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- The buzz on Buzz Records

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Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Nick Minaj and Rihanna were also recipients of European music awards in Milan on Sunday.

Justin Bieber wins big at MTV EMAs with five awards

Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Nick Minaj and Rihanna were also recipients of European music awards in Milan on Sunday.

Features

The buzz on Buzz Records

Fri Oct 23 2015

With acts like Weaves, Dilly Dally, Fake Palms and ANAMAI, label is Canada's newest go-to for indie quality.comments
Mike le Riche is doing it his own imperfect way

Fri Oct 23 2015

Guitarist broke out of the Darcys for the noise pop of Fake Palms, which plays the Garrison Oct. 23.comments
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Video Your New Favourite Thing: Cheatahs

Thu Oct 22 2015

London quartet’s new album, Mythologies, might be the best thing to happen to feedback fans this year.comments
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Video Mashrou’ Leila’s dancefloor politics

Thu Oct 22 2015

Lead singer Hamed Sinno lives up to his reputation as an outspoken, and eloquent, proponent of human rights. The music’s well worth your time, too, as the band comes to town for a Thursday show at Lee’s Palace.comments
Concert Sampler, Oct. 22 to 28: Purity Ring kicks it off

Thu Oct 22 2015

Also Leon Bridges, Hinds, Israel Nash, Garbage, the Rucksack Willies and Bach Collegium Japancomments
Here's to Drake dancing like he just doesn't care: Menon

Thu Oct 22 2015

Hip-hop star's newest video, "Hotline Bling," seems to say: "I don't care what the world thinks."comments
Sweden knows more about pop than anyone. So who’s big there?

Wed Oct 21 2015

Danish band Lukas Graham tops the Spotify stats in the land of ABBA.comments

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Ben Rayner's Reasons to Live

Could Toronto be Canada’s next country hotbed?

Wed Oct 21 2015

With bars like Rock ’n’ Horse Saloon and Boots & Bourbon, the Boots & Hearts festival, and acts like Autumn Hill, the scene is growing fast.comments
The singular saga of Pyramus and Thisbe: review

Wed Oct 21 2015

COC’s latest production is not a conventional night at the opera, but its rewards are considerable.comments
Peaches still on the ramparts of the sexual revolution

Tue Oct 20 2015

“I just want people to feel comfortable in their bodies," says artist also known as Merrill Beth Nisker.comments
Eddie Murphy accepts Mark Twain Prize, roasts Bill Cosby

Mon Oct 19 2015

Tracy Morgan, Arsenio Hall, Kathy Griffin, Chris Rock and others shared memories with Murphy at the award’s gala. comments
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Video Jay Z song ‘Big Pimpin’’ picked apart in copyright dispute

Mon Oct 19 2015

Headache continues for rapper Jay Z and producer Timbaland, who are being sued for sampling an Egyptian love ballad in their 1999 hit 'Big Pimpin’.
Paul McCartney delivers marathon concert at the Air Canada Centre

Sun Oct 18 2015

At 73 years old, the Beatles co-founder delivered a set that would leave younger musicians reaching for their water bottles.comments
TSO breathes life into ‘Back to the Future’ with live orchestra: review

Sat Oct 17 2015

Back to the Future retro nerds enjoy a revitalization of the iconic 80s film with live accompaniment from the TSO.comments

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