Photo by Media Eater. It's hard to believe that it's been 12 years since DJ Shadow dropped his groundbreaking debut, Endtroducing .... Since then, the Bay Area DJ has helped form the respected indie hip hop label Quannum Projects and released a couple of lesser acclaimed albums including 2006's hyphy influenced, The Outsider. Since then, DJ Shadow has been working with fellow crate digger and former Jurassic 5 DJ, Cut Chemist. The pair will......

There seems to be something for everyone this week, but let's just call it the 'week of The Hip' and be done with it, since they've taken up residence at The Phoenix for four sold out shows. We're curious to know if anyone actually paid $60 + TM charges per ticket to attend all of them? 'Fess up! If that's not your thing, you can always get spewed on by Gwar tonight at the......

Compared to the past few weeks, this one's a bit quieter in the live music world, but there are still some decent shows to check out. Of note, Beck brings his two turntables and a mic to the Ricoh Coliseum tonight (too bad about the location), you can get Comfortably Numb (in a few ways, we're sure) at the Opera House or check out the moustachiod Killers at the Kool Haus on Friday, and......

Frank Yang. Is there anything you can say about the guy that hasn't already been said? Well, how about this: He does a damn fine weekly gig guide. Let's see if we can pick up where he usually picks up... Thursday September 15: At Lee's 13 & God might turn into a more Notwist crowd, though Themselves have proven themselves to be quite entertaining by themselves. Should be good for the $15 cover. Meanwhile Les......

The Toronto Comic Arts Fest is finally upon us, and the ensuing days will be chock full of readings, gatherings and Koalas of the Kid variety. Tonight is no exception. Local illustrator and multitasker Marc Ngui sees his book, Lordie Jones, shot into the stratosphere by way of a book launch and storytelling session. And local illustrator Gari Taxali sees the first character in his Chump Toy line get its unveiling at Magic Pony......