music video of the day: "That's Alright" by Laura Mvula

The stunner statuesque godess Laura Mvula played a sold out show at the Drake Underground last night.  ​Showcasing songs off her debut album Sing To The Moon ​the evening was filled with handclaps and soul induced chills. Encouraging Mvula to encore after her short set,  the audience sang her a belated Happy Birthday and Mvula showed her gratitude by closing things up with a singalong cover of Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" (see Vine below). Lovely evening? Hell yeah. There's no doubt, Laura Mvula is a star. 

Make sure to also check out her music video for "Green Garden" and my recap of her SXSW set.

Remix: "I Think I Love You" by Dwele (KwikFiks & Bongiovanni Remix)

Two Montreal based producers. One chill jam. Grab the download and enjoy. 

Want more? Check out their respective SoundCloud's: KwikFiks + Bongiovanni

music video of the day: "Back 2 The Wild" by Basement Jaxx

​So these two Korean girls were in New York and then they're like oh hey let's move to London for a bit but they needed a place to stay. After asking around a little they end up crashing with Basement Jaxx in their spare room. And then obviously they made a track together.  This is the music video for said track. It's insane. Hair suits flower faces and more. 

music video of the day: "How Many Drinks?" by Miguel ft. Kendrick Lamar

Freaky Fridays. Am I right?​ This video is simple smoothness. An on point performance video featuring slick moves and couple of patterned shirts. Have Prince and Miguel collaborated together yet? They need to. Then again if they did, the raw sex vibes between the two of them would probably make the world melt or something. Kendrick brings his own to this track though, so that'll do for now. No booze needed to enjoy this video. That being said, if you're offering I'll take some whiskey. 

Check out my photos and review from Miguel's show at the Kool Haus this past February. 

Tonight in Toronto: HOLYTRINITY 003

Who: Pearson Sound, Zubi and Seb Diamond
What: A party in a church. Sin much? 
Sounds like: On your right . "Fiction" by The XX remixed by Pearson Sound.
Where: Church of the Holy Trinity. 10 Trinity Square. The courtyard next to the Eaton's Center. 

How: Hit up my contact or tweet me for guestlist. I'll also be working the door... 
See also: ​Pearson Sound's Boiler Room set below

music video of the day: "Feeling Special" by Mykki Blanco

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Noir, minimal and dark darling. Mykki changes up the game once again. 
The Kingpin will be slaying Wrongbar Wednesday April 24th. I'll so be there bowing down.

music video of the day: "Inner Mini-Mississippi" by Snowblink

Dizzying myself into a dream state. ​

music video of the day: "NaNa" by Chance The Rapper

So JASH gave Chance The Rapper and comedian Hannibal Buress $5,000 and here's some of the things that they did with it...

• ​Eat pizza
• Wear chains
• ​Impress some fashion ladiez
• ​Wear a chicken costume 
• Dollarstore shopping spree
• Buy Childish Gambino/Donald Glover a beer
• Pimp suits

Chance The Rapper is this rad lil Chicago kid who made his mixtape #10Day after getting suspended from high school for 10 days. ​His follow up #AcidRap is due out the end of this month. Was luckly enough to catch him this past SXSW. Kid has skill. Dude is only gonna grow (up). 

music video of the day: "Lost" by Frank Ocean

It's an Instagram-esque travel doc of a music video. Pretty stuff. 
Did you know Frank Ocean's real name is Christopher Breaux? Totally. 

music video of the day: "Open" By Rhye (NSFW)

​Both this song and video give me all kinds of chills. Those opening strings. Those little details. They kill me. 

Sad to be missing their Toronto show tonight at the Great Hall. If you go, promise to tell me all about it? 

Love It: Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich do Ask A Grown Man

If you've yet to fall in love with Rookie's Ask A Grown Man web sereis ​get on that already. It's all so good. Case and point? Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich's episode below. I could watch Thom Yorke answer questions from teenage girls for hours, but for now these 17 min of little genius nuggets will do. 

Live: Disclosure at The Hoxton

Thursday night we trucked through the wet April rain to catch siblings Guy and Howard Lawrence aka Disclosure show off their hype at the Hoxton. Armed with many mixers as well as a drum set and bass guitar the brothers played a set which featured more than just some button pushing – not that there’s anything wrong with that, it’s was just a nice change. From “White Noise” to their remix of Jessie Ware’s “Running”, the UK duo had us dancing all night long like Lionel Richie.

Thank you Toronto! Absolute vibes :) x

— Disclosure (@disclosure_uk) April 12, 2013

Absolute vibes indeed boys. Come back again soon! 

For photos and more check out my post at Sidewalk Hustle.

BRB

Off to Vermont this weekend! No Internet or phone! I'm gonna read? Sorry for the lack of blogging. BRB.

music video of the day: "Overgrown" by James Blake

​Well this is pretty. Not sure how I feel about the dancing grim reapers but that looks like a pretty chill hill.  

ps. Check out ​Vlsonn's remix of Blake's "Retrograde" below

music video of the day: "Imagine It Was Us" by Jessie Ware

​Saw this babe face at the Opera House Saturday night and god damn it if she wasn't just an adorable lil Brit diva. The video for this Julio Bashmore produced track shows off her disco queen status nicely, as she glitters amongst a dancing crowd of circus club kids. If you're having a drab Monday this is sure to add a little shine to it. 

GIVE IT TO ME: This is the End

Oh man oh man oh man. Is this out yet? Can I just watch it already? Please? James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Mindy Kaling, Michael Cera AND Emma Watson?!?!?! Ugh. Too good. ​

Sidenote: I so came up with the idea for this movie like a year ago and I'm pretty sure ​Christopher Mintz-Plasse aka McLovin stole it from me when I told it to him this one time at Cold Tea... I'm like.... 80% sure...

Live Music: Lianne La Havas at Opera House

​Thursday night we made our way East to the Opera House to catch the darling Lianne La Havas. She had stopped by Toronto in the past opening for Bon Iver at Massey Hall, but Thursday’s show was her first headlining gig in our city.

Taking the stage in a sleek formfitting turtleneck dress adorned with a Mickey Mouse chain around her neck, La Havas looked as stunning as her voice sounds.

For those who’ve yet to hear her debut album Is Your Love Big Enough?, it’s a beauty of a soul record filled with soft lyrics of heartbreak mixed with belts of passion. The show itself had a similar mix from the crowd singing along at the top of their lugs to “Forget” to Lianne tearing up during “Empty”. There was even a cover of Radiohead’s “Weird Fishes/Arpeggi” and a fan written poem read aloud.

Throughout the set La Havas was nothing but genuine and thankful. Her album poses the question “Is Your Love Big Enough?” and Thursday night’s answer was nothing but a warm “Yes”.

For photos and more check out my post at Sidewalk Hustle.

music video of the day: "Manhattan" by Cat Power

Sigh. Makes my heart ache. Makes me miss New York. ​

ps. Hemmy remix ft. Angel Haze

music video of the day: "Conan, Conan" by The Elwins

Because they play the Horseshoe tonight to celebrate the release of their 7". ​
Also because Conan O'Brien love songs were never so sweet.

Tonight in Toronto: Al Kent Beams Us Up

​What: The best kind of disco to get down to.
Who: A Glasgow legend.
Why: Because you love to groove and you enjoy good times.
Where: BLK BOX - 1087 Queen St W
How:​ Buy online or say my name at the door ;) 
Below: A mix made just for you. Just a taste of what's to come. See you tonight?