Jazz
Oscar Peterson Honoured with Commemorative Circulation Coin
PUBLISHED Aug 11, 2022
The late, great jazz pianist Oscar Peterson has been honoured by the Royal Canadian Mint with a new commemorative coin, making him the firs...
St. Vincent Shares Groovy Cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" on 'Colbert'
PUBLISHED Aug 2, 2022
During her musical residency on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last week, St. Vincent snuck in a cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" — re...
André Ethier and Joseph Shabason's 'Fresh Pepper' Is a Mystery Box Challenge Gone Right
PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2022
Bringing the culinary arts from the kitchen to the recording studio, Fresh Pepper deliver a sonic feast through the eight delicious tracks...
DOMi & JD Beck Get Mac DeMarco, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat for Debut Album
PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2022
Virtuosic duo DOMi & JD Beck have lifted the curtain on their debut album. The French keyboardist and American drummer will share NOT TiGHT...
Makaya McCraven Returns with New Album 'In These Times'
PUBLISHED Jun 21, 2022
Makaya McCraven has detailed a new album. The Chicago-based percussionist, composer and producer will share In These Times on September 23...
Legendary Toronto Musician Big Rude Jake Dies at 57
PUBLISHED Jun 17, 2022
Toronto legend Big Rude Jake — the irony-laden, poem-writing troubadour who mixed up the city's neo-swing scene with his blend of jazz, blu...
Emily Steinwall and Hubert Lenoir Win 2022 SOCAN Songwriting Prize
PUBLISHED Jun 15, 2022
The SOCAN Songwriting Prize has announced its 2022 winners: Toronto's Emily Steinwall is taking home the English prize for "Welcome to the...
Badge Époque Ensemble Return with New Album 'Clouds of Joy'
PUBLISHED Jun 13, 2022
Badge Époque Ensemble have detailed a new album. The group will share Clouds of Joy on September 9 via Telephone Explosion, marking the lab...