Brooklyn-based post-punk and psych rock band Lord Sonny the Unifier is set to release their latest album, You Were Born to Save Your Life, in February 2025. Following their 2023 album, America’s Newest Hitmaker, the new release presents a conceptually…
Oakland-based band Idiot Grins have given the world 5 albums, and the latest is Hounds of Mess Around. Known for their fusion of R&B, soul, and alt-country, the band has developed a reputation for blending genres and taking creative risks….
New to CBC Gem is APEX: The Black Masters, a short film about a Black focused golf tournament in Truro, Nova Scotia. Nova Scotia, often considered the birth place of Black Canada, has had an increasingly large spotlight on them….
For over two decades, Vasanti Cosmetics has been redefining beauty by prioritizing diversity, inclusivity, and high-performance, cruelty-free products. What began as a frustration shared among four women—three sisters and their childhood friend—evolved into a brand that empowers individuals to look…
Thanks to social media trends and celebrity culture, injectables like Botox and fillers have become both a beauty staple and a cultural phenomenon. From subtle tweaks to dramatic transformations, these treatments have sparked conversations about self-expression and self-esteem, for both…
Starvox Entertainment has put on Yippee Ki Yay at their Lighthouse Art Space in Toronto. This very unique experience of the movie Die Hard is still running until January 12th. Richard Marsh, Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio…
I’ve been colouring my hair for decades now, both by myself and with the help of professionals. Over that time and while sporting a veritable rainbow of hair colours, I’ve learned a thing or two about how to keep my…
Traveling with just a carry-on suitcase is a nonnegotiable for me. I love to have all my things with me so I can walk right off the plan and into my destination, be it somewhere new and exciting or a…
The holidays are often a time of shopping and mass consumerism, and some often feel guilt for how they shop or aim to shop as sustainably as they can. If you’re that person then this list is for you. We…
Recently I moved into a home with extremely limited kitchen counter space. I had to make choices and sacrifices in the small appliances department. While there are some things I miss, I’m enjoying my streamlined situation, and exploring what other…