aka T.dot, T.O., Hog Town, The Big Smoke
The Weeknd has been one of the most buzzed about Toronto musicians of 2011. The 21 year-old, Abel Tesfaye, self-released a triptych of albums over the year, making them available for free via his website. These prolific, progressive or post R&B tracks have rapidly garnered the attention of big players – however, the future of The Weeknd remains as illusive as the artist himself. Read More
I have been rapidly watching the British TV series, Misfits – it’s weirdness is addictive. A bunch of young offenders get super powers in a freak electrical storm and become unlikely heroes. But it doesn’t stop there – things get super bizarre when it turns out that they aren’t the only ones.
Visiting Berlin rekindled my love for electronic music – the kids certainly do love the techno. Coming back to my hometown, Toronto, I thought I’d do a little digging around in the electronic scene here. Read More
What seems impossible to some, has never been impossible for Rebecca Singh. Her most recent triumph, Canada’s Smallest Theatre, is case in point. Read More
The word is out, Arrested Development is back! Creator Mitchell Hurwitz has confirmed that they will make 10 new episodes which will lead up to a feature film. Yessssss!
Socks and sandals are: a) a fashion abhorrence b) G as a mothaf*cka c) a continuing trend for women this fall? Trade tube socks for contrasting ankle socks and Velcro straps for Italian leather and you have d) all of the above.
I love a good cocktail. A nice, sipping drink with interesting flavors suits me well. You won’t have to twist my arm to check out Cocktail Bar on Dundas.
Currently I am living in Berlin for a few weeks. Just a common visitor – one of many in this vibrant city and by no means any expert. However, Berlin seems to be a place that carries it’s own when it comes to style. Berliners appear not to care too much about trends, which is not to say they don’t have style – it’s just not that important to jump on the mainstream. Read More
Who is the infamous, schizophrenic, sexed up, self proclaimed “God of Rap?” None other then Kool Keith aka Dr. Octagon and founding member of Ultramagnetic MCs. Read More
Move over Pabst Blue Ribbon and make way for Old Milwaukee – the current beer of choice seen at house parties and events for the young and thrifty. Swill is swill, I suppose, and Old Milwaukee seemed to have the cache of Coors up until recently. So what changed? Read More
Men are growing into their britches these days – trading t-shirts and sneakers for tailored shorts and snappy tops. A little more sophisticated, a little more dashing. Another look I’ve been sighting is rolled up trousers with some overstated socks and chukkas, which I predict will become more popular in the fall. Read More
There once was a time where you couldn’t just fire away 10 shots in a row, review them and delete the ones you don’t like. Yes, the world of film. I am of the digital generation so my introduction to film came a bit later. Recently, I wandered into the local thrift shop and came out with a Holga 135 – something a little different from digital. Read More
Some may say that the DVD was thwarted long ago with downloading and online movie streaming, yet the closing of 146 Blockbuster stores in Ontario really drives the point home. The consumer choice is clear – people are getting their viewing kicks elsewhere Read More
Seeing Braids perform live you understand how fastidious they are about sound, tweaking all the levels, hounding the sound guy, just to get it right. It took up 15 mins of their NXNE set, but their precision paid off. The appreciative crowd could really hear all the layers reeling as the band put on a stellar performance. Read More
