“‘The Reverb’ exists to celebrate the ever-expanding sounds and artists that happen so consistently in Toronto’s unparalleled hip hop scene. As one of the best music cities on the planet (if not THE best), we will highlight all manner of awesome phenomena for the reading and listening pleasure of all hip hop heads, whether from the golden era or the cutting edge of the culture. Expect as much fresh and futuristic exclusive music and connoisseur insight as possible. Oh, and please remember: Mindbender loves you.”

Fashion is certainly one of the next nebulous elements of hip hop culture, and local fashion genius Patrick Walton has been making some absolutely amazing hip hop masterpieces for b-boys and b-girls to style upon the world with for quite some time. He also has taken that other element, street entrepreneurialism, to new realms and levels of awe, constantly selling out of his limited-edition masterpieces in short order. If you want to support the super dope steez of Pat, check out the next ultra-rare summer wear design at http://www.mymainmanpat.com.

Photo: My Main Man Pat Tees

But in the meantime, here’s five questions with My Main Man Pat, by Addi Stewart!

Who is a part of the team you work with, and how did you get started?

Truth be told, I wish I had more of a Steve Jobs-esque story to how I got the idea for My Main Man Pat, but it was pretty simple.  I was reading an article in The Star on a great company out of Whitby called Shirtpunch and was inspired.  I had always wanted to start a business of my own, loved their model, and decided to apply it to a 15 year passion for hip-hop music.  Once I started seeing the incredible quality of graphic art that was being created around the globe based on a love for hip-hop music, I felt this was an opportunity that could not be ignored.

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The Bassment is a bi-weekly article bringing you coverage of the best in Electronic music from around Toronto. The column features interviews, event coverage, album and concert reviews that show how awesome our city’s Electronic scene really is. If you think there is someone or something that needs coverage in this city in regards to the Electronic music community, then get in touch with us.

This week’s column features an interview with “ev ree wuhn,” the artists behind the self-titled debut EP that hit stores this past Tuesday. Read on to get the story from Adrian, Lawson, and Alex about their music, their plans, and which one of them loves turnip juice, which I honestly didn’t even know was a real thing. But first, congratulations to the winner of our ROM Friday Nights LIVE contest. We had a great response, but there can only be one winner, and in this case the winner was… George Youngberg, Twitter handle @GY26. Have a great time at the ROM this Friday with your pair of free tickets.

And now, let’s hear straight from ev ree wuhn!

Photo credit: Amanda Fotes

Where do you consider home?

Toronto, with the exception of Adrian who is from St. John’s Newfoundland

Tell me about yourself and your background:

The three of us come from quite different backgrounds. Alex, from Toronto, studied dance at the National Ballet School and danced into his 20s when he decided to focus on music. Adrian, who grew up in Newfoundland, came to Ontario in 2009 and completed a masters degree in Engineering Physics before deciding to shift his focus to music. Lawson, also an Ontario native, studied upright Bass at York before joining the group. We came together to form ev ree wuhn in 2012 after our former 5-piece rock band Dora Alexander became inactive.

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‘Super Neighbours In Ontario’ visits all the great destinations available to Torontonians in the surrounding province of Ontario, many of which are just a stone throw away. We visit with the areas and the locals to find out where to stay and what to see when getting away from the city.

Last week I took a trip down to South-Western Ontario for our latest issue of Super Neighbours in Ontario. I had been invited by Parks Canada to attend the annual Festival of Birds that takes place at Pelee National Park in Leamington, Ontario. Point Pelee is part of the park and it, along with Pelee Island, are the most southern points in Canada.

Photo: Google Map of Area

The National Park, and the town of Leamington, are on the coast of Lake Erie which is known for its Perch fish. Many of the restaurants in the area sell the local fish, all with their own spin.

The area is also the capital of tomato production. Miles and miles of tomato greenhouses line this area.

The region thrives off of the month of May, when all the birds return to the park and Birders (bird watchers) from around the world flock to this location to view the large range of birds and their mating rituals.

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Everyday we choose one photo from our Toronto Is Awesome Flickr Group and showcase it here for our readers. If you would like to submit feel free to do so. We will credit your account with the photo.

Photo by Leonie Sta

Community & Culture covers a wide range of events and organizations that add to Toronto’s Awesomeness. We will explore the diversity that lives within our neighbourhoods, our people, and the things that help expose the culture we share.

PINBALLAPALOOZA Started today at 9:00 am and runs until 6:00 pm tonight in an attempt at a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the most simultaneously played pinball machines in one venue. The event is presented by the Stratford Festival & First Canadian Place, the venue where it will take place. The event is in promotion of the opening of the rock musical TOMMY.

Photo: Pinball Machines

Pinball enthusiasts, the occasional advocate, or those looking to be a part of a strange historical event are told to come down and help break the record.

The record time is set for 12:40 in an attempt to get 100 pinball machines in use at once.

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HEART T.O. checks out the Toronto arts scene with stories from galleries, events, and expos. We will also have interviews with some of Toronto’s cultural contributors.

Artistic talent is in full bloom this month as the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival sprouts public projects, events and exhibitions throughout the GTA. The festival is upholding its traditional commemoration of photographic art under the theme Field of Vision, which highlights photography as an extension of human sight.

Photo: Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival – Photos by Mac Bauer

The festival, which was founded in 1997, has grown to become the largest of its kind in the world and now collaborates with large companies, other festivals, and nearly 200 local venues. This year CONTACT features the work of over 1500 artists from Canada and abroad.  Public installations can be found in the usual art-centric locations, such as the AGO, or even in some quirkier spots, such as the city’s subway stations and the Toronto Pearson Airport.

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