Written by: Gemma Mastroianni Photographed by: Gemma Mastroianni and Jared Burke I sat down with Metric’s lead guitarist, James Shaw, at Osheaga this year. The Canadian music legends were taking the Coors Light Mountain stage at 6:15 p.m. (which they absolutely killed), and I got to hang out a few hours before and chat all […]
Photo by @michellethinksthings A pianist since eight, self-taught music producer since age 12 and an all-around talented soul since birth, Kennen’s love for music is innate. He gained popularity after his song”Timothée Chalamet” went viral – an ode to a crush he had who looked like the famous actor, the video has over 100k views […]
SXSW is the ultimate exercise in tradeoffs. Do you sleep in after a night of venue-hopping or wake up early to catch a mid-morning set? Do you queue for the A-List popstar playing an intimate venue or venture out in search of the industry’s next big thing? Do you take the time to listen to […]
Mac Demarco was the perfect show for a cool Fall evening at Echo Beach in Toronto last night. It was a smaller crowd for Echo Beach, but it made for an intimate setting for the show which many could appreciate. He opened the show with “On The Level” from his most recent album, Here Comes […]
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 […]
