Toronto-based Estyr is a versatile singer-songwriter moving from ambient rock to alt-R&B, rooted in lush vocals and guitar. Informed by her experience as a third-culture kid from Finland and Singapore, she weaves stories and feelings about in-between places. Whether performing solo, with DJ TLO, or with the band Tiger Balme, she draws in audiences to reflect, laugh and heal.
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Robin Careless: Film, FX Costumer & Director
Robin Careless is a maven in costume making, writing, directing, and recently, video game design. Our journey takes us from his 2007 film-making debut to his triumphant win of "Best Short" at the Horrorhound Film Festival. We'll uncover the magic behind BUILDERS ANONYMOUS, a unique costume and prop house Robin co-created, and delve into his involvement with IATSE 873.
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Tye Tremblay: Art, Tattoo Artist
Tye Tremblay is a Toronto-based tattoo artist focusing primarily on realism infused with elements of fantasy and abstraction. His studies in modern and contemporary art continue to inspire his artistic endeavours. Tye opened up his own studio in 2016, now hosting 6 other local artists working in a creative, passionate, open environment.
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Steven Chau: Dance, Choreographer
Straight from Scarborough, Ontario, Steven Chau is a brilliant dancer and choreographer who has transformed the stage into his canvas. He's collaborated with powerhouses like Warner Brothers Music and Mazda Corporation, breathing life into dance with his unique vision.
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Kubla: Music, Singer, Songwriter & Producer
Kubla is a singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. In this AFDM episode, we delve into his organic sound, his love for poetry and philosophy, and his Celtic heritage. Listen in to discover his journey, creative process, and how he navigates the ever-changing music world.
AFDM is an abbreviation for Art, Film, Dance and Music. The Toronto based podcast interviews creators and artists making a living in the Arts. AFDM's primary objective is to offer subjective knowledge of how to enter the Art, Film, Dance and Musical fields and make a living through them, as it also aims to shed light on the many talents of Toronto. AFDM offers an array of information, e.x. challenges and expectations one can face entering a field, to resources one can utilise to better their journey to becoming a living artist etc.