The upcoming 2024 edition of the OSHEAGA Music and Arts Festival, is stirring up anticipation with its exceptional lineup. Showcasing a mix of renowned acts and rising stars, the festival promises a dynamic blend of energy and intimacy, catering to a diverse audience of music enthusiasts. Leading the charge are three standout headliners, each bringing their unique flavor to the stage. Green Day ignites the rock and punk scene, while SZA represents R&B and pop with soulful vibes. Joining them are legends like T-Pain and newcomers like Tyla, adding depth and variety to the lineup. Exciting ..read more

Young Miko, the rising star from Puerto Rico, just dropped her debut album, “att”, and it’s nothing short of good vibes. This album includes rap, reggaeton & some chill laidback tracks. Mixing versatile beats with real emotion and raw authenticity, Miko’s musical journey is just beginning. Those of you who may not understand Spanish, can still bop to the sounds of her music. The album kicks off with “rookie of the year,” featuring a heartfelt snippet of Miko’s dad’s voice. It sets the vibe—vulnerable yet fierce, just like Miko herself. From flirty vibes to heartbreak hits, “att” dives dee ..read more

Music possesses the ability to alter one’s emotions. One form of music therapy involves dancing or singing along to an upbeat song. Certain lyrics and beats have been shown to uplift people’s moods, sometimes drastically altering their emotional state. As stated by the Atlantic Institute of Music, “Individuals who listened to music that could be classified as happy and upbeat were able to improve their mood and overall happiness in just a few weeks.” Another study conducted by Thomas Schafer et al., published in the National Library of Medicine highlights that listeners use music “as a means t ..read more

Junia T is not only one of Canada’s most underrated producers but also has one of the city’s most overlooked albums, ‘Studio Monk’. This projects a piece of art and we recommend you tap into his work all together. S/o to Elijah Dax for absolutely sliding on the “Ooowee” beat as well. Fun fact – we featured Junia in our 2nd edition.   You can probably tell by now that we’re backing Untiljapan pretty heavily. His album, ‘Safe Travels’, is a great all around project. He switched up his usual approach on a lot of these songs, which we love. Again, s/o to Clams Casino & Lovegravity on th ..read more

Our favourite tracks from March – it was a good month Jean Dawson’s 3 track EP, ‘Boohoo’, was pretty refreshing to hear. Definitely a unique project with some great production. Love seeing Benji make his return after projects like ‘The Extravagant Collection’ & ‘Prophecy’. We’re looking forward to ‘Misery Loves Company’. Curious to see what features he’ll have on it, and if he’s tapped in with the more mainstream artists yet. We did see a Tory snippet on there though – shall be interesting Another album release we’re looking forward too: Don Toliver’s ‘Hardstone Psycho’. We’ve heard talk ..read more

Meet Cxtotheworld, a Tanzanian-Canadian artist from Edmonton, Alberta. Blending genres from punk to soul/R&B, he’s a versatile producer-rapper known for his authentic lyricism. With over 350k streams in just over two years and features from platforms like CJSR 88.5FM, Cxtotheworld’s catalog reflects the journey of a new-age artist, tackling themes from relationship struggles to musical success.  In our conversation with Cxtotheworld, we started by learning about the beginnings of his musical journey: “It all began around six years ago,” he says, “in my early twenties. Basically, I had ..read more

Tap into this deep dive on how @4batzz was able to achieve his success in such a short amount of time.  Also, y’all think signing OVO’s EP deal was a good move? Will be interesting to see where he goes from here. Our guess is probably into the mainstream, if not already.   @justinchamounn           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by SIDEDOOR (@sidedoor) The post How Did 4batz Skyrocket to Fame so Quickly? first appeared on Sidedoor Magazine ..read more

“I’m never bigger than the people. And I pride myself on that.” After some technical difficulties, rising artist Bongo Bandana sat down to chat with us about his new music and what he’d been up to lately. From a professional basketball player in the NBA to a musical artist, Bongo Bandana has been looking at a major career switch. He began this year by releasing his first song Believe. He calls this his intro song where people can learn about his journey. As a kid, he was always interested in music. He and his friends used to play around with rap and music as kids. As he got older, though, ther ..read more

25 artists of diverse backgrounds are coming together to create an exhibition representing Toronto. Its history, its culture, and its people.  However, what defines Toronto art? According to MOCA’s upcoming exhibition, GTA24, Toronto art is about community; “caring ways of living together, [and] building solidarity.” According to art curator, Kate Wong, Toronto art is about a city that is “energetic, responsive, and resistant. It is compassionate and resilient.” Coming from London, Wong works as an art curator for the Museum of Contemporary Art [MOCA]. Currently preparing for their secon ..read more

WESTSIDEGUNN – ELIZABETH (PROD. BY THE ALCHEMIST) HARDROCK – 1OF1 (PROD. BY ZODIAC, DIC & REIDMD) LIL SIMZ – FAR AWAY (PROD. BY JAKWOB) RAMIREZ – GREY GODS (PROD. BY ROCCI) FUTURE – I SERVE THE BASE (PROD. BY METRO BOOMIN) The post Artist with Great Taste in Beats PT.1 first appeared on Sidedoor Magazine ..read more