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  'North of North' Is Celebrating Inuk Joy, as Its Creators Take Control of Their Own Stories

  PUBLISHED Jan 7, 2025

  In discussing the steps forward Indigenous cinema has taken in Canada in recent years, Inuk actor Anna Lambe states her desire for "soverei...

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  Vancouver's Most Anticipated Concerts of 2025

  PUBLISHED Jan 7, 2025

  Looking ahead to year head of us, Vancouver's concert calendar includes victory laps from some of 2024's biggest breakthrough acts, , as we...

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  Meet Exclaim!'s Class of 2025: Tara Kannangara, Your Grandad, Blush, Shunk

  PUBLISHED Jan 7, 2025

  Over the weekend, Exclaim!'s Class of 2025 concert series was off to the races with an unrelenting first show from Accelerant, Gaijin Smash...

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  Exclaim!'s 10 Most Anticipated Films of 2025

  PUBLISHED Jan 7, 2025

  It's not to say 2024 was a bad year for Hollywood, but with the after effects of the pandemic still at play and the delays caused by the...

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  Toronto's Most Anticipated Concerts of 2025

  PUBLISHED Jan 6, 2025

  It was once half the world away, but 2025 is officially here now — and some might say that, despite being Eras Tour-less, it's going to be...

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  Exclaim!'s 28 Most Anticipated Canadian Albums of 2025

  PUBLISHED Jan 6, 2025

  It's been said every year since we hit 2020, but 2025 truly feels like maybe we're not meant to be here. Twenty twenty five? That's...

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  Just Circling Back on Exclaim!'s Weekly Roundup of Funny Memes and Shitposts: January 2, 2025

  PUBLISHED Jan 3, 2025

  New year, new memes! To kick off 2025, we're circling back to share these funny posts about dating in your local music scene, justice for...

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  JUNO-Nominated Designer James Mejia Assesses Exclaim!'s Worst LP Covers of 2024, Shares the Secrets of Great Album Art

  PUBLISHED Jan 3, 2025

  As well as being the co-founder of Toronto indie institution Hand Drawn Dracula, James Mejia is a graphic designer who has been nominated...