#NEWMUSIC: GOOD GRIEF PRESENTS: THE INNER CIRCLE: A SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE
For the first time ever, Toronto-based Songwriting Duo Good Grief hosted THE INNER CIRCLE: A SONGWRITERS' SHOWCASE at The Drake Underground. The intimate event brought together on-stage some of this highly-sought-after Duo's collaborators, to perform acoustic versions of their songs in a Songwriters' Circle. Good Grief is comprised of Singer-Songwriters Bryn McCutcheon (also known as Bryn) and Kirstyn Johnson (also known as Aryss). After meeting a fateful Songwriters' Camp, they've joined ...
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#INTERVIEW: CHARLIE HUNNAM, ANTONIA DESPLAT, ELEKTRA KILBEY & SHUBHAM SARAF OF “SHANTARAM”
Based on the internationally best-selling Memoir of the same name by Gregory David Roberts, SHANTARAM debuted a couple weeks back on Apple TV+ and quickly has surged to the top on the streaming service. Fronted by the very talented Charlie Hunnam, the Series takes us on an Australian man's journey in the '70s as a fugitive, finding a new life in Bombay under a new name, Lin. We are swept away into a dark underworld of crime and humbling life in the slums. Lin must grapple with love, carving ...
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#SPOTTED: LILYISTHATYOU LIVE IN TORONTO AT THE DRAKE UNDERGROUND
This was WILD! Had so much fun seeing Toronto's very own LILYISTHATYOU headline her first ever show at The Drake Underground. The completely-sold-out show had the emerging Artist perform her repertoire, which included two new songs. Fans were rewarded in the Finale with her biggest viral hit to date, "FMRN" which has received in-excess of 40 million streams on Spotify alone!
LILYISTHATYOU, nee Lily Davies, got intimate with her fans talking about battling her demons and her own ...
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#SPOTTED: NIGEL (UNCLE ROGER) NG IN TORONTO AT MASSEY HALL FOR “THE HAIYAA WORLD TOUR”
This man cracks me right up! Nigel Ng is a stand-up Comedian from Malaysia, who has captured the world's attention and now millions of followers thanks to his persona, Uncle Roger. The London-based Funnyman gained notoriety in a series of YouTube videos portraying the character, who critiques Celebrity Chefs and their takes on "Asian Cuisine" in a comical manner. Putting-on a thick Malaysian accent and taking on the spirit of a middle-aged divorcee, Ng's Comedy has captured the world's ...
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#SPOTTED: THE TORONTO AFTER DARK FESTIVAL PREMIERE OF “PREY FOR THE DEVIL”
The 16th Toronto After Dark Festival kicked-off last night and ringing-in the occasion was upcoming Horror PREY FOR THE DEVIL from Director Daniel Stamm. The Horror centers on a young nun thrust onto the frontline to perform an Exorcism, when female Exorcists are unheard-of. She faces a demonic force with ties to her past. The Film is to be released directly by Cineplex Pictures in Canada as the theatrical giant begin their foray into film distribution domestically.
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#SPOTTED: DWAYNE “THE ROCK” JOHNSON IN TORONTO FOR “BLACK ADAM”
Toronto's never seen anything like this! Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson electrified the City last night in support of DC Comics' upcoming release, BLACK ADAM in which he both stars and produces. Cineplex's The Rec Room housed 900+ fans and Media tonight as Johnson took to the stage with Producer Hiram Garcia to give a quick overview what to expect of this upcoming Blockbuster. Following this, he spoke to select Media outlets from across the country on the Red Carpet, before surprising even more ...
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#SPOTTED: JOJI IN TORONTO FOR SMITHEREENS TOUR
We admit we are a little late on the Joji bandwagon, discovering his music during the Pandemic. Prior to that we'd only recalled him from his extreme challenge YouTube videos and an appearance on Hot Ones. But he's proven he's so much more than just that, wowing us with 2020 track "Run". His Music possess a darkness and depth to it that is hypnotic and vocally, he's as stand-out Vocalist. I absolutely adore his popular single "Glimpse of Us", which is still on-repeat after falling in love ...
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#SPOTTED: OLIVIA LUNNY TORONTO SHOWCASE
You might remember OLIVIA LUNNY from CTV's popular THE LAUNCH where she was crowned a winner. The 23-year-old Singer-Songwriter from Winnipeg since signed with Universal Music Canada and is on the verge of something big, after having honed her craft since the age of 12, learning guitar and writing songs.
We were so lucky to get to attend a showcase of this exciting new talent at Universal Music Canada's offices where Lunny performed an eight track set including "Who Could Say No" from her ...
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#SPOTTED: FIJI BLUE IN TORONTO AT THE DRAKE UNDERGROUND
I've been raving about them for some time now and I'm so happy I finally got to see FIJI BLUE live. The L.A.-based Duo consists of Frontman Trevor Dering and Co-Producer/Writer Valentin Fritz. If I could describe their sound, I'd say it were like a kiss from the California sun, yet moody like the waves of Malibu Beach.
They've embraced their "Sad Boy Pop" brand but really they are so much more than that, delivering Housey Bangers, to vibey Guitar Pop and also some very gorgeous ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: PETER BILLINGSLEY & VINCE VAUGHN AT THE JUST FOR LAUGHS TORONTO WORLD PREMIERE OF “CHRISTMAS WITH THE CAMPBELLS” AND MORE
The tenth edition of JUST FOR LAUGHS TORONTO just wrapped, doing it bigger and better than ever before. I know we've often envied the Montreal leg of the Festival, but Toronto returning to an in-person format this year of the Festival, the excitement was stratospheric! Among the Comedy heavyweights in-town this weekend were Iliza Shlesinger, Marc Maron, Peter Billingsley, Vince Vaughn and Trevor Noah - hot off his announcement that he'll be exiting The Daily Show after hosting for the past ...
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