The top concerts in Toronto this February are a good way to medicate your winter blues, because if locals were polled on which is the most depressing month of the year, February would likely win. It's freeze-your-ass-off unbearably cold, the end of winter is still not in sight, and you project your dread at Valentine's Day in the form of a righteous resentment towards greeting card companies.

Concert promoters knew they'd need to keep your spirits afloat, explaining the quality of shows this month.Brrrrr Fest,Long Winter,Winterfolk, andWavelengthfestivals are doing their part to bring a huge amount of bands to the city. There are CD releases, world tour stops, and all your regular live music dance parties that will help you shake off the cold.

Put on your best outfit, cover it in layers of flannel and wool, and take yourself out. And if there is any justice in the world, maybe you'll get struck by cupid's arrow... and that doesn't mean falling in love with a musician and waiting for them backstage.

Here are the top concerts coming to Toronto this February.

Brrrrr Winter Music Festival/ February 1 / Echo Beach / 4:30pm
This action-packed fest has several big electronic names condensed into one bass heavy day. Start off the month withWolfgang Garnter,Felix Cartal,Sharam,Hot Since 82定期rave-goers的,流汗的人群who've found their winter buzz.

Pusha T/ February 2 / Danforth Music Hall / 8pm / $39.50--$49.75
The Virgina rapper joinedKanye's G.O.O.D. Musicarmy three years ago, and he's collaborated with tons of reputable names likePharrellandSwizz Beatzever since. He just released his third record on the label, accurately titledMy Name is My Name. He's at the top of his game on this release, which he's now promoting with a world tour.

John Butler Trio/ February 6 / Danforth Music Hall / 7pm / $33.50
If you're intoJohn Butler Trio's records... just you wait. His live shows are a spectacle, and he's talented to an point that doesn't even really make sense. Hold back your sweaty dreads with your hemp bandana, sneak in a baggie of homemade trail mix, and you'll fit in perfectly with the hippies who worship John Butler.

Long Winter/ February 7 / The Great Hall (1087 Queen St. W.) / 7pm / PWYC
It's this season's fourth installment of Long Winter, complete with it's usual collection of music, art, talks, food, and dance. The musical roster includesThe Bicycles,Teenanger,Alvvays,HSY,Not the Wind, Not the Flag, andSheezer, and to make this one a little spicier, there will be anNotOKCupid talk, where you can blatantly watch five people on dates, with some commentary from an "expert matchmaker." The first 350 people through the door get the Volume 4 split 7" that features Teenanger and HSY.

Bile Sister & Skull Bong double album release/ Tranzac (South Cross) / 9:30pm / PWYC
This double album release show will be the first edition kick-off party of newHealing Power Recordsmonthly shows at the Tranzac.Bile Sister, who were nameda top band to watch in 2014, will have the new, skuzzed out record Faucet available, alongsideSkull Bong's latest mental medicine, Burnt Endz. Afterwards Scalez will be dropping hip hop, funk, and avant garde bangers to maximize the good vibes.

Wavelength '14/ February 13-16 / Various Venues / $10-25
Wavelength '14 is a four-night live curated mixtape of the best independent music coming out of Canada and the US in 2014. This year's line-up includesColin Stetson,DIANA,Cousins,Phèdre,TOPS,US Girls,Odonis Odonis, and many others. Not to mention, tickets to this festival are the perfect excuse to avoid any potential Valentine's day terrible-ness.

Justin Timberlake/ February 13 / ACC / 7pm / $67.25 - 192.75
JT's world tour is coming through Toronto. It's the 20/20 experience, meaning... you can probably only experience it if your vision is perfect, cause your seats will probably be in the nosebleeds by this point. For a healthy dose of Michael Jackson's dance moves to the soundtrack of thousands of screaming straight girls, get yourself tickets to this show -Craigslistor otherwise.

Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks/ February 22 / Lee's Palace / 9pm / $26.50
Indie rock icon Stephen Malkmus, the frontman of 90s legendsPavement, brings his bandThe Jicksto crowd surf their way around Lee's Palace. They're fresh off the release of their sixth record,Wig Out at Jagbags, throughMatador.Disappearswill open up the night.

Big Knife Little Knife, Bleeding Rainbow, Hunters, Jigsaw Youth/ February 22 / Unit 2 (163 Sterling Rd) / 8pm / $8
The event page reads: no bros / no jerks / no cops. So double check that you make the cut before you decide to include yourself in this party. The bands are from all over the place, Montreal, Philly, NYC, Toronto, and there's nothing quite like making bands feel at home than a tightly packed little show with lots of beer. Also by excluding bros, jerks and cops.Bikini Kill歌曲将,一个d that's all the incentive you need.

The C'mons CD release/ February 28 / Tattoo Rock Parlour / 9pm / $10
The C'mons are one of the buzziest local bands around right now. We listed them as abreak out band from 2013, and their lead-singer Steph Bosch made thetop 10 queer Toronto musicians listfor having her talented paws in a whole bunch of exciting upcoming projects. This show is for the release of the band's first LP, and it will no doubt get wild. Local bandsHue,Morakoza, andbeauwill also be on hand, and rumour has it that some of the musicians will be getting tattooed at the show!

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Lead photo of The C'mons