Month: November 2014

Hipster Apocalypse – X24

Hipster Apocalypse – X24

Ok, so, this ditty by Santa Fe rapper X24 may be a little late to the hipster pontification party, and I can’t really see this jokey tune living anywhere other than on Youtube, but there’s still some fun wordplay going on with rhymes like “i’m 

Concerto Rock – Le Couleur

Concerto Rock – Le Couleur

I feel like I may have seen Le Couleur in a Boreal Breweries induced drunken stupor in the summer of 2013  at the FME a when I was covering it for AUX so I’m excited to see their new analogue fantasy  video.  If you enjoy Montrealer 

Twin Shadow Can’t ‘Forget’ Musical Non-Acceptance Due to Race – Spinner

Twin Shadow Can’t ‘Forget’ Musical Non-Acceptance Due to Race – Spinner

Twin Shadow mastermind George Lewis Jr. reveals he’s quite the musical chameleon, having dabbled beyond the realms of moody synth-rock.

Justice Jock Jams: French Dance Duo Are Making Unlikely Sports Rock – Spinner

Justice Jock Jams: French Dance Duo Are Making Unlikely Sports Rock – Spinner

French dance band Justice are making music that’s being embraced by sporting types.

DJ Mehdi Dead at 34 – Spinner

DJ Mehdi Dead at 34 – Spinner

French hip-hop and electro-house fans are in shock after news that famed French-Tunisian DJ Mehdi (Mehdi Favéris-Essadi) has passed at age 34. He was reportedly killed in ‘accident’ Sept. 13.

James Franco and Drag Queen Art Star Kalup Linzy ‘Turn It Up’ on Dance-y Debut – Spinner

James Franco and Drag Queen Art Star Kalup Linzy ‘Turn It Up’ on Dance-y Debut – Spinner

James Franco is a man of many trades, his latest being dance music maven alongside unlikely collaborator Kalup Linzy, a video artist drag queen R&B singer. Together, they’ve released ‘Turn It Up.’

Sneaks Birthday Beats – Nov 8th – Coda

Sneaks Birthday Beats – Nov 8th – Coda

    The Original House Gangsta DJ Sneak will be returning Coda in Toronto for the nth instalment of his birthday beats tradition on November 8th.  While his Soundcloud page lists him in Toronto, I’m confused by the statement as I was told he wasn’t able 

Hennessy Artistry x KEYSNKRATES

Hennessy Artistry x KEYSNKRATES

I thought it was pretty damn cool when I got to interview Matisse and Jr. Flow for Spinner way back in 2010 for AOL Spinner at the time and other interactions right here on Shipwrckd back in 2008!  I knew they were crazy talented artists 

Drug Policy Abuse: A teenager’s plea about drugs

Drug Policy Abuse: A teenager’s plea about drugs

Did you know that according to UNICEF pot is more accessible to Canadian teens and more popular than cigarettes? Why is one legal and not the other? Does your politician have a drug policy abuse problem? You can help. Drug policy abuse is the intentional 

Incredible Bloggers!

Incredible Bloggers!

Wow, thanks Emily. I’m flattered that you think I am the owner of Canada’s largest newspaper (The Toronto Star) and their digital properties, but sadly, I will have to decline, as enticing as the offer sounds. Perhaps do a bit more research before making your