Articles by Max Mertens

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  Cassie Ramone

  The Silver Dollar, Toronto ON, June 19

  PUBLISHED Jun 20, 2015

  As a founding member of beloved Brooklyn indie rock group Vivian Girls, one half of the Babies with Los Angeles singer-songwriter Kevin Mor...

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  Dilly Dally

  The Silver Dollar, Toronto ON, June 19

  PUBLISHED Jun 20, 2015

  Toronto's Buzz Records have been one of the busiest labels at this year's NXNE, between hosting an official showcase and supporting some of...

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  Amen Dunes

  Berkeley Church, Toronto ON, June 18

  PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2015

  Part of a diverse and well-curated Pitchfork showcase that included Brooklyn experimental black metal band Sannhet, California folk singer-...

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  Majical Cloudz

  Berkeley Church, Toronto ON, June 18

  PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2015

  Before Majical Cloudz began their set, frontman Devon Welsh had a request for the crowd. He urged the crowd to make as much noise as possib...

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  Vince Staples

  Berkeley Church, Toronto ON, June 18

  PUBLISHED Jun 19, 2015

  After a high energy set from rising Chicago emcee Tink, fellow XXL Freshman 2015 cover star Vince Staples proved why he's also one to watch...

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  Jazz Cartier

  Homecoming

  PUBLISHED Jun 4, 2015

  Before he turned 22 years old, Jazz Cartier lived in many places — Barbados, Houston, Kuwait and several northeast states in the U.S....

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  Jazz Cartier

  Danforth Music Hall, Toronto ON, May 9

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2015

  Following his sold out, swinging-from-the-rafters Friday (May 8) show at The Garrison, which served as a coronation performance for the ris...

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  Joey Bada$$

  Danforth Music Hall, Toronto ON, May 9

  PUBLISHED May 10, 2015

  It's been three years since the release of 1999, the widely praised debut mixtape from Joey Bada$$, and the 21-year-old rapper still has a...