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Toronto’s Top QTBIPOC Emerging Artists and Creators Set to Deck the Halls at the “One & Only Artist Market” this December

Toronto’s Top QTBIPOC Emerging Artists and Creators Set to Deck the Halls at the “One & Only Artist Market” this December TORONTO, ON (November 9, 2023) – No more resting Grinch face! Holiday shopping is about to “sleigh” thanks to SKETCH Working Arts’ ‘One & Only Artist Market’ returning December 9-10, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at SKETCH Studios (180 Shaw Street, lower level). Gift-givers…

Documentary Exploring 40 Years of Toronto’s Queer History To Hit Toronto’s Inside Out Film Festival in Star Studded Gala Event

TORONTO, ON (March 9, 2023) – On the evening of May 30, 2023, hundreds of Toronto’s most influential 2SLGBTQIA+ leaders and influencers will attend the Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival Centrepiece Gala screening of Supporting Our Selves (SOS) at the TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3X5). From award-winning director Lulu Wei (There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace),…

Critically Acclaimed Madonna-themed Podcast “Inside The Groove” Returns For Third Smash Season @insidethegroove

“With both humor and skill, Russell unfurls the history behind Madonna’s work and isolates specific elements of multitrack recordings to get to the heart of what makes her tunes tick.”  – The New York Times  TORONTO, ON (May 12, 2021) – Music does indeed make the people come together, as Edward Russell quickly learned after launching his ‘story behind the Madonna songs’ themed podcast, Inside…

Cory Stewart Lures Listeners Into a ‘Perfect World’ with New Double Release Single

Toronto-based pop singer collaborates with Los Angeles synth pop duo Slow Dance and UK producer Edward Russell for slick new single, done two ways. TORONTO, ON (May 10, 2021) – Hot off the heels of his critically acclaimed #9 charting iTunes album release in late January, Cory Stewart is back – and this time, he has his fans hearing double. Cory Stewart is excited to announce the release of…

Visionary Artist @JGRGRYmusic Announces Groundbreaking Performance at Seattle’s Historic Moore Theatre

Songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist J GRGRY will stream an impressive three hour interactive concert on Amazon’s Twitch platform on March 20, 2021, alongside an all-star line up of supporting players. SEATTLE, WA (February 23, 2021) – On March 20, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. PST/6:00 p.m. EST, Queer artist J GRGRY will return to his hometown of Seattle, Washington’s legendary Moore Theatre,…

Cory Stewart Drops Long-Awaited Debut Pop Album, ‘TOV’ @coryjstewart

Queer Toronto-based artist offers an impressive 46-minute album debut delivered in three distinctive (and catchy) acts TORONTO, ON (January 12, 2021) – On January 22, 2021, Toronto-based pop artist Cory Stewart drops his 17-track debut album ‘TOV’, a musical journey broken into three acts: betrayal, heartbreak and survival. Meticulously crafted over three years by Stewart and award-winning…

Toronto’s Cory Stewart & Austin’s Jxckson Unite on Sizzling New Single “Grab the Fire” @coryjstewart @jxckson_music

TORONTO, ON  – As the weather gets cooler outside, pop artists Cory Stewart and Jxckson are determined to heat things up with their blazing new dancehall-inspired track, “Grab the Fire”. Coming to all streaming platforms December 3, 2020, the pair’s new single was inspired by the artists’ fire astrological signs; Cory being an Aries and Jxckson being a Leo.

The two fiery singers met shortly after…

Passionate human rights defender and refugee Christopher Nkambwe receives Canada’s largest single cash award in recognition of outstanding LGBTQIA2S+ leadership

TORONTO, ON (November 10, 2020) – On the evening of November 5, 2020, Ugandan-born LGBTQIA2S+ activist, refugee and trans woman Christopher Nkambwe (pronouns: she/her) was honoured with Community One Foundation’s Steinert & Ferreiro Award, a commemorative award and $10,000 cash prize that celebrates unsung heroes for their contributions to the Canadian LGBTQIA2S+ community. Christopher, a…

Canadian Electronic Producer Velvet Code Collaborates with Multi-Platinum NYC Producer FORD on New Release and Music Video for ’Break The Silence’

