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Wild Nothing Release New Single

Matt Sharp and the Rentals Share First Single from New Records

HAIM Release Video for "Hallelujah"

Our Annual Date With Democracy

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 15:51 by Douglas Haddow

Our new guests had arrived to join us on the patio. We were 48 hours removed from the marathon voting session in the lower chamber over the contentious bill C-38, that one that would implement the Conservative government’s latest budget. The Action Plan for Canada’s economy. A vision for the future. Probably not one guiding us to the world of science fiction imaginations, but apparently instead a map for a staid path we’ve been told is a tested route to success, though nobody seems to be able to agree whether it points forward or backward.

Light Of London

Mon, 06/18/2012 - 09:28 by vanessa

In homage to the London Olympics (they have a lot to live up to, if Vancouver’s attempt is anything to go by!) we think you should love these photos as much as we do. French photographer Jean-Michel Berts – known for his exhibitions as well as his high fashion ad campaigns - showcases his evocative collection of black and white photos in The Light of London. A visual smorgasbord of old and new, regal and urban. Available for purchase at publisher’s ASSOULINE boutiques worldwide and through the website

Ion the Prize - Boxfresh Footwear

Fri, 06/15/2012 - 12:35 by Douglas Haddow

This month we are giving away this pair of Chuk Canvas shoes, the latest from our friends over at Boxfresh Footwear.

Polaris Long List just announced

Thu, 06/14/2012 - 11:40 by vanessa

Today the announcement for the Polaris Long List happened in Vancouver. Here is the list for 2012 in alphabetical order. Congratulations to all the artists.

Weekend in Meat Town

Wed, 06/13/2012 - 02:20 by Douglas Haddow

Unlike New York’s meatpacking district, the Danish version resembles a strip of low-rise suburban car dealerships. Where some of the city’s best spots are tucked away among operating slaughterhouses.

In the Corner of My Eye

Tue, 06/12/2012 - 21:18 by Douglas Haddow

The Drake, it is implied, is bursting with culture, positively seething. You never know where you might find it.

The Baudrillardian Killer

Tue, 06/12/2012 - 14:12 by Douglas Haddow

It’s been two weeks since the body parts turned up here in Ottawa, since Albert Street was lined for a block with emergency vehicles and Hazmat precautions all afternoon, through a monstrous early summer thunderstorm that cracked through that thick air that lingers in this valley. And now that the alleged sender, one Luka Rocco Magnotta, sits in a German jail and the search continues for his victim’s various other body parts, the precinct within which the Conservative Party headquarters is located – that is, The Hill – has returned to a kind of normalcy.

Geo Street Art App | London and NY

Tue, 06/12/2012 - 09:13 by vanessa

If you are heading to the UK and are wondering where all of the street art is, this app is for you. Now you can find all of the hidden street art with this smart little app that maps out the location of street art for you by artist or area. This virtual guide features more than 280 urban art installations, including works by renowned graffiti artists like Banksy, Obey, Pablo Delgado, and Eine. There is also one for NY.

The Drop

Tue, 06/12/2012 - 07:27 by vanessa

The follow up to the short film called "Melting". Directed by Johan Renck.

POP Montreal | Sneak peek at 2012 lineup

Mon, 06/11/2012 - 12:09 by vanessa

There are some exciting things going on over at POP Montreal. They have announced a sneak peek at some of the acts that will be coming to the festival. Check their site out often as new acts will be posted.

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