Posted by Scott Willats Shifting gears a bit today, we turn our eyes to the big screen, where the documentary Global Groove Network is set to make its Toronto debut next week. This is a film that digs deep into the creation and evolution of the music we have come to adore: EDM. Through the eyes of filmmaker Courtney James, we travel around the world to learn, from a multitude of perspectives, how electronic and dance music affects people’s lives. I’m a huge fan of the documentary The … [Read more...]
Sweets of the Week – April 27
April 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Posted by Scott Willats Wow — feels like we haven’t had a Sweets for quite some time. First there was the whole Coachella thing, and then last week was a bit of a write-off. Time to get back into it! I’ve got a lot to catch up on, but only the newest for you. Leh-go! Start off with a heater. Designer Drugs have been informating us for quite some time, via Twitter and Facebook, that PLS DNT STP drop some of the hardest tunez out there. So what could be better than PLS DNT STP … [Read more...]
PHOTOS: Jessica Alba’s Sweet And Sexy Style
April 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Jessica Alba is one of those movie stars who seems to have it all. Known for roles in "Honey," "Sin City," "Fantastic Four," and TV series "Dark Angel," Alba is also famous for her exotic looks, red carpet appearances and tabloid-friendly family. Since giving birth to her second child Haven Garner Warren in 2011, however, Alba has been on a serious style roll, ditching her fluorescent cargo pants and midriff-baring tops for Hollywood-appropriate gowns and chic little black dresses. To … [Read more...]
Sydney Blu @ The Hoxton
April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Posted by Gosia Mrugala Sydney Blu @ The Hoxton, Toronto – April 7.2012 As a performer, Ottawa-born/Miami-based Sydney Blu is truly hellacious: she projects so much positive energy, and vibes off the audience brilliantly. From the minute she took the stage at The Hoxton, her musical charisma enraptured the crowd. (Among them was fellow Canadian Deadmau5, who turned up to show his support.) It was an accomplished performance that kept the room in a frenzy from the first beat to the final … [Read more...]
We Own The Night
April 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Posted by Scott Willats Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to post this track! Released towards the end of WMC, it’s a massive banger from a legend and a soon-to-be-legend. I’m talking, of course, about Tiësto and Wolfgang Gartner, whom followers of this blog will recall shared a stage last year at Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum. (Check out the review HERE.) Together, they’ve dropped “We Own The Night,” featuring vocals by Luciana. Tracks like this aren’t meant to be … [Read more...]
