Within a studio at Toronto’s storied 401 Richmond building, an array of active, uniquely curated events and immersive programming runs about. Much like a game of four square, or time for sketching - similar to indoor/outdoor recesses of your youth - the space is abundant with like minds that are not only open, but rejuvenated with every interaction.
Read MoreAn expansive, creative world - that has been the vocation in which Brandon Valdivia pursues in a life dedicated to music, family and heritage. Living up to his artistic namesake, Mas Aya, is both a nod to his grandmother’s hometown in Nicaragua, and a testament to his exploration in sound that exceeds boundaries and traverses landscapes.
Read MoreIce Tha One is like an ace of spades. She play her cards with swift, sharp wisdom. Whether on the mic, or the basketball court, it’s a big team huddle with community before her musical projects are shared with the world. Ice is a true friend that I’m lucky to call one of mine, and let me tell you - no one can dim her shine. Our conversation delves into the layered influences Ice has curated, her professional work, sports career, latest project Monstar, with a hint at what’s on the way.
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