Articles by Calum Slingerland

Watch the Messthetics, James Brandon Lewis, Land of Talk Cover Shellac in Memory of Steve Albini
PUBLISHED Jul 23, 2024
Today would have been Steve Albini's 62nd birthday, and to commemorate the late musician and engineer, a group of musical friends and...
Toronto's Deputy Mayor Wants to Rename Downtown Street "Taylor Swift Way" for Billionaire's Eras Tour Shows
PUBLISHED Jul 20, 2024
Over 1.3 billion litres of partially treated sewage was discharged into Toronto's waterways (and Drake's mansion) following a severe storm...
Matthewdavid Shares 'Uncleared' Beat Tape in Support of Palestine
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2024
Matthewdavid has shared a new instrumental beat tape, donating proceeds in support of Palestine. The Leaving Records co-founder's 'Uncleared...
Rush's Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson Treat Debut Solo Albums to Reissue
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2024
We heard earlier this year that Rush bandmates Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson were back playing their old tunes together, but now, the two will...
Keanu Reeves's Debut Novel Is About an 80,000-Year-Old Warrior Who Cannot Die
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2024
Keanu Reeves can now add "book author" to a resume including bullet time expert, bounty hunter and bass player, having worked with...
Donald Glover Likens Childish Gambino to Michael Scott on 'Hot Ones'
PUBLISHED Jul 19, 2024
Today marks the release of Donald Glover's final album as Childish Gambino, and upon reflection, the polymath has likened his persona to...
Bob Newhart, Celebrated Actor and Comedian, Dies at 94
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2024
Bob Newhart — the American comedian who went on to become an acclaimed film and television actor — has died. Newhart's publicist confirmed...
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show's Financial Future Is the "Absolute Worst It's Ever Been": Report
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2024
The organizer of the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is raising alarm concerning the organization's financial future...