Youth Without Shelter Present Time4Change 2025

We’re just a week away from the official opening of the Time4Change art gallery presented by Youth Without Shelter. Now in it’s 14th year, the annual Time4Change fundraiser works alongside community partners to educate Toronto students about youth homelessness through fundraising and art activism. Where ART Meets ACTIVISM. Time4Change is a collaborative effort that blends the expressive and emotional influence of the arts with the … Continue reading Youth Without Shelter Present Time4Change 2025

Crooked ForestFebruary 25, 2025Leave a comment

Cover Songs, Jaimee Eat World

Jaimee Eat World Release: Futures

After an extended hiatus, Jaimee Eat World returns with the complete recreation of Jimmy Eat World’s 2004 album Futures arriving on September 19th 2024. The album includes two b-sides, “Shame” and “What I Want.” The band has been slowly trickling out the album all week on YouTube so you’re already able to snag a listen to most of it early. The final release arrives at … Continue reading Jaimee Eat World Release: Futures

Crooked ForestSeptember 18, 20242 Comments

Casual Conversation

A Casual Conversation with Ethan from BIG MILK

Welcome back for another episode of Casual Conversation! If you missed the memo, Casual Conversation is our new video interview show showcasing musicians and independent artists, conducted over Zoom and hosted on our new YouTube channel CrookedForestTV. Today I’m stoked to introduce you to Ethan from Toronto-based punk band Big Milk. When I saw the below music video, I was immediately mildly disturbed, intrigued and very … Continue reading A Casual Conversation with Ethan from BIG MILK

Crooked ForestMarch 9, 2024Leave a comment

Music, rock

Sun’s out, Funzo. The Get Alongs Release Their Debut LP ‘Weather Permitting’

They’re coming in about as close to the wire you can get to make a play for best release of 2023 with the unveiling of their debut LP Weather Permitting (streaming today). The band announced the record earlier today on their Instagram page and we hopped right over to give it a listen. We were 3 songs deep into the record before we solidified the … Continue reading Sun’s out, Funzo. The Get Alongs Release Their Debut LP ‘Weather Permitting’

Crooked ForestDecember 30, 2023April 11, 20242 Comments

Mental Health, News

Music Video Feature: Chris Birkett – Everyone Deserves a Home

Written by: Jaimee Jakobczak I was pleased to meet and watch Chris Birkett perform for the first time when I volunteered as a sound tech for Toronto’s annual Winterfolk festival this past winter and today I want to share his song Everyone Deserves a Home which, as the title suggests, actively is calling for change within affordable housing here in Ontario, Canada. It’s not often … Continue reading Music Video Feature: Chris Birkett – Everyone Deserves a Home

Crooked ForestApril 18, 2023April 18, 2023Leave a comment

Music Reviews

The 30’s put systemic oppression on trial in “Justice Partners”

With their latest release “Justice Partners”, The 30’s jump right out of the gate with a high energy heart-pumping melody and insistent vocals that immediately tell you this band isn’t here to mess around. While the catchy metal-infused guitar riffs are sure to grip your attention, it’s not long before lead vocalist Katerina’s assertive presence demands you turn your attention to the songs lyrics and … Continue reading The 30’s put systemic oppression on trial in “Justice Partners”

Crooked ForestJanuary 2, 2023January 10, 2023Leave a comment

Music, The Treehouse

The Green Room Featuring: Cat and the Queen, Adam in the Bayou & Coming Up Milhouse

As you probably know by now, this Sunday July 31st I make my return to a real live physical stage for the first time in…. a long time, in my debut performance as Neither Could Dylan. I’m playing at Tail of the Junction at 7PM (Doors at 6:30!) and ahead of the show I wanted to also introduce you to the other great artists I’m … Continue reading The Green Room Featuring: Cat and the Queen, Adam in the Bayou & Coming Up Milhouse

Crooked ForestJuly 27, 2022July 27, 20221 Comment

Music, Neither Could Dylan

Neither Could Dylan “Happy” Streaming Everywhere… tomorrow July 21st!

Super super hype that tomorrow, July 31st, 2022, you’ll be able to stream “Happy” (Acoustic) on all major streaming platforms. If you’re a Spotify user, you can pre-save the track now! I’ve also been slowly pulling together the final track list for what’s going to become my ‘debut’ album and I’m pretty stoked to share some more sneak peeks and teasers with you in the … Continue reading Neither Could Dylan “Happy” Streaming Everywhere… tomorrow July 21st!

Crooked ForestJuly 20, 2022July 21, 2022Leave a comment

Music, The Treehouse

New Music Release: Ekelle – Be Free ft. Maia Davies

Hot off the tail of her first two EP’s, Toronto-based songwriter and rapper Ekelle is back with her debut full-length album “Let’s Get It”. Its lead single, “Be Free” featuring Maia Davies, is an energetic empowering anthem that sets out to encourage listeners to accept themselves for who they are. Check out the official music video for “Be Free” now. In case you missed it, … Continue reading New Music Release: Ekelle – Be Free ft. Maia Davies

Crooked ForestJune 19, 2022Leave a comment

Blog, Non-Fiction, Storytelling

True Life: CF Goes On A Date

Last week I went on a date with someone for the first time since getting divorced and honestly I’m still wrapping my head around the whole thing. It’s been 18 months since officially separating from my ex after what I can really only describe as a lacklustre marriage and relationship that went on far longer than it ever should have. I spent much of the … Continue reading True Life: CF Goes On A Date

Crooked ForestMay 4, 2022Leave a comment

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