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Hard to cheer for the homeboy in current rap battle

Drake biographer unravels the nuance of Toronto rapper’s battle with Kendrick Lamar

Review: We’re not going “ape” for ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’

Simian slugfest a decent, unexciting placeholder for inevitable sequel

Saskatchewan’s “Retro Man” Jake Vaadeland’s bluegrass-powered debut is an instant classic

Old school country sound is fresh and authentic from young Prairie singer-songwriter

Katie Crutchfield powers Waxahatchee down-home heights

Massey Hall perfect setting for Crutchfield’s fresh and personal Americana

Time for Toronto cops to stand down, stay out of politics

Outrageous attacks on Umar Zameer verdict latest example of police overreach

NXNE announces free outdoor show, 100-plus more bands

Alex Porat plays Queen West daytime gig, Jane’s Party, High Flyer, Tamir, Wolf Saga, Vincent Darby among second wave acts
STAX Early Days
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STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.

Excellent music documentary puts label story in a larger context

Diana Bentley, Shawn Doyle and Qasim Khan (Photo Elana Emer)
Stage

Review: Coal Mine Theatre ends season with eerie and psychological ‘Hedda Gabler’

Diana Bentley takes on title role in final show as co-artistic director


Music

Hard to cheer for the homeboy in current rap battle

Drake biographer unravels the nuance of Toronto rapper’s battle with Kendrick Lamar

Brian Owen, left, L.R. Davidson (Photo Jeremy Daniel)
Stage

Review: ‘Dog Man: The Musical’ at Mirvish is a paw-sitively good time

Comic-based play makes even older crowd smile

Album Reviews

Charlotte Day Wilson

Charlotte Day Wilson’s sophomore release filled with dreamy rewards

Layered vocals and gentle beats power “Cyan Blue”

By: Aisling Murphy

Jake Vaadeland

Saskatchewan’s “Retro Man” Jake Vaadeland’s bluegrass-powered debut is an instant classic

Old school country sound is fresh and authentic from young Prairie [...]

By: Michael Hollett

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Elliot Brood

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THEHONESTGUY

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Da Crook

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Performed by Makayla Walker, animated Jackie Shane performs her hit song “Money” Image courtesy of Banger Films and the NFB

Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story
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Life Is Beautiful
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