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Performing in the wasteland of Whitby, Ont.
Like Mad Max, but there’s white women walking dogs instead of rabid raiders Alex Wardle, Static Point’s drummer, was surrounded by a padded cell of heavy moving blankets from floor to ceiling. In front of him was his drum set completely covered in microphones; two small diaphragm condensers as overheads,…

SOFT VEIN’s “FALLING” and a Glimpse Into His Darkly Romantic World
Justin Chamberlain’s latest release, “FALLING,” showcases SOFT VEIN’s signature mix of darkwave and electro-pop, merging introspective themes with immersive beats and rhythms ahead of his January release, THROUGH BLINDS. SOFT VEIN is a musical project built on dualities. Caught between an embrace for love and cynicism, nostalgia and modernity, the…

The Scene is Dead: What happened to Toronto’s ‘blitz kids’?
Gentrification, grunge and public fear all had a part to play in pushing goths deeper into the shadows. It’s the 1990s. The air is electric as you walk along a darkened Toronto street, Queen St. W. To your left and right you see pale faces not unlike the moon shining…