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Jason Masi Captures Our Hearts!
Very few things can melt away the winter blues like a really good playlist… which is why I’m especially grateful for Jason Masi’s new album, “Capture The Heart.” While I could go on a tangent about the album’s subtle nuances and powerful dynamics, I want to bring your attention to one particular piece. The title... More
Calvin Presents – Dream
R&B, jazz, fusion, pop, funk, soul, rap, hip-hop…do you like any of these? I’m going to guess that some of you may answer no but for the rest and likely majority who like at least one or more of these genres, allow me to suggest checking out Calvin Presents latest album release ‘Dream‘. It is... More
Calvin Presents – Care
What!? Alright, I actually don’t care what anyone here thinks about Boyz 2 Men, but imagine that hit group from the 80s and 90s and give them a modern twist of fusion and experimentation with less of an emphasis on dynamic solo sections for each member and you have the wonders of Calvin Presents! Today... More
South Hill Banks – Appalachian Blues
Well, if anyone is looking for one hell of a rippin’ good bluegrass time, you best head right on over to check out South Hill Banks’ latest single, ‘Appalachian Blues’. Preparing for their upcoming album which drops on November 9th, South Hill Banks has dropped two fairly diverse singles and I have to say, without any... More
Soul Cannon – Test Drive (Single)
Wow, for any hip-hop fans out there, you should definitely check out Soul Cannon’s latest single, ‘Test Drive’. Oh, and for any fans of jazz out there, you should make sure to check out Soul Cannon’s latest single, ‘Test Drive’. This single is a very interesting fusion of both hip-hop and jazz and it really is the... More
South Hill Banks – Movin On My Mind
I have to admit, right off the top here, that I am not really much of a country fan. There are some songs that I enjoy and I appreciate the genre but it is not my go-to by any stretch of the imagination. Bluegrass is something I appreciate even more for the sheer skill it... More
A Brief Exchange With Mike Mildon – Sna...
During the 10th annual Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival, Swept contributor Chase Cownden had a chance to sit with some of the filmmakers to discuss their works and their process. They were brief exchanges as the filmmakers were busy working the festival but here is just a little insight into Snapchat Kidnap with Mike Mildon.... More
A Brief Exchange With Spencer Ryerson –...
During the 10th annual Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival, Swept contributor Chase Cownden had a chance to sit with some of the filmmakers to discuss their works and their process. They were brief exchanges as the filmmakers were busy working the festival but here is just a little insight into Spencer Ryerson, the creator of... More
10th Annual Toronto Youth Shorts Festival In ...
The Toronto Youth Shorts Festival took place September 21st-22nd, and as 2018 made this the ten year anniversary of the festival, the content was well worth seeing. Different risks were taken, with great rewards. As the young filmmakers of Toronto gathered to view the content they had created, the audience waited patiently, excited to see the... More
Kacy Moon – Cherry On Top
Well, if you’re in the mood for a catchy tune that you are going to want to dance to…all day and night because it will almost undoubtedly be stuck in your head at all hours, you need to check out Kacy Moon’s latest release, Cherry On Top. Moon, so far as I’ve heard in this... More
Toronto Youth Shorts – Green Shoes
There is something inherently interesting in the coming of age story. It is something that we all have experienced in one way or another. Some more dramatically than others, to be sure. Given that, such a story always makes for a safe choice in terms of topic, which can lead to some wonderfully heavy choices... More
Toronto Youth Shorts – Snapchat Kidnap
This is probably one of the most hilarious film shorts I’ve seen in a long time. It is amazing just how far technology has come in such a short period of time. When I was growing up, the internet wasn’t a usual thing, cell phones were the size of bricks, and facial recognition a la CSI... More
One In The Chamber – I’ve Got Som...
Alright, here we are again to take a look at One In The Chamber and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy the ever-living hell out of their new EP (which drops tomorrow), I’ve Got Something To Say. Let’s dig right in…oh, wait. First, go and pre-order the EP right over HERE! I took... More
10 Years Of Toronto Youth Shorts!
Here it is! The 10th anniversary of the Toronto Youth Shorts Film Festival! Kicking off today at the Palmerston Theatre at noon, there are four packed programs of quirky, funny, heartbreaking, dramatic, and all-around wonderful films brought to the table by the youth of Toronto. Henry Wong is the man to thank when it comes... More
Eldren – Still Want More
If you’re on the hunt for catchy psych-pop before the year is out then you need look no further than Eldren’s lead single ‘Still Want More‘ from their sophomore album released this month, ‘Miss Information Aged‘. It may not quite be the song you want to chill on the beach with, but it’s definitely got... More
Olivia Castriota – Weekend Lover
No matter what your preferred genre, “it’s undeniable” that Olivia Castriota has a sultry voice that still manages to have an ounce or two of innocence (and that’s got to be uncommon in the industry). If you don’t believe me, then check out her perhaps not-so-innocent, new single release ‘Weekend Lover‘. This groovy track is... More
A Special Serving of Wholesome Foods
After three years of perils, planning and playing, one of the new and great Canadian episodic comedies has hit the world wide web in the form of ‘Wholesome Foods, I Love You…Is That Ok?‘! The hook of this show is “a coming of age story – for people of a certain age”, and it follows... More
Toronto Fringe – Final Exam
Final exam, written by Eric Petersen, and directed by Gillian Armstrong, is a sci-fi play reminiscent of a bottle episode from the older days of The Twilight Zone or Outer Limits. We find ourselves in a classroom and learn that it’s 2050 and that the world has made contact with “The Visitors” as they are... More
Matt DeMello & The Significant Looks ...
Holy shit! If you have never heard of Matt DeMello & The Significant Looks then I suggest you pay attention right here. Just this past week, DeMello and his crew dropped their debut single and I don’t think I have ever covered such an energetic and engaging debut before! I almost worry about just how... More
God Bless Relative – You Will Receive F...
Those avid readers of Swept may recall the God Bless Relative single release of ‘Soggy Humans‘ not all that long ago. Well, not two weeks ago, this wonderfully mellow and melodic band dropped their sophomore album ‘You Will Receive Favour | I Will Return‘. This album is full of some really interesting, almost jazz-like pieces... More