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Hawksley Workman: A hard working man
It’s not uncommon for Hawksley to drop multiple records in a single year. Over his decade-plus on the scene, he’s released 13 studio albums and produced more than three dozen more for artists ranging from Tegan and Sara to Great Big Sea.
Canadiana »
Poll finds Canadians are as ‘uncool’ as ever
Despite the recent success of homegrown artists and entertainers from Drake, Justin Bieber and Nickelback to Ellen Page, Jay Baruchel and Seth Rogen, a poll finds Canadians are one of the least cool nations on the planet.
Film »
Hometown heavyweight to Hollywood lightweight
“Basically I was discovered ‘cause of the internet. But you come to L.A. with a little bit of heat on you and people blow smoke up your ass,” says Jon Lajoie. “You have to take it all with a grain of salt.”
Interviews »
Mother Mother claim to be in love with the strange
In this MartyrTV exclusive, Ryan Guldemond and Jasmin Parker (keys, vox) of Mother Mother explain why the Quadra Island, BC, collective remains as quaint today as a small town and as close as a family.
Literature »
Foran explores writer’s controversial world
Chronicling the experiences of one of this country’s greatest “scribblers” – novelist, essayist, journalist, and screenwriter, Mordecai Richler – would seem an enviable task for a contemporary Canadian author.
Living Legends »
A drunk dial with a sober Sebastian Bach
It’s was 9:30 p.m. on a Thursday night, I think. My interview with Bach had been scheduled for something like six hours before, but when I couldn’t reach through to his line in New Jersey, Bach’s publicist told me to “just keep trying.” I did.
Lyricist Lounge »
The Weatherman serves up a hurricane
Over a 20-year career, Evidence has used metaphor most often as his narrative tool of choice. With his sophomore offering, a follow-up to The Weatherman LP, the prolific rapper has cooked up an auditory hurricane.
Martyr AV »
K’Naan and Nas team up on “Nothing To Lose”
Somali-Canadian rapper K’Naan has been quiet in terms of new projects since the release of Troubadour. But the inspirational 34-year-old singer, poet and activist is back with a five-track EP entitled More Beautiful Than Silence.
Rock n Rolla »
Casual smoker takes time to remember good and bad
When I asked Ben Caplan during the Southern Ontario stop on the Canadian leg of his recent tour, how it’s been going since his new album came out, his response was curt: “I’ve been touring like a mother fucker!”
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