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  What's with Canadians Singing in Cursive?

  PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2025

  In the same year that Fetty Wap introduced his "Trap Queen" to his stove, an indie girl also introduced us to her kitchen. Even though the...

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  'Apologies to the Queen Mary' Turns 20: Wolf Parade on Disliking the Beatles and Pissing Off Isaac Brock

  PUBLISHED Mar 11, 2025

  On September 27, 2005, Wolf Parade released 'Apologies to the Queen Mary,' an album steeped in gorgeous abrasion and awful beauty. It howls...

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  A CanCon Classic Celebrates 20 Years in Toronto — and Six More Can't-Miss Concerts Happening This Week

  PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2025

  We're three weeks into March, and the live music season for this spring is already off to a great start. For all your concert-going needs,...

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  Toronto Label We Are Busy Bodies Reflects on 20 Years of Breaking Down Boundaries

  PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2025

  Vinyl infused with Doritos, X-rays that can be played on a turntable, and even a sandwich — these are just a few of the bizarre formats...

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  This Week's Newly Announced Tours, Including Neil Young, Beck's Orchestral Shows and More: March 7, 2025

  PUBLISHED Mar 7, 2025

  This week has been big for multiple-Canadian date tour announcements, and we're here for it! It's always great to see more artists expandin...

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  SASAMI Twists the Plot Once Again

  PUBLISHED Mar 6, 2025

  "I am the snake and I'm, like, the slutty Eve that fucked the snake," Sasami Ashworth laughs. She comes by this duality naturally, but never...

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  5 Emerging Canadian Artists You Need to Hear in March 2025

  PUBLISHED Mar 4, 2025

  While you're waiting for winter to finally thaw out, here are some artists guaranteed to whip up a little thermal energy. Our New Faves for...

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  Toronto's Can't-Miss Concerts This Week: March 3–9

  PUBLISHED Mar 3, 2025

  It's a new month! Making it to the next arbitrary calendric marker of time is as good as any reason to celebrate in times like these, right...