posted Friday, December 17, 2021
Hello Pigeon! It has been a while since I wrote something about music.. A long time ago, I used to think a DJ would push a button and the music would play, never fully realizing what a true DJ does. They create music and atmosphere, change music, drive the party, and if they are not […]
posted Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Music will forever flourish. But music hasn’t always been the most accepting or space space for marginalized communities. In truth it still isn’t. Historically many artists have been encouraged to hide or remain silent about their sexuality and gender identity. And the opportunities for our Queer Trans BIPOC community members has been extremely limited. But […]
posted Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Welcome to August! How can we possibly be headed towards the end of summer already when it feels like it hasn’t even started?? Cruel! But at least we have great music releases to keep us motivated and fill us with joy. And this week we have some incredible releases to run down. So strap in […]
posted Thursday, July 29, 2021
June is designated the official international Pride Month. but it’s also the month that so many queer music artists release music because naturally. It’s one of the few times per year that they may get major notice for their work. While mainstream artists flood the airwaves, LGBTQ music artists are often overlooked, ignored or relegated […]
posted Thursday, May 13, 2021
Canadian pop/R&B quaret rIVerse has been blowing our mind for a few years. Now they are set to blow the stage as they prepare to ignite the 10th annual INSPIRE Awards as performers at the much heralded Toronto event. Started in 2011, the INSPIRE Awards recognize the everyday initiatives and positive work for the LGBTQ […]
posted Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Hey Pigeon! We are sure getting closer to the Inspire Awards, which is streaming live on May 14, 2021 at 7pm. You can find it on Roger’s Media or Facebook through the Inspire Awards. We caught up to the one and only Bif Naked! Bif, is performing one of her big songs, “Love Myself Today”, […]
posted Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Hello Pigeons! There was a TV host named Ed The Sock who became a huge hit in the mid 1990s. Ed The Sock interviewed many celebrities, was seen at many award shows, and even had their own talk show at one point on late night TV. They were saying things that many were thinking, they […]
posted Thursday, June 23, 2016
Drag ON! takes over Dundas Square on July 2nd starting at 2pm, as Pride Toronto serves up a ferocious sequel to last year’s over-the-top and overwhelmingly successful event. Be a part of drag history as DRAG ON! snatches the official Guinness Book of World Records title for Largest Drag Stage Performance. Featuring the fiercest looks […]
posted Sunday, April 24, 2016
Canadian Music Week (CMW) has partnered with Hot Docs to present Music Docs at Hot Docs. Featuring twelve outstanding docs from across the festival’s programs, these films featuring compelling stories for music fans, ranging from illicit raves in Iran to the comeback of eighties electro-pop pioneer Gary Numan, and from an immersive tour of the […]
posted Friday, May 8, 2015
Casey: Today, I have Caitlin Grieve, violinist of the Toronto band, Cairo. Welcome Caitlin, great to have joining me on The Sonic City! There’s a lot to discuss today, but to begin, tell our readers a little bit about how you came to develop your eclectic sound, and how the band decided on the name […]
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