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Our new issue WONDER launches November 27th. Step into a world of childhood wonder, maximalist magic, and unapologetic fancy with us at Society Clubhouse.
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Priya Ragu's recent show in Toronto is a testament to her captivating presence in the global music industry. On March 29 at the Velvet Underground, Ragu electrified the stage the minute she walked in, and held the audience’s attention with her soulful vocals, skillful rapping and infectious energy.
Sophie Powers is a pop-rock musician and fashion designer from Toronto, Ontario, who is focused on pairing electronic/hyperpop beats with gritty, driving rock sounds. Join Vic in her recount of Sophie’s performance during Waterparks’ Sneaking Out Of Heaven Tour.
Grounders Music Festival was a one-day music event that brought together emerging indie artists from Toronto's DIY music scene. On November 4th, 2023, Grounders opened its doors at OBJX Studio, a warehouse-style loft studio located in The Junction…
During the first weekend of pride month, thousands of queer folk filtered into RBC Echo Beach to view a diverse lineup of artists including some big names like Girl in Red, Hayley Kiyoko and G Flip. For many people who have been in the closet, music is such an integral part of finding understanding and connection.
One sunny morning in June, I found myself standing in a circle at Guild Park and Gardens, camera in hand, introducing myself to a group of about 15 people – a diverse mix of photographers, stylists, makeup artists, and models. I was invited to capture a day-in-the-life…
My first memory of creating community around a television show is when I was ten years old and a handful of my friends became inexplicably devoted to Ghost Whisperer and The Ellen Show ... [W]e were less concerned about the plot than…
Getting older is something that I’ve been struggling a lot with recently. My fears about time slipping away always seem to crop up when the seasons change, but one thing I have found that really helps is a phenomenon I’ve seen a lot across social media.
I’ve never written a piece about an artist before. And if I’m being honest, this was actually my first time coming across Billie Marten’s music. But as soon as I listened to her most recent EP, I was hooked. Her voice was like…
Salem Paige’s new book, The Third Self, is a meta collection of poetry divided into three parts: “Identity”, “Uncertainty”, and “Creativity”. The concept of the third self was presented by Mary Oliver in her essay…
Where was my fairy godmother when I didn't feel magical on bleak days? Growing up, I faced the social pressures that come with being a Black girl, followed by confusing identity crises, and severe emotional repression. Basically…
Abolition theory can be both intimidating and confusing — how can we continue to function if we abolish every system we currently live under? While theorists and activists are continuously figuring out the pragmatics of abolition…
The cafe tables of Glad Day, the queer bookstore in the heart of Toronto’s gay village, have been rearranged into a semi-circle facing the wall across from the bar, blank except for three letters cut out of neon yellow construction paper: F A T…
A journal entry I jotted down while on my 15-minute break two years ago: “I still feel depleted in my bones, lungs and soul after drinking an entire pot of coffee. I yearn to create like I once did many moons ago – immersed in creative flow…
As a demiromantic person, my friends mean the world to me. I love them, I cherish them, and as the found family trope espouses, they really have become like siblings to me over the years. I’m very happy being single and…
“Plenty of fish in the sea.” It’s a phrase we’ve all heard after a breakup. While the sentiment is often well-intended and optimistic, embarking on your journey to “catch” your next lover can be daunting. After my last breakup, I felt…
Having been a fan of Shygirl’s music for a few years now, I was really excited to have the opportunity to see her live. Shygirl is a U.K. based singer/rapper, songwriter and DJ. Her music is an infectious blend of club, house, and industrial hip-hop with sprinklings of…