1. Jan. 5: DANNY MICHEL 
T.O. troubadour Danny Michel is back with his School Night Mondays at the Dakota Tavern, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26.

2. Jan. 31: OWEN PALLETT
The unique and brilliant Owen Pallett returns to Toronto for a much-anticipated concert at Lee’s Palace.

3. Feb. 1 and 2: BEN HOWARD
Wonderful Brit singer-songwriter Ben Howard in town for two nights at Massey Hall on the heels of a new album.

4. Feb. 4: BILLY IDOL 
Rebel Yell your way to Massey Hall for a White Wedding with the snarly one himself, Billy Idol.

5. Feb. 5: NEW PORNOGRAPHERS 
Busy week in early February continues with the incredible New Pornographers supported by the Operators at the Danforth Music Hall. Wicked. 

6. March 2: HOZIER 
The Irish phenom returns to town for a much bigger show at Massey Hall now that he’s, you know, huge and all. 

7. March 3: ST. VINCENT 
St. Vincent turned out one of the best albums of 2014, had a massive NXNE show, and this show will rock the Danforth Music Hall.

8. March 3: DODOS
St. Vincent sold out? Be sure to check out super-charged American indie rock band Dodos at the Horseshoe.

9. March 6: MEGHAN TRAINOR 
I just don’t care what you say, it is all about the bass. Earworm queen Megan Trainor at the Phoenix. Be cool.

10. March 30: DECEMBERISTS 
OK, beautiful music makers Decemberists with red-hot Alvvays at Massey? Have mercy.