Music Features

DJ Blackat in a suit and sunglasses with a crown on one shoulder

DJ Blackcat marks three decades behind the decks

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Cadence Weapon

Cadence Weapon: “I’m tired of social media companies holding my fans ransom”

By Richard Trapunski
Sep 27, 2021
Danko Jones revisits his 2002 NOW Magazine cover

Danko Jones is still defiant two decades after landing on NOW’s cover

By Richard Trapunski
Aug 16, 2021
Amy Winehouse on the cover of NOW Magazine in 2007

Revisiting a classic Amy Winehouse interview from 2007

By Tim Perlich and Richard Trapunski
Aug 3, 2021
Kwesi, one of MuchMusic's new VJs.

MuchMusic came back on social media – but is it any good?

By Richard Trapunski
Jul 24, 2021
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Just Announced Toronto Shows

The Weeknd

The Weeknd postpones Toronto concert again

By Richard Trapunski
Oct 18, 2021
Datsunn at the Drake Hotel as part of CMW 2019.

Canadian Music Week is returning to Toronto music venues in 2022

By Richard Trapunski
Oct 12, 2021

The El Mocambo’s grand reopening will feature Our Lady Peace

By Richard Trapunski
Oct 7, 2021
Masked fans arrive for a concert at Budweiser Stage.

Juno Awards to be held at Toronto’s Budweiser Stage in 2022

By Richard Trapunski
Sep 14, 2021
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Concert Reviews

Fucked Up at Long Winter 2021

Review: Fucked Up surprise Toronto at Long Winter’s 10th anniversary

By Richard Trapunski
Sep 27, 2021
Tush singer Kamilah Apong at Coda in Toronto on August 26, 2021.

Review: Tush bring disco power to Coda’s first post-lockdown live show

By Kevin Ritchie
Aug 27, 2021
Arkells at Budweiser Stage

Concert review: Arkells play Toronto’s biggest pandemic concert yet

By Richard Trapunski
Aug 14, 2021
A screenshot of the Weeknd's Super Bowl performance

Review: The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show was pleasing and disorienting

By Richard Trapunski
Feb 7, 2021
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Album Reviews

Warren Ellis and Nick Cave

Review: Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ Carnage is a monumental triumph

By Mike Usinger
Mar 1, 2021

Review: Basia Bulat lets loose on Are You In Love?

By Carla Gillis
Mar 27, 2020

Review: Witch Prophet’s DNA Activation shows the power of family in dark times

By Laura Stanley
Mar 24, 2020

Review: The Weeknd shows off his full versatility on After Hours

By Sumiko Wilson
Mar 22, 2020
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Upcoming and Current Events

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Peter Hook & The Light

Aug 11, 2022 – Aug 12, 2022
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Halloween at The Phoenix

Oct 30, 2021 – Oct 30, 2021
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Comedy Is Art

Oct 26, 2021 – Oct 30, 2021
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