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Masthead Wrapped: CanCulture’s top Canadian songs of 2023
With Spotify wrapped, making waves once again, and exposing the most vulnerable for their fascinating taste in music, the masthead decided to do them a favour and compile our favourite songs. Who cares if your top artist of 2023 was “Brown Noise,” tell your friends you listened to these Canadian hits instead. Here are our…
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Concert Not-iquette: A helpful guide for your next concert
Have you experienced the epic highs and lows of concert etiquette yet? By Vihaan Bhatnagar It’s November 2024. You’ve never been to a concert before, but when Taylor Swift announced that she was going to be performing in Toronto, you knew that you had to go. I know what you’re thinking: How do I know…
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A Celebration of Choral Classics
Director Matthew Jaskiewicz leaves behind a legacy of unity and talent with the Toronto Concert Choir By Terri Edward On a quiet Monday night in Toronto Metropolitan University’s (TMU) Kerr Hall, a classroom suited for small lectures had a group of novice and advanced singers come together. Cracking jokes and exchanging stories, they carry folders…
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Tiger Balme unites solo artists
A unique band formed in the city of Toronto with a mesmerizing and captivating sound. By Rienne Mendoza Tiger Balme, a four-member alt-indie Asian-identifying, female and non-binary band based in Toronto, released their self-titled debut album, produced by Paul Chin, almost one year ago on Nov. 29, 2022. The band consists of Yang Chen (they/them),…
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Strumming Through Stillness: Noah Bajec’s Intimate Connection with Music and Meaning
From humming tunes while assembling legos to writing and producing his own music, Bajec continues to shape the musical landscape around him. By Sia Shete Noah Bajec, a 19-year-old singer-songwriter and music producer based in Toronto, says creativity of any form was a significant part of his life, even before getting serious about making his…
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The Beaches rock Massey Hall in sold-out hometown show
After “Blame Brett” went viral on TikTok, Toronto’s own indie rock band returns cooler than ever. By Isabella Soares The Beaches have come a long way from playing smaller venues such as The Opera House and The Danforth Music Hall. The band originally named Done With Dolls is now formed by sisters Jordan (vocals) and…
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Musical Memories: My journey to the Black Parade
I took my unassuming uncle to see My Chemical Romance *not clickbait* By Ella Miller Just over a year ago I went to see My Chemical Romance on their reunion tour. My Chem is my favourite band and one of the only bands, as a non-music-listener, that I can put on for hours straight and…
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How did Drake become the star we know today?
We know Drake as a rapper, entrepreneur, and celebrity personality, but it didn’t happen overnight By Jillian Gonzales It’s no secret that Drake is among the biggest stars in the world today. From his extensive music career — which continues to excel — to his entrepreneurial ventures, he is a mastermind celebrity who knows how…
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Ticketmaster: the survival of the fittest
Avid fans dive into the all-too-real highs and lows of scoring event tickets By: Atiya Malik From outrageous fees that seem to multiply with every click, to the battle against scalpers and bots, the path to securing coveted event tickets can be a hair-pulling journey. If you have shown any interest in attending an event,…
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Kip James might just have a fighting chance
The Toronto busker is making his mark one song at a time By Nalyn Tindall If you attended a concert at Budweiser Stage this summer or ventured outside the Rogers Centre after a Blue Jays game, chances are you’ve likely encountered the vibrant musical force that is James Flannagan, better known as Kip James. “Kip,”…
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From class to concerts: Grounders Music Festival spotlights on local talent
From class to concerts: How two students turned their project into a performance festival By: Anastasia Blosser Sofia Shahbazzadeh and Helen Chen aren’t submitting the average practicum project. The two Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) students transformed their in-class pitch into a live music festival that will showcase the talent of local artists. Complete with vendors,…
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The freaks of Queen Street West: Toronto’s goth music history
In the heart of Toronto, the freaks and ghouls roam the streets… and the nightclubs! By: Klea Pinari The first chilling strum of gothic guitar is your opening to a world of darkness – a world cloaked in black, but one that still feels unequivocally bright. When many people hear the word ‘goth,’ they conjure…
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