A highly visual and epic promo video for the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards features musical sensation, Drake. The Toronto star channels the legendary Frank Sinatra in a 60s inspired setting, as he makes his way to the stage — a fitting comparison as both men found success as actors and musicians. The VMAs take place on September 12th from Los Angeles. Continue reading to watch the video. Continue Reading…
While it is widely known that Drake is a frequent BlackBerry user as the Toronto rapper regularly utilizes the device to write his material, it is fitting that Drake was asked to perform at the launch party for RIM’s newest device, the Torch. In addition to performing “Over” at the Los Angeles event, Drake took time to discuss his upcoming R&B mixtape, sophomore album, and the star of the party: the BlackBerry Torch. Continue Reading…
Montreal-born and internationally prominent DJ A-Trak is one of many mentors involved with Make Something!!, a series of youth creative workshops in partnership with Nike. The Canadian DJ was the head of a music workshop last week, which enabled teenagers in the New York City area to produce a 1-minute musical performance. Continue reading for a video of A-Trak’s music workshop. Continue Reading…
French Canadian designer Julien Vallée was chosen to create a video to present the major partners of this year’s OFFF festival — an international festival for the post-digital creation culture. The three-day festival which takes place in Paris, France this year will showcase top digital artists, web, print, and interactive designers, and motion graphics studios. Continue Reading…
Toronto Bleeds is the latest work from Toronto filmmaker Reg Hartt. A 40-minute stream of unedited footage from the morning after the G20 conclusion, Toronto Bleeds offers a new angle non-existent in the numerous news broadcasts and viral videos of the events. Shot in 3D, Toronto Bleeds is about voicing a “quiet anger [which] is more important than loud, obnoxious anger”. Continue Reading…
A sequel to last summer’s successful “Smile On Your Brother” project, “One Way or Another” will feature over 50 artist-designed skateboards in a travelling, nation-wide art show. In support of Contributor — an initiative that aims to provide skateboards to disadvantaged youths in Canada, Society6 and Club Mumble have collaborated on the project to curate 25 artists Continue Reading…
Winnipeg-based Chris Watchorn has been busy preparing the launch of The 1 of 1 Project, an event that will see a mix of artists express their talents on a blank Vans sneaker as their canvas. With goals aimed at promoting the local Winnipeg creative scene alongside raising funds for The Children’s Hospital Foundation of Winnipeg, The 1 of 1 Project will feature participants: Mark Dean Veca, Phil Annand, Larry Luk, and Watchhorn himself. Continue Reading…
Designed by James Lee and Leo Obstbaum, the individual, and team podiums for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics are influenced by the mountain range in the hosting city and surrounding areas. Constructed from Western red cedar and Douglas fir donated by communities, businesses, individuals and First Nations from across British Columbia, the podiums range in size from 4.8 metres Continue Reading…
Signalnoise, the online portfolio of Halifax-based artist James White, is currently running a campaign in order to aide the disaster relief fund to help Haiti. James created this poster to raise awareness for the cause. This past week, 100% of sales from the Signalnoise store has been donated directly in support of those effected by the massive earthquake. Continue Reading…
Vancouver-based yoga gear specialists, Lululemon have danced around VANOC’s exclusive Canadian marketing rights to Olympic brands by releasing a recent collection under the name: “Cool Sporting Event That Takes Place in British Columbia Between 2009 & 2011 Edition”. The hooded sweatshirts, toques and T-shirts are being sold at venues in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C. just two months before the Winter Games kick off. Continue Reading…