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THE PERFECTION is a high-brow exploitation flick

Commentary, Film and Television

The Perfection is a nasty little exploitation film in in black-tie attire.

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June 2, 2019 Madison McSweeney Tagged 2019 in Film, Horror, Music, The Perfection Leave a comment

Top Five Albums of 2018

Commentary, Music

2018 brought incredible new music from some of my all-time favourite artists.

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December 31, 2018December 31, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Arkells, Avril Lavigne, Best of 2018, Bob Moses, Courtney Barnett, Dear Rouge, Janelle Monae, Judas Priest, Laura Jane Grace, Marilyn Manson, Metric, Music, The Beaches Leave a comment

Tell Me How You Really Feel – Courtney Barnett [album review]

Commentary, Music

Courtney Barnett’s sophomore album Tell Me How You Really Feel is confessional rock record that retains the Australian singer-guitarist’s gift for wit and wordplay.

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December 29, 2018December 29, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Courtney Barnett, indie, Music, Review, Rock, Tell Me How You Really Feel Leave a comment

Judas Priest – Firepower [album review]

Commentary, Music

Firepower, the latest offering from heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest, is nothing short of epic.

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December 28, 2018December 31, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Firepower, Heavy Metal, Judas Priest, Metal, Music, Review Leave a comment

Dear Rouge – PHASES [album review]

Commentary, Music

Dear Rouge’s sophomore effort is a stylish collection of new wave-tinged electro-rock.

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December 27, 2018December 31, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Canadian Music, Dear Rouge, Music, New Wave, Review Leave a comment

The Beaches / Goodbye Honolulu @ The Bronson Centre

Arts Coverage

The Beaches delivered a high-octane set of glam rock at the Bronson Centre this Saturday – and in return, they left with an autographed picture of eighties sitcom star Tony Danza.

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December 1, 2018March 31, 2019 Madison McSweeney Tagged Bronson Centre, Canadian Music, Goodbye Honolulu, Music, Ottawa, Punk, Rock, The Beaches Leave a comment

Tearing it up with Bob Moses

Arts Coverage

A pair of Canadian producers are making their mark on the club scene and beyond.

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August 18, 2017June 3, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Bob Moses, CanCon, EDM, House Music, JUNOS, Music Leave a comment

Strumbellas Stage a Shoeless Coup at the Junos

Arts Coverage, JUNO Awards

Strumbellas singer Simon Ward was so assured of defeat that he took of his shoes during the Junos Gala Dinner and Awards on Saturday.

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April 1, 2017June 10, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged CanCon, JUNOS, Music, Strumbellas Leave a comment

Ole Playlist Live @ La Shoppe at Zibi

Arts Coverage, JUNO Awards

Rights management group Ole hosted one of the greatest parties of 2017 Juno Weekend.

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March 31, 2017June 10, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Arkells, Ben Kowalewicz, Billy Talent, CanCon, Carole Pope, Country, Folk, JUNOS, Kasador, Lindi Ortega, Michie Mee, Music, Ole Playlist Live, Rap, Rock, Tasha the Amazon, Whitehorse, William Prince Leave a comment

Madison’s Real Horrorshow Halloween Playlist

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Happy Halloween, folks!

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November 1, 2016December 17, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Halloween, Horror, Music, Playlist, Punk Leave a comment

CityFolk Fest Defying Genre Boundaries

Arts Coverage

Don’t let the name fool you – CityFolk is about more than just folk music.

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September 9, 2016December 18, 2018 Madison McSweeney Tagged Acorn, Canadian Music, CityFolk, Folk, Music, Rayland Baxter Leave a comment
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“If you dream the proper dreams, and share the myths with people, they will want to grow up to be like you.”
-Ray Bradbury

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