Archive for 'Chris Dart'

Sound Advice: Conflicts of My Soul: The 416 Story by Tory Lanez

This DJ Drama-endorsed mixtape proves that Tory Lanez is ready for the big time.

By Chris Dart Aug. 28th, 3:15 pm

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Salvaged Materials Make Surprisingly Nice Furniture at Design by Nature

Now on display at the Evergreen Brick Works, a design competition's winners make plain the potential of some unlikely materials.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 22nd, 12:30 pm

Sound Advice: Loi Do by Loi Do

Loi Do fits nicely into Toronto's long tradition of noisy two-person rock acts.

By Chris Dart Aug. 14th, 4:00 pm

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Sammy Yatim Protesters Blame the Police

A protest in memory of Sammy Yatim became a general airing of grievances against police.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaAug. 13th, 5:15 pm

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The ALL CAPS! Island Festival Ends with a Bang

The final edition of Wavelength's summer music festival wrapped up with giant parachutes and confetti cannons courtesy of Rich Aucoin.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 13th, 9:00 am

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Sound Advice: We on Some Rich Kidd Shiiiiiiit Vol. 7: The People’s Champ by Rich Kidd

Rich Kidd doesn't disappoint on his latest summer mixtape.

By Chris Dart Aug. 7th, 2:45 pm

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Former MuchMusic VJ Jennifer Hollett Wants Bob Rae’s Seat

Former MuchMusic VJ and CBC reporter Jennifer Hollett wants to go to Ottawa.

By Chris Dart Jul. 25th, 12:00 pm

Sound Advice: PARTYNEXTDOOR by PARTYNEXTDOOR

PARTYNEXTDOOR gets compared to The Weeknd, but a debut mixtape proves that he's no carbon copy.

By Chris Dart Jul. 17th, 2:30 pm

The 2013 Polaris Prize Shortlist Includes Metz, Zaki Ibrahim, and Metric

Three Toronto-based acts are up for the 2013 Polaris Music Prize.

By Chris Dart Jul. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Trinity Bellwoods Booze Meeting Produces Plenty of Ideas, Few Firm Answers

Councillor Mike Layton says the community meeting was meant to be about park safety, not alcohol.

By Chris Dart Jul. 5th, 9:30 am

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An Online Street Art Directory is the Latest Tool in Toronto’s War on Graffiti

A new City program hopes to stamp out graffiti by connecting business owners and mural artists.

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

Sound Advice: the d.ark tape by Derek Christoff and The Arkeologists

The rapper also known as D-Sisive brings a renewed focus on wordplay to his newest release.

By Chris Dart Jul. 3rd, 2:30 pm

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Sound Advice: Malmaison by Tre Mission

Tre Mission tackles new sounds and new subject matter on his new free album. Just don't call it a mixtape.

By Chris Dart Jun. 19th, 2:45 pm

Luminato 2013: Music Preview

This year's Luminato music line-up features everything from "audio drag" to Chinese reggae.

By Chris Dart Jun. 11th, 12:30 pm

NXNE 2013 Preview: Electronic

Ryan Hemsworth and Blue Hawaii top a small, but strong, list of electronic artists.

By Chris Dart Jun. 11th, 9:30 am

NXNE 2013 Preview: Hip Hop

No Big Boi? No problem. There's still a ton of must-see hip-hop acts at this year's edition of NXNE.

By Chris Dart Jun. 11th, 9:30 am

Dogs, Humans Come Together at Woofstock 2013

The 10th-anniversary edition of Woofstock was a social event for two species.

By Chris Dart Jun. 10th, 4:30 pm

NXNE, Now with Art

The latest addition to the ever-growing festival hopes to change the look of the city itself.

By Chris Dart Jun. 6th, 9:15 am