Interview & Playlist: WolF J Mcfarlane

WolF J McFarlane

WolF J is an emerging artist from Toronto, Canada who’s getting a lot of recognition and respect for his album UpSideDownDay TapeMix. His stylistic Grizzly Bears Panda video is also generating a lot of buzz. As a result, people not only from Toronto, but from around the world are slowly taking notice. What’s his story? …

Video Report – Discovering New Music

Illustration of a blue, yellow and pink cassette tape with the words "Baby - new music 4 u!" written on it.

Tiana Feng’s article, How do you discover new music?, showcases five online resources where you can discover new tracks and artists from around the world.
Inspired by her article, we interviewed eight music lovers from Toronto to find out how they discover new music. Here’s what they said:

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How Do You Discover New Music?

How do you discover new music?

As a music student and enthusiast, I’m always looking for new music. Although CD sales are going down, digital music sales are actually going up. In this digital age there are countless ways to discover new tracks and artists from around the world. Here are some music communities you can join to increase your library….

Eat Me (Suck City), Personal Playlists

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It only took three years spent in hiding, but now Eat Me (Suck City) is finally ready to rock Hamilton and Toronto. Why did it take so long? Well publicized rumors of Kyle Bishop’s liasons with Lindsay Lohan, Adam Veselisin’s on and off stint in rehab, Andy Inglis’ jail time for streaking through downtown Hamilton, and Kevin…

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I Am Committing A Sin, Personal Playlists

I Am Committing A Sin - Grow Past Their Promises

The punk-rock band I Am Committing A Sin (IACAS) is based out of Burlington, Ontario and known for their deep lyrics, catchy riffs, and musical aggression. They recently released their debut CD Grow Past Their Promises, in September 2009, to solid reviews. Paul and Kevin, the two lead guitarists from IACAS…

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Filling in The Blanks with Larra Skye

Larra Skye

For those familiar with Toronto’s dynamic jazz scene, Larra Skye doesn’t need an introduction. She’s a talented jazz stylist whose singing and writing abilities have generated attention and acclaim from music critics and contemporaries alike….

Brad Davis’ Playlist

Brad Davis standing in the music store Sonic Boom.

Sonic Boom is considered one of the best places in Toronto to shop for music, especially vinyl. That is why we asked Brad Davis, from Sonic Boom, to supply us with his personal top 10 playlist….

Insights into the Glamorous Life of Street Performing from a Former Busker

A black and white photo of Rahi High singing and playing guitar outside.

Hi, my name is Rahi High. I’m not a busker, but I played one on T.V. for the past 5 years. Well kinda… If you happened to catch Much Music in the evenings over the last few years, I was the brotha singing on the corner with the purple pants and the wild Hendrix-like afro, who they’d cut to before and after…