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Is sexual violence the bedrock of the Western rock canon?
In the wake of PWR BTTM's cancelled Toronto show, one fan considers the impact of the allegations against lead singer Ben Hopkins more
May 25, 2017 4:08 PM Features
Samuel Engelking
Local hero: Simone Schmidt brings Fiver's Audible Songs From Rockwood to three Toronto venues
The Toronto singer/songwriter on the carceral system, the Appropriation Prize and booze-free shows more
May 24, 2017 12:41 PM Features
LOLAA's dance-pop is a celebration of Mexican identities, Latin American culture and love
The new Toronto-based group is also a rebirth for the sisters of Magneta Lane more
May 23, 2017 5:39 PM Features
Toronto's Sarah Slean is still standing
“What I’m not okay with is getting on the hamster wheel and trying to churn out an album every two years and do the whole rigamarole. I’d rather put a fork in my eye." more
May 23, 2017 12:00 PM Features 1 Comments
Mike Watier
In memoriam: Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave (1964-2017)
If Nirvana were grunge’s Beatles and Pearl Jam were The Who (or Neil Young – take your pick), Soundgarden were Led Zeppelin more
May 18, 2017 2:51 PM Features
AUX TV relaunches as A.Side
The new multi-channel Canadian music platform is live today, with features on Mac DeMarco and Bishop Briggs more
May 18, 2017 6:00 AM Features 1 Comments
Six Toronto songs we're digging right now
Another eclectic roundup of new tunes by local musicians who deserve your attention more
May 16, 2017 7:59 PM Features
Samuel Engelking
Toronto recording studio Union Sound Company turns two
“There are studios opening around Toronto all the time now and creating a scene again," says co-owner Chris Stringer more
May 16, 2017 7:44 PM Features
What Toronto R&B acts can learn from the UK scene
The local scene has all the pieces to become its own mecca of R&B, but it could take some notes from the Brits more
May 16, 2017 7:00 PM Features
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Q&A with Poo Bear, the songwriter behind hits by Justin Bieber, Usher and 112
The hit-maker talks being driven to school by celebrities, imposing radio silence and the wildly unfortunate name of one of his fledgling R&B groups more
May 16, 2017 3:12 PM Features
Michael Rancic
Two more Toronto music venues close this month
Seven44 has been locked out by its landlord, while Ratio has chosen to cease operations more
May 16, 2017 11:41 AM Features 1 Comments
Nancy Bundt
The Revolution's Lisa Coleman talks Prince's legacy and grieving through music
"He should be considered a gay icon even though he was not gay – he was androgynous and he was sexual and he was alive." more
May 12, 2017 2:55 PM Features
A book about the Horseshoe Tavern is on the way
“The Horseshoe is a beacon for music lovers, a pilgrimage place for those who love and understand its significance as part of Toronto’s rich musical landscape,” says author David McPherson more
May 11, 2017 4:13 PM Features
How I unearthed a long-lost Toronto prog rock album
Martin Springett's The Gardening Club is cosmic Canadiana at its best, and his story is a CanCon prog rock version of the Searching For Sugar Man saga more
May 10, 2017 11:33 AM Features
Mac DeMarco buys a house
The Edmonton singer/songwriter talks settling down in Los Angeles, writing songs about his dad and why James Taylor is like "an evil butterknife" more
May 9, 2017 1:16 PM Features
Vivian Tabar
On the Railpath with Anamai's Anna Mayberry
The Toronto experimental folk musician discusses her just-released album, What Mountain, and her newfound desire for movement in all its forms more
May 8, 2017 6:04 PM Features
Zach Slootsky
How to keep each other safe at large concerts and festivals
Sexual violence can happen to anyone, but marginalized people are the least likely to get help when they need it more
May 8, 2017 12:03 PM Features
Video premiere: Blue Rodeo's I Can't Hide This Anymore
The Toronto country-pop icons enlisted a recent OCAD grad to direct the video for their latest single more
May 8, 2017 9:52 AM Features
Why'd you miss the Horisont show, Toronto?
Plus a handful of other Swedish heavy rock bands you should know about more
May 5, 2017 11:30 PM Features
Devin Jones
Two indie music festivals put diversity first
SHHHH Vol. 2 and It’s Cold Outside aim to bridge the gaps in the city's fragmented music scene more
May 2, 2017 4:57 PM Features
