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Interview: Pras Michel on the Rise of Sweet Micky and Rebuilding a Broken Haiti

By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – An outsider’s perspective makes Haiti’s history seem more bitter than sweet. Its beautiful and complex culture and status as the world’s first black republic are overshadowed today by a long history of deeply corrupt leaders, military coups, staggering poverty and of course, the devastating 2010 earthquake. But Fugees founding member Pras Michel refuses to portray Haiti … Continue reading →

Photos: CMW 2015 – Daniel Lanois, Terra Lightfoot, Thomas D’Arcy @ The Horseshoe Tavern

Photos by: Philip C. Perron (@Philip_Perron) – Acclaimed Canadian producer and musician Daniel Lanois, who in addition to his solo career is best known as the producer or co-producer for such iconic albums such as U2’s The Joshua Tree, The Unforgettable Fire, and Achtung Baby, Brian Eno’s Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks, and Peter Gabriel’s So, performed … Continue reading →

Photos: CMW 2015 – Zoobombs @ The Silver Dollar

Photos by: Philip C. Perron (@Philip_Perron) – Japanese indie rock band Zoobombs, who released their newest album, The Sweet Passion, in 2012, performed at The Silver Dollar in Toronto last night as part of CMW 2015.  

Photos: CMW 2015 – FIDLAR @ The Great Hall

Photos by: Roy Cohen – Los Angeles-based skate punk band FIDLAR, who released their self-titled debut album on January 22nd, 2013 via Mom + Pop Records/Dine Alone Records, performed at The Great Hall in Toronto last night as part of CMW 2015.   

Photos: The Maine, Real Friends, Knuckle Puck, The Technicolors @ Altar Bar

Photos by: Emily Kovacic – Arizona-based alt rock band The Maine, who released their fifth album, American Candy, on March 31st, 2015 via Big Picnic, which featured the singles “English Girls”, and “Miles Away”, performed at the Altar Bar in Pittsburgh on April 30th with Chicago-based pop-punk band Real Friends, Chicago-based pop-punk band Knuckle Puck, and … Continue reading →

Photos: Acid Mothers Temple, ST37 @ The Garrison

Photos by: Steve Danyleyko – Japanese psychedelic rock band Acid Mothers Temple, who will release their newest album, Benzaiten, on May 26th, 2015 via Important, which is the follow-up to their 2014 album, Astrorgasm from the Inner Space, performed at The Garrison in Toronto last night with Austin, TX-based psychedelic rock band ST37, who released their newest album, Awkward Moments, … Continue reading →

Photos: CMW 2015 – The Jesus and Mary Chain, Gateway Drugs @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre

Photos by: Fernando Paiz (@capaphotograph1) – To kick-off CMW 2015, Scottish alt rock band The Jesus and Mary Chain, who are currently embarking on a 30th anniversary tour for their iconic debut album Psychocandy, which contained the singles “Just Like Honey,” “You Trip Me Up” and “Never Understand”, performed at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night with Los … Continue reading →

Photos: Jay Leno @ Massey Hall

Photos by: Angelo Marchini – Acclaimed comedian and late-night TV host Jay Leno, who currently has a recurring role on the Disney show The 7D, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night. 

Photos: Jose Gonzalez, Olof Arnalds @ The Regent Theatre

Photos by: Amanda Cain – Swedish indie folk singer-songwriter Jose Gonzalez, who released his third album, Vestiges and Claws, on February 17th, 2015 via Imperial Recordings/Mute, which is the follow-up to his 2007 album In Our Nature, performed at The Regent Theatre in Los Angeles last night with Icelandic singer-songwriter Olof Arnalds, who released her newest album, … Continue reading →

Festival Preview: 5 Must-See Artists at Wango Tango 2015

By: Amanda Cain –  The talent is endless at this year’s Wango Tango Festival. To have a headlining acts like Kanye West, Justin Bieber, and up-and-coming artists like LunchMoney Lewis, Natalie LaRose, and Tori Kelly, this event is definitely a must see if you were lucky enough to score tickets. The event will be held at … Continue reading →