What a crazy time it is right now. Millions of jobs have been lost, and many of us are alternatively working from home (including myself, and I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to do so). I’m still working to find my groove, and I think I’m getting a bit closer every week, but it’s […]
It’s hard to believe that it has been two years since the last St Jerome’s Laneway Music Festival took place, but the wait is finally over. Coming in hot with a star-studded lineup, Laneway Festival 2023 is ready to host a memorable 16th year of the event, travelling between New Zealand and Australia. Kicking off […]
Throughout history, many great stories involve the life-death-rebirth cycle: Jesus, the Dalai Lama, Gandalf, Harry Potter, and Ozzy Osbourne are a few examples. Witchrot’s recent restructuring puts them in the neighbourhood of this metal-resurrection pantheon. It started in Fall of 2018, with Peter Turik’s progression from bassist to guitarist for Witchrot – Turik the Grey […]
The 2019 Polaris Music Prize that celebrates the best Canadian Album occurred on September 16th, but it was a bit different this time around. Gone were the snappy video tributes with talking heads, lengthy performer introductions by artists peers singing their praises, comedy monologues that poke fun of the people in the room, or even […]
Ron Gallo is a Philadelphia-based artist who makes alternative rock music while dipping his toes into a variety of other genres such as R&B, Pop, and more. I found out about Ron from his recent performance with Amazon Music and have been loving his collection of music ever since. His colourful branding, eccentric songwriting, and […]
It was the final and hottest day of Coachella yet. At the peak of the heat in the middle of the afternoon, we took a break from the heat and sat down with Eyedress in an air conditioned trailer for a quick chat. We chatted the intimate songwriting details behind his platinum hit “Jealous”, his […]
Just like last year, I’m back with my picks for the top Canadian albums of the year. Throughout 2020 I listened to 200 new albums exactly, with 56 of them being Canadian releases. This list is purely my own choosing, but if you are interested in seeing The Soundtrack’s list with input from all our […]
Sicayda is an alternative shoegaze band based out of Toronto. Their sound is built of layered melodies, rich tones, and melancholic characteristics. Kevin Tipan is on guitar and vocals, Marcos Villar plays guitar and synths, Ian Fragomeni is on drums, and Zachary Clarke is on bass. The guys came over to my basement apartment and […]
As people become increasingly aware of the impact of fast fashion on the environment, many are looking for ways to make their wardrobes more sustainable. One option is to upcycle clothes that you no longer wear, transforming them into new and unique pieces that fit your personal style. Upcycling not only reduces the amount of […]
Born Ruffians celebrate Shondi Festoon at Danforth Music Hall with POESY and Luna Li. The crowd converged into Danforth Music Hall for the next show of the Born Ruffian’s North American tour. The balcony seats were just eight dollars and eighty cents (before the Ticketmaster fees no one had a say in). Born Ruffians would […]
Gemma Mastroianni Feb 23, 2021 3 min read I must start this with a confession: The first time I ever heard Daft Punk was in the early 2000s. I was a young teenager, rife with angst and a penchant for music that matched. I was a fairly serious teenager, moody and discerning, resulting in a […]
So your New Year’s resolution of getting back in shape hasn’t gone exactly the way you planned. In other words, you haven’t started- and now it’s February. Everyone is going to make excuses for themselves as it’s far too easy to tell yourself you’ll go tomorrow. I’m here to tell you that, there is hope. […]
Rico Nasty dropped her collaborative album with Kenny Beats (with features from Earthgang, Baauer and SPLURGE) this past Thursday, and she certainly dropped it with a bang. Personally I had never listened to Rico prior to this past Thursday. Several artists within the Rap and R&B community were boasting the album, and I caught heat […]
You often encounter some of the most interesting people at 24-hour Walmarts during road trips to the US. I had one of those moments in the summer of 2016. It was 3 a.m. and I stopped by a Walmart somewhere in Philadelphia with my parents to get a bite to eat. I was walking down […]
