We’re deep into NXNE today, with writers spread out all over the city seeing shows and snapping photos and writing up a storm. But out of everything at today’s fest, here are our picks:
Music
Beta Frontiers
Toronto electronic artist plays after local loud bands Mexican Slang and Greys at the Smiling Buddha.
See listing.
Kiesza
Fresh off her televsion debut at the MMVAs, Calgary singer/dancer/YouTube sensation throws down at the Mod Club.
See listing.
Lizzo
Houston-born, Minneapolis-bred alt-rapper spits on a streetcar (!) AND at Wrongbar.
See listing.
NXNEi
There are a lot of great things to check out at this year’s NXNEi conference, but today we’re especially excited for podcaster and comic Marc Maron’s talk, which will explain (hopefully), how he went from knowing nothing about radio to getting a gazillion plays on his show.
Two decades of shows, parties and late nights
2014 marks NXNE’s 20th anniversary. Celebrate with us today with this playlist!
