What She Does in the Shadows; The Depth of a Skin-Picking Disorder

TW: self-harm, suicidal ideation, ED. She wants to be fearless. She wants to be a good friend. She wants to seize opportunities. She wants to be happy. But she isn’t. She hurts herself. She uses sharp objects— anything—to pierce her

What She Does in the Shadows; The Depth of a Skin-Picking Disorder

TW: self-harm, suicidal ideation, ED. She wants to be fearless. She wants to be a good friend. She wants to seize opportunities. She wants to be happy. But she isn’t. She hurts herself. She uses sharp objects— anything—to pierce her

Q&A x Dragonette

Synonymous with synth sounds and cooing vocals, Dragonette create and collaborate on the hottest songs you’ve definitely danced to. From dive bars to Coachella to NYC Pride, the Toronto/London-based band gets around. Singer and intriguing enigma Martina Sorbara is quirky yet

Q&A x Dragonette

Synonymous with synth sounds and cooing vocals, Dragonette create and collaborate on the hottest songs you’ve definitely danced to. From dive bars to Coachella to NYC Pride, the Toronto/London-based band gets around. Singer and intriguing enigma Martina Sorbara is quirky yet

Q&A x Katheryn Winnick

Could you imagine being so beloved that people are getting your character’s image tattooed on themselves? Katheryn Winnick can. Starring in History’s hit series Vikings, Katheryn portrays Lagertha, a sword-wielding ‘shieldmaiden’ and powerful role model for the show’s expansive demographic.

Q&A x Katheryn Winnick

Could you imagine being so beloved that people are getting your character’s image tattooed on themselves? Katheryn Winnick can. Starring in History’s hit series Vikings, Katheryn portrays Lagertha, a sword-wielding ‘shieldmaiden’ and powerful role model for the show’s expansive demographic.

REPORT: 2016 Rough On All Souls

WORLDWIDE—A recent report shows that 2016 has been gruelling for everyone, dead and alive. We spoke to Meredith (deceased) who said Halloween was particularly stressful this year. “I had to act overtly scary, pandering to the mainstream media’s image of

REPORT: 2016 Rough On All Souls

WORLDWIDE—A recent report shows that 2016 has been gruelling for everyone, dead and alive. We spoke to Meredith (deceased) who said Halloween was particularly stressful this year. “I had to act overtly scary, pandering to the mainstream media’s image of

Q&A x Care Failure

Care Failure has been doing her own thing since tweenhood at art school in the suburbs of Toronto. A songwriter and musician, she’s toured the world with her long-time band Die Mannequin, playing countless dive bars, rock festivals, and opening

Q&A x Care Failure

Care Failure has been doing her own thing since tweenhood at art school in the suburbs of Toronto. A songwriter and musician, she’s toured the world with her long-time band Die Mannequin, playing countless dive bars, rock festivals, and opening

Everybody Cuts; A Roller Derby Life

(Photo by TO Derby, 2014) I can say that roller derby holds significance as a grande metaphor for life, and when something is your life, it’s just that; triumph and devastation, success and rejection, celebration and utter heartbreak. What derby has

Everybody Cuts; A Roller Derby Life

(Photo by TO Derby, 2014) I can say that roller derby holds significance as a grande metaphor for life, and when something is your life, it’s just that; triumph and devastation, success and rejection, celebration and utter heartbreak. What derby has

Smells Like “Weird Al” Yankovic

“Weird Al” Yankovic: International Man of Hysterical. What I am personally labelling the event of the summer, Mr. Weird was in Toronto July 16th for two back-to-back shows at Massey Hall, in promotion of his new album, Alpocalypse.

Smells Like “Weird Al” Yankovic

“Weird Al” Yankovic: International Man of Hysterical. What I am personally labelling the event of the summer, Mr. Weird was in Toronto July 16th for two back-to-back shows at Massey Hall, in promotion of his new album, Alpocalypse.

Hey, Mickey Avalon!

“Someone gave me some GHB and I think it’s kicking in.” Drugs, sex, rock ‘n roll—these are the life and times of Mickey Avalon. Born Yesche Perle, the now rap-rock star from Hollyweird, California has a lot to rap-talk about.

Hey, Mickey Avalon!

“Someone gave me some GHB and I think it’s kicking in.” Drugs, sex, rock ‘n roll—these are the life and times of Mickey Avalon. Born Yesche Perle, the now rap-rock star from Hollyweird, California has a lot to rap-talk about.

Uh Huh Her Talk Tour, New Sound, and Pop Music’s Alien Invasion

‘Tis the season for fresh beginnings; a perfect fit for the dreamy, new electro-pop synth-sounds of Uh Huh Her, back with a poetically sweet serving of music for your introspective soul.

Uh Huh Her Talk Tour, New Sound, and Pop Music’s Alien Invasion

‘Tis the season for fresh beginnings; a perfect fit for the dreamy, new electro-pop synth-sounds of Uh Huh Her, back with a poetically sweet serving of music for your introspective soul.

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For the Love of Love; Hole Takes Toronto

I want Courtney Love to sing to me forever.After a hiatus years too long, Hole are back on tour, promoting new album Nobody’s Daughter. And theystopped by Toronto’s Sound Academy Saturday night. All you had to do was follow the

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For the Love of Love; Hole Takes Toronto

I want Courtney Love to sing to me forever.After a hiatus years too long, Hole are back on tour, promoting new album Nobody’s Daughter. And theystopped by Toronto’s Sound Academy Saturday night. All you had to do was follow the

Uh Huh Her Get into Theatrics

Excerpt from my write-up originally published November 11th, 2008 on pinkmafia.ca/blog. Full interview below!I am not not singing a love song for Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey, the duo behind LA-based synthy sensation Uh Huh Her. The girls were at

Uh Huh Her Get into Theatrics

Excerpt from my write-up originally published November 11th, 2008 on pinkmafia.ca/blog. Full interview below!I am not not singing a love song for Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey, the duo behind LA-based synthy sensation Uh Huh Her. The girls were at