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The Balconies: Standing out on a crowded stage 

With the release of their new EP KillCount, and their performance at Edgefest 2012, Jacquie Neville of the Toronto-via-Ottawa band The Balconies sat down with Aesthetic Magazine to discuss the album, their new tour and their future plans.

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Chiara DiAngelo | July 12, 2012

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The Untold City’s ‘3 Years’ gallery at Steam Whistle Brewery

Steam Whistle Brewery hosted The Untold City’s ‘3 Years’ gallery which documents the urban life and culture in Toronto since 2009 to give back to Ontario’s art-community.

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Chris D’Alessandro | July 6, 2012

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Canadian Connections with The Daredevil Christopher Wright

Indie-pop breakthroughs The Daredevil Christopher Wright talk about their new album, touring with Dan Mangan, and their other Canadian connections.

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Laura Stanley | July 3, 2012
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Slam poetry breathes new life into Toronto’s cultural community

With thousands of eager participants and more than $12,000 in grant money since 2009, Toronto’s slam poetry scene is about to explode to the forefront of Toronto’s cultural landscape.

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Curtis Sindrey | June 29, 2012

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Music for the iGeneration: An Interview with Best Coast 

California surf rockers Best Coast have made up their less-than-polished sound with their intensive work ethic and they aren’t done yet, with a new album and a new tour.

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Curtis Sindrey | June 27, 2012

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A new look into the world of green politics

Being green is more than protecting the planet for the future; it’s about making a sustainable lifestyle for today.

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Kayla-Jane Barrie | June 23, 2012

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Honesty is important in a transparency-daft society

With a new tour and an upcoming album. folk-rock icon Andrew Bird sits down with Aesthetic Magazine to discuss, among other things, why it’s important to be honest in the music industry.

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Curtis Sindrey | June 23, 2012
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The future looks bright and busy for Ben Caplan after NXNE

After his successful appearance at NXNE in Toronto, Halifax singer-songwriter Ben Caplan’s future looks bright with new collaborations and a new EP on the way.

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Emily Johnson | June 18, 2012

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A new collection for a new country 

Taiwanese-Canadian Yenting Chen has come to Canada with a purpose to define a series of men’s wear that combines bold, modern design and the centuries-old tradition of hand tailoring. And he has succeeded.

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Curtis Sindrey | June 18, 2012

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Undervalued: Zach Ellis

Artists, like web comic illustrator Zach Ellis, are often overlooked, regardless of their talent. It’s not easy making money with your passion, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be acknowledged.

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Chris D’Alessandro | June 13, 2012

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