Past Lives, featuring members of the Blood Brothers, have done their darndest to distance themselves from their old band, and it seems to have worked. Putting out a record that sounds nothing like anything they’ve done before, their self-titled debut is somber, moody, and sparse – leagues away from the chaotic frenzy of the Blood Brothers. We spoke with vocalist Jordan Blilie about the album, his old band and the reality of touring. Read Article
![RX Bandits @ Mod Club [04.02.10]](http://signalmag.com/photos/2010.04.02_rxbandits/02.jpg)
RX Bandits brought their newfound appreciation for prog rock to the Mod Club last Friday. Amanda Fotes has some pictures. Read Article
![Past Lives @ Garrison [04.01.10]](http://signalmag.com/photos/2010.04.01_pastlives/01.jpg)
Past Lives, who feature ex-members of the Blood Brothers, played their first Toronto gig last Thursday. Amanda Fotes has some photos of the show. Read Article
![The Bronx @ Mod Club [03.29.10]](http://signalmag.com/photos/2010.03.29_bronxbats/BR02.jpg)
The Bronx ripped through a set of their trademarked punk rock n roll at the Mod Club with the Cancer Bats as well as their own alter egos, Mariachi El Bronx. Amanda Fotes has photos. Read Article
Superchunk/Portastatic frontman Mac McCaughan has been busying himself with various films in addition to running the indie rock safehouse, Merge Records. I spoke with the singer about his recent work on film scores, Superchunk’s hiatus, and his day job with Merge. Read Article
![Mariachi El Bronx @ Mod Club [03.29.10]](http://signalmag.com/photos/2010.03.29_bronxbats/M01.jpg)
The Bronx’s latin-infused alter egos hit the Mod Club last night. Amanda Fotes has proof. Read Article
![Cancer Bats @ Mod Club [03.29.10]](http://signalmag.com/photos/2010.03.29_bronxbats/CB01.jpg)
Cancer Bats jumped on as support for The Bronx’s mariachi set at the very last minute. Amanda Fotes has photos of the event. Read Article
On the subject of Refused, reunions, and recycling old ideas. Read Article
![Harvey Milk @ Wreckroom [03.11.10]](http://www.signalmag.com/photos/03.26.10_harveymilk.jpg)
After two well-received reunion records, Harvey Milk are back with a new full-length. We spoke with drummer Kyle Spence about the album, contrarianism and hating Tortoise. Read Article
![Cuff The Duke @ Lee's Palace [03.20.10]](http://signalmag.com/photos/2010.03.20_cuff/05.jpg)
Toronto folk rockers Cuff The Duke headlined Lee’s Palace last weekend. Amanda Fotes took some pictures. Read Article
