At first glance, The Most Serene Repulic and The Grates touring together seems unlikely -- even odd. The former is a Toronto-based snapshot of what Arts & Crafts does best: Broken Social Scene's intricate textures and soundscapes with the personality dynamic of Stars. The latter is a pop-infused fun punk band from Brisbane with a bubbly, perpetually bouncing front lady. Despite the disparity, the two put on one hell of a late show at Modified, following a Third Thursday art show at the v
