Drake leads Toronto artists onto the Polaris Music Prize long list

Remember that time we said Toronto was the best music city in the world? Well our case just got a little bit more convincing today, with the announcement...;

Co-sign of the Times

It’s not often that Rob Ford has anything encouraging to say about the arts. And it’s even less often that the mayor says anything that gets seconded...;

Emily Haines and Andrew Huang launch a YouTube symphony

In its brief life, YouTube has been responsible for such significant cultural touchstones as "Lazy Sunday," "Dramatic Chipmunk" and "Bird Poops in Mouth...;

The Darcys break free

At first, the story of The Darcys sounds like a tale plucked from the little book of indie-rock nightmares: star-crossed local band toils away for three...;

Is Doldrums Toronto’s next breakout band?

Attention supremely cool Toronto music lovers: if you aren't down with Doldrums, you're totally irrelevant. The percussive, arty, electro project by former...;

Bellwoods social scene

As St. Lawrence Market opens, merchants are setting up sandwich-board signs and sorting through day-old croissants. Coffee in hand, Ohbijou ringleader...;

Video: A Starbucks symphony

Most local buskers stretch out lengthy sets purely on the strength of a few Beatles or Bob Dylan tunes, but these two performers aren't content with '...;

Tonight: the Fucked Up pop-up record store comes to life

In this era of ringtone singles, the concept of fans lining up at midnight to be the first to get their hands on a new album often seems only feasible...;

Heartbeat Hotel release their debut video: Windowsill 1

Local music biz types are buzzing over shoegaze-pop quartet Heartbeat Hotel, who have just stoked the rising flames of hype by releasing a (mildly NSFW...;