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Interview: Tasha the Amazon

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Tasha the Amazon lives in Toronto. Her career got publicly rolling when she co-founded the synth-pop/hip-hop outfit, Candy Coated Killahz, and that’s when I first found out about her. Having honed her hook-writing skills and sharpened her production blade, Tasha is, in my opinion, a cutting-edge mind in the industry, and a unique voice in [...]

SXSW 2012, Thursday Night March 15

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Living off coffee, first day hype, beer, energy shots and two hours of real sleep, I felt very early in the evening that I wouldn’t be moving around much Thursday night. The Team Clermont / Fire Records / Critical Heights showcase at Beale Street Tavern is where I and my crew wound up for much [...]

SXSW 2012, Thursday March 15th

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My SXSW 2012 began on Thursday, March 15. In retrospect, being there Wednesday would’ve been worthy. Pianos (NYC) co-hosted a showcase full of great independent acts on the upswing – including Hooray for Earth, Fort Lean, Haim and Tiny Victories – that I was saddened to miss (and reminded of by my peers). On the [...]