, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
Wintersleep are one of those incredible bands from the East coast that make you consider a life there. It can’t be so bad. Fresh air, great beer and exceptional music. Everyone goes to Toronto. Fuck that. Nova Scotia is where it’s at.
The Most Serene Republic
The Most Serene Republic at The Salt Lounge
November 3rd, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
This band sounds incredible. If you’ve never listen to Underwater Cinematographer do yourself a favor and pick it up. We love to hate these guys. It would be a lot easier if they weren’t good.
Mother Mother at The Salt Lounge
Dear Mother Mother,
We’re very sorry for not calling back. Please forgive us. We’ll take you out to dinner. Best wishes,
Zephyr Magazine Staff
Mother Mother at the Salt Lounge
November 3rd, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
Dragonette At The Salt Lounge
Dragonette at The Salt Lounge
November 3rd, 2007
Photographs: Cory Downing
Most of you have probably heard Dragonette before. Surprisingly at the time when her single was being played all over the place Dragonette was opening for the relatively obscure TMSR. *Another surprising thing about Dragonette: she doesn’t shave her armpits. To be fair, it’s a long tour.
*We [...]
Malajube At Call The Office
Malajube have to be our favorite band out of Montreal. Their brand of catchy-franco-pop is gorgeous. Every song is instantly catchy without being played out. Sensible comes to mind. Malajube are incredible and if you don’t know them by now then we have a serious problem. Just an aside this band went on tour with [...]
Shad K Release Party
Homegrown. Shad K is one of the most important artists to come out of London. Fuck Helix. This is a hip hop artist who’s overwhelming charisma demands attention. We’re proud to have interviewed him and of all that he stands for. Wholesome. This is a guy who means every word he says. I listened to [...]
