Why you shouldn't miss Soul Coughing's Toronto gig

Celebrated by fans and critics, they are one of music's most inventive bands

After more than two decades apart, Soul Coughing is back—and they’re making their only Canadian tour stop in Toronto on April 24, 2025, at HISTORY. For fans who grew up with the band’s genre-bending sound in the '90s, and for those discovering them for the first time, this show offers something rare: a one-night-only opportunity to witness the return of one of alternative music’s most inventive groups.

Soul Coughing was never your typical rock band. Formed in the early '90s, they carved out a completely distinct space, blending elements of jazz, hip hop, funk, and spoken word into a style that defied easy categorization. Songs like “Super Bon Bon,” “Circles,” and “Screenwriters Blues” didn’t just chart—they became part of the underground canon, celebrated for their heady grooves, surreal lyrics, and rhythmic experimentation. Their three studio albums—Ruby Vroom, Irresistible Bliss, and El Oso—cemented their cult status before the band split in 2000.

Now, 26 years since their last official release, Soul Coughing’s original lineup—Mike Doughty, Mark De Gli Antoni, Yuval Gabay, and Sebastian Steinberg—has reunited and hit the road. Their return comes on the heels of LIVE 2024, their first live album, featuring a collection of performances from last year’s sold-out U.S. shows. Early fan reviews suggest the band hasn’t lost an ounce of its energy or edge—if anything, they’ve matured into something even tighter, even more potent.

Toronto’s HISTORY venue is the ideal setting for this comeback. With its top-tier acoustics and intimate layout, the concert promises to be both immersive and electrifying. The band’s ability to create tension and groove in equal measure will be on full display, and seeing these songs come alive again—with all the original members locked in—will be a special kind of alchemy.

Tickets, priced between CA$48 and CA$68, are already moving fast, and VIP options (which include early access and autographed merch) are nearly sold out. With this being Soul Coughing’s only Canadian stop, it’s truly a one-time chance to catch lightning in a bottle.

Whether you were there in the '90s or you’re just now tuning in, Soul Coughing’s Toronto show is more than just a nostalgic reunion—it’s a celebration of a band whose sound was ahead of its time, and whose return reminds us what inventive, live music can feel like at its best.

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