Archive for 'Chris Dart'

Sound Advice: Drone Attack by Valley Boys

If you like your punk rock fast, hard, and unadulterated, you'll love Valley Boys.

By Chris Dart Feb. 12th, 1:08 pm

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Sound Advice: Victors by The ’92 Blue Jays

Indie rock/punk hybrid the '92 Blue Jays show a lot of potential on two-song EP.

By Chris Dart Jan. 29th, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: Raging Bull by D-Sisive and Tone Mason

D-Sisive returns to his old name with a new ferocity.

By Chris Dart Jan. 15th, 10:30 am

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2013 Villain: Doug Ford

Nominated for: his constant enabling.

By Chris Dart • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 31st, 5:45 am

2013 Hero: Drake

Nominated for: being an ambassador who is proud of Toronto, and who does us proud.

By Chris Dart • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 31st, 1:04 am

Sound Advice: FiDiYootDem by Tasha the Amazon

Local MC combines fast-paced references and electro-tinged beats on her new mixtape.

By Chris Dart Dec. 18th, 10:00 am

Sound Advice: TheLegendsLeague Presents: Naturally Born Strangers by NBS

Local rap scene stalwarts Adam Bomb, Rich Kidd, and Tona team up and get dark on their new mixtape.

By Chris Dart Dec. 4th, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: Bigger on the Inside: A Time Traveller’s Mixtape by More or Les

It's not easy to balance hip-hop artistry with a faithful summary of Doctor Who, but More or Les manages to make it happen.

By Chris Dart Nov. 20th, 10:00 am

Sound Advice: Crush by Art Imperial

Eclectic production, '50s-inspired vocals, and heartache from one of Toronto's most interesting young singers.

By Chris Dart Nov. 14th, 9:00 am

Sound Advice: Pup by Pup

A great debut from Toronto's most hyped young punks.

By Chris Dart Oct. 23rd, 10:30 am

Sound Advice: Naked by Andreena

Toronto's R&B star-in-waiting delivers a raw, vulnerable magnum opus.

By Chris Dart Oct. 9th, 9:00 am

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Girls Get a Monster of Their Own

Emily Pohl-Weary's new novel, Not Your Ordinary Wolf Girl, is the story of a teenage girl dealing with both sudden fame and lycanthropy.

By Chris Dart Sep. 24th, 12:30 pm

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor Skips the Polaris Prize Gala, Wins Anyway

The Montreal post-rock act was a no-show at Monday's ceremony.

By Chris Dart Sep. 24th, 9:00 am

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Garlic Unites a Crowd at the Brick Works

At the third-annual Toronto Garlic Festival, people came together to enjoy their favourite bulb.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithSep. 23rd, 1:00 pm

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Sound Advice: Nothing Was the Same by Drake

Drake's latest album is far and away his best.

By Chris Dart Sep. 18th, 9:00 am

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Liberals and NDP Pick Their Candidates for Bob Rae’s Seat

Journalists Chrystia Freeland and Linda McQuaig will run against each other in the upcoming Toronto Centre by-election.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaSep. 16th, 9:30 am

Sound Advice: Kiss Land by The Weeknd

The Weeknd's major-label debut brings changes, but don't worry: he's still both high and sad.

By Chris Dart Sep. 11th, 2:30 pm

TIFF 2013 Survival Guide: Where to Eat on the Cheap

Think you can't eat for $10 on King Street West? Think again.

By Chris Dart Sep. 4th, 3:00 pm