Torontonians love Mitski. And, as it turns out, she loved Massey Hall and its sold-out crowd right back. The audience’s screams were undeniable. A recorded message by the singer (barely audible) reminded everyone to keep their masks on for the…
In 2015, big mountain freeskiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten conquered some of the most iconic mountain peaks in the Swiss Alps for a documentary entitled La Liste. Fast forward a few years and both men are back for its…
CBC Gem’s new competition series Best in Miniature takes small things seriously. Hosted by writer and stand-up comedian, Aba Amuquandoh (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), this show has gathered 11 highly skilled artists from across the globe (discovered via Facebook,…
Several critically acclaimed albums on, Vancouver’s The New Pornographers, featuring the likes of alt-country singer Neko Case, Destroyer’s Dan Bejar, and bandleader AC Newman performed their debut Mass Romantic in celebration of its 21st anniversary. Entering to a welcoming crowd…
Black, white, and crimson red are colours that characterize Canadian musicians Sarah and Charlotte Command to a tee. As the energetic duo behind the Command Sisters, their edgy and buoyant pop paid a triumphant visit to Toronto’s El Mocambo theatre…
Fleece, the young, high-powered psych-rock quintet from Montreal, seamlessly blended elements of pop, grunge, and psych-rock to a spirited crowd at Toronto’s Velvet Underground. Touring their latest album Stunning & Atrocious, the energetic set felt like a vintage affair. Not…
Formed in 2004, Canada’s Holy Fuck have always played by their own rules. Led by Brian Borcherdt and Graham Walsh, along with bassist Matt McQuaid and drummer Matt Schulz, the electropop quartet have now offered up their latest single “Lost…
To talk about two-time Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Edward Lachman is to talk about his long-running creative partnership with director Todd Haynes. Responsible for the visual look of five of Hayne’s films (I’m Not Here, Far From Heaven, Carol), their latest…