“We Are in the Future” Tour Hits Toronto with Sylvan Esso & Friends


Toronto is gearing up for a sonic explosion, packing the calendar with an incredible lineup of artists spanning indie rock, neo-classical pop, and alternative country. If you’re looking to refresh your resolutions—or just your weekend plans—the city’s venues are buzzing with talent, promising unforgettable nights of music.

The season kicks off with some highly anticipated returns. Sylvan Esso is making a grand comeback, bringing the sounds of their latest work from their newly released album Ow ∞. to Toronto on October 19th at Concert Central. Meanwhile, Telescreens, featuring Cam Kahin, will be delivering their latest record, When the Lights Flicker, to the Sound Garage on October 21st, showcasing a dynamic blend of sound and artistry.

The energy continues to build through the autumn, with a strong focus on alternative sounds. On October 23rd, New York art rockers Autobahn and Godstar Megamax are set to take the stage at the Sound Garage, bringing their unique energy to the city.

As the year transitions into the colder months, the stage continues to host deeply layered performances. Fans can look forward to the melodic harmonies of husband and wife singer-songwriters Jordan Hart and Emily Schultz, who will be sharing their sound at Longboat Hall on December 20th. Later in the year, Seb Lowe is set to headline The Garrison on January 24th, offering a captivating performance.

The winter schedule promises diverse musical experiences. Next up, the experimental duo KatzPascale, consisting of Sammi Katzmann and Jenna Pascale, will bring their “neo-classical-post-punk-anti-pop” project to Longboat Hall on January 27th. This is a project that promises to challenge and delight the audience.

The celebrations continue into February with a mix of genre-blending acts. Austin-born and Nashville-based artist Bo Staloch will be celebrating Valentine’s Day at the Horseshoe Tavern on February 14th, with anticipation building for his forthcoming EP, Too Big, Too Big..

The calendar doesn’t slow down for the exciting spring shows. Rayland Baxter, the Nashville-hailing guitarist and producer, is bringing the momentum of his new album, True Violet, to The Great Hall on January 28th. Following this, Marian Hill will perform at The Great Hall on February 8th, bringing their signature blend of moody electronics and R&B pop.

The final major event on this lineup brings a high-energy pairing: Grammy-nominated guitarist and producer Cory Wong is teaming up with bedroom-pop staple Dodie and PREP for a can’t-miss show at History on March 3rd. From Sylvan Esso’s return to the experimental sounds of KatzPascale, Toronto’s music scene is proving that the future is definitely happening right now.

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