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Thanks to everyone who has supported my recent Substack launch.

There is now a dedicated instagram account set up for @theactofjustbeingthere where I will be sharing all future posts.
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August 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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“Art of Survival”
Quinton Barnes, Black Noise
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August 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Canadian arts and culture coverage has taken some hits recently. Through "Simmering" I aim to carve out a space for independent artists to go beyond the press release, and share more about themselves.
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January 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
DOMINIONATED’s full post archive is now available on Substack in perpetuity and you don’t even have to remember a new website to find it: just go to dominionated.ca and you’re there.

We will be closing our Twitter/X and Facebook page, but For now, our Instagram will also remain active.

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January 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Destroyer’s “Bologna” is a finely processed slice of echoey psychedelic pop and love-lorn storytelling. Also, this is DOMINIONATED’s last-ever post.

⚡️ Thank you for engaging in our Canadian music conversations. This concludes our broadcasting life.
“Bologna (feat. Fiver)” by Destroyer
Destroyer’s “Bologna” is a finely processed slice of echoey psychedelic pop and love-lorn storytelling. Also, this is DOMINIONATED’s last-ever post. By Jim Di Gioia
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January 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Our annual (unranked) list of our team's Favourite Fifty Records of 2024 is now up! The list features excellently written blurbs about records by Ombiigizi, Janette King, Mustafa, Indian Giver, Cindy Lee, Little Kid, and so many more. Click the link below to read!

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Favourite Fifty of 2024
It's that time again: the DOMINIONATED team write about their favourite 50 records from 2024. Are any of your favourites on the list?
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December 11, 2024 at 1:47 PM
It's time to get emotionally attached to a paper cup in FEATURETTE's music video for "Next Life." By @alyssawrites.bsky.social
“Next Life” by FEATURETTE
It’s time to get emotionally attached to a paper cup in FEATURETTE’s music video for “Next Life.” By Alyssa Gelata
dominionated.ca
November 22, 2024 at 3:24 AM
girl with dream goes 20 or 20 with Weadee and Weajue, discussing organ harvesting, teaching a masterclass on "how to be Chrissy," endless laundry, comfort songs, finding community on reddit and torn ACLs.
20 or 20 Ep 085: girl with dream
girl with dream goes 20 or 20, discussing organ harvesting, teaching a masterclass on “how to be Chrissy,” endless laundry, comfort songs, finding community on Reddit, and torn ACLs.
dominionated.ca
November 22, 2024 at 3:22 AM
DOMINIONATED presents HEAR HERE: Vancouver, a one-night-only celebration of Vancouver-based music, art and talent feat. Devours / MA$$ANK / The Hausplants / Bukola.

Fri. Aug. 30 at Green Auto, Vancouver
Tickets: hearhereyvr.eventbrite.com
Details + Info: dominionated.ca/hearhereyvr/
July 20, 2024 at 5:42 PM
A Million Easy Payments hits the jackpot, synthesizing Little Kid's distinctive lo-fi aesthetic and mystical allure into a bewitching brew of a record.
Little Kid, A Million Easy Payments
A Million Easy Payments hits the jackpot, synthesizing Little Kid’s distinctive lo-fi aesthetic and mystical allure into a bewitching brew of a record. By Jim Di Gioia
dominionated.ca
April 21, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Little Kid's "Something to Say” gives light to the shadows of self-doubt that linger in the company of others.
“Something to Say” by Little Kid
Little Kid's “Something to Say” gives light to the shadows of self-doubt that linger in the company of others. By Weadee Mombo
dominionated.ca
April 21, 2024 at 7:06 PM
On Timelines, MAYSUN blends piano, synths, and drums in a wordless narrative that encapsulates emotional discovery, patience, and moments of suspense.
MAYSUN, Timelines
MAYSUN blends piano, synths, and drums in a wordless narrative that encapsulates emotional discovery, patience, and moments of suspense. By Tia Julien
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April 21, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Nennen grooves her way through 20 or 20's 76th episode, sharing about her journey to Montreal, the nature of metal, confronting intense emotions, and more.
20 or 20 Ep 076: Nennen
Nennen (Amy Macdonald) grooves her way through 20 or 20's 76th episode, sharing about her journey to Montreal, the nature of metal, confronting intense emotions, and more.
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April 21, 2024 at 7:03 PM
March comes in like a lion on The Reservoir 005 as host @emmoore.bsky.social features tunes from Seed Toss, Thunder Queens, Heart Attack Kids, and more.
April 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Rock-bottom has never sounded so fun on HOT MUD's debut, Rehab Rock.

dominionated.ca/reviews/hot-mud-rehab-rock/
HOT MUD, Rehab Rock
Rock-bottom has never sounded so fun on HOT MUD’s debut, Rehab Rock. by Hiroki Tanaka
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March 20, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Hua Li 化力 becomes a “Part Time Muse” in her latest music video.

dominionated.ca/reviews/part-time-muses-by-hua-li-%e5%8c%96%e5%8a%9b/
“Part Time Muses” by Hua Li 化力
Hua Li 化力 becomes a “Part Time Muse” In her latest music video. by Weajue Mombo
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March 20, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Evelyne Brochu's Le danger offers a mix of playful electro-pop and tender, reflective melodies about love and life.

dominionated.ca/reviews/evelyne-brochu-le-danger/
Evelyne Brochu, Le danger
Evelyne Brochu's second album, Le danger, offers a mix of playful electro-pop and tender, reflective melodies about love and life. By Laura Stanley
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March 20, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Eve Parker Finley's In the End is a compelling narrative about how every ending is the launching pad for new beginnings and possibilities.

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Eve Parker Finley, In the End
Eve Parker Finley's In the End is a compelling narrative about how every ending is the launching pad for new beginnings and possibilities. B y Jim Di Gioia
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March 20, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Toronto-based artist Eliza Niemi joins Weadee and Weajue to go 20 or 20, telling us about her ideal superpower, her poop doll, growing up an only child and her earliest memories.

dominionated.ca/podcasts/20-or-20-ep-075-eliza-niemi/
20 or 20 Ep 075: Eliza Niemi
Toronto-based artist Eliza Niemi joins Weadee and Weajue Mombo to go 20 or 20, telling us about her ideal superpower, her poop doll, growing up an only child and her earliest memories.
dominionated.ca
March 20, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Kingo Halla’s EP, Reflections is a beautiful way to forget you exist for a while.

dominionated.ca/reviews/kingo-halla-reflections-ep/
Kingo Halla, Reflections EP
Kingo Halla’s EP, Reflections is a beautiful way to forget you exist for a while. By Alyssa Gelata
dominionated.ca
March 20, 2024 at 3:33 AM