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Six songs we’re digging right now

Moon Eyed song premiere, plus new tunes by Desiire, Freeways and more more

Aug 17, 2017 1:10 PM Michael Rancic Features

Aron D’Alesio's debut album offers a unique twist on early rock 'n' roll

The former Young Rival singer's self-titled album is idiosyncratically crafted and nostalgically familiar more

Aug 17, 2017 1:03 PM Sarah Greene Album reviews

Independent soul: Daniel Caesar is staying DIY... with a little help from his friends

“As soon as you sign, you give over your ideas, your potential, to somebody else," says the 22-year-old singer/songwriter. "You’re no longer the big boss.” more

Aug 16, 2017 8:02 PM Kevin Ritchie Features

Daniel Caesar's Freudian is a case study in strength-in-vulnerability

The rising Toronto R&B and soul musician's debut full-length is a beautiful account of a 20-something falling in and out of love more

Aug 16, 2017 7:55 PM Kevin Ritchie Album reviews

Matt Williams

Jazz Cartier's collab with Mike Will Made-It is finally here

Nobody's Watching is a tasty teaser ahead of the Toronto hip-hop star's debut studio album more

Aug 16, 2017 2:19 PM NOW staff Features

Toronto is getting a giant mural dedicated to the Yonge Street music scene

The second part of the 22-storey mural includes the likenesses of Carole Pope, Rush, Jay Douglas, Gasworks and more more

Aug 16, 2017 1:08 PM NOW staff Features

Samuel Engelking

Camp Wavelength is on the mainland this year, but artist Roxanne Ignatius is helping to recreate the Island vibes

High water levels mean you can't camp at Gibraltar Point, but nothing can dampen the annual indie music festival's outdoorsy spirit more

Aug 15, 2017 12:37 PM Samantha Edwards Features

Courtesy of Antikka - The Vinyl Cafe/Facebook

Record store Antikka - The Vinyl Cafe to open on Queen West

Meanwhile, Stained Class Records is on pause and the Toronto Public Library has renewed its vinyl collection more

Aug 11, 2017 11:34 AM Richard Trapunski Music

Colin Medley

Joseph Shabason breaks down jazz for beginners

When I listened to Shabason's solo debut, Aytche, I realized two things: I don’t know what jazz is, nor have I ever asked him – my dear friend, who graduated from jazz school – anything about it more

Aug 10, 2017 3:53 PM Kate Robertson Features

Samuel Engelking

The CN Tower was a surprise guest at Drake's OVO Fest

The eighth edition also included tons of Atlanta hit-makers, a couple of wild card guests, and a teachable moment between Drizzy and Tory Lanez more

Aug 8, 2017 12:24 PM Kevin Ritchie Concert reviews

The Horseshoe announces 70th anniversary concert series

Plus more just-announced shows, including Wanda Jackson, Vance Joy and Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul more

Aug 5, 2017 11:29 AM NOW staff Music

Sarah Rix

Metz, Caribou and other Canadian artists are donating Bandcamp proceeds for trans rights

Anamai, The Weather Station and soul singer Jackie Shane are among the Toronto acts backing the music platform's one-day fundraiser for the Transgender Law Center more

Aug 4, 2017 3:45 PM Richard Trapunski Music