It’s been a year like no other. With the COVID-19 outbreak spreading across most of the world, this year has tested us in ways few could have imagined. And though it would be easy to focus on the negatives, we want to leave 2020 on a positive note and highlight some of the good things […]
2020
Busta Rhymes And Bell Biv Devoe Making Hip-Hop History With “Outta My Mind”!
Today Busta Rhymes released brand new visuals for “Outta My Mind” which is off of his new album Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath God and features Bell Biv Devoe! This brand new music video directed by Michael Garcia brings us back to those old school angles and camera work we’ve seen in the 1990’s and […]
Mattmac Releases his Debut Album, 20/20 to Mark More than just the Year
Mattmac spoke with ELMNT FM about his debut album, 20/20, out November 20th, 2020. We chatted about his vision for the future, his inspiration and influences and what 20/20 means to him. Mattmac hails from Garden Hill First Nation where he was born blind. From an early age, he was interested in music and participated in […]
Ladies First Cypher Contributes To New Era Of Women In Hip-Hop!
2020 has undoubtedly been the beginning of a new era for women in Hip-Hop! It’s certainly important to call out the elephant in the room while addressing that in several cases male rappers have been known to have both misogynistic and derogatory lyrics towards women. In a society where there has been a foundation created […]
Julian Taylor, Christa Couture & Haviah Mighty Light Up Free Hillside Homeside Festival
A beloved Ontario festival is moving things to the digital realm this summer after having to postpone their in-person festivities to next summer. Hillside Festival is going virtual with their Hillside Homeside lineup which features various artforms and an array of incredible talent. You can enjoy performances from William Prince, Haviah Mighty, Julian Taylor, Buffy Ste. […]
July’s Pokémon GO Festival Bringing Fans Together at a Distance
Have you been feeling extremely nostalgic for your childhood these days? Late 90s and early 2000s favourite, Pokémon is bringing fans together for a festival that includes two days of fun. The Pokémon GO Festival will present trainers with a research challenge that they have ten hours to complete. Not to worry, as it’s totally virtual so you can join in from […]
Jelle’s Marble Runs: The New Age of Sports in 2020
With major sports leagues on pause due to COVID-19, you might be wondering how to get through this social distancing thing without your favourite teams up to bat or kicking off. Last year we saw the Raptors win the NBA Championship and Bianca Andreescu defeat Serena Williams to win the US Open, among many other […]
RBC Bluesfest 2020 Lineup Revealed
The 26th annual RBC Bluesfest lineup has been announced in full! After much anticipation and speculation, Alanis Morissette was added to the RBC Bluesfest bill! Other stand out acts include Blink 182, Boyz II Men, Daniel Caesar, Blue Rodeo, Billy Talent, Garbage & Arrested Development. Several Indigenous artists were announced as well, including Polaris Prize […]
Your Quick Guide to Winterlude
Winterlude kicks off today and goes on until February 17th. You might be a bit overwhelmed with what to check out. Here are some of the key highlights! Attractions: Rideau Canal Skateway celebrates 50 years as a beloved skating trail in our city. The Rideau Canal Skateway triathlon takes place on Saturday, February 1st at Dow’s […]