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zensei's album cover for destination heartbreak

Album reviews • Electronic / House

‘destination heartbreak’: zensei ゼンセー’s atmospheric journey into feeling

zensei ゼンセー’s destination heartbreak is an immersive album that you can really sink into. It might not be life-changing, but it’s a pleasant listen and very calming.

Montreal-based band Knitting on stage at Dina's Tavern in Toronto.

Concerts • Indie Rock / Shoegaze

A Nice Night of Noise with Knitting’s Neat New Album

Welted and Knitting take the stage at Dina’s Tavern for Knitting’s sophomore album release show.

Zoh Amba in bluejeans and a black tank top plays an acoustic guitar, mouth open as she sings into a mic, with electric guitarist hanging his head down and his shaggy hair covering his face. A drummer in the background with long hair and square framed glasses plays along. The stage is in blue and red lights with the round tops of beer kegs lined in rows behind them as the stage backdrop.

Concerts / Event • Alternative Rock / Americana / Country / Folk / Free Jazz / Singer/Songwriter

Zoh Amba shoulders injury to wail

Standing with the non-stop buzzing whir of the duet of welcoming yet comically oversized fans moving muggy air through Sound Garage on Geary Ave, I was thinking about how long it h…

Film

Enola Holmes brings us to her destination wedding to solve a new mystery

The third installment in the Enola Holmes franchise takes place in Malta and makes commentary on gender inequality and the legacy of Britain’s colonialism.

Toronto-based band Chlorine on stage at Festival of Friends 2026.

Concerts

Chlorine at Festival of Friends’ 50th Anniversary

Toronto-based band, Chlorine, held the stage with authority and charismatic chemistry.

Actress dressed in black jeans, a red hoodie, with a concerned or somewhat exasperated look on her face, in a self hug sort of posture. She is lit by stage light, standing next to a small folding table with 4 small multicolored plastic tumbler glasses, a 6-pack of Peroni beer bottles, and a water bottle. The background is dark, making her a strong focal point amidst the black.

Event / Theatre

Dispatches From Toronto Fringe 2026

Toronto Fringe 2026, an indie theatre festival, was held between June 30 and July 12 at venues across Toronto. I attended eight shows, out of the 123 performed at this edition. The…

Ella Forrest, in a shimmery silver outfit, with long black fingerless gloves, singing on stage while holding a microphone resting in a stand. A stagelight behind her is illuminating her hair a bright green.

Singles / Song Review • Indie Pop / Indie Rock / Pop / Rock

Ella Forrest’s latest song is fantasies within a fantasy

Ella Forrest’s latest drop is a new single, “Girl In The Window,” and I have the exclusive early review. This indie rock and pop banger showcases Forrest’s musical range. Her previ…

Image from the side of Charlie (Robert Pattinson) holding Emma (Zendaya) by the wrists while they look directly in eachother's eyes, dressed in wedding attire.

Film

Are You ‘The Drama’: What’s the Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done?

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s latest film takes viewers on an unhinged and darkly comedic journey that tests our morality.

Event

Departure Showcase At Cassette Recap

It was a chilly Friday night in May. Settling in my booth at Cassette, located at the heart of Downtown Toronto, I was excited for another Departure showcase.

Film

təm kʷaθ nan Namesake: Tla’amin Nation, Qathet, and City of Powell River

The documentary is not only a reminder of a history but about continuity of tradition and legacy.

Film

Two Sides, One Image: Reframing the “Saigon Execution”

“History never forgets.” – the documentary visits the lives and memories behind the “Saigon Execution” photograph through grief and reconciliation.

Film

More Than a Survivor: The Story of Nekai Foster

Walking is not the biggest thing to accomplish in life, but an accomplishment toward achieving bigger things.