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Hayden Menzies of Metz shares his influences and inspirations

Things That Inspire Me — When he's not drumming in the punk outfit Metz, Hayden Menzies is also an illustrator, doing album sleeves, gig posters, t-shirts and prints. We talked to the Torontonian about the things that inspire him.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
Art

Toronto art rockers Absolutely Free share their influences and inspirations

Things That Inspire Me — Bollywood soundtracks and satirical sculptor Maurizio Cattelan help inspire Absolutely Free’s spectacular live shows.

Written by: Alex King
Music

Badbadnotgood spit out hip hop through their future-jazz filter

Hustling to the top — Toronto trio Badbadnotgood take jazz and hip hop to new places through collaborations with Tyler, The Creator, Ghostface Killah, Danny Brown and DOOM.

Written by: Alex King
Print

Drawn & Quarterly

Defenders of Print Part One — Cartoons and comics will always have a home, thanks to a devoted shop and publishing house in the heart of Montreal.

Written by: D'Arcy Doran
Music

Fucked Up

Holy Smoke and Mirrors — In Fucked Up’s world of hardcore lore, nothing is ever quite as it seems.

Written by: Shelley Jones

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