Spin Class Local
@spinclass.bsky.social
Spin Class Local is a monthly social & listening party. We play only locally sourced sounds and feature artists, playing an album of theirs in full and a short interview in an effort to connect the music scene.
“It has always been punk rock time.” ⚡️
In a city ruled by algorithms and endless headlines, Toronto artists are choosing community over convenience.
Be thunderous in your own life.
Make something.
Link in bio.
In a city ruled by algorithms and endless headlines, Toronto artists are choosing community over convenience.
Be thunderous in your own life.
Make something.
Link in bio.
February 11, 2026 at 12:52 PM
“It has always been punk rock time.” ⚡️
In a city ruled by algorithms and endless headlines, Toronto artists are choosing community over convenience.
Be thunderous in your own life.
Make something.
Link in bio.
In a city ruled by algorithms and endless headlines, Toronto artists are choosing community over convenience.
Be thunderous in your own life.
Make something.
Link in bio.
Quick reminder interview with me! At last nights Spin Class Local w/ @blasttoronto.com thanks for the spotlight. #blasttoronto #spinclasslocal #localmusic #supportlocal
February 