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Embrace Production’s Time Festival has proven again and again that it’s a cost-effective summer escape for Torontonians looking to get away but maybe don’t have the time to travel too far away? For a mere $45 in advance ticket prices, kids looking to catch up Read more
You can tell that if an artist has been taken under the Gilles Peterson wing, then they are generally bound for success. Mo Kolours who was recognized for what I’m calling a Pacific Islander Future Funk Tropicalia blend, is no exception. With a Mauritanian Sega Read more
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 Read more
I woke up Saturday noon to a simple one line email from my editor at Spinner, “Can you interview Justice at 330 pm?” Obviously, the answer was yes, I would say yes even if I was in a quadriplegic full body cast. There was no Read more
C Batter C is a novel concept. Part time capsule, part homage to the family of the Orb founder, Dr. Alex Paterson. The 17 opening minute track, Battersea Bunches Soundtrack, was written to accompany, an equally abstract short film that was shot in 8-track by Read more
By Jesse Ship Just in case you have yet to be bitten by the Bug, Kevin Martin goes for the jugular, making sure you stay sick with his super-heavy dub madness. “Catch A Fire” will appeal to the angsty teen inside of you who can’t Read more
. DVAS Society By Jesse Ship Montreal’s DVAS channel mystical forces of the Hall & Oates, et al. yacht rock movement while making memorable contributions to the French Touch sound. The album’s title track channels Sebastien Tellier’s “Sexuality” crescendo horn hooks, mixing them with plucky Read more
Talk about a mouthful of a name. It’s a daunting title but you know what? Seahorse & The Storyteller shows some very highbrow, expertly crafted psychedelic funk from a behind the scenes industry veteran who obviously doesn’t give a crap about marketing, positioning or placement. Read more