Sounds from the Underground

introducing the people of Toronto to artists and music
they really should get down with

 – since 2019 – 

Friday
April 25, 2025 12:00 am

Raf Reza – Ekbar Release Party w/ Dameer, Kaspr, Noori Jinan

Raf Reza's debut album release party, worldwide release April 25, 2025.

Saturday
April 26, 2025 12:00 am

Saturday Night Rockers feat The Arsenals

Our monthly live reggae series sees the return - by popular demand - of legendary Toronto ska / rocksteady / reggae band THE ARSENALS. They'll be joined by the great DJ Gramera, who will take you on an all-vinyl history lesson of Jamaican music.

Sunday
April 27, 2025 12:00 am

Hot Temptation

Dance party and show featuring Lavish Jade & Ky’mia B Black throwing down everything from Soca to Dancehall to HipHop & Trap!

Friday
May 2, 2025 12:00 am

Wheel Up X On Road

Wheel Up and On Road have joined forces for our first show of 2025 with a stacked local lineup of Dubstep, Grime and Drum’n’bass

Saturday
May 3, 2025 12:00 am

Colored Only Comedy Show Vol 37

An all star line up featuring only BIPOC comics

Saturday
May 3, 2025 12:00 am

r.hythmik presents: a night of house & minimal

The r.hythmik crew is back, with more heavy hitting house cuts and deep, textured minimal selections to tickle all ears. Spring has sprung, so come just after sunset, stay late, and enjoy the sweet sounds of a needle on a record.

Sunday
May 4, 2025 12:00 am

La Cueva: Underground Flamenco

Acoustic, unamplified and improvised flamenco modeled after Granadan ‘tablaos'

Weds
May 7, 2025 12:00 am

Nostalgic Playlist: A live tribute to Timbaland

Nostalgic Playlist returns for its 1-Year Anniversary Show, reimagining the groundbreaking work of legendary producer and sonic innovator, Timbaland. Known for shaping the sound of modern R&B and hip-hop, Timbaland’s influence spans decades!

Thursday
May 8, 2025 12:00 am

Magpie — Stray EP Release Show w/ 5 Sided Dad Collective

Dreamy, moody, and striking. Magpie's debut release "Stray" is a guide to uplift spirits through the haze of turmoil. Led by emotive vocal and horn melodies — elements of jazz, funk, soul, and other influential sounds shape rhythm and form.

Friday
May 9, 2025 12:00 am

Kaleidoscope presents: The Bridge

A night of techno music, all on vinyl. FEAT Decka (Bristol), Mike Larry (Montreal) & Aux_ID (Rome/Toronto)

Saturday
May 10, 2025 12:00 am

Mhmmm

a dance party championing music you love and have yet to discover

Thursday
May 15, 2025 12:00 am

Sub-Sessions #10

Celebrating episode 10 of this stellar underground music series with high-energy electronic duo PICK A PIPER (lead by Caribou-drummer Brad Weber), the psych-dance-pop of ESSIE WATTS, lounge rockers ERIK MASSON & pop-punk powerhouse BLUSH.

Sunday
May 18, 2025 12:00 am

Baile World: Toronto Edition

CQUESTT's Los Angeles based party comes to town for the first time, and she's stacked the bill with local ringers TEENO (Nino Brown & Young Teesh), Hangaëlle & Fanndemm.

Friday
May 23, 2025 12:00 am

HOT STACKS – Strictly Vinyl – Strictly Hip-Hop, R&B, Reggae

We’re bringing it back to where it all started—basement jams, stacked speakers, and DJs rocking real vinyl. Powered by Toronto’s own SWEET TOUCH FOUNDATION and MISTA JIGGZ, this night is a celebration of culture, crate-digging, and the art of the DJ.

Sunday
June 8, 2025 12:00 am

JVNEBVG’S LAST CHANCE TOUR

Get ready for an explosive night of raw energy and unfiltered aggression. All Ages