For the past few weeks, I was struggling, struggling to find some new music. Something that wasn't just the same ol' rock. I know that there are some great new artists, artists that are reinventing themselves, but you can only listen for so long.

I used to go to local shows all the time, but the “scene” in my hometown (Brantford, Ontario) crashed hard, and it still seems that it never recovered. One of the most popular venues in town that holds only 100 people, has been rated one of the best concert venues in Ontario, and bands like Tokyo Police Club, Blue Rodeo and The Arcade Fire have graced their stage. The days when the Ford Plant, J's place, and others used to thrive on live feel good music were the days when I was truly in love with everything that was music (not to say that I'm not now, it just takes a certain je nes se quoi to keep me wanting more with music).

A few weeks ago I went home to see some friends, and my friend Ryan had started a new band with some friends and I thought it was about time that I went to see them play. Ryan had me believe that it was his bands first show and they have only practiced a few times, so I'm not going to lie - I thought that I was going to witness the most unorganized, painful set ever.

When Top Of The Town took the stage I was preparing myself for the worst, and to my surprise I was blown out of the water! Top Of The Town, has this Brit-pop-esk sound to them (remind me of the Arctic Monkeys) the type of music that brings a warmth to the soul.

Lead Singer Toby Black is from Scotland and pretty much before every song he told a story about the meaning behind the song, which usually enchants people to listen closely to the lyrics instead of just the melody accompanying the lyrics. Andrew Fretias on bass and backing vocals, Rory Jackson on lead guitar and backing vocals, and Ryan Bray on drums and vocals.

During their set the band did a rendition of “Molly's Chamber” by the Kings of Leon and it was done almost to a TEE of how the rock stars from Tennessee of their 2003 album Youth and Young Manhood.

As the band wrapped up playing a few more original songs, I was wanting more and so was everyone else crammed into the small room at Two Doors Down. There is only so much I can say about this band without sky rocketing their ego, but they deserve every compliment that comes their way.

If you want to check out their music check out myspace.com/thetopofthetown.