Interviews

Toronto indie band Oba first crossed paths in high school, but it wasn’t until after graduation that they began jamming together seriously. During their college years, they all lived together, playing shows, writing songs, and, honestly, just hanging out. There was probably more hanging out than anything else, but that’s what built the foundation of the band’s […]

With a story stretching back to the San Francisco punk scene, Jean Caffeine made the scene and made a zine in the 70’s. She made gig flyers and shared stages with The Zeros, The Avengers, The Dils, X and The Bags. In the 80’s, Jean moved to NYC and hit the underground art and music scene. She was invited by Ann Magnuson to drum […]

Havelin, also known as Alex Zaichkowski, is an acclaimed (unofficially) singer-songwriter (allegedly) whose passion for music began at a young age and will continue until his untimely demise (which will likely come at the hands of some great warrior or foul beast…or, more likely, slipping on a banana peel). The Edmonton-born, Toronto-based Zaichkowski was once described as “a […]

Marzzhia Janine (MJ) Ancheta, mononymously known as MARZIA, has gained global recognition for her live performances and vocal range. Following up on her debut single, “SHE IS HER,” released this past January, MARZIA is now sharing the Ariana Grande-inspired track, “SUPERMODEL.” Inspired by Grande’s “Jason’s Song,” the feel, vibe and overall aura of “SUPERMODEL” evokes pop, R&B and soul sounds […]

Vicki Lovelee is a Chinese-Canadian alt-pop sensation based in Markham, Ontario. With a foundation in classical piano and a degree in jazz vocals, she masterfully blends her deep musical knowledge with a passion for pop — to create a unique genre she calls “dark pop ballerina music at the opera.” Her sound is a dramatic fusion of […]