Music Golden Slides crafts widescreen anthems from lo-fi grit on a profoundly solo debut by Alex Cooper Nick Skalkos trades platinum records for personal catharsis on the blisteringly authentic ‘The Ruin That Never Was.’ Halifax-based multi-instrumentalist Nick Skalkos is a veteran of the Canadian music scene, but…
Food News Spilled Blueberries cause ‘Traffic Jam’ on Highway by Alex Cooper Not the kind of jam anyone wanted on their commute. A highway in British Columbia turned into a fruity fiasco when a pickup truck spilled its cargo of fresh blueberries,…
Interviews News Wild Rivers Swing By Happy Mag for Shoeys, Stories, and a Side of The Weeknd by Happy Wild Rivers Swing By Happy Mag for Shoeys, Stories, and a Side of The Weeknd Canadian indie trio Wild Rivers have officially cracked the Aussie code: turn up, sell out,…
Music Athena Lim dances her way to acceptance on eclectic new folk-pop single ‘The Last’ by Tom Disalvo Athena Lim has delivered a masterclass in indie-folk-pop with ‘The Last’, the first single lifted from the Canadian singer-songwriter’s intended debut LP. While she had already offered a taste of…
Music News Three music videos we’re digging right now: Leo, Bibi Club and Skyscraper Stan by Tom Disalvo We can’t help but spotlight three killer new tunes (and equally killer music videos) from Leo, Bibi Club and Skyscraper Stan. It’s already been a whirlwind year for new music,…
Music Toronto based Modern Life Elixir take a metaphorical cross-country journey with new album by Caitlin Norris Named after a Florida state slogan, ‘You Don’t Have To Shovel Sunshine’ is the new album from guitar pop outfit Modern Life Elixir Available March 29th, the Canadian band channel…
Music Milan André Boronell and the importance of uplifting Indigenous communities by Ella Sterland The power of Milan’s music lies not only in its enchanting sounds but also in its role as a tool for healing. ‘ethos pathos logos’ is the stunning album from…
Film and TV News Politics Pop Culture Pride Justin Trudeau makes history as first world leader to appear on ‘Drag Race’ franchise by Tom Disalvo Justin Trudeau will ditch the legislature and sashay his way into an unprecedented guest spot on Drag Race. Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau is set to make an appearance on…
News Politics World Canada’s PM forgot Albo’s name during awkward NATO meeting by Amy Davidson Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, forgot Albo’s name during a NATO meeting, so he just called him “a friend in Australia” instead. Things got hella awkward real quick at the NATO…
Books News A vending machine for books by Tammy Moir A public library in Ontario has taken its cues from Japan’s vending machines to make borrowing books more accessible. The Barrie Public Libary in Ontario, Canada, cut the ribbon on…
Music News Mac DeMarco says his new album sounds like the “Ewok village” from ‘Star Wars’ by Lochie Schuster In a recent interview with NME, Mac DeMarco revealed he is working on a new album with an interesting sound. Canadian musician Mac DeMarco has been a tad quieter than…
News Politics Queen Lizzy made her first appearance after COVID diagnosis by Chloe Maddren Queen Elizabeth met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for her first in-person engagement since she was diagnosed with COVID-19. The Queen met with Trudeau at Windsor Castle which was…
News Politics Canada passes law to ban gay ‘conversion’ therapy… and Australia hasn’t!? by Lochie Schuster The Canadian Government has voted unanimously to outlaw ‘conversion’ therapy, but Australia is lagging behind. Conversion therapy is a ridiculous concept that basically attempts to stop individuals from identifying as…
