Music


Spotify Playlist: “I’m Not Like A Regular Mom, I’m A Cool Mom”

In case you didn’t know, Mom’s are dope A F. They freakin’ made you INSIDE THEIR BODY and did things nobody even wants to think about to get you the hell out of there. But as rad as I’m sure your mom is, some are arguably a bit cooler. Here’s a playlist of some cool moms making some cool music for you to listen to with the ears your own cool mom made for you. We’ve got everything from Beyonce to Patti Smith, Lauryn Hill to Amy Millan up in here (just like you were up in your mom).......

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Spotify Playlist: CMW(ahoo) 2016

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, it’s Canadian Music Week! CMW is the best time ever, partially because there are so many sweet bands to check out and partially because bars are open to 4AM. I’ve compiled my top picks in this handy dandy playlist for you, so if you’ve traded in the big nickel for the big city this week make sure to check these bands out. A special s/o goes out to our hometown bands playing CMW this year. Here’s to you Carden Cove, The Almighty Rhombus, Jennifer Holub, and Sulfur City. Make sure you......

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Crater Hangouts: Kadence Music Therapy

Did you know that Sudbury has its first official music therapy program? The Our Crater co-founders got to hang out with Kylie Klym, registered psychotherapist, accredited music therapist and owner of Kadence Music Therapy, to learn all about the program! Find out why Kylie decided to become a music therapist, and how Kadence Music Therapy is benefiting individuals and organizations in Sudbury and Northern Ontario. Website: www.kadencemusictherapy.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Kadence-Music-Therapy Twitter: @kadencemt  ...

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What better way can there be to spend a Saturday night than in the warm and relaxing atmosphere of The Durham Social, indulging in delicious tapas style treats from the Respect is Burning Kitchen below, and enjoying the musical stylings of Jason Collett? Not much if you ask us! Northern Lights Festival Boréal figured we needed a little warm up before the summer festival hits July 8-10th, 2016 at Bell Park and a musical fundraiser is just the ticket! Join them for an evening of top-notch Canadian entertainment from Jason Collett (of Broken Social Scene) and Kalle Mattson, May......

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TESSA USA TOUR DIARY - LAS VEGAS, LA, PHEONIX AND BLACKWATER EP (Part 2)

SOUNDTRACK TO VEGAS: Pillowtalk by Zayn Immediately after our performance we hit the road back to Dallas to catch our flight to Las Vegas. When we arrive, the city is LIT, and it is still warm, so I am a happy gal. Vegas definitely takes the cake for most interesting characters ever. If you have been there, I am sure I need say no more. The views of the mountains are also so beautiful. During our time in Vegas, our amazing friend Matt Murray was there to be our guide to the very good times along with his wonderful......

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Spotify Playlist: Spring Things

Hey you! It’s almost time to crawl out of your little hibernation nook and start thinking about what shorts you’re going to wear next month (go with the jean cut-offs. Classic.). I know the snow is melting and it’s a little scary to see grass, so I didn’t want to dive right into summer jams and overwhelm you. This month you’ve got an hour and a half of chill indie, acoustic, and electronic vibes to thaw you out. Turn it up ladies n’ gents!   P.S. I sneaked a Bare: A Pop Opera song in there for all you......

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Northern Lights Festival Boreal Announces Lineup for their 45th Season

Cover Photo: David Wiewel It’s that time of year again folks, when the snow starts to melt away, the birds start to sing and Northern Lights Festival Boreal announces the lineup that will kick off your summer! Now entering its 45th season this is sure to be a year jam-packed with surprises and thrills. NLFB is something of a Sudbury tradition, everyone gets a little excited when they see those iconic yellow and white tents from Paris St. It’s a weekend where everyone can enjoy the day at Bell Park exploring the widest array of musical styles around, unique vendors,......

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TESSA USA TOUR DIARY - DETROIT, AUSTIN, SXSW (Part 1)

Imagine a large black SUV pulling up to your door fully clad with a small crew of artists and business minds alike, ready to lug you and the VERY small amount of things you have on the musical journey of a lifetime. Those of you how know me, know that around 11:30 pm, I start to near the “past my bed-time” point (not the traditional rockstar, but what can I say? I guess all of those years of Alessandro Costantini ‘very calmly’ reminding me I should go home and rest my voice after a rehearsals for YES Theatre stuck in my head). On this......

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Spotify Playlist: Shamrock Shake

The pseudo Irish boys are back in town! It’s March and you know what that means… tacky “Kiss me I’m Irish” shirts, terrible Leprechaun accents, and pints of Guinness because that’s the only Irish beer anyone knows. In honor of our favourite wee lads I’ve compiled a playlist of the most beloved Irish bands. Girls, grab your Guinness and a friend and have a therapeutic swaying sing-along to Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol! Lovers, you can kiss your S/O (whether he/she’s Irish or not) and listen to Breathless by The Corrs! Stoners, enjoy a healthy dose of Enya and......

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R&B Artist Tessa is About to Take a Big Step With USA Tour

Sudbury raised artist Tessa has been working hard on new music after relocating to Toronto in 2013. Finally, her hard work is paying off as she is about to embark on a US Tour including stops at SXSW and ending at a showcase event in Tampa. Locally you might recognize Tessa from her years lending her voice to YES Theatre including her role as Mary Magdalene in their sold-out production of Jesus Christ Superstar. We got in touch with Tessa and got all the details on her music including her upcoming tour, EP, and how you can help her......

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