reviews

DEBBY FRIDAY and Friends Brought a Fabulous Freneticism to Lawnya Vawnya

The Rockhouse, June 7

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2024

Lawnya Vawnya contained multitudes on its fourth day of operation, spanning both the downtown core and the duration of the day in a noon-to...

'Presumed Innocent' Makes What Was Old Seem New Again

Created by David E. Kelley

PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2024

Already a successful movie starring Harrison Ford, Scott Turow's novel 'Presumed Innocent' receives the small-screen treatment from famed...

Lawnya Vawnya Day Two Was an Odyssey of Soul and Storytelling

The Rockhouse, June 6

PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2024

After a day of music, literature and contemplative workshopping, Lawnya Vawnya's second night of programming was a decidedly dancy affair ...

June Hawthorn Opened Music Waste 2024 with a Sense of Care

Redgate Art Society, June 6

PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2024

June Hawthorn kicked off the first show of this year's Music Waste with a bang — not by way of pounding bass or snappy drums, but with ...

Charli XCX Is a Pop Prophet on the Brilliant 'BRAT'

PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2024

Pop music's resident party girl returns with 'BRAT,' a messy, shimmering magnum opus and an undeniable career highlight. The sixth proper ...

Bonny Light Horseman's 'Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free' Is a Creaking Comfort

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

Bonny Light Horseman venture into the ancient woods, lantern in hand, on their third record, 'Keep Me on Your Mind/See You Free.' There's ...

Maya Hawke's 'Chaos Angel' Could Stand a Bit More Chaos

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

Maya Hawke's two albums, 'Blush' and 'MOSS,' were perfectly amenable collections of folk-pop confessionals, all united by her breathy ...

PONY's "Freezer" Is Impeccable '90s Cosplay

Exclaim! Staff Picks

PUBLISHED Jun 6, 2024

Toronto duo PONY specialize in grungry, very '90s alt-pop — and new single "Freezer" is a perfect example of them doing exactly what they d...