Phil Witmer
Noisey Canada staff writer. I wanted to be a rock star in high school and now I play piano for dogs.
Premieres
Hard to Kill’s "Torino" Video Is a Stylishly Deep-Fried Scenic Wonder
The Toronto rap duo of Teddy Fantum and G Milla drops the final clip from their self-titled album.
Phil Witmer
11.21.18
Major Keys
Nicolas Cage's Slasher Freakout 'Mandy' Makes Prog Rock Kick Ass
The Nicolas Cage-starring action movie is actually a story of grief and its Jóhann Jóhannsson's doomy music that tells that story.
Phil Witmer
10.12.18
daily vice
JPEGMAFIA Explains Why He Makes “Music to Be Hated”
The controversial rapper talked with us about 4chan lingo, having white fans, and his favourite anime soundtracks.
Phil Witmer
10.5.18
Premieres
SAFE Left Behind the Bullshit to Make Himself Better
The Toronto crooner returns with the premiere of his new video "No Diamonds" and talks finding inspiration outside of Toronto.
Phil Witmer
9.25.18
we saw this
Drake Is the Red Hot Chili Peppers of Rap
Tried-and-true showmanship defined the hometown stops for the Toronto rap king’s Scorpion Tour.
Phil Witmer
8.24.18
Essays
One Minute of Music Changed Childish Gambino’s Career Forever
Donald Glover’s five-year-old soul stunner “Urn” stood out in an irony-driven musical catalogue and helped create the maverick artist we know today.
Phil Witmer
8.23.18
Major Keys
Let's Talk About That Weird Ass Nav Verse on 'ASTROWORLD'
The album cut "Yosemite" shows how rap's recording process has been influenced by the raw sound of mixtapes.
Phil Witmer
8.10.18
Interviews
Jazz Cartier: “To me, I’m making the best music possible now.”
The Toronto artist explains the necessary sonic evolution on his new album 'Fleurever' and why Canada "has it backwards" regarding its rappers.
Phil Witmer
7.31.18
Premieres
Get Existential to Golden Drag’s Power Pop Blast “Caught Leaking Light”
The latest solo track from Greys frontman Shehzaad Jiwani comes from the band's debut album 'Pink Sky' out August 10.
Phil Witmer
7.18.18
Premieres
CMDWN and Lil Wop's "Hit & Run" Unites America and Canada Through Hip-Hop
The Toronto rap duo release a new, cheery banger in advance of their 'Atlanada 2' tape.
Phil Witmer
7.12.18
New music
Childish Gambino Drops Two New Songs, Summer Officially Begins
Donald Glover's fresh singles "Summertime Magic" and "Feels Like Summer" provide a lighter contrast to "This Is America."
Phil Witmer
7.11.18
Internet Exploring
This Country Tune About Not Dying in Floods Is the Real Song of the Summer
The National Weather Service of America wants you to know that you should "Turn Around Don't Drown" in this alarmingly catchy and terrifyingly dystopian new ad.
Phil Witmer
7.11.18
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