Having fun at the 2011 Canadian Independent Music Awards
A soundslide (minus photo movements and transitions, we and Soundslides Plus aren’t the greatest of friends) from the 2011 Canadian Independent Music Awards, also referred to by them as the Grammys-of-the-Indie scene, aka the INDIES, which took place on March 12, 2011. Tons of great photos as well as live recordings of the performances. Check it out … Continue reading
A Conversation with USS
By Sam Rashid UP: How did you get your knee injury? ASH: I was playing volleyball on Monday and there was some contact at the net and I went down with a twist and I heard a pop and a crunch, ’cause I’ve torn ligaments in both knees already in various performance capacities … so … Continue reading
USS rocks the Phoenix and blend it down
Written by Sam Rashid The Phoenix Concert Theatre was one of the venues which hosted Canadian Music Festival, part of the annual Canadian Music Week (March 9-13). There on Thursday, March 10, the night opened with Montreal’s Misteur Valaire and France’s Medi. Both opening acts played very well and captivated the all-ages crowd with sing-a-long … Continue reading
Mother Mother shakes up Toronto
Written by Meaghan Zabinsky Canadian Music Week can be a hipster trap – that’s just the nature of Toronto’s scene, and it makes for some boring shows. A cursory glance through the crowd that sardined themselves into the Phoenix Concert Theatre last Wednesday for Mother Mother’s showcase initially confirmed my worst fears – a sleepy crowd … Continue reading
Justin Nozuka at Canadian Music Week
Justin Nozuka turned out to be a big surprise. Having only heard his single, “After Tonight,” prior to the show and being familiar with only his brother George’s mainstream success, I walked into The Ballroom curious but sceptical. The latter especially because of the horde of adolescent girls lined up outside. Walking into the venue, … Continue reading
Canadian Music Week–so close…
One of the biggest events in the Canadian music industry is just around the corner. March 9-13, 2011 is Canadian Music Week—five gloriously packed days of concerts, conventions, award shows and more. The INDIE Music Awards are happening with performances by Hollerado, Hannah Georges, Shad and many others. The Interactive Music and Media Summit brings … Continue reading
Musical Offerings from the End of Another Decade
Written by Meaghan Zabinsky It seems that they say this at the end of every year, but 2010 really was a big year for music. We understand if you got swept up in new releases from Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Tokyo Police Club, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Band of Horses, Dead Weather, etc etc … Continue reading
From Nitty-Gritty to [Almost] Squeaky
Written by Meaghan Zabinsky All Day, the newest, somewhat-surprise release from Gregg Gillis, Philadelphia-based DJ extraordinaire who’s better known as Girl Talk, is most aptly described as an A.D.D. love letter to summer; exuberant, perfectly paced and almost relentlessly sunny. Those who aren’t already on team Girl Talk will most definitely be won over by … Continue reading
A Peek into l’Atelier de Thien Le
Written January 30, 2010 “Whirrrrr!” The loud sounds of the rotary cutter does not affect Thien Le’s focus as his eyes examine the black fabrics spread out in front of him on the cutting table. Guided by white chalk markings, Le swiftly cuts along the lines, leaving distinctively shaped pieces of fabric to be used … Continue reading
Stop and Flow
Written by Dillon Lobo Nuit Blanche’s Zone C, Should I Stay or Should I Go, delved into the aspects of movement, gridlock and mobility in an urban setting; the everyday reality of the downtown core. As you make your way down Yonge Street, the first exhibit you encounter, Auto Lamp, is a white ’96 … Continue reading
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