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Richie Assaly (@rdassaly) spoke with the minds behind Polo Lewis (@iampololewis ) about making weird pop music in Toronto, the strange magic of performing on the street during lockdown, and how they turn the frustrations of being a young independent artist into something bright, propulsive and genuinely fun.

Their debut EP, 'Who Is Polo Lewis?' is out today. by @rdassaly

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Danielle Smith blames immigrants for Alberta’s economic woes, and polling suggests that most residents agree with her.

Now, the province wants to enact policies that will treat newcomers as second-class citizens.

With just a few weeks until the referendum, it’s time to ring the alarm bells. Link to this story in my bio, or DM me for a non-paywalled version. by @rdassaly

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You’ve almost certainly heard of Angine de Poitrine by now. Though they’ve been around for years, the anonymous duo exploded in popularity following the release of ‘Vol. II,’ an experimental, math rock album that arrived in April.

Completely instrumental, the songs on this project are dizzyingly intricate, each made up of shifting tempos and labyrinthine guitar riffs, and yet they burrow into your subconscious with the same intensity as a top 40 pop song. The band’s virtuosity is only enhanced by their bizarre imagery: the creepy, papier-mâché heads, the polka-dot outfits, the double-neck guitar/bass.

Unfortunately, guitarist and bassist Khn de Poitrine and drummer Klek de Poitrine weren’t available for an interview, not only because they are on tour, but also because they are 333-year-old aliens who don’t speak any human languages.

Instead, @rdassaly chatted with Sébastien Collin, who has been Angine de Poitrine’s manager since 2024.

Head to our website to read the full interview, and for more @polarismusicprize coverage (link in bio). by @rdassaly

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As our planet heats up, urban flooding is becoming more frequent and more severe. Are Canadian cities doing enough to prepare for the epic storms to come?

“There’s always a bigger storm,” one expert warned me. “And we cannot out build the sky.”

My first piece in @thewalrus is an unfortunately timely one. Link in bio! by @rdassaly

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In the lead up to the Polaris Music Prize Gala, @rdassaly will be chatting with the 10 artists on the shortlist.

To kick things off, we spoke to Lance Sampson, who records as @aquakultre, about his ambitious concept album ‘1783.’

The $30,000 @polarismusicprize, which is based on artistic merit alone, will be awarded at Massey Hall on Sept. 22.

Check out the interview online (link in bio) by @rdassaly

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Book Launch: Nyla Matuk’s latest book “Leila and Khaled” 📖

This novel confronts present-day love with the trauma of the Nakba to tell the story of a scholar returning for the first time to the occupied land her family was exiled from.

✍️ Book signing to follow event.
🎟️ Purchase books via this form for a special 20% discount. (Regular priced books available at TIFF store)
📌 Venue: TIFF Lightbox, 350 King St W

The event is co-presented by @houseofanansi and @anotherstorybookshop

Registration in bio 👆 by @rdassaly

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My alter ego visual album VIVICA has been out for three months! So grateful for all your support. This is one of my favourite projects and I challenged myself in more ways than one - including not being “family friendly” lol. If you haven’t listened yet, give her a spin - @uneedvivica loves the attention!!! 😈💿

Photos: @haveahornyday & @callmealbs
Lover: @calebcohen
HMU: @alanna_of_love
VIVICA wears @luomostrano & @brielle_officielle by @rdassaly

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TODAY'S SPECIAL: SAMAY BAJI

Parkdale's @lali_gurans_ serves up hard-to-find Nepali and Newari favourites with a side of pop from the house band.

@rdassaly goes behind the counter at @lali_gurans_ , find this story exclusively in the pages of the latest issue of WEP.

Photos by @nicoleandbagol taken in Toronto, Ontario by @rdassaly

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3 months ago

Solidarity with our postal workers by @rdassaly

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2 years ago

Happy birthday month to my two best buds. by @rdassaly

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3 years ago

Not enough dog content on the main grid lately. by @rdassaly

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Throwback to the early days of the pandemmy. 📸 @sara_eddy by @rdassaly

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