In case you weren’t there: here’s what you missed at the launch party
Mixtape’s launch on Friday was an all-round, unmitigated success. We’re still pretty bowled over by the whole thing, and while we float along happily on […]
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Behind the Scenes: Someone explain to me — how did we get here again?
This will be a regular feature — a backstage look at the team putting together Mixtape, mostly written by Evelyn Hornbeck, managing editor of Mixtape. […]
Mix Pick Mixtape launch party: Gabrielle Papillon gets the party started
This Friday, Mixtape celebrates its inaugural issue – and you’re invited. Considering it’s our party and it’s going to be rad, we thought we would […]
Hopscotch 2013 Celebrates Halifax’s Hip Hop Culture
This past weekend midwest rap duo, The Cool Kids, performed at the Halifax Wave. They brought their signature mix of bassy boom bap beats and […]
Hopscotch Kickoff scorches Dartmouth waterfront
Anytime you can see the likes of J-Bru, Quake Matthews, Hermit of da Woods, Three Sheet, Ambition and DJ IV next to up-and-coming talent like […]
Mix Picks Pop Montreal: Getting a little boy/girl action with Young Benjamins
Despite the fact that Saskatoon’s Young Benjamins have been together since 2009, is would seem that this is a year of good fortune for the […]
Mix Pick Pop Montreal: Getting to know the royalty of Grey Kingdom
There are a lot of bands these days that know how to create music that will pull on your heartstrings. But Welland, Ontario folk singer/songwriter […]
Soundcheck: New music from The Sadies, Kayo, Said the Whale, The Darcys and a whole lot more
One of the best things about September is that so many bands and musicians share the fruits of their summer adventures with new albums, single […]
Tangibility rules as the Cassette turns 50 years old
Our first issue is nearly done but as it comes together we here at Mixtape thought it’d be rude not to stop for a minute […]
Mix ideas: Responding to rules with a projecting protest?
We invited guest contributors Liam Mooney and Matthew Stella to explain their ingenius reaction to some recent changes to the rules about foreign workers entering Canada […]