Toronto
Hayden Menzies of Metz shares his influences and inspirations
Things That Inspire Me — When he's not drumming in the punk outfit Metz, Hayden Menzies is also an illustrator, doing album sleeves, gig posters, t-shirts and prints. We talked to the Torontonian about the things that inspire him.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Toronto art rockers Absolutely Free share their influences and inspirations
Things That Inspire Me — Bollywood soundtracks and satirical sculptor Maurizio Cattelan help inspire Absolutely Free’s spectacular live shows.
Written by: Alex King
Badbadnotgood spit out hip hop through their future-jazz filter
Hustling to the top — Toronto trio Badbadnotgood take jazz and hip hop to new places through collaborations with Tyler, The Creator, Ghostface Killah, Danny Brown and DOOM.
Written by: Alex King
Drawn & Quarterly
Defenders of Print Part One — Cartoons and comics will always have a home, thanks to a devoted shop and publishing house in the heart of Montreal.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Fucked Up
Holy Smoke and Mirrors — In Fucked Up’s world of hardcore lore, nothing is ever quite as it seems.
Written by: Shelley Jones