It was an overwhelmingly shitty year for the city of Toronto. Ice storms, floods, crack cocaine. But there were more than a few good memories mixed in with all the bad ones. One of the best was the chance to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the greatest music labels in the world: Arts & Crafts. To mark the occasion, the Torontonian imprint threw a giant party at Fork York, bringing together some of the biggest names on their roster, including Feist, Stars, Bloc Party, Hayden, Dan Mangan, Timber Timbre and, of course, Broken Social Scene (playing the entirely of their greatest album,
You Forgot It In People). It was a timely reminder that our city is much, much more than just our Mayor. "Remember it's the people that make Toronto a great city, not the politicians," as BSS frontman Kevin Drew
said before the show. It was also a chance to reflect back on what these bands — and this label — has meant to us personally over the years. And to remember some of the reasons we started writing about music in the first place, as our Managing Editor Cody McGraw wrote
here.
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Find all of our "Stuff of 2013" posts here.
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The arts and crafts field trip festival promises a vibrant celebration of creativity and community spirit. From colorful displays to hands-on workshops, attendees can immerse themselves in a world of artistic inspiration.
I recently attended the arts & crafts field trip festival, and it was an inspiring experience. The creativity on display was astounding, with artisans showcasing everything from intricate handmade jewelry to beautiful pottery. If you're ever in Dubai and interested in aesthetics, you should also check out the best abdominoplasty Dubai offers for some truly transformative results.
What an epic recap of the Arts & Crafts Field Trip Festival! It really highlights how music and community can lift our spirits even in the toughest times. It’s amazing how bands like Broken Social Scene can turn a whole year around with just one performance. This makes me miss those carefree festival days, especially now when I’m bogged down with university work. Sometimes, I just want to shout out 'write my university assignment for me' so I can relive those moments instead of being stuck with papers and deadlines. Toronto truly has resilience and a killer music scene that keeps bouncing back, no matter what!
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