Fri, 01/15/2016 - 10:02 by vanessa
Getting us ready for warmer weather, Ben Schwab and Jacob Loeb of Golden Daze, just released "Low", their latest single off of their self-titled album which is due to drop on February 19th. Inspired by 60’s melodic rock and contemporaries like Cass Mccombs and Brian Jonestown Massacre, this latest offering from the L.A. based duo is a nice follow up to their first single "Salt". Let us know what you think.
Thu, 01/14/2016 - 14:43 by vanessa
Expression being a fundamental human quality, it should come as no surprise many artists find a voice through graffiti. For Mediah, one of Toronto’s pioneer artists, his work is intended to have a spiritual aspect. “You’re supposed to feel it on the inside; it’s supposed to give something to you.” Experimenting with different mediums is what inspired his pseudonym. In his early work, he thought he could do graffiti with any medium, on any media.
Thu, 01/14/2016 - 13:00 by karyn
The nominees for the 88th Academy Awards were announced this morning, and unsurprisingly The Academy is already receiving criticism for the lack of diversity amongst its top picks, catalyzing yet another deluge of #OscarsSoWhite hashtags. Will Smith ("Concussion"), Idris Elba ("Beasts of No Nation") and Michael B. Jordan ("Creed") were all left out of the Best Actor category, as were "Creed" and "Straight Outta Compton" from Best Picture. These are among the tweets on the subject that have been #lolsob worthy.
Thu, 01/14/2016 - 12:41 by vanessa
Whether you’re headed out to an upcoming music festival, a coffee shop, or to explore the streets around you, there’s the inevitable age-old question: What bag should I take? The Explorer’s Belt Bag by Vancouver’s Andrea Wong is the perfect answer if you’re like me and want to frolic along, hands free, without having to worry about dragging your purse along. Don’t worry, this is no polyester 80s fanny pack.
Thu, 01/14/2016 - 11:47 by vanessa
Penicillin Baby consists of Jon Tyler Conant, Charlie Davis, Taylor Lowrance, and Wes Mitchell, who met when they eventually found themselves in Nashville, Tennessee. The band has a surprising obsession with rooftops, and Jon Tyler Conant reflects on how “in almost every city we go to, we find a way onto the roof of some tall building. It kind of makes me feel like a little kid again.
Mon, 01/04/2016 - 22:04 by vanessa
“Researching and considering what people are making and what’s going on out in the world and putting together a thoughtful argument that tells a story, gives a certain point of view or suggests something by bringing together artists and works.” That’s Syrus Marcus Ware’s definition of curating. As a visual artist and community activist, the Torontonian was definitely interested in being an artist and went to school to study art history, grow his own practice and incorporate activism through his creative process.
Mon, 12/21/2015 - 16:14 by karyn
Cartel knows good footwear. Producing only in leathers, right down to the sole, and designed in Montreal’s historic St. Henri neighbourhood, Cartel's understanding of timeless design coupled with strict attention to detail is really what sets it apart, largely thanks to the brand's lead designer and co-founder Davis Guay. The PEI born and Italian schooled designer has garnered an incredible amount of experience working with men's and women's shoes in all corners of the world, including Italy, Portugal and Mexico.
Mon, 12/14/2015 - 23:49 by Natasha Neale
Tom Nugent is fighting back. For too long he has slaved away in Hollywood’s visual effects industry, thumb-wrestling the devil, twisting digital images into unspeakable lies: soldiers in space, genderless horses, Chris Hemsworth’s abs. But not now. With his photography, Tom seeks out the honesty of genuine human moments, unmolested by technical sorcery. Sometimes he finds them within the looseness of everyday ping-ponging, that nebulous place where indigo becomes violet.
Mon, 12/14/2015 - 22:16 by Natasha Neale
The Encyclopedia Hearsay was founded on four principles: misinformation, rumours, half-remembered conversations, and outright lies. Anyone can contribute, so long as articles are written with no research whatsoever. If you are citing The Land Before Time as a source, or abusing footnotes like David Foster Wallace, you are on the right track.
Wed, 12/09/2015 - 15:23 by Natasha Neale
UK brand Gola has no plans of slowing down, and after celebrating their 110th year anniversary they've just released a limited capsule collection called “ The National Park." Inspired by British National Parks the brand celebrates the three most iconic landscapes in Britain: the Yorkshire Dales, Cairngorms, and Lake District. Releasing two limited edition styles, a low top and high top, the Ridge Runner Hightop sneaker slash hiking boot hybrid is on our wish list this year.
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