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  • Top Boy Star And Rising Artist Theo Ogundipe Returns With His Eclectic And Raw New Single ‘Plato Freestyle’

    Photo Credit: Wolli Films “Plato Freestyle” Spotify Website Top Boy star and rising artist Theo Ogundipe returns with his eclectic and raw new single ‘Plato Freestyle’ this September. Theo Ogundipe was born in Nigeria and raised in the United Kingdom, where he currently resides. Theo’s music is an eclectic fusion of several genres including soul, hip-hop, indie…

  • JUNO Award-Winning KOBO Town Release “Carnival Of The Ghosts” Single And Video

    “Carnival Of The Ghosts” YouTube and Spotify Website On the dawn of one J’ouvert Morning in Trinidad, the juxtaposition of the lively parade of partiers along the line of quiet graveyards provoked KOBO Town’s Drew Gonsalves deep into thought – the influence behind the band’s new single, “Carnival Of The Ghosts.” The title track of the JUNO Award-winning…

  • A Yawner For The Thursday Night NFL Matchup Between The Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos

    The Indianapolis Colts struggled through the Thursday night game with a 12-9 overtime victory, but plenty of Broncos fans who attended the contest didn’t wait to see how it would play out. The Colts kicker Chase McLaughlin hit the game-tying field goal with five seconds left in regulation. The Broncos’ fans left early and it…

  • Toronto Blue Jays Swept By The Seattle Mariners.

    Instead of playing for a decisive Game 3 on Sunday, it was a two-and-out playoff exit for the Blue Jays for the second time in three years. The Jays lost game one decisively and a heartbreaking lost in game two. Now Seattle is off to Houston to face ace pitcher Justin Verlander in game one.…

  • CFL- Toronto Argonauts Prevail Over The B.C.Lions 23-20

    The Boatmen held off a late surge at home and secured a 23-20 Argonauts victory when Sean Whyte’s game-tying field goal attempt failed to find the centre of its target. The Lions are 10-5 in the West, while the Argos are 9-6 and lead the East Division standings, having won five of six games. Next…

  • Kent Monkman: Being Legendary | Thursday, October 6, 2022. Open to the public on October 8, 2022, running to March 19, 2023.

    Being Legendary by Kent Monkman was previewed this week at ROM(Royal Ontario Museum). The work of Monkman was created in direct response to artifacts and natural history specimens in ROM’s collection. Through his paintings and other artworks, Monkman interprets history through his Cree background. Being Legendary introduced 35 paintings, the majority of which were created for this…

  • Birds Of A Feather is the first solo show of birdO

    By Steph C. I was so close. I was so close to having a piece of Toronto legend on my living room wall. Birds Of A Feather is the first solo show of birdO. Who is birdO? No one really knows. This street artist has only been seen with an eagle mask and goes by…

  • Mission Hill Legacy Collection@Modus Restaurant-Wed.,Oct.5th,2022

    By Steph C. Canada’s only five-time winner of Winery of the Year and recipient of multiple best varietal awards on the international stage, Mission Hill Family Estate from Okanagan delighted the Toronto crowd with their Legacy Collection. Legacy Collection wines are a small lot and limited production collectibles. The grapes are hand-harvested and hand-sorted, consisting…

  • Toby Amies’ Long-Awaited New Documentary IN THE COURT OF THE CRIMSON KING: King Crimson at 50 Launches Global Streamed Screening October 22th,2022

    After Successful Festival Play and Stellar Reviews, Toby Amies’ Long-Awaited New Documentary “In the Court of the Crimson King, King Crimson at 50” Celebrates with Global Special Streamed Screening October 22 A grown-up film about working players living, dying, laughing, playing…” – Robert Fripp Discipline Global Music Ltd (DGM) is delighted to announce the public launch of…

  • Renowned R&B Musicians Laranah Phipps Ray & La Funkalicious Debut Cosmically Congenial Anthem Of Love with New Single, “Power Of Love” – Available Now!

  • Baltimore Breakout Rapper Von Tae Delivers Heartfelt Retellings Of Harrowing Hardships With Release of “On God”

    “On God” YouTube and Spotify Website Baltimore-based Von Tae’s newest single is a masterclass in velvet delivery and silk sonic music production from start to finish. Reflecting on the trials and tribulations associated with day-to-day life, “On God” is a proficient retelling of mantras and wisdom paired excellently with a side of raw emotion. Von Tae recounts his…

  • PIGGY | Opening Day | Exclusive Alamo Drafthouse

    PRESENTS *** Winner of Best Picture in Horror at Fantastic Fest *** OPENING EXCLUSIVELY AT ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMAS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 IN ADDITIONAL THEATERS AND VIDEO-ON-DEMAND STARTING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14   A FILM BY CARLOTA PEREDA  “A BLOOD-CURDLING STANDOUT.”– Justin Chang/LOS ANGELES TIMES “A STRIKING PSYCHOLOGICAL SLASHER.”– Guy Lodge/VARIETY “GALÁN IS A POWERHOUSE.”– Josh Hurtado/SCREEN…

  • Montreal’s Proto-Punksters Jitensha Releases New Single “Cou Cou”

    “Cou Cou” YouTube and Spotify Website Montreal based duo Jitensha’s sound, is a silvery union of honey sweet proto-punkiness and modern indie that is harmonically reminiscent of 1950s rock & roll.  Jitensha nestles catchy, poignant melodies into hard hitting rock grooves. Lyrically focused on social justice, environment, and psychology, they bring you on a winsome journey of modern…

  • Chicago-Based Sarantos Reminds Us To Strive For Happiness In “I Wish” Single

    “I Wish” YouTube and Spotify Website Award-winning singer/songwriter and Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist Sarantos uses his charm to let the genie out of the bottle on his new single about the universal desire to achieve happiness with the retro-inspired EDM pop song “I Wish” — available now! Known for tackling deeply rich subjects through the magic of music, Sarantos delivers yet another…

  • WINTERSONG MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 HEADLINERS: STARS, DAN MANGAN & MEN WITHOUT HATS

    Including performances by OMBIIGIZI (Polaris 2022 Shortlist), Man Made Forest, Hollowsage,Evan Farrell, Jerome Tucker Band, Junestone and many more. Wintersong Music Festival has officially announced the headliners for their 4th edition, taking place January 20th – 21st, 2023 in Stouffville, ON. The annual festival draws thousands to the local area in the shoulder-season of Winter, giving a much-needed…

  • Blue Jays Split Double Header Vs. Baltimore Orioles In Finale

    In the first game, Terrin Vavra hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to lift Baltimore to a 5-4 victory in the rescheduled game. Also, preventing the Blue Jays sweeping the Orioles. Blue Jays rookie Otto Lopez hit a tie-breaking two-run single in the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat…

  • DOUG AND THE SLUGS AND ME SPECIAL EVENT SCREENING ANNOUNCED AT HOT DOCS CINEMA

     Following its world premiere, as the closing night gala film at DOXA and a successful festival run, Teresa Alfeld’s feature documentary Doug and the Slugs and Me heads to Toronto for a very special one-night-only screening at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema on October 8 at 9:00PM.Doug and the Slugs and Me follows filmmaker Teresa Alfeld…

  • RivetSkull’s Cover of Aerosmith’s “Kings and Queens” Off “Trail of Souls: Samsara” Is A Masterful Homage

    L-R – Mark X. Plog (Guitar), Chad McMurray (Vocals), Mark Hopkins (Bass), Michael Robson (Drums) Photo Credit – Niffer Calderwood Seattle and Los Angeles-based heavy metal four-piece RivetSkull’s re-imagined full-length album was released on July 8th. “Trail of Souls: Samsara” is a complete re-recording of the band’s self-published 2020 album “Trail of Souls”. After self-recording and releasing their debut…

  • Nuit Blanche- Sat., Oct.1st-Sun., Oct.2nd, 2022

    Nuit Blanche returned for 2022 In Toronto, with over 100+ artists exhibit their work every year in various places around the city. Nuit Blanche took place all night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on October 1–2, 2022, so visitors could experience the beauty of the art installations glowing under the night sky.  With so…

  • Mike Ayley of JUNO Award-Winning Pop Rockers Marianas Trench Set to Release Debut Solo EP Golden Hour: First Things First on October 18

    Music Video for Lead Single “Walking Hill” Mike Ayley, best known for his role as bassist for multi-Platinum selling Vancouver pop-rock band Marianas Trench, is stepping into the spotlight under the moniker MIKEH with his debut solo project, an EP titled Golden Hour: First Things First on October 18 via 604 Records and all streaming platforms.  Aptly titled, the five-song EP…