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Toronto's songs of summer 2019
From Raptors anthems to a reggaeton time machine to the city's own Yeehaw king, these are the songs to fuel your next patio day Read more
Alexandre Maciel / Ernna Cost / Gabriela Falcão
Brazil’s queer music scene is a source of hope in a conservative political climate
Pabllo Vittar, Bruno Capinan and DJ Jess Lucas are making music and throwing parties as a form of resistance Read more
SAMUEL ENGELKING
The Remix Project’s next chapter
The local community arts organization is celebrating its 20th birthday with a massive new headquarters on the waterfront, but it’s focused straight ahead Read more
Maya Fuhr
Doomsquad's call-to-arms for Toronto's DIY music scenes
The experimental pop trio have seen the city's DIY creative communities handcuffed by political interests and capitalist real estate agendas, but they're not giving up Read more
Frank Dukes collaborates with the students of Regent Park School of Music
Frank Dukes' Parkscapes is available for sampling and licensing, with all the proceeds going back to the funding-slashed program Read more
Toronto Jazz Festival 2019: 8 can't-miss shows
Including Diana Ross, Tower of Power, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Shad and many more free and ticketed shows at the 10-day festival Read more
SAMUEL ENGELKING
Queer rock 'n' roll party Vazaleen returns to a changed nightlife landscape
After a five-year hiatus, the trailblazing party founded by late artist Will Munro is back for a one-off Pride event with a lineup that spans generations Read more
15 can’t-miss music acts playing Toronto Pride 2019
Pride is a great time to catch underground queer musicians and performers who don’t regularly play in town. Here are the artists you should prioritize this weekend Read more
Yann Orhan
Montreal's Moonshine party comes to Toronto for Pride
Montreal’s lunar celebration of global music and inclusive vibes brings South African artist Nakhane to the Pride Main Stage Read more
Listen to the original Raptor Foot, a new anthem for the Toronto Raptors
Listen to the original Raptor Foot, a new anthem for the Toronto Raptors. The reggae song from Scarborough's General Genius is celebrating our moment at the NBA Finals Read more
Snotty Nose Rez Kids by Samuel Engelking, Haviah Mighty by Yung Yemi, Dizzy by Bree Hart
NXNE 2019: 10 acts to catch at this year's festival
From underrated local rappers to a band from Taiwan, here are the acts you can discover at the nine-day event Read more
Devontée is the secret bridge between the Toronto Raptors and the Warriors
We caught up with the Toronto rapper to talk about the city's energy during the NBA Finals, working with his cousin Steph Curry and his upcoming EP Sun Of Dawn. Read more
18 Toronto concerts we're looking forward to in June 2019
Billie Eilish, PUP, U.S. Girls and more – here are the shows to catch this month Read more
Toronto's music community is throwing a picnic in honour of these Gardiner pillars
They're not an obvious choice for civic celebration, but to the artists playing the Pillars Picnic the concrete monoliths' disappearance represents how we treat our concrete heritage. Read more
In memoriam: Dave "Bookie" Bookman was one of Toronto's greatest supporters of independent music
For over 30 years, as a host on Edge 102.1 and Indie88 and with his Nu Music Nites at the Horseshoe, Dave Bookman, aka Bookie, has been crucial for discovering new music in Toronto. Read more
Win Kuplowsky
Team Building is a safe space for Toronto's songwriters
The Team Building event, which started at Holy Oak and now takes place at Burdock, encourages vulnerability, experimentation and community-building. Read more
Luca Tarantini
Interview: Bart's four-year journey to their sophomore album
After impressing us with their debut album, the Toronto prog-pop band had to overcome a series of trials to make the next one. This interview took place over three years. Read more
Monika Mogi
Interview: Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig on optimism, centrism and the meaning of life
"As people have been saying for thousands of years – love is the only answer to the absurdity of the world," says indie rock luminary Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend in this deeply reflective Q&A. Read more
Samuel Engelking
Why are concert tickets so expensive in Toronto?
While big arena shows are increasingly expensive, independent promoters are finding ways to make live music more accessible Read more
Canadian Music Week 2019: 12 musicians to catch at this year's festival
Canadian Music Week isn't all industry panels – from vintage psych-rock to fiercely feminist Toronto hip-hop, here are some of the best bets and hidden gems of CMW 2019. Read more