Isolation Nation

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  Alessia Cara Is Doing It All, from Voice Acting to Self-Producing to Cooking

  PUBLISHED Apr 22, 2020

  Alessia Cara branded herself a Know-It-All on her debut album back in 2015, and she's continued to prove it. As if being one of Canada's bi...

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  Basia Bulat Is Bringing Together a Community of Fans in Isolation

  PUBLISHED Apr 20, 2020

  As challenging as the coronavirus lockdown has been for fans, artists and record stores, Basia Bulat's recent experiences prove that music...

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  How Jaunt Are Coping with Isolation: Stream-of-Consciousness Journalling and Supporting Local Businesses

  PUBLISHED Apr 14, 2020

  As alumni of Exclaim!'s Class of 2018 concert series, Toronto pop eclectics Jaunt are taking the next step with the release of their debut...

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  How Peach Pit Are Coping with Isolation: Gardening, Using a Bidet and Writing a "Hit Quarantine Love Song"

  PUBLISHED Apr 13, 2020

  Vancouver's Peach Pit have had a quick rise to become one of Canada's most buzzed about young pop-rock bands. With over two million monthly...

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  How Austra Is Coping with Isolation: 'Star Trek,' Sourdough and Making an Instrumental Record

  PUBLISHED Apr 11, 2020

  Operatic Toronto electro-pop songwriter Austra is releasing a new album, HiRUDiN, on May 1. Normally, that would mean touring and other pro...

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  Casey MQ Is Keeping Toronto's Nightlife Alive with Club Quarantine, Isolation's Biggest Queer Dance Party

  PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2020

  One of the few bright spots of life under coronavirus lockdown is Toronto's Club Quarantine, a nightly LGBTQ+ dance party on Zoom. It's qui...

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  How the Elwins Are Coping with Isolation: New Songs, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Fortnite'

  PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2020

  The Elwins have been gearing up for a big 2020, as they released a new single titled "Take Me All the Way" with promises of a full-length t...

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  How Shad Is Coping with Isolation: Old NBA Games and Finishing His New Album

  PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2020

  Shad is one of Canada's most charming, likeable presences. In addition to being a beloved rapper, he's become an all-around media personali...