July 16, 2025
In an era where music and visuals are inextricably linked, one name continues to shape the language of modern music videos: Dave Meyers. With a career that spans over three decades, director Dave...
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This July, the Polaris Music Prize jury unveiled its 10-album shortlist for 2025—a list led numerically by Quebec acts but featuring four shining entries from Toronto. For a city whose scene often...
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Andrew Choi was already a hidden force in real-world K-pop before becoming Jinu, the soulful lead of the animated boy band Saja Boys, a member of the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Choi co-wrote the quiet....
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Let’s be honest: when most pop stars go quiet, we assume they’re recharging in Bali, journaling in silk robes. Not Justin Bieber. Nah, he went into full stealth mode, dropped a random “SWAG”...
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It’s official: KATSEYE didn’t just sell out, they served out. Every single ticket to their upcoming live shows? Gone. Vamoosed. Snatched like a wig in a wind tunnel.The global girl group, part...
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Tyla just slid into our summer soundtrack with her new track “IS IT”, and let me tell you, it is everything. No cap. Straight off the jump, you get those booming amapiano kicks and warped vocal...
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The wait is officially over: Blackpink is back—louder, bolder, and more united than ever. On the opening night of their highly anticipated Deadline World Tour, the global K-pop phenomenon debuted...
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Justin Bieber has never been a stranger to the spotlight—but this time, the glare feels more personal. In a series of emotional posts, the global superstar cracked open the curated image fans often...
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When Coldplay’s Chris Martin looked out into the crowd at Toronto’s brand-new Rogers Stadium on July 8 and joked, “This is a very bizarre stadium a million miles from Earth,” we all laughed—but he...
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Lady Gaga has never shied away from pushing the boundaries of her music, and her recent announcement at the Los Angeles premiere of "Gaga Chromatica Ball" signals yet another exciting evolution in her illustrious career. The pop icon confirmed that she has been "in the studio every single day," creating music that represents a significant departure from her previous work. During a Q&A session, Gaga expressed her passion for exploring new musical genres and her commitment to breaking conventions, stating, "I love to break genre and I love to explore music." This period of creativity, which began during the Chromatica Ball Tour in 2022, is marked by a deep exploration of the "art of intensity," a theme that seems to resonate deeply with her current artistic vision.
The Chromatica Ball Tour itself was a landmark event, showcasing Gaga's resilience and dedication to her fans amidst challenging circumstances. Reflecting on the tour, Gaga described it as a "special time" when stadiums worldwide were filled with fans eager to experience live music once again. Despite the difficulties, including performing while battling Covid, Gaga's commitment to her audience never wavered. Her willingness to perform under such conditions underscores her deep connection with her fans and her unwavering professionalism. The tour not only marked the culmination of a significant chapter in her life but also heralded the beginning of a new one, as she felt "renewed to do something entirely different.
As Lady Gaga embarks on this new musical journey, fans can anticipate a fresh and innovative sound that breaks away from her previous albums. Her recent work in the studio and the revival of her Jazz and Piano show in Las Vegas reflect a dynamic and multifaceted approach to her artistry. Gaga's openness to experimenting with new styles and her bold embrace of a "brutalist aesthetic" demonstrate her continued evolution as an artist. As she herself noted, this new phase represents a brave step forward, one that promises to captivate and surprise her audience. With Gaga's talent and fearless creativity, the future of her music is bound to be as groundbreaking and inspiring as ever.