Indie bands can be a dime a dozen – but what isn’t is a band that comes along producing music that makes you jam out unknowingly while listening to them. And by that I mean a band that has you bopping in your seat while multi-tasking, and singing along to words that you didn’t realized you had learned. TV Heart Attack, based out of Vancouver (Thorny Bleeder Records), is a band starting to make waves with their latest EP “Lost in the Sway“. Lucky me happened to be in Van …

 
Shannon Theresa Boodram is one of the most vibrant and warm people I’ve ever met. Former track-star, host and associate producer of a Rogers TV series, journalist, photographer, and now published author – she’s got the world and then some. I preface this posting with the skinny mini on what it’s about – Shannon Boo is the author of LAID: Young People’s Experiences with Sex in an Easy-Access Culture.
 
I spotted the stunning talent featured in an article for the Toronto Star when doing some digging for my day job. I’m …

 
A release on the Dentsu Outdoor Gallery (D.O.G. from here on out) landed in my urbanebloc email awhile back, and there was something about it that I couldn’t shy my eyes away from. They were inviting, colourful and sharp banners on display that held so much creative promise that I couldn’t help but revisit it time and time again in digital form. Lucky for me, I went to the source of all this inspiration and imagination, and had the opportunity to speak with Creative Director of Dentsu Canada (www.dentsucanada.com), Glen …

 
It’s been a little while since we’ve had a stunning fresh face grace this blog – in waltzed an opportunity to interview the very lovely Rebecca Hardy. Amidst the bustlin flow of LG Fashion Week, Rebecca graciously took the time to meet with me at the ever so inconspicuous Starbucks on Queen West West (and West), slightly removed from the hectic style tent of LGFW.
 
Unlined notepad and no frills ballpoint pen in tow, I tip toed into the Starbucks curious as to whether or not I would be able to …

 
Charisma. Vijaya’s got it, and lots of it. Meet Vijaya Selvaraju, a foodie (food blogger), professional eater, sweet chikita and gal who has a world of passion for entertainment and pop culture. MuchMusic – you’re lucky to have this superstar in the running for VJ Search 2.0, aka MuchMusic VJ Search 2009.
 
So now that I’ve got you hooked, read on to learn a snippet more about Vijaya (#VijayaforVJ).
 
PS: More pictures after the jumpy.
 

I recently sat down with Shawna Robinson, part owner of Toronto based label, LABEL – you like that don’t you? See the irony label lovers? Label is the name of the line owned by Robinson and her partner Natalie Sydoruk. The idea is that you see no Label. You define the clothes; the clothes don’t define you.
 
Have a look at the Q&A after the jump (and photos from the live photoshoot at Cheval).
 

 
As mentioned in a post not so long ago, Shweta Wahi is a young designer I met when speaking at the York Fashion Association Industry Panel back in May. Not only is the girl an intense talent, but she happens to be one of the sweetest girls that I’ve met out there, still budding in fashion (she actually got to profiling me before I got this out!) After swapping cards, I was sure to make a mental note to find her again, and what better way to find her again …

 
My first experience with Blossom Boutique (www.blossomlounge.com) was a rushed visit. But in that fleeting amount of time I knew that I wanted to go back. Lo and behold, on a journey to make a snazzy purchase for THE PEEK (some might say that it was overtly snazzy – nothing short of an explosion of colour and pattern), I made the snap decision to head to Main Street. After some fantastic customer servicing and awe for the set up of the store, I knew I had to do a boutique …

 
Last fall, an email mysteriously appeared in my inbox pertaining to a Autumn Trunk Sale by Dagg and Stacey. Since then, I’ve seen the line pop up all around when out and about. Whether it be The Clothing Show or a Queen West Boutique, this line continues to be intoxicatingly beautiful. Traits of Dagg and Stacey that I’ve taken in? Wispy fabrics, stunning lines, heart-wrenching detail, and undeniable eye for design. Karen Dagg was so kind to do a Q&A with me, while in the thick of their design and …

 
The White Tie Affair – I dub them the kings of summer driving music, because it’s so damn adorable to ride around to their tunes. They’ve got a Californian aura about them, yet they raise from Chicago (aka Chi-town). Recognize the name at all? TWTA’s been featured on The Hills, and they’re currently on tour with Lady GaGa. Oh, and they introduced themselves with a raunchy music video for starters (Allow Me to Introduce Myself…Mr. Right).
 
I got a little opportunity to chat with Chris Wallace (front man, man of the …