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It’s an exciting time for Canadian streetwear. In addition to a slew of designers putting the country’s creativity on the world stage, we’ve opened up after two years of restrictions and physical retail is kicking back into gear. And just in time, because the sneaker resale market happens to be booming around the country right now. According […]
The annual Prism Prize—awarded to Canadian music videos for their outstanding artistry—has announced their top 10 finalists. The list includes videos by Mustafa, BADBADNOTGOOD, Haviah Mighty, and more. The 2022 winner will be revealed and awarded the $20,000 grand prize at a screening and awards presentation on July 7, 2022. It’ll be streamed live on the […]
Mustafa’s delicate, haunting 2021 debut When Smoke Rises is a meditation on the grief he experienced after losing several friends to gun violence. It’s an emotion that’s unfortunately much too common in underserved communities around Toronto—communities like the singer-songwriter’s own Regent Park, which in many ways—socially, politically, economically—feels isolated from the rest of the city and the country. […]
Almost everything about The Kids in the Hall feels like a miracle. It’s a miracle that a defiantly weird sketch comedy troupe from various small towns across Canada could land a prime-time series under the aegis of HBO and Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels. It’s a miracle that the series in question could smuggle […]
At long last, winter is over. Time to add some new kicks to your rotation. In our latest episode of Northern Soles, Toronto Sneakerhead Andy Dang (a.k.a @certified) shares with you some of the best upcoming sneakers that should be on your radar. This episode covers three hot collaborations: Nike and streetwear brand CLOT, A Ma Maniére utilizing the Air […]
French Montana has partnered with Canada Dry to release a song titled “Big Comfy,” a playful take on why he considers staying at home to be the most comfortable way to spend the evening. The song occasionally loops in French’s love for Canada Dry, which he has made no secret of in the past. Last year, the “Unforgettable” […]
There is nothing more important to musical phenom Charlotte Day Wilson than her community. Being born and raised in Toronto, Wilson’s creativity is the fruit of the city’s layered and interconnected music scene. And as a queer singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, and producer, she knows a thing or two about what it takes to get to […]
Last year, on average, Canadian songwriters and composers earned a paltry $67 in royalties from digital platforms. That info comes from SOCAN, the body representing the nation’s musicians creating original material. Yet the not-for-profit body says that as a whole, Canadian artists raked in a record-breaking amount of money last year. The not-for-profit body collects royalties […]
After spending years looking for partners in the whiskey space that could match his dedication to innovation, ASAP Rocky has done exactly that with the launch of Mercer + Prince. In a statement shared Thursday, the Testing artist explained that the new blended Canadian whiskey—which marks a partnership with Global Brand Equities and E. […]
Some good news—women entrepreneurs are on the rise in Canada. There are currently over 360,000 self-employed women in the Great White North—that’s an increase of about 30 percent over the last decade. Not only is that encouraging for women looking to get into business, it’s encouraging for the economy—research shows boosting the number of women entrepreneurs in the […]
