Folk-Country
Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023): Our Bard
The liner notes to Gordon, the debut album of the Barenaked Ladies, contain a list of “Our Favourite Gordons”. Smack […]
music
Music
Mandolin Magic: The Artistry of Avi Avital (Concert Review)
The first mandolin player (mandolinist?) to ever be nominated for a Grammy Award, baroque superstar Avi Avital brought his considerable […]
Classical
TSO Performs Mahler No. 5 (Concert Review)
In last year’s Academy Award-nominated Tár, the swirling personal and professional crises of its title character, a world-renowned (fictitious) conductor, […]
Electronic
“Five Minutes With” Toronto-based Irish DJ Martina Bosede
Martina Bosede is an international open-format DJ. She has played in the UK, Ireland and Nigeria, toured with Porsche, and […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Musical artist Roddy Colmer
Roddy Colmer is a musician’s musician, with his gig as Howard Stern’s contributor (when it comes to song parodies), his […]
Classical
Toronto Guardian Winter 2023 Spotify Playlist
Every Friday we publish our “Five Minutes With” music series which showcases local bands and musicians through a questionnaire and […]
Community & Culture
Newsletters Allow Publishers to Reach their Audiences Directly
Newsletters and mailing lists allow publications like this one to reach their audiences directly without having to rely on third […]
Classical
Bach’s Mass in B Minor (Concert) Review: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Shines in Religious Epic
Of all the things to pack a crowded concert hall on a Toronto evening in 2023, a two-and-a-half-hour Catholic epic […]
Music
“Five Minutes With” Toronto-Based Pop Band Techno Westerns
Coming off a busy summer filled with sold-out shows, a NXNE appearance and a headlining slot at Horseshoe Tavern, Techno […]
Classical
Royal Conservatory of Music Spring 2023 Season Features Chamber Favourites and Belgian Pop Icons
Tucked in next door to Varsity Stadium, Koerner Hall at the Royal Conservatory of Music has been welcoming classical music […]