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Album Review: Lisa Richard, Promises Kept
Album Review: Lisa Richard, Promises Kept

Rich in storytelling, the material here is thoughtful and well-crafted.

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CountryJason MacNeilNovember 9, 2022Lisa Richard, Album ReviewComment
The Return of Tanya Tucker
The Return of Tanya Tucker

The film’s unflinching honesty is at times breathtaking.

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CountryKim HughesNovember 4, 2022Tanya Tucker, Brandi Carlile, Film ReviewComment
Gay AF at Just for Laughs Toronto
Gay AF at Just for Laughs Toronto

Robert Watson’s Gay AF Comedy showcase at Just For Laughs Toronto was a microcosm of everything wonderful you saw at the fest this year.

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ComedyMelanie DahlingOctober 7, 2022LGBTQ2S+, Stand-Up, Feature, Hillary Yaas, Ajahnis Charley, Tamara ShevonComment
Album Review: Five Roses, Jukebox Vibrations
Album Review: Five Roses, Jukebox Vibrations

Steady ear candy as both Godin and Ouimet complement each other perfectly.

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CountryJason MacNeilSeptember 28, 2022Album Review, Five RosesComment
Album Review: Mariel Buckley, Everywhere I Used To Be
Album Review: Mariel Buckley, Everywhere I Used To Be

These songs can be bitter and they can be hazy but they shine bright even in the dingiest of places.

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CountryLaura StanleySeptember 22, 2022Album Review, Mariel BuckleyComment
Black & Bluegrass Festival Back With Bruising Genre-Bending Lineup
Black & Bluegrass Festival Back With Bruising Genre-Bending Lineup

“It's always been a place for me to find music that doesn't necessarily fit anywhere else.”

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CountryJason MacNeilSeptember 14, 2022Bluegrass, Festival, FeatureComment
Orchestrating a Mess with Hillary Yaas
Orchestrating a Mess with Hillary Yaas

An Informal Chat with Camp Wannakiki’s Happy Canadian Camper.

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ComedyMelanie DahlingSeptember 12, 2022Hillary Yaas, Drag Queens, InterviewComment
Album Review: Shane Pendergast, The House Before The Bridge
Album Review: Shane Pendergast, The House Before The Bridge

This tight album is grounded on the intersection of history and current crises.

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CountrySteacy EastonAugust 30, 2022Shane Pendergast, Album ReviewComment
Album Review: Sykamore, Pinto
Album Review: Sykamore, Pinto

This album is summery, warm and inviting with several gems.

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CountryJason MacNeilAugust 22, 2022Sykamore, Album ReviewComment
Brittany Brooks Drawing Fans In With Her Music And Artwork
Brittany Brooks Drawing Fans In With Her Music And Artwork

Brooks has made quite a name for herself in recent years creating concert posters for a myriad of acts.

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CountryJason MacNeilAugust 15, 2022Brittany Brooks, FeatureComment
Canada's Drag Race Mid Season Review
Canada's Drag Race Mid Season Review

There’s still more episodes to come and so many more questions!

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ComedyChris MiddletonAugust 7, 2022TV Review, Canada's Drag RaceComment
Shantaia Looking To Be A Smash In Nashville And Beyond
Shantaia Looking To Be A Smash In Nashville And Beyond

Shantaia, who cracked the Billboard charts with her song "Broke To Brand New," is currently in the Top 3 of SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition.

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CountryJason MacNeilJuly 28, 2022Shantaia, FeatureComment
Review: Tom Hearn, Gay Garbage
Review: Tom Hearn, Gay Garbage

A hella gay performance that will have you hooting and hollering in your seats.

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ComedySamantha WuJuly 25, 2022Tom Hearn, Ajahnis Charley, Sketch Comedy, Live ReviewComment
MASHUP PON DI ROAD Premieres in Toronto
MASHUP PON DI ROAD Premieres in Toronto

MASHUP PON DI ROAD fuses raucous humour with whip-smart cultural critique.

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ComedyParton and PearlJuly 22, 2022Bahia Watson, Liza Paul, NewsComment
Album Review: The Sadies, Colder Streams
Album Review: The Sadies, Colder Streams

The Sadies perfect their enigmatic style over these 11 songs.

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CountryJason MacNeilJuly 22, 2022The Sadies, Album ReviewComment
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