Posts Filed Under: “fucked up”

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

NXNE Weekend Recap

Early summer's flagship music festival has come and gone. We were there to tell you what you should've seen, and what you were better off missing.

By Sarah Duong, Chris Dart, Ryan B. Patrick and Steve Fisher • Gallery photos by Heather LewisJun. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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Talking Cannabis With Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham

The lead singer of Fucked Up explains how marijuana will change your life.

By Jessica Bloom • Photo courtesy of ViceMay. 13th, 3:15 pm

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The Best Toronto Albums of 2014

A roundup of this year's most impressive local releases.

By Ryan B. Patrick and Chris Dart Dec. 31st, 11:45 am

2014 Hero: Long Winter

Nominated for: creating performance art for all ages and incomes.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Tonia CowanDec. 23rd, 12:50 pm

Sound Advice: Glass Boys by Fucked Up

On its fourth full-length album, Toronto's favourite post-hardcore band manages to honour its roots and keep experimenting.

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

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Toronto’s 4/20 Celebration Gets Bigger and Better Funded

A benefactor from BC helped Toronto's annual 4/20 protest go legit.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 22nd, 11:45 am

Urban Planner: February 8, 2013

Today: Serial Villains at Type Books, Truth or Dare at Red Sandcastle Theatre, Long Winter 4 at the Great Hall, and Static Zine's romantic comedy at The Central.

By Steve Fisher Feb. 8th, 7:00 am

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

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Clips From Anthony Bourdain’s Visit to Toronto Now Online

He came and shot an episode of Travel Channel's The Layover. Now you can see the not-altogether-flattering results.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 18th, 2:30 pm

Urban Planner: October 10, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: Dancing for charity, discussing the effects of the U.S. election with former U.S. ambassador Michael Wilson, and Sam Sutherland celebrates the release of his book Perfect Youth: The Birth of Canadian Punk.

By Jessica Buck Oct. 10th, 7:00 am

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Polaris Gala Shows All That’s Right with Canadian Music

Feist may have won this year's Polaris Prize, but the gala was as much about showcasing talent as it was giving away giant cheques.

By Chris Dart • Photos by D.A. CooperSep. 25th, 9:15 am

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Warped Tour Grows Up

First-ever Toronto edition of Riot Fest proves that punks don't really age, they just start eating better.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Corbin SmithSep. 10th, 3:00 pm

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Torontonians Claim Four-and-a-Half Spots on Polaris Short List

Fucked Up, Drake, Cold Specks, Feist, and Yamantaka//Sonic Titan all make the cut.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Corbin SmithJul. 17th, 4:04 pm

NXNE Best Bets: Friday

If you're looking for '90s pop punkers, naked comedians, or Australians, tonight's your night.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Loni SchickJun. 15th, 11:00 am

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Torontonians Come Up Short at Junos

Toronto artists didn't collect a lot of hardware at the Shatner-hosted award ceremony, and Drake took an unfortunate loss.

By Chris Dart Apr. 2nd, 9:00 am

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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Wavelength Gets Bigger and Better

Concert promoter Wavelength celebrates its 12th anniversary with a festival that founding director Jonny Dovercourt hopes will expose the group to new audiences.

By Chris Dart • Photo by Remi CarreiroFeb. 16th, 12:00 pm