This Broken Mixtape

19/01/2023

Come out to Supermarket on March 9 at 7 pm for the premiere screening and concert of School of Rap: The Story of M.I.N.D.! The documentary feature School of Rap: The Story of M.I.N.D. explores the journey of teenage hip-hop/punk band M.I.N.D. as they compete against bands twice their age and experience in a prestigious Battle of the Bands contest in Toronto.

Limited advanced tickets are now available, but hurry before they're all gone!

Check out the premiere screening of School of Rap: The Story of M.I.N.D. - a documentary feature that explores the friendships and creative journey of Toronto teenage hip-hop/punk band M.I.N.D. as they compete against bands twice their age and experience in a prestigious Battle of the Bands contest....

03/01/2023

My favourite Free W***y sequel was Avatar: The Way of Water.

20/07/2022

On July 20, 2017, and I launched the first episode of this podcast with our interview with owner Trevor Larocque.

For three seasons and 77 episodes, we interviewed the best and brightest minds in music, art, fashion, tv/film, food and more.

After Jeff left the show in June 2019, I continued to do the podcast solo, occasionally enlisting the help of a guest host. I promised myself I would continue to keep TBM alive until circumstances prevented me from doing so.

Now, on its fifth anniversary it is with great sadness that, I am announcing that TBM is at the end of the road (cue the melodramatic monologue from Boyz's II Men's Mike Bass).

We've had an incredible five-year run and I'm proud of what Jeff and I have accomplished. I'm also eternally indebted to all our wonderful guests, co-hosts, event talent, and of course, our listeners, for joining us along for the ride.

I'll continue to run the TBM IG and TikTok accounts with music content, so this ain't exactly "goodbye": it's just more like "see you around".

Love y'all.

25/11/2021

On S7E10, amanie // illfated and I talk to R&B artist Leila Dey about the allegorical nature of her new EP, how the passing of her younger sister impacted her approach to making music, and her adoration for Ms. Lauryn Hill.

Her latest project, MixTape, is a visceral one-person play that is "part memoir, part scientific inquiry, and part love song to listening."

26/08/2021

'Cause tramps like us, baby we were born to run (and add)

Happy 46th birthday to 's third album (and my personal favourite) 'Born to Run'.

Also, 's fantastic parody album 'Born to Add' turns 42 this year.

15/03/2021

About last night...

For the first time in possibly two decades, the was actually entertaining.

They focused on immersive performances (, , & , were among the highlights) while only giving out a handful of the key awards on air.

They profiled each of the "Record of the Year" nominees, which humanized the larger-than-life personas.

They also showcased music venues and their staff across the United States, emphasizing the importance of live music.

A huge congrats to for breaking the Grammys record for the most career wins by any singer, and Megan Thee Stallion for taking home a trio of awards.

Also, was robbed but we love her anyway.

15/03/2021

Ten years ago, frontman Alex Turner released the Submarine soundtrack EP.

I wasn't a big Arctic Monkeys fan, save for a handful of songs, but I really dug Turner's acoustic folk-pop tunes.

15/03/2021

It's really wonderful to see the Golden Girls reunite/ressurect for the performance at the .

14/03/2021

Happy 89th birthday to Mr. !

It's rather fitting that his birthday falls on Grammy night this year, considering he's won 28 awards throughout his legendary career -- currently tied for the most wins of any living person.

In fact, half of those Grammys are directly for his work on four seminal albums: The Dude (3), Off The Wall (1), Thriller (8), and Bad (2).

14/03/2021

Happy 89th birthday to Mr. !

It's rather fitting that his birthday falls on Grammy night this year, considering he's won 28 awards throughout his legendary career -- currently tied for the most wins of any living person.

In fact, half of those Grammys are directly for his work on four seminal albums: The Dude (3), Off The Wall (1), Thriller (8), and Bad (2).

13/03/2021

Happy birthday, !

12/03/2021

The 63rd Grammys will be held this Sunday.

While we can all agree that they no longer carry the same significance as they did two decades ago, I have watched the ceremony every year since I was 10.

That said, I'm rooting for Fiona Apple, , , , , , , , & , ._paak, and .

Who do you think deserves "Album of the Year" and "Record of the Year"?

11/03/2021

Because sometimes you just need a 'lil funk & soul.

Shouts to all my favourite West-end record shops, including , , and .

10/03/2021

Rest in Power, Lou Ottens, the inventor of the cassette tape.

I have always had a deep foundness for the cassette tape -- after all, I named my DJ name and podcast after the mixtape.

My love for the cassette/mixtape goes beyond nostalgia or practicality. I love that that it takes you on a epic journey that requires a bit of patience and a whole lot of trust.

Much like the pace of life, there are times when it lags. More often than not, it moves all too quickly. And sometimes, it unravels into a seemingly irreparable mess.

It's imperfect -- broken, even. But it's something that is undeniably rewarding in the end.

08/03/2021

In honour of Internal Women's Day, I wanted to post 16 female music artists that I strongly revere.

From left to right, up to down, we have Fiona Apple, , , , , , , , , , , Liz Phair, , (Solange), , and .

I celebrate these women, as well as all women -- our mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers, aunties -- around the world.

08/03/2021

Two seminal albums from a couple of indie rock heavyweights celebrate 10 years today.

The first is 's fourth album, 'Smoke Ring for My Halo'.

The second is 's third album, 'Civilian'.

What are you favourite songs off each album?

07/03/2021

Nick Drake's classic sophomore album, 'Bryter Layter', turns 50!

06/03/2021

Two classic debut albums from a couple of indie pop/rock veterans celebrate two decades.

The first comes from Hometown Heroes 's fantastic 'Feels Good Lost'.

Written and recorded primarily by and (with guesting on some tracks), the largely instrumental album felt more like an extension of BSS predecessor, KC Accidental.

The next is Kings of Convenience's 'Quirt Is the New Loud', which ushered in the Norwegian duo's gorgeous Simon & Garfunkel-inspired folk-pop.

The duo took the album title to heart, and would often insist that the music venues at which they played discontinue bar service during the duration of their performance.

05/03/2021

In another installment of 'My Life's Soundtrack', co-founder shares with us the songs that make his life.

Listen to the full episode now by clicking on the link in the bio or through all streaming platforms.

04/03/2021

Everytime I read or watch a news story about a violent act against an Asian American or Canadian, particularly when the victim is a senior, I think of my mother, my aunt, my uncle, or a family friend.

It's absolutely heartbreaking, and it goes without saying that these things should never happen.

If you see or hear of any anti-Asian hate-crimes, whether it's physical or verbal, please speak up if it's safe to do so. If it isn't safe, I urge you to report it to the authorities.

This s**t is getting really tired.

04/03/2021

On S6E05, co-founder talks about the cultural shift that came with moving from Canada to Nigeria during his adolescence, what we can expect from the first issue of New Currency magazine, and launching the Toronto chapter of an international BIPOC birdwatching group.

Listen to it now at www.thisbrokenmixtape.com (link in bio) and all streaming platforms.

03/03/2021

On S6E05, I talk to -- co-founder of global youth cultural incubator -- about their mandate, as well as their recently-launched print magazine.

Listen to the full episode at www.thisbrokenmixtape.com and all music/podcast streaming platforms when it drops at midnight.

02/03/2021

Scenes from 's gorgeous virtual "in-store performance", courtesy of and independent record stores worldwide.

Shout out to -- support and shop local record stores!
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02/03/2021

Thirty years ago, we lost prolific French singer-songwriter Serge Gainsbourg.

His multi-faceted music has gone on to influence bands like Portishead, Massive Attack, Tame Impala, and Beach House.

Several of his songs have been sampled by everyone from De La and the Wu, to Nas and Busta.

Rest in Power, Serge.

01/03/2021

Thrilled about winning a Golden Globe 'Best Actress in a Dramatic Film for her role as title role in The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.

I was also happy to hear that Disney/Pixar's Soul picked up the 'Best Animated Film' and 'Best Score' (shoutout to , , and Atticus Ross).

Other winners included Chloe Zhao for Nomadland (Best Director of a Dramatic Film, Best Dramatic Film), Sasha Baron Coen for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (Best Actor in a Comedic Film, Best Comedic Film), for Judas and the Black Messiah (Best Supporting Actor in a Dramatic Film), for Small Axe (Best Supporting Actor Ina TV Show), and Minari (Best Foreign Film).

28/02/2021

This is how my fanboy-ass was reacting to D'Angelo and Friends on tonight.

28/02/2021

Dead.

28/02/2021

S**t DAMN Muthaf**ka!

27/02/2021

Who's watching the "battle" tonight?

Fingers crossed that special guests will include , , , , , , , , and ... you know, not to be greedy or anything.

26/02/2021

Tonight, we celebrate the milestone birthday of Ms. , the Queen of Neo-Soul.

In addition to the best of Ms. Badu, I'll also be dropping classic and new Neo-Soul joints, including Soulquarians (, , , , , , ) material.

Tune into IG Live from 9 pm to 11 pm EST!