My, my, my, now that's how you put on a show. While most students were finishing writing essays and exams, Armand Van Helden, house music and DJ extraordinaire, descended upon The Docks in Toronto to play to a small, yet intimate crowd. As the sound of the vinyls flawlessly resonated through the club's environment, it seemed Helden had been blessed with a natural gift.
I have compiled a list of films released in 2004 that I think have either significantly helped or hindered the film industry in general. I have not included independent films in my lists, as I think they deserve a whole other category, so instead I've put them at the end.
Undeniably passionate and speaking contagiously, Josie Dye knows what she is talking about. As the Edge's midday on-air disc jockey, this Torontonian has really found her niche on the 102.1 frequency range. Now working at the station for just over two years, Dye made the switch from the much larger Toronto station, Mix 99.
Many bands have recently risen from obscurity to top the charts. Taking Back Sunday, Dashboard Confessional and The Used have all gone through the explosive growth of a career that originated in a local scene and has reached international success. Right now, there are countless musicians making their debuts, with the potential to achieve the fame of their predecessors.
