What to Check Out in Toronto, January 16–22: Born Ruffians, Comedy on College, Women’s March on Washington: Toronto

This week, learn more about media relations, cycling infrastructure, and xenophobia.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 16th, 4:45 pm

Anatomy of the 2015 Polaris Music Prize

We take a close look at Canada's most prestigious music award.

By Jessica Buck Sep. 21st, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: Joyland, by Trust

The second album from local synthpop outfit Trust is simultaneously very good and not quite good enough.

By Chris Dart Mar. 12th, 11:26 am

Sound Advice: Olympia by Austra

Electro-pop meets analog and opera.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jul. 10th, 12:00 pm

CMW 2013: What We Saw This Weekend

The second half of CMW featured a little bit of everything—and by "everything" we mean rowdy jazz, couples crowdsurfing, and terrible awards-show jokes.

By Torontoist • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 25th, 4:30 pm

Urban Planner: January 11, 2013

In today's UP: a lunchtime round dance at Yonge-Dundas Square, Videofag shows videos of dancing "sissy boys," Fucked Up's third Long Winter artsapalooza, and lots of theatre.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 11th, 7:00 am

Paper Bag Records Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary

Paul Banwatt, of Woodhands and The Rural Alberta Advantage, talks about his time at the local indie label.

By Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin SmithSep. 28th, 2:00 pm

Justice and Friends Go Hard

The Toronto edition of the Hard Festival left attendees sweaty and happy.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 7th, 12:15 pm

Sound Advice: Year of the Tiger by Fucked Up

Fucked Up's new EP has them getting more experimental than ever, with mixed success.

By Chris Dart Feb. 21st, 4:15 pm

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Few Surprises Amongst JUNO Nominees

If there was one thing to be learned from the 2012 JUNO nominee press conference, it was that after all these years, William Shatner is still a Canadian hero.

By Chris Dart Feb. 7th, 1:30 pm

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The Sound Advice Top 10

The best local albums this year, in review

By Torontoist Dec. 15th, 12:00 pm

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Austra Talks and People Listen

Hometown synth-pop darlings strike awe at a densely packed Phoenix.

By Kelli Korducki Dec. 2nd, 4:00 pm

CBC Radio 3’s 2011 Bucky Award Nominees Announced

Listeners can vote online for the sixth annual CanCon-heavy music awards.

By Robin Hatch • Photo by Corbin SmithNov. 15th, 2:00 pm

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2011 Polaris Prize Goes to Arcade Fire

Canada's biggest little "indie" band are the prize's first commercially and critically successful winners.

By Nicole Villeneuve • Photos by Corbin SmithSep. 20th, 10:30 am

Sound Advice: Ulalume by Tasseomancy

The album’s darkness and mystery aren’t a surprise, but neither are its whimsical mythologies and imagery

By Nicole Villeneuve Aug. 23rd, 2:30 pm

Polaris Shortlist: An Arcade-Sized Prediction and a Sexsmith Surprise

By Nicole Villeneuve Jul. 6th, 4:30 pm

Sound Advice: Feel It Break by Austra

By Alex Nino Gheciu May. 25th, 3:00 pm