Category: Arts
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Jerry Cantrell@HISTORY-Tues.,March 29th,2022
Jerry Cantrell, brought his solo band into the city ahead of his late summer/fall tour with the band that made him a superstar. On his solo tour at History in Toronto, Cantrell performed songs from his solo and Alice in Chains album. It took 19 years and a long hiatus caused by COVID, but Alice…
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Post-Punk Art-Rockers AUS!Funkt Want You to “Set yourself free” with the Release of their Latest Single — Available Now!
Song Lands Alongside New Three-Track EP, Human Response Watch “Set yourself free (Official)” via YouTube Here Canadian art-rock quartet AUS!Funkt want you to “Set yourself free” with the release of their fiery new single — available now! Fresh from their newly landed EP, Human Response, the track offers a straightforward message through its unconventional mash-up…
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15 Finalists Announced for Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes 2021-2022
Metcalf Foundation Announces15 Finalists for the 2021Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scèneThe Metcalf Foundation is pleased to announce today the 15 finalists for the 2021 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène (Johannas).The five winners and their protégés will be announced on May 19, 2022 at a…
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FROM DIRECTOR REED HARKNESSTO HAVE WORLD PREMIERE AT HOT DOCS 2022IN THE INTERNATIONAL SPECTRUM SECTION
Told by his sibling over 25 years through home videos, Super 8 films and contemporary videos, SAM NOW is an emotional, vibrant portrait of a mother and son’s relationship after she leaves him at 14 years old to start a new life.Sam Harkness and his Seattle family are shocked and heartbroken when his mother suddenly disappears. Tracking…
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One Of A Kind Show 2022 Spring Show Mar 30 to Apr 3@Enercare Centre , Exhibition Place.
The spring time show supported craft and its makers, One Of A Kind is the largest consumer event of its kind. Since the first show in 1975, the yearly event is always proud to provide a platform where artisans can connect and sell direct to consumers. It’s so much more than a shopping event. One…
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EPIC HISTORICAL DRAMA ON THE LIFE OF LADY FATIMA-“The Lady of Heaven”SLATED FOR FIJI RELEASE ON APRIL 21st
trailer The Lady of Heaven, an epic drama focusing on the life of the Islamic historical figure Lady Fatima, will finally be released in Fiji on Thursday, April 21st in theaters across the country. The visually powerful film follows an Iraqi child, whose mother is killed in the war-torn country, as he finds himself in…
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In The Eye Of The Storm: The Political Odyssey of Yanis Varoufakis Premiering at Hot Docs on April 30th
In The Eye Of The Storm: The Political Odyssey of Yanis Varoufakis follows Yanis’ personal journey from Academic to Politician to Whistleblower to Movement Builder. For a link to the series for editorial consideration, please respond to this email. I’ll ————————————————————–The Political Odyssey of Yanis VaroufakisSynopsis In the Eye of the Storm is a six-part documentary series…
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Hollywood Walk Of Fame Ceremony And New Record “Unlimited Love”
Music fans were out in force on Hollywood Boulevard this morning for the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Hollywood Walk of Fame star dedication ceremony. With a soundtrack provided by the USC marching band, and in front of hundreds of cheering spectators, Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and John Fruiscante made the most of the photo opp, going so far as…
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Hip-Hop Family Group The Royaies Tease New EP With “Thus With A Kiss I Die”
There are few things in this world sweeter than sultry Latin guitar mixed into an 808 and drum beat, and Toronto’s The Royaies know this. So well, in fact, that they’ve created the perfect blend of these elements in their new single, “This With A Kiss I Die” — available now! “We blended electro-esque beats,…
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Danny Aro Shares Infectious New Single “999!”
LISTEN HERE Connecticut rapper, singer and songwriter Danny Aro has returned with his latest single and first release of the year, “999!” The young star has been rising rapidly since bursting on the music scene in 2020 and experiencing early success with tracks such as “Diamonds”. With already well over a million streams accumulated as…
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GABOR by Joannie Lafrenière Official Selection at Hot Docs and the RVQC
TRAILER PREMIERE Maison 4:3 and TAK Films are proud to announce that Gabor, the debut feature by Joannie Lafrenière, has been selected by the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival and the Rendez-vous Québec Cinéma. This intimate, offbeat documentary depicts the career and personal life of Gabor Szilasi, a photographer whose creative process is as fascinating as his life story. The film will…
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ANGELIQUE FRANCIS Rides the Current of Human Connection with Long River Album
“…Francis has serious star power. She played the audience like a revivalist preacher, telling stories, singing uplifting lyrics… ” — Alayne McGregor, Ottawa Jazz Scene “…The best word I can use to sum up the performance I witnessed was WOW. Francis and her band put on an energetic show that transformed the Claridge Homes tent…
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Celebrated-Psych-Rockers LAMMPING release “Stars We Lost” Today
Photo Credit: Craig Badol New EP Stars We Lost Releases March 4th, 2022 ——————- Stream “Stars We Lost” on all Streaming Services http://open.spotify.com/album/4BfWyjzPKwwyGbjelIeIJx Toronto’s celebrated purveyors of psych-rock, LAMMPING, have just released Stars We Lost, on We Are Busy Bodies. The highly anticipated EP is available now on all streaming services and on one-sided, limited-edition,…
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ROJEK by Zaynê Akyol – Official Competition at Visions du réel and Hot Docs
ROJEK by Zaynê Akyol Official Competition at Visions du réel and Hot Docs TRAILER PREMIERE Maison 4:3 and Metafilms are thrilled to present the documentary feature ROJEK, written and directed by Zaynê Akyol (Gulîstan, Land of Roses), produced by Audrey-Ann Dupuis-Pierre, Sylvain Corbeil and Zaynê Akyol. ROJEK features interviews with some of the most important members of the Islamic State (ISIS), who are currently…
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Immersive Frida Kahlo -Tues.,March 29, 2022
By Sally Warburton The Immersive Frida Kahlo has opened! Another beautiful immersive experience for Toronto! This one tells the life of Frida Kahlo, Mexican artist who survived childhood polio and a car accident at a young age… and became one of Mexico’s most well-known artists. Along with her famous Mexican artist husband Diego Rivera whose…
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Artist Sarah Tolle Releases Body-Positive Messaging in “Like It Or Not”
Beach season is soon upon us, and Vancouver-based pop artist Sarah Tolle has a new body-positive anthem titled “Like It Or Not” at the ready. Available now, the song’s message? Acceptance. “Like it or not/This is how I look naked.” The track begins with that lapel-gripping line, followed by a driving, danceable disco beat. Tolle…
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AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR AMY BENCH’S ACCLAIMED ANIMATED SHORT DOCUMENTARY MORE THAN I REMEMBER TO HAVE INTERNATIONAL PREMIERE AT HOT DOCS 2022 THIS MONTH IN TORONTO
WATCH THE TRAILER NOWhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QaH5lxRpU8 WORLD PREMIERE & AWARD WINNER AT 2022 SXSW FILM IN THE TEXAS SHORTS COMPETITION Praise for the Film “Disarmingly bold and breathtaking.” “Emotionally insightful.”“The film’s florid depiction of Mugeni’s escape arouses all the senses as if survival depended on it, placing one in her shoes as she flees.” – Stephen Saito, The Moveable Fest “Stunning.” “Shows the…
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Electronic Producer Jay Slay Teams Up With Scarlett Darling To Reinvigorate “Shape Of You”
Dramatically different from its predecessor, award-winning electronic artist and producer Jay Slay’s new rendition of Ed Sheeran’s chart-topping hit single, “Shape of You,” hits all the right notes with a sweet after-taste left behind. Slay’s version of “Shape Of You” features gritty guitar and Latin-flavored percussion elements that lend an air of sensuality to this…
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Alexis Lynn Isn’t Afraid to “Fall Apart” in New Single — Available Now!
Watch “Fall Apart (Official)” via YouTube Here Encapsulating a personal, edgy, and inside view of her perspective on the world, Alexis Lynn lays it bare on her latest single, “Fall Apart” — available now! Unafraid to be vulnerable, raw, or emotive on the latest release, the honeyed pop diva with a story to tell is…
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Jazz Singer Mary Lou Sicoly Spices Up a Timeless Standard with New Release of “Blame It On My Youth”
JUNO Nominated Singer/Songwriter & Multi-Award-Winning Music Educator Advances This Spring’s Debut Album Lemon Meringue Pie Holding on to a slice of childhood innocence should never be ill-advised as it can enhance the sweet moments in our lives, and make the inevitable sour times easier to swallow. With that in mind, JUNO Award-nominated Canadian jazz vocalist…
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