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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"

Wants & Needs | BRUNETTE's Fries Before Guys Crew

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 15:21 by karyn

We all love fries of the French persuasion. Whether they’re classic, waffle, steak-cut, curly, crinkle, shoestring or part of a poutine, fries should always come before guys. Mark your intention to eat more fries with this crew neck from BRUNETTE the Label. Since 2015, this Vancouver-based brand has been making it their mission to ensure you have something awesome to wear while you’re out, about and straight up nailing this whole thing called life. Get this crew neck today and then get yourself some fries.

Wants & Needs | Pop & Booze Bottle Candles from Adams Bottle Shop

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 15:19 by karyn

Candles serve a dual purpose: They make light and they look awesome. With a Pop Bottle candle from Adams Bottle Shop you get light and you get awesome. Handmade in Toronto from 100% biodegradable soy wax, high-quality wicks and premium fragrance oils, you know this candle smells good and, duh, makes light. Make your next power failure, seance or dinner party an awesome affair with much light. Tap into your inner Coke fiend and get this candle before they’re all gone. The boozy versions, like Cupcake wine, Red Stripe and Chivas Regal are great too.

Wants & Needs | Ashbury Davidson Sunglasses in Hyper Brown Tortoise

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 15:14 by karyn

Sunglasses. We need ‘em. Our eyes are wicked sensitive and UV rays are out to destroy our beautiful peepers. Did you know that you can wear sunglasses all year round and not just in the summer? With these hand-crafted acetate frame Davidson shades from Ashbury in Hyper Brown Tortoise - a colour ROYGBIV is totally jealous of, BTW - you can protect your eyes from the sun during all four Canadian seasons; Summer, Fall, Hockey and Construction. Plus, you’ll look rad which is always a bonus.

Wants & Needs | Station 16's Andy Warhol Philosophy Pencils

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 15:11 by karyn

When was the last time you used a pencil? Elementary school? Never? Well, now you can use pencils again - or at least display them somewhere in your home - with Station 16 Gallery’s Andy Warhol Philosophy Pencils. This Montreal-based printshop and gallery is known for their dynamic representations of pop culture, graffiti and street art and now [Oprah voice] PENCILS!!!! Pencils are good for drawing and writing and these particular ones feature wisdom nuggets from Andy Warhol. Get these pencils now before their 15 minutes of fame are up.

Wants & Needs | Partyskirts: Pink Flamingo Classic

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 15:09 by karyn

Sometimes you don’t have a hot skirt to wear to a party. With this Pink Flamingo Classic from this Vancouver-based label, you do. This high-waisted number from Lauren and Mariel Armstrong’s Partyskirts has pockets which is so important because your phone needs somewhere to go. It’s like, ugh, why can’t all skirts have pockets, right? Anyway, the fun flamingo print was created by another Vancouverite, artist Ryley O’Byrne. But seriously, pockets. Get this party skirt from Partyskirts for the pockets alone.

Music Profile | MSTRKRFT

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 14:58 by karyn

The old saying goes that you should never meet your heroes, since there's no way they can live up to your expectations. Maxims can be complete and utter bullshit though, and MSTRKRFT will tell you why. Though the production duo of Jesse Keeler and Alex “Al-P” Puodziukas has been relatively quiet over the last five years, they've just returned with Operator, a noise-spiked cycle of cranked-metabolism house beats, vintage keyboard sounds, and guest vocals from a few artists that helped shaped the Toronto duo's perceptions of punk back in the day.

Wants & Needs | ProjectPlanted Wood Watch

Mon, 07/25/2016 - 07:33 by karyn

Made from Canadian maple - the best maple, duh - this wooden watch from ProjectPlanted is a throwback to an era when we didn’t have phones that told time. Remember when you had to wear a device on your wrist if you wanted to know if it was 4:20? That was sooooo long ago but you can bring back the good ole days with this gorgeous handmade wood watch. ProjectPlanted also donates a portion of their sales to the environment by planting trees. We need trees because of oxygen and whatnot. So, buy this watch and we’ll all keep breathing.

Wants & Needs | People Footwear's Phillips High Supreme Red/Picket White

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 06:53 by karyn

Vancouver-based People Footwear is giving your ratty old Converse a run for their money with their Phillips High Supreme Red/Picket White high-tops. Featuring a basket woven, upper SkyLite™ EVA outsole and a removable SuperCrush™ sock-liner, you’re looking at mega comfort. No disrespect to Converse* -- the shoe to end all shoes -- but sometimes you need to switch it up with something that says, “I’m hip but I’m also into being comfortable”. Get a pair today but maybe hide them from your Converse so they don’t get jealous.

The Local With TO-Based Actress and Singer Erica Peck

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 09:44 by karyn

The Local: a tête-à-tête with some of the scene's hardest working heroes.

Album Review | Good Charlotte - Youth Authority

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 08:27 by karyn

In the wake of the current late nineties/early aughties revival we have been enjoying a hit new record by Blink 182 and have been running around our cities trying to avoid getting flattened by cars in an attempt to catch Pokemon on our phones. What a time to be alive! With all of this silliness and nostalgia as a fun distraction from the daily grind we could probably just keep piling on, right? That's what the Madden boys of Good Charlotte thought too, so here they come. "Wonder Twin powers activate!

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