Music
“Five Minutes With” Local Indie Pop Artist and Playlist Curator JESSA
When Vancouver-born, guitarist, koto player, vocalist and songwriter Jessica Stuart (JESSA) moved to Toronto, quitting work as vintage clothing buyer […]
Music
Folk-Country
“Five Minutes With” Local Folk/Country Artist Stan Simon
Stan Simon began writing songs at an early age in Toronto, Ontario crafting poignant melodies on a broken classical guitar […]
jazz
“Five Minutes With” Bassist, Singer and Composer Brandi Disterheft
Bassist, singer, composer Brandi Disterheft grew up playing upright bass in her mother’s band, a Chicago-born B3 organist who opened […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Alt-R&B and Pop Artist Chris Grey
Born and raised in Toronto, Grey is immersed in alt R&B pop. The Jamaican Canadian producer/singer/songwriter began producing and writing […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Toronto Musician David Newberry
David Newberry’s songs provide insight into the remarkably complex world we live in. Never sacrificing hopefulness for truth (or beauty […]
Charities
Local Charity, Jake’s House Announces New Band, ASD!
On October 7, in celebration of Canadian Autism Awareness Month, Jake’s House, a charity that supports people on the autism […]
jazz
“Five Minutes With” Juno Award Winning Duo Q&A
Q&A is the veteran duo of singer songwriters Tony Quarrington and Zoey Adams. Though they have been working together over […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Toronto Pop Duo Crash Adams
Crashing right into your living room. I’m Crash, this is Adams. We’re childhood friends from Toronto, Canada. We like suits. […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Toronto-Based Rock Trio The Vaniers
The Vaniers [van-ee-ays] are a Toronto-based rock trio formed in 2016 by former high school classmates Diego Paz (Bass Guitar/Vocals), […]
jazz
“Five Minutes With” Afrocuban-Roots and Jazz Group OKAN
Taking their name from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, the women-led ensemble OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban […]