Articles by Meredith Gillies

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Catch Up: Jesse Giddings

When we first sat down with Jesse Giddings, we were at the MuchMusic studios, a place where he had worked for three years. He was about to depart to Punta Cana to film MuchMusic’s Spring Break special, but now he’s …

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CMW Review: Paradise Animals

Last night was my first time hearing Paradise Animals and definitely not my last. Sneaky Dee’s was packed with people clutching beers and in the midst of them, I spotted Jesse Giddings again (I swear I’m not stalking him). The …

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A Lady Divided

There’s a quiet confidence in Erika Altosaar’s art that’s almost inexplicable. The soft lines and gentle feel of her sketches and paintings depict complex subjects that she tackles through her work. Her exploration of what it means to be a …

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Now and Then

We’re always longing for the past, dreaming of those “better days.” And sometimes, we just need a wake-up call to say, ‘Hello! I understand the rules from the past, but what about now?! Well, Dalston Grey is that alarm clock …

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Ethereal Daydreams

When all the layers of memories from your past come together and meet, they create a daydream. Or at least that’s what the French philosopher who inspired Stefanie Ayoub believes. ‘Solitude Of Daydreams’ was a collection inspired by these fantasies …

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