Written & Photos: Amber N. On August 8, 2026, It’s Ok World Music Festival brought together live music, local vendors, and a strong sense of community during a one day outdoor festival at Trillium Park. Part of the park’s Summer Series, the black-led festival is put together by It’s Ok, an organization led by cultural programmer Said Yassin, which also operates It’s Ok Studios, a multipurpose arts space in Toronto’s historic Queen West neighborhood. From the moment festivalgo

Written by Parker Wonho just released his newest EP, CORE, on July 21st 2026–making it a full nine months since his last comeback. And trust, he has delivered. CORE is an introspective work that explores the process of self-actualization. It is the inception of a person who is done hiding from their vulnerabilities behind a self-protective shell and ready to confront their inner-turmoil. This concept is established through three main themes: RAW, SHELL, and CRACK. “Wonho EP

Photos and Written by: Maria T. Five-member K-rock band Rolling Quartz made their stunning comeback to D.C.’s Karma venue with their “My Turn” 2026 North American Tour. Setting the stage in Washington, each member shined delivering a high intense and hard hitting performance their fanbase Diadem would never forget. Rolling out from the backstage of Karma one by one members Arem, Iree, Yeongeun, Jayoung, and Hyunjung built anticipation and set up a perfect atmosphere to kick o

Written by: Kyla H. Let’s set the scene. You have your lightstick synced, your camera idling, and you can feel the swell of the music reverberating through your bones. The concert of your dreams is finally here and as the lights go down, instead of seeing your idol emerge from the fog, you see the back of a white poster board, effectively obscuring half of the stage. If this brought you back to a specific moment, you're not alone! K-pop brings with it a diverse range of back

Credit: Dyani R. Australian singer-songwriter and producer Tash Sultana first became a global sensation in 2016 when their bedroom music video for "Jungle" went viral. Long before that internet fame, however, Tash was busking on the streets of Melbourne, perfecting the rare art of being a true one-person band. On stage, they use custom loop pedals to build massive, hypnotic tracks completely from scratch right in front of the audience. A mesmerizing skill they put on full d