Sure, it's only a couple of days into 2007, but that doesn't mean we can't start making predictions of what musicians will be big this year. Don't feel ashamed if you haven't heard of Basia Bulat yet, but you might want to get on the bandwagon now so that you don't look like a fool later on. The incredibly gifted singer-songwriter from London, Ontario (but originally from Toronto) seems to be heading towards big......

This weekend you've got two big to-do's vying for your attention - on the mainland, Pride Toronto wraps up a week of festivities with party after party and loads of live music. The full list of performers is too expansive to get into, but it includes David Usher, Carole Pope and Rough Trade, Lesbians On Ecstasy and Gentleman Reg. More detailed schedules of performances and locations available here. If you're more hoodies than cut-offs, there's......

Hello there Mixtape followers. Sorry about the infrequent postings -- compiling a weekly Mixtape becomes a daunting task in the face of full-time employment. Soldiering on though: When was the last time a band made a sophomore album that was equal to or better than their debut? British Sea Power aficionados would tell you that occurred last February. And just as BSP did in their Toronto concert last night, Torontoist offers a selection of songs......