I’m on a quest to have the best hangouts ever, this summer.
Goodby Graffiti
A mini-doc on Toronto’s street art scene by Char Loro of Lovehard. Soak. Stew.
On amigos mundiales and the 2010-11 model Paul Chin.
For those of you who have been loitering around these parts for a long time, you’re probably familiar with some of the things that I’ve been blessed to go through in the past four years or so: All the ups and downs I’ve been through since my last days in Costa Rica; the most epic heartbreak imaginable to man; old friends I’ve reconnected with, then friends I’ve lost and new friends I gain almost daily; wisdom and maturity I’ve grown into; development of my crafts and new passions I’ve discovered. In short, it’s been a wild and tumultuous ride over the past 31 months I’ve been Tumbling. There’s a point to all this though.
On Hip-Hop Panel Discussions.
Last night, I was fortunate enough to be in attendance of a panel discussion on various topics regarding hip-hop, held at Ryerson University. On the panel were Toronto names like Masia One, (The Kid) Famous, Progress, Humble the Poet, (Erik) Flowchild and Phoenix. It was definitely a good chat and the first time, since I’ve been in Toronto, that I’ve actually been surrounded by actual hip-hop heads! Seriously, I need to hang out with more Ryerson kids because clearly that’s where it’s at. If I ever want my fix of indie rock and experimental electro, OCAD will do fine. But it’s super embarrassing how little respect hip-hop actually gets there. I’m like a novelty act, really. Oh well.
Oh. My. God.
The TTC has decide to invest in some awesome new trains for the subway systems here in Toronto.
Aside form looking looking smart and european, the new cars boast some really awesome features to make them more use-friendly:
- Open-Length Trains: a connecting passage allows riders to travel seamlessly from one car to the next (bye-bye train hopping!)
- Red Anti-Microbial stanchions to hold on to
- an easier to access wheelchair area with a blue light on the exterior of the train to mark their locations
- an active route map that shows where the train is on the lineBest part? They’re going to be a New Year’s gift from the TTC this coming 2011! I can’t wait to ride one of these suckers and see how I feel about them.
Source: BlogTO
I swear, I’m gonna headbutt someone if I find they put these up on the Pink and Blue lines before the Green and Yellow. That being said, this still won’t put the TTC up on the Beijing and HK MTAs but it’s a step in the right direction.
(via blocaway)
Music Video of the Day: “Yaa I Get It” by Shad
Because he’s up for the Polaris Music Prize tonight and he’s my pick. If you can’t get into the gala, listen to a live stream of it on CBC 3 or watch the live stream at The Drake!
Also please do start rapping about napping Shad. I would enjoy that.
Yes. Shad. Win.
(Source: torenveda.com, via katekillet)
If you don’t suck, you’re gonna wanna hear this. Special love to Rose Garden, Yaa I Get It and We, Myself and I.
Oh Canada…
Today, my country thought it was a good idea to represent itself with Avril Lavigne, Hedley, and Nickelback. FML
You’re such jokes. Don’t get me wrong, I love Toronto and can’t wait to visit Vancouver, but it’ll be nice to be able to make fun of you again once we part ways.
So looking at all the pictures I’ve posted I’ve come to one conclusion:
In order to be a great Canadian musician you MUST be able to grow a full on beard. The only exception is Owen Pallett.
K’Naan? I mean, I’m sure he could if he wanted to but he usually only has the little chin-beard rather than a full goatee.
Meh, he’s Somalian. Exception granted. Carry on :)
