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By: Robert Liwanag – Abel Tesfaye didn’t toil away like most artists do – he went from mysterious figure posting tracks onto YouTube to singular figure in R&B in a relatively short time period. It did, however, take some time for the Weeknd to build a reputation as a live act. How can you possibly replicate such dark, intimate, moody sounds in a larger, rowdier … Continue reading
In less than a week, the winner of the 2014 Polaris Music Prize will be crowned at The Carlu in Toronto. We want you to be there when they announce the winner and to enjoy some top-notch performances by Mac DeMarco, Owen Pallett, Shad, Tanya Tagaq and Basia Bulat! Here’s the Polaris Prize short-list: … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – The only thing that is guaranteed about Drake’s approach to every OVO Fest is the objective to instill uncertainty in attendees, which is usually due to his reputation for bringing out big name peers and iconic musicians, but also attributed to Drake’s continuously growing catalogue that could impact the overall setlist. It was even clearer at this year’s event by … Continue reading
By: Gavin Clark – Andre 3000 and Big Boi, together known as the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast, boasted on their now 13-year-old hit song “Ms. Jackson” that they are “the coolest motherfunkers on the planet”. On July 3rd in front of 15,000+ people who attended day 1 of OVO fest they proved exactly why that statement is as true in 2014 as it was in 2000. October’s Very Own Festival, … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Since 2006, the Polaris Music Prize and the cash, “congrats”, or controversy attached to it, have remained worthy of a fight. Canadian artists have made creative and commercial strides over the years, and the Polaris Prize serves a fundamental purpose in this business sometimes best equated with UK’s Mercury prize. The prize … Continue reading
By: Staff – Montreal actor, producer, and writer Jay Baruchel (This Is The End, Tropic Thunder), who will also host the Polaris gala on September 22nd, announced the Polaris Music Prize short-list in The Carlu’s Round Room in Toronto. The ten records were selected from the 41-title Long List, which included BADBADNOTGOOD, Odonis Odonis, PUP, The Strumbellas, and … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Last night, Meek Mill rolled through Toronto to perform at the Kool Haus in support of his latest mixtape, Dreamchasers 3. Unfortunately, fans had to endure a near-two hour delay before the doors even opened, consequently resulting in an extremely late show. It really tested the patience of Meek Mill’s Canadian … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Perhaps performing to a sold-out audience at the Air Canada Centre is not everyone’s idea of an intimate birthday party, but for Drake, the attendance and venue was the perfect way to celebrate everything Aubrey Graham. Last night he brought his Would You Like A Tour? to his hometown to share … Continue reading
By: Lianna Pisani | JUNE 6, 2012 Toronto singer-songwriter Lori Nuic’s soul-splashed stories of “learning the hard way” can be found in musical form on her sophomore album, Flaws of Attraction, released May 15. The album was a “long time coming” for Nuic, being released five years after her debut, Red Book Chronicles. She worked closely … Continue reading
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