Month: February 2013

The Bumpcast #7 – Associated Minds

The Bumpcast #7 – Associated Minds

The Bumpcast #7 by Associatedminds on Mixcloud Not only do Associated Minds  have impeccably bizarre taste in visuals but they have also brought on dj and selektah duo, Mayor & Killer Tom, that surprised me with their multiple cuts from Stones Throw Records artist like 

ACTRA Awards 2013

ACTRA Awards 2013

I attended my first ACTRA Awards last night as an official guest, (I didn’t even have to sneak in like this guy!).  Opening with a lavish assortment of food stations (mini burgers & fries, pastas, mac n cheese, sushi & soba noodles) and a drink 

Solange is near-perfect at the Danforth Music Hall – BlogTO

Solange is near-perfect at the Danforth Music Hall – BlogTO

  Meeting up with friends outside the Danforth Music Hall before Solange’s Friday night show, it quickly dawned on me that she’s every ounce the gay icon that her sister is. I knew from Facebook that the girls would be dressing up, but, wow, this 

The Artist’s Project – Toronto 2013

The Artist’s Project – Toronto 2013

Some quick hits from last night at The Artist’s Project in Toronto.

Atoms For Peace – Amok Album Stream!

Atoms For Peace – Amok Album Stream!

After years of teasing with drips and drabs of content, the full album is finally out! Check out Thom Yorke’s new band Atoms For Peace, featuring Flea (Red Hot Chilli Peppers), and a supporting cast of industry pros, mostly known for their session work with 

White Shirt Week – UK Edition

White Shirt Week – UK Edition

This came in the mail today as what seems to be a bit of PR from London’s St. James BIA (I can only imagine).  Wot day is it, sirrah? Well, today be White Shirt Day Week! For those who don’t know, St. James is home 

The Maccabees @ The Mod Club

The Maccabees @ The Mod Club

I just caught UK’s The Macabees for their very first Toronto gig.  The band’s got three albums under their belt already but what’s got the world’s attention right now was there 2012 Mercury Award nomination.  Sadly, they lost out to Alt-J (or ∆)’s spectral folky 

FLASHER!

FLASHER!

  Posting this here because it might give my Pinterest followers the wrong idea… From the original site’s catalog: Legendary porn director Lasse Braun helms this atmospheric tale of flashers, freaks and fiery sex. A masterpiece of erotic compulsion!

Mist – Tilt – Alëxone @ Gallerie AtDown

Mist – Tilt – Alëxone @ Gallerie AtDown

  I first met street artists Mist and brother from another mother, Tilt, back in 2009 at Toronto’s Circa club opening in collaboration with Kid Robot.  They were both running around airbrushing babes with their signature bubble letter styles.  It’s great to know that the