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k-os: Not Your Typical Rap Show
April 5, Danforth Music Hall By Clark Kingsbury The first thing to remember about Canadian musician k-os: he’s not a rapper. I mean, he raps, and he has identified himself as a rapper in the past, but rapping is such a small part of his musical arsenal that it would be a disservice to cling to that label. And when he arrives at the Danforth Music Hall April 5th, patrons should expect far more than a typical rap show. k-os, whose name plays on the acronym K.O.S. (Knowledge Of Self), has been floating around the Canadian music scene for well over a decade now. In the early-to-mid-nineties he released a…
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Play On: Refresh Your Workout
Fresh Playlists to Keep You Moving! By Jessica Herrington I am continually on the lookout for new, pulse-pounding songs to add to my iPod to push me through those sweaty, endurance-testing workouts. Remember: music is an awesome motivational tool. I previously created two stimulating playlists for you here. For those of you looking to update your workout playlist, I have composed another two, based on genre preferences, to keep you going. Use these songs to beat boredom and refresh your current playlist.
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Top 10 Canadian Albums of 2012
One Great Year for CanCon! By Daniel Polowin 10. Leonard Cohen – Old Ideas After a somewhat unfortunate decade, this septuagenarian Canadian icon staged a comeback in 2012 with a worldwide tour and this platinum-selling album. Cohen is at top form in this, his first album of new material in eight years. Accompanying the bluesy instrumentation and the smoky baritone vocals we’ve come to expect from Cohen are some of his most moving lyrics yet. Cohen returns to his familiar meditations on love, sex, and God but with the added poignancy of a poet in the autumn of his life. 9. A Tribe Called Red – A Tribe Called Red Combining electronic, hip hop,…
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Stay in the Groove!
Playlists to Keep Your Legs Moving By Jessica Herrington Whether you’re a seasoned runner or an eager beginner, you might need a little boost here and there when it comes to giving it your all in a run. Winter is a time I find it especially hard to get moving. Thankfully, music can be a powerful motivator and performance enhancer; the right tune can be just what I need to push myself hard for those last 60 seconds. I’ve included two playlists—one for those who are partial to pop, dance, or hip-hop (provided by fellow runner Stephanie Chow), and one for those (like me) who like metal, rock and alternative.…
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Let the Sun Shine In
Movies, music, and books to help you kick those tired, winter blues.
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Six Anticipated Music Returns in 2012
It’s about time these artists came back.
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Grammy’s In the Air
As the biggest night in music approaches, the newest names on the guest list get ready for a well-deserved night of glory, but who will take the prize?
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Calgary Band “Atlas Shrug” Relocates To Danforth
Enter Atlas Shrug, a Calgary foursome who have relocated to the Danforth with one thing on their collective mind: to make progressive music that not only sounds great, but has a profound impact on the listener and how they think about the world around them.
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How To Make It As A Musician In Toronto
Not every performer will have international fame, a large fortune, and screaming fans, but becoming a musician can be a viable career if you truly love music. Being passionate about performing helps Andrew Fetterley and Lori Nuic overcome the difficulties abounding the music industry.
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4 Musical Acts You Can Find On The Danforth
Wondering what the Danforth music scene can offer you? Depending on your taste and mood, the answer is plenty. From singer-songwriter, to smooth jazz and pop, there truly is something for everyone.