Author Archives: Cassandra Popescu

About Cassandra Popescu

Cassandra is a writer and photographer based in Toronto, Ontario. In 2015, she picked up a camera and dove into concert photography. Since then, she has covered events like Festival d'été de Québec, Wayhome, Toronto Urban Roots Festival, Field Trip, Canadian Music Week, NXNE, and many more.
Kandle press photo by Tess Ananda

Kandle Takes Control with New Album Set the Fire

JUNO-nominated singer/songwriter Kandle presents her most authentic work to date with the release of Set the Fire, her first completely independent album. Embarking on a new journey of freedom and empowerment, Kandle is rising from the ashes after toxic experiences…

Holly Clausius promo photo. Holly is sitting amongst sunflowers wearing a bright yellow top and yellow makeup while holding her guitar

Holly Clausius Speaks Up with New Single “Big Plans”

Following the release of her debut EP Sunflower, Toronto-based Holly Clausius is a queer artist blazing a trail of her own with the release of her beautiful new single, “Big Plans.” Dedicated to social justice, the song placed 2nd in…

FEATURETTE’s Lexie Jay Finds Her Voice in The Blame

Toronto electro-pop duo FEATURETTE have released a powerful music video for a haunting new version of their track, “The Blame.” Originally released on their 2020 record, Dream Riot, the exposed version of “The Blame” tells the story of lead singer,…

St. Vincent Daddy's Home album cover. Annie Clark is sitting on a chair in a silk dress and fur coat in a sepia tone photograph.

St. Vincent Finds Catharsis in 70’s Glam with New Album Daddy’s Home

Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, has released her latest album Daddy’s Home, an immersive 11-track journey taking the listener through 70’s era New York griminess, the complexity of human emotions, and unapologetic vulnerability.  Following 2017’s GRAMMY award-winning, MASSEDUCTION,…

Album Review – Kenny Mason’s Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut

Atlanta rapper Keny Mason released his sophomore album Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut on April 16th, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed debut Angelic Hoodrat. A continuation of his genre-bending work, Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut effortlessly blends rap, alt-rock, and grunge and features…