TORONTO, ON (October 13, 2020) – Queer and gender-fluid Canadian artist and producer Velvet Code has released a revisited Halloween-inspired version of their popular track ‘Break The Silence’, featuring multi-platinum NYC-based transgender and non-binary producer, FORD. This release will mark the first on Velvet Code’s new LGBTQIA+ music label, SO FIERCE MUSIC, and is a follow-up to the artist’s…

Cory Stewart Collaborates with NYC Producer Zach Benson to Release 80’s Inspired Track ‘Little Lies’ cc: @coryjstewart

TORONTO, ON (October 7, 2020) – On October 15, 2020, Canadian pop singer-songwriter Cory Stewart will release his brand new track “Little Lies” via AWAL/Kobalt. The song is co-written and produced by NYC music darling Zach Benson.

The track sees Stewart provide his most impressive vocal performance yet. His “smooth voice” (Jon Ali, Billboard, 2020) and artfully crafted lyrics bring listeners to…

Queer Canadian Artist @VelvetCodeMusic Launches New #LGBTQIA+ “SO FIERCE MUSIC” and Entertainment Label

TORONTO, ON (August 26, 2020) – Queer Canadian electronic artist Velvet Code is announcing the launch of his new music and entertainment label, SO FIERCE MUSIC. Founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, SO FIERCEis a new kind of record label and entertainment company, geared to cater to talent marginalized and disadvantaged by the mainstream music industry because of age, race, gender, or sexual…

Canadian Electronic Artist Velvet Code Releases Official Lady Gaga Remix of Sour Candy (feat. BLACKPINK)

TORONTO, ON (August 10, 2020) – With much anticipation, Velvet Code has recently released an official 90’s house-inspired remix for Lady Gaga and Blackpink’s “Sour Candy” (Universal/Interscope); a track that appears in its original form on Gaga’s sixth full-length studio album, Chromatica. This new collaboration marks the second official Gaga remix released by Velvet Code this year, with the…

Acclaimed weekly online music video showcase, aimed at supporting up-and-coming indie queer musicians, begins its 10-week run on August 9, 2020

NEW YORK, NY (August 5, 2020) – Queerantine, a one-of-a-kind, weekly music video showcase highlighting artists across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, created and hosted by musical artist Kisos, will make its triumphant return to streaming platform Twitch on…

Canadian Electronic Artist Velvet Code Debuts New LGBTQ+ Summer Anthem, “Teenage Dreamer”

TORONTO, ON – Fresh off the heels of releasing an official remix for Lady Gaga’s “Stupid Love” (Universal/Interscope), Velvet Code is making a spectacular return to form with his new single, “Teenage Dreamer”. The song, dropping Friday, July 24, 2020, is accompanied by a cutting-edge, digitally enhanced 4K…

Local Non-Profit Establishes $50,000 COVID-19 Relief Fund for GTA Drag Community

Community One Foundation to provide 100 local drag artists with $500 grants as part of their “We Are Family – Emergency Drag Support Fund” this June.

TORONTO, ON (May 28, 2020) – In celebration of Pride month in Toronto, Community One Foundation (a non-profit that provides grants to enhance the development of LGBTTIQQ2S communities in the Greater Toronto Area), is announcing Community One…

.@TheQReviews Kicks Off Pride Month with “One Love Live!” Virtual Queer Music Festival

The three-day celebration (May 29 – 31) will feature live music performances, panels, drag performances, and more with LGBTQ+ artists from around the world.

TORONTO, ON (May 20, 2020) – With the disappointing news of cancelled Pride festivals sweeping the globe, The Q Review (a Canada-based online outlet, covering independent LGBTQ+ musicians worldwide) announces “One Love Live!”, a virtual queer…

Breakout Artist @CoryJStewart Announces Nu Disco Single ‘Do You’ in Celebration of ’National Get Over It Day’ (Monday, March 9, 2020)

Canadian queer singer-songwriter collaborates with producer Gavin Bradley (Nelly Furtado, Kylie Minogue) on new earworm single

TORONTO, ON – Hot off the heels of his smash single, “Why Do I Even Try” receiving over 100,000 streams and downloads in its first two months of release, Canadian-born singer Cory Stewart announces his anthemic nu-disco single “Do You”, available on National Get Over It…