Posts Filed Under: music

CMW 2013 Preview: Metal, Punk, and Hardcore

By Natalie Zina Walschots Mar. 19th, 12:09 pm

CMW 2013 Preview: Electronic

By Chris Dart Mar. 19th, 11:35 am

CMW 2013 Preview: Hip Hop

By Chris Dart Mar. 19th, 11:34 am

Sound Advice: Target Market (Recoil) by Notes to Self

A local rap outfit brings major-league skills, positive vibes, and tongue-in-cheek humour to its new album.

By Chris Dart Mar. 13th, 10:30 am

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Across This City With Stompin’ Tom

Forty years ago, Toronto saw a lot of the Canadian musical icon, who passed away yesterday.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 7th, 11:00 am

At Foundry, Electronic Music and Visual Art Come Together

A new electronic-music event series will combine international acts and custom visuals.

By Chris Dart Feb. 28th, 2:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Brave New World, by The Airplane Boys

The Scarborough-based duo returns with sharper rapping, but the same great hooks and production.

By Chris Dart Feb. 27th, 12:00 pm

Sound Advice: Lesser Evil by Doldrums

With his debut LP, Toronto native Airick Woodhead (aka Doldrums) grows curiouser and curiouser.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Feb. 20th, 11:30 am

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Local Artists Are Well Represented Amongst 2013 Juno Nominees

Rush, Metric, Billy Talent and The Weeknd all receive multiple nods.

By Chris Dart Feb. 19th, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: The Covers: Volume 1 by Andreena

Local R&B songstress makes hip-hop hits her own.

By Chris Dart Feb. 13th, 1:30 pm

Wavelength Turns 13

All-ages record store shows and an artist Incubator series are amongst the new additions at this year's edition of Wavelength.

By Chris Dart Feb. 12th, 2:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Byrds and Falcons

Attendees of a 1966 "Rock 'n Soccer" evening were more interested in being eight miles high than watching a rubber ball.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 12th, 12:00 pm

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Preserving Our Indie-Music Heritage

The Ontario Independent Music Archive hopes to provide a permanent, online home for hard-to-find independent recordings.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithFeb. 4th, 3:00 pm

Quality Hip Hop at an Affordable Price

Three years in, the $5 Rap Show continues to boost Toronto's indie-rap scene.

By Chris Dart Jan. 31st, 12:30 pm

Bad Religion Celebrates True North

As the legendary California punk band unveils a new album, drummer Brooks Wackerman talks about his history with the group.

By Kevin Scott • Photos by Christopher DrostJan. 31st, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: The Popcorn Tape by Raz Fresco and ChillxWill

A local MC and producer teams up with Washington-based rapper ChillxWill.

By Chris Dart Jan. 30th, 12:15 pm

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“Reggae or Not” Spotlights Toronto’s Contribution to a Jamaican Genre

A new photo exhibition and event series at the Gladstone looks at the early musical links between Toronto and Jamaica.

By Chris Dart Jan. 29th, 3:45 pm

Sound Advice: Motional Response by Basic Soul Unit

Local producer Basic Soul Unit makes dance music sexy again.

By Chris Dart Jan. 16th, 11:45 am

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