From The Magazine

​Exco Levi, Canada's Most Acclaimed Reggae Artist, Faces an Uphill Climb

PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2017

As Canada's "reggae king," Exco Levi knows the deal. He plays his hand anyway. He understands that as a reggae artist in the Great White No...

​Where I Play

Practice at the Drake Underground

PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2017

It's no small feat for any live music venue to draw a large crowd on a Monday evening, but even more so when the crowd has no idea what to...

Maestro Fresh Wes

The Exclaim! Questionnaire

PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2017

Nearly 30 years on from hitting the scene with "Let Your Backbone Slide," Maestro Fresh Wes's status as the Godfather of Canadian hip-hop i...

Daniel Caesar on Leaving the Church, the Rise of Toronto and His Amazing 2017

PUBLISHED Dec 7, 2017

"You can't reminisce too much. Because you've got to keep pushing forward, you know?"   Daniel Caesar is being modest. Looking back, the vo...

When Forever Comes Crashing: A Full History of Converge

PUBLISHED Nov 20, 2017

In their April 2005 issue, Alternative Press published "Bringing It Back: AP's Hardcore Special." Only two of the 16 featured bands are sti...

​Big K.R.I.T. Seeks Happiness on '4eva Is a Mighty Long Time'

PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2017

Big K.R.I.T. will likely win over throngs of curious new fans with "Keep the Devil Off," the gospel-infused single from his latest album 4e...

In the Studio with Drake/Eminem Collaborator Matthew Burnett

PUBLISHED Nov 14, 2017

Years before Toronto producer and musician Matthew Burnett started playing music, he was already vibing out in the womb. "My very first int...

James Franco, Converge and Our Annual Holiday Gift Guide Fill Exclaim!'s November Issue

PUBLISHED Nov 8, 2017

Before we wrap up the insane year that has been 2017, we're taking some time to look forward to the impending holiday season with our Novem...