Articles by Ben Okazawa

Charity Basketball Game in Toronto Gets a Star-Studded Lineup of Canadian Artists
PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2023
Canada Basketball just unveiled the lineup for the Superfan & Friends Charity 3x3 Game in Toronto on Saturday, July 8, and the rosters are...
Exclaim!'s Staff Picks: Katie Tupper's 'Where to Find Me' Locates Her Commanding Vocals
PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2023
The effortless silk of Katie Tupper's vocals shines throughout all five songs on her new EP, Where to Find Me, but perhaps most of all on "...
The National Arts Centre Launches Canadian Music Road Trip Festival Guide
PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2023
The National Arts Centre, which is known for its work in the Indigenous music community, has launched a new website. The aptly-named Canadi...
Kue Varo and the Only Hopes Announce New Album 'Cowboy Witchcraft,' Share Lead Single
PUBLISHED Jul 5, 2023
Calgary art-rock group Kue Varo and the Only Hopes have announced the upcoming arrival of their sophomore album Cowboy Witchcraft, due out...
Kitchener Blues Fest Gets Spin Doctors, I Mother Earth, the Dandy Warhols for 2023 Edition
PUBLISHED Jul 4, 2023
The TD Kitchener Blues Festival is returning this summer, with free performances from a diverse lineup of artists, including Dawn Tyler Wat...
BC Musician Goes Viral for Disguising Rap Covers as Jazz in Retirement Homes
PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2023
If you had one shot or one opportunity to seize everything you ever wanted, would you capture it or just let it slip? Earlier this month, B...
Neil Young to Share Unreleased Album 'Chrome Dreams' This Summer
PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2023
As he gears up for a long-awaited return to the stage, Neil Young has announced the upcoming release of his long-archived album, Chrome Dre...
Toronto Fringe Festival Details 2023 Edition
PUBLISHED Jun 30, 2023
Toronto Fringe Festival has laid out the plans for its 35th annual edition, taking place throughout the city from July 5–16. This year's...