Fall 2023 Issue

Bahamas on How Edibles and Motorcycle Boots Inspired 'Bootcut'

Exclaim! Scrapbook

PUBLISHED Sep 18, 2023

Afie Jurvanen can commit to a bit — a tried-and-true country album called Bootcut? Featuring a love letter to his guitar? Recorded exclusiv...

The Best (and Worst) Films We Saw at TIFF 2023

PUBLISHED Sep 18, 2023

In past years, the Toronto International Film Festival has taken over the streets with buzzing excitement and the chance of celebrity sight...

Barenaked Ladies Reflect on the 25th Anniversary of "One Week": "I Believed It Would Be a B-Side"

PUBLISHED Sep 13, 2023

It's been... 25 years since Barenaked Ladies conquered the charts with their 1998 smash "One Week" — a song that spat out a string of pop c...

Danko Jones Ranks His 5 Best Songs

PUBLISHED Sep 12, 2023

When it comes time for Danko Jones to pick a single, the namesake of the veteran Canadian group recuses himself. "I'm too close to the son...

Karkwa Sound Rich, Honest and Relevant on 'Dans la seconde'

PUBLISHED Sep 7, 2023

It might be a bit difficult for non-Francophones to grasp the significance of Karkwa's comeback. From 2005 to 2011, the band played a key r...