Features
What's new
Etienne Saint Denis
Marie Davidson: "It’s good for people to have that 5 am experience"
The prolific Montreal techno artist discusses the cultural importance of dancing till dawn and why work is an insidious addiction more
Celebrating 40 years in Regent Park, Dixon Hall Music School looks to the future
Toronto jazz pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo, an alumnus of Dixon Hall Music School in Regent Park, tells us about its importance in a changing – though still vulnerable – neighbourhood. more
Have we been underestimating Mariah Carey?
With her new album Caution, Mariah Carey has been taking back her rightful spotlight as the queen of popular R&B. But why now? more
Ashlea Wessel
Music Men Ruined For Me collects stories of musical mansplaining
Alison Lang collected nearly 30 stories of overbearing condescension, heartbreak and Frank Zappa for the new zine, Music Men Ruined For Me. more
Charlotte Cardin's songwriting success has changed how she writes songs
Montreal musician Charlotte Cardin has been touring to bigger and bigger venues, all before she's released her first album – and that's changed her musical perspective. more
Kayla Rocco
Jessica Mitchell on why she chose country music
Up-and-coming Toronto-based singer/songwriter Jessica Mitchell gravitated to the genre late, but finding it was like unlocking a part of herself. more
Kate Killet
Skating through Kensington Market with Petra Glynt
Musician and visual artist Petra Glynt (also known as Alexandra Mackenzie) brings us to her old neighbourhood, reflecting on the period before she moved to Montreal more
Jag Gundu / Roy Thomson Hall
Dream Serenade celebrates five years of community and generosity
Here's how Dream Serenade – the annual benefit to support children with developmental and physical disabilities and their caregivers – has grown every year. more
Mitch Brown
How Toronto electronic musician Harrison overcame imposter syndrome
Toronto producer Harrison poured himself into the piano, opening up a world of songwriting freedom that's evident on his sophomore album, Apricity. more
Samuel Engelking
What does it mean for a Toronto artist to "make it" in the music industry?
Local and international musicians came together to discuss the meaning of success at the opening of the new Toronto arts incubator Hxouse. more
Samuel Engelking
Local hero: Mandy Goodhandy is more visible than ever
The trans singer, comic, club owner and sex work activist's résumé is way more interesting than yours – and it's all in her new memoir more
Calvin Hudson Hwang
Musicians across Ontario team up for tenants’ rights
The Tenant Turn Up tour connects artists in Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa – LAL, Lee Reed and Cheko Salaam – to call attention to the housing crisis. more
Samuel Engelking
Local hero: Mel Boogie's 25 years of DJing and championing women
The DJ, radio host, promoter and champion of women in hip-hop reflects on her 25-year career more
What if a song could last forever? Sandro Perri wants to find out
With his new album In Another Life, Toronto musician Sandro Perri rethinks what a song is and what it can be. more
Rising Toronto R&B singer Ebhoni goes back to her roots
Ahead of her performance at Red Bull Music Festival's Collision showcase, Toronto singer Ebhoni tells us why she's no longer blonde – and how that links her to the city's exciting freshman class of artists. more
Maria Jose Govea / Red Bull
Five things you missed at Scott Storch's conversation at Red Bull Music Festival
Infamous hip-hop and pop producer Scott Storch shared some couch wisdom in an in-depth conversation with Cadence Weapon as part of Red Bull Music Festival. Here's what you missed. more
Samuel Engelking
The 16 best Halloween parties in Toronto in 2018
Halloween 2018 in Toronto: whether you're into live band karaoke, Y2K nostalgia, classic cinema or drag, there's a Haloween party for you this year. more
Samuel Engelking
Snotty Nose Rez Kids represent the minay movement
As they ride a serious hot streak, Haisla Nation hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids make music for brotherhood, sisterhood, unity and Indigenous resurgence. more
A day in the life of Jessie Reyez, Toronto's next big pop star
Cover story: Jessie Reyez takes us on a tour of her favourite Toronto spots, from Kensington Market to the 905. With a breakthrough new EP and her biggest headlining tour yet, the self-assured singer/songwriter is staying hungry. more