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Raekwon and Ghostface Killah light up NXNE

By: Colin Rabyniuk – Not even the spectre of thunderstorms could keep away the crowds last night as Ghostface Killah and Raekwon took the stage at Yonge and Dundas Square for NXNE’s grande finale. The estimated 8.000 people though, seemed to miss the memo that it wasn’t raining. At one point, Ghost stopped mid-song to … Continue reading

The future looks bright and busy for Ben Caplan after NXNE

By: Emily Johnson – Halifax singer-songwriter Ben Caplan visited Toronto last week for the NXNE festival and has been enjoying his stay. Between chilling in his new favourite cafes and working hard on his music he was happy to speak about his recent experiences and future endeavors. Caplan had a lot to share about his … Continue reading

Joy and Tragedy fuelled Flaming Lips Show at NXNE

By: Colin Rabyniuk – A Flaming Lips performance is a near-transcendent experience. Between the endless good vibes and kaleidoscope light show, the audience couldn’t help but leave in a better state than when they arrived. Last night at Dundas Square was no exception. The band started with a barrage of rocketing confetti and enormous balloons … Continue reading

Where to party at NXNE 2012

By: Curtis Sindrey – Every year North By Northeast brings the best of music, film and conferences to Downtown Toronto. They are also known for their legendary parties. Here are a few which are expected to be just that, legendary: