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The richness of the Toronto music scene has long been undervalued, at home and abroad. Perhaps size and stylistic diversity work against our metropolis, seeing critics latch upon more homogenous communities like Seattle, Athens (in the ’80s), Manchester, and, more recently, Montreal, appointing them musical hotbeds for a few short … Read More
When music critics based in California, or even Vancouver, review the work of a Calgary musician, it usually comes with an assertion that “the cold, stark nights of [insert artist’s name] hometown have bled into each song.” Granted, seasonal weather changes can catalyze insular pieces of artistic achievement, but the … Read More
Whether you’re getting into music for the first time or simply looking to replace an old gitbox, it’s important to take time when you search for the right model. Guitars transcend financial investment, as they are always an aesthetic and personal choice. While we know quality and craftsmanship are the … Read More
An absolutely charming little nook of a township located just over an hour’s drive outside Montreal, Ste-Agathe-des-Monts was once a go-to destination for vacationers around Quebec. Slowly, the surrounding areas have become rurally gentrified and thus more… enticing (or, able to woo weekenders seeking the more expensive and trendy). The … Read More
It doesn’t matter if you’re simply planning to learn basic chords this winter or just signed away your soul in an exclusive three-album deal — a six-stringed seductress now fuels your passion. Finding this beautiful wooden lady is the first of many punishing trials every guitar god faces in his … Read More
