Karen Bliss

toronto, ontario, canada

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Music Journalist of the Year (2013 Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards) * Canadian correspondent, Billboard* Work has appeared in RollingStone.com, Variety, Pollstar, Huffington Post Canada, MSN, AOL, Elle Canada, Canadian Musician, NME, Toronto Star, Toronto Sun, SOCAN's Words & Music, and more* bio writing for singer-songwriters, bands, business professionals, company profiles* Owner/editor-in-chief, www.samaritanmag.com, the music-heavy anti-tabloid online magazine about the good deeds of individuals, businesses and charities.* Creator, anti-racism, animated PSA, The Girl With Pinhead Parents, voiced by Chris Bosh, Nelly Furtado & More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScL6QNVDnTY* co-producer/interviewer, Chasing Fortune, 2013 documentary about ex INXS singer JD Fortune* author of Fan Lowdown: Hedley book; co-author of Music from Far and Wide: Celebrating 40 Years of the JUNO Awards book; author of kids picture book, The Girl with Pinhead Parents* owner, Daycare Records (Walter Senko, The Danger Bees)

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Dub poet and farmer Ras Takura on his new book, Toronto's creative scene and growing sprouts indoors

What to know - The Jamaican dub poet, reggae artist, and farmer sold his self-published poetry book on the street and performed at local festivals, including Rastafest and London Reggae Fest. - He discussed the vibrant dub poetry scene in Toronto and his ... See more

nowtoronto.com•Karen Bliss•Jan 11, 2026

Only 10 made the cut: Toronto's best concerts of 2025

Asking someone who has been going to concerts in Toronto since the age of 16 and now a professional music journalist to assemble a year-end “best” list is like asking Drake to pick his faves from his collection of Kobe Bryant signature sneakers. It’s fric... See more

nowtoronto.com•Karen Bliss•Dec 26, 2025

Lauryn Hill filmed two magical shows in Toronto - one included surprise guest Wyclef Jean

What to know Lauryn Hill performed two unique Toronto shows on her Canada-only Artist in Residence tour, blending her classic hits with unreleased material. The shows highlighted her improvisational skill, band leadership, and intimate connection with the... See more

nowtoronto.com•Karen Bliss•Dec 17, 2025

Shopping for a music lover? Visit this one-day only Toronto indie label market

Better get a wider Christmas stocking, say 12-inches. Eighteen independent record labels will be selling vinyl, CDs, limited-edition items, and other merchandise at the inaugural Toronto Label Market, on the afternoon of Dec. 13. Organized by We Are Busy ... See more

nowtoronto.com•Karen Bliss•Dec 9, 2025

Paul, Ringo and George reflect on music, breakup, and even haircuts in new Beatles Anthology episode

What to know - A new ninth episode of The Beatles Anthology has been released on Disney+, complementing the newly restored and remastered original eight episodes. - Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison reflect on their early years, Beatlemania,... See more

nowtoronto.com•Karen Bliss•Dec 7, 2025

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Dub poet and farmer Ras Takura on his new book, Toronto's creative scene and growing sprouts indoors

Only 10 made the cut: Toronto's best concerts of 2025

Lauryn Hill filmed two magical shows in Toronto - one included surprise guest Wyclef Jean

Shopping for a music lover? Visit this one-day only Toronto indie label market

Paul, Ringo and George reflect on music, breakup, and even haircuts in new Beatles Anthology episode

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Dub poet and farmer Ras Takura on his new book, Toronto's creative scene and growing sprouts indoors

Only 10 made the cut: Toronto's best concerts of 2025

Lauryn Hill filmed two magical shows in Toronto - one included surprise guest Wyclef Jean

Shopping for a music lover? Visit this one-day only Toronto indie label market

Paul, Ringo and George reflect on music, breakup, and even haircuts in new Beatles Anthology episode

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