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Past Events
Nearly a decade ago, I started a band in Guelph, Ontario called Dear Me. There aren't many recordings from that time, but we did have one of our first out-of-city gigs recorded. That gig was at The Rockpile in Etobicoke. It was an old heavy metal venue that had a decorative electric chair next to a …
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From ThatNikkiYouKnow
In early 2017, Tim Coker invited me and Christopher James Poolman to his room at Circus House to record some music. This was the beginning of our band, The Misprints. We went on to gain several more members and within a year we had been invited to perform at POP Montreal. It was shortly thereafter t…
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From ThatNikkiYouKnow
From the way we communicate with those we wish to win over to our cause to the way we consume political media, there are plenty of things to keep in mind when trying to achieve impactful advocacy rooted in critical thought during an election. With that in mind, here's a short list of suggestions for…
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Can it be argued that hip-hop shares a common lineage with experimental music? This jam-packed episode of GenreBender argues yes, and along the way we make our first (though by no means last) encounters with musique concrète, noise music, experimental rock, and industrial. In the words of Laurie And…
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From anthonyhansen21
Music shapes our lives in very intimate ways. This article discusses Fiona Apple's discography and touches on why this time of year is especially good for a deep dive into her music.
From ThatNikkiYouKnow
Wanda Waterman Wanda Waterman is a strong advocate for social change. She is a musician and poet who often interweaves the two to create her own sound. We talk about feminism and relationships, child abuse and transformative justice, and her relationship with her sister.Check out Wanda's website, Th…
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From ThatNikkiYouKnow
Toronto’s Ugly Pop could be described as the perfect punk rock label. Embodying the DIY spirit that continues to permeate punk rock culture, it is headed up by Simon Harvey who shoots from the heart as a dedicated lifelong punk. Ugly Pop’s mandate is to serve as a vehicle to document both the past a…
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How the rags to riches fantasy has ravaged my health and contributed to worldwide systemic failure.
From ThatNikkiYouKnow
How are you dealing with the intensity of pandemic life? How do you usually cope with discomfort? Maybe a little art can help you sit in your ~feels~. Here are some thoughts on how art can help us explore the realm of the uncomfortable.
From alyse.tunnell
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