"A mixtape or mixed tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto a compact audio cassette," or so goes the opening line to the Wikipedia definition of a mixtape. But if you were born in a time when there were real mixtapes (read 80s and pre-80s), before CDs, then you know they are much more than that. A mixtape in high school was the only way to really communicate your heart to that girl you've been crushing on all year, even if it is comprised mostly of black metal, with a hint of Alice In Chains....

The biggest event of the year is coming up: Digital Future at the Sound Academy! It's going to be packed with the hottest DJ's, and basically going all night. So get your tickets to Digital Future and go, Saturday March 20th. We're going to twittering live at the event, so tune in to find out what's going on. Here's the set list: Stage 1: Milano 4:30am - close Boy 8-Bit 3:30am – 4:30am Fake Blood 2:30am – 3:30am Laidback Luke 1:00am - 2:30am Calvin Harris 12:00pm – 1:00am Annie Mac 11:00pm – 12:00am Nasty Nav 10:00pm – 11:00pm Meech 9:00pm –...

Don't know what to do for NYE? Live in Canada? Well we've got some top picks allllllmost coast to coast. Pick a city and a party and get crackin'. Happy New Year ya'll. Be safe if you can't be good. VANCOUVER Intimate Productions combines the three clubs at the Lotus Hotel for their 10th consecutive New Years Eve event. The bash incorporates gogo dancers, FREE tapas before 11pm, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight, coinciding with a 3 room countdown. It runs from 9pm until 4 am. Advance tickets are sold out but $50 tickets (which...

Here's our Guide to 4AM license in Toronto for International Film Festival (Click here for a downloadable guide!) Every club chomps at the celebrity bit during Film Fest but after years and years of parties, both official and un, we have become seasoned vets at this TIFF party biz. It's not about who's gonna be there (chances are you won't even get so much as a glance at Megan Fox at her party) it's more about who's in attendance on the dace floor. Whatever boring corporate bullshit you attend in Yorkville, or maybe you actually go to some...

First, here's what you missed on Friday... Arcade: ar-cade Pronunciation: \är-kad\ Function: noun 1: An amusement center having coin-operated games. 2: Your new favourite Friday night party! Brought to you by Embrace, The Mod Club's new Friday evening plays host to an assortment of colourful, interactive activities, featuring your fave Djs and and a hoppin' dance floor. September 4th marked the official launch of Arcade Fridays, incapsulating new levels of epic. Main floor guest djs were Barletta, Nasty Nav, Milano, and Brandon Sek, while the upstairs loft hosted an...

A live music festival. An after hours rager. A DJ's personal playground. Wrap all that into one and you've got yourself a sweaty dance party known as the annual Time Festival. Toronto hosts numerous music fests throughout the year, but none compare to the unique lineup of Time. Local djs and acts, as well and widely accredited artists like Crystal Castles and Rye Rye all came together to play this all-nighter, harboring an eclectic mix of crowd who know what's up. With all those factors, you can't help but get a decent recipe for a great party and potential for...

Pink Mafia sent me, Vanessa and Melania to to the first TIME Festival to get the dirt on what what the kids are up to. TIME Fest swept into Toronto,with the goal to revolutionize the dance and indie music genres, with fast beats and hot weather. TIME Festival was put together by Adam Gill of Embrace Productions fame, who was featured in last week’s 20 questions. It was held at the Sunnyside Pavillion, but the weather was anything but sunny. As 3 members of the Pink Mafia Street Team rolled in, we were greeted by rain...