My night with Dragons

Well, I saw Imagine Dragons at the Opera House on Monday night, and they put on an amazing show. I didn't take any photos, so I borrowed this one from a local radio station, just so you could see.

If you haven't heard their music before, Imagine Dragons are an alternative rock band, that really make use of drums of all types, and synthesizer sounds. All of their songs have a big sound to them, which made their live performance very, very powerful. The crowd and the band were all on the same wavelength, all in all it was a perfect concert experience. After the show, I just felt so pumped full of energy and I swear, this band reminded me why I love music.

After the show, a coworker of mine suggested we go backstage to congratulate them on the show. So once we checked with security, we went down to the green room. Every member of Imagine Dragons was so humbled and awed, surprised that on their first visit to Toronto, everyone  was singing along and actually knew the words. They were such nice guys, and they kept calling me sweetie, hehe.  We hugged even though they were totally drenched in sweat. I told them that their show really pumped me up, and they suggested that we go out and start a fight in the street.

I don't have a video from the concert, but here is their TV debut live on Jay Leno. To give you a taste.

Ellie Goulding

I apologize for not updating much, as I have been very busy apartment hunting due to the fact that the living arrangements in Kensignton did not work out as planned. Soon, I will fill you all in on some exciting things I have been doing during my internship, but for now... Enjoy a teaser of one of my favourite artists' new album "Halycon."

The Re-bops

LISTEN UP. I did the album photography for these boys and their music is so sweet. You can download "Rock 'n' Roll Guitar Man" for free or get their new album Drag Race for $5! Come out and see the boys if you're in Toronto July 4th at Clinton's! Stunt it!

Clintons 693 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON M6G 1L5

Photo: me @ neighbourhood1

Week one...!

I've officially completed my first week at work. Getting settled into the apartment with Stef is still an ongoing process! I really like her company, and the house is beautiful, plus the location can't be beat, but I'm still new to the area and getting a hang of things, plus it's hard to stand the Toronto heat with no air conditioner!

Work has been great, I'm really feeling welcome at the marketing department and all of my coworkers are fun -- they really love what they do. I've been doing work like mailing, scheduling, and booking flights/hotels for contest winners. I'm also looking at the numbers side of things, which is very interesting in itself, and all very important to success! So far, I love my job, and I'm looking forward to continung work next week. I even got a ticket to go see Garbage this Monday! If you don't know who they are, check out their song Blood and Poppies, I'm digging it. Originally, I was only supposed to stay at the label until August as an intern, but we've been throwing around the idea of me staying until January, which means I will probably have to move into a new place around the end of August, unless one of the basement rooms opens up in the house, since I will be able to afford it, but we'll cross that bridge when it comes.

When I head back up to Toronto on Monday, I will be bringing some things to decorate my desk with, maybe I'll post a picture.

I've been recommended to and sampling a whole ton of new music, so I'll pass some of those album recs onto you in my next few posts. For now, check out the new single from the Scissor Sisters, Only the Horses. Their album, Magic Hour comes out on the 28th, and I think that people will love it. Most of the songs were produced by Calvin Harris and Diplo.