Josh Taerk is one of music’s most gifted songwriters. And he’s undoubtedly an artist to keep your eye on. At only 25, he’s already released two successful albums, toured the US, Canada, and the UK, and built a worldwide fanbase. His latest work, Here’s To Change, showcases Taerk’s evolution as a musician and a writer. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Josh about his career, storytelling, and how Toronto shaped the artist he is today. PC: When did you realize you wanted to be a musician? Josh: When
Nikki Yanofsky is one of music’s most exciting breakout stars. Her signature sound—an effortless blend of pop, soul, and jazz—is captivating audiences around the world. And it’s even caught the attention of music legends including Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, and Wyclef Jean. At a young age, she was asked to open the Montreal Jazz Festival by the founder himself. It was in that moment that Nikki realized this was her calling. And since then, she’s gone on to release two albums. Her newest, Solid Gold, is her most
The newest adaptation of Rick Riordan’s bestselling young adult book, The Lightning Thief, is a charming off-Broadway musical that will appeal to all ages. Percy Jackson is your typical teenager…except for the fact that his dad is the Greek god Poseidon. When we meet him, Percy (Chris McCarrell) is still oblivious of that fact. He’s been raised by his mom, Sally (Carrie Compere), and struggling with dyslexia and ADHD. One day, on a school field trip, Percy is attacked by a Fury (Sarah Beth Pfeiffer) so his mom sends him to
I want to preface this review by saying a few things. Number 1: I am a huge fan of the movie Amélie. I saw it in high school and it was one of those movies that left an indelible impression on me. After, I wanted to live in her world. I was devastated to realize that I was still me, a high school girl living in the American Midwest, and somehow NOT a pixie waif who lived in a whimsical, color-saturated version of Paris. Number 2: I attended the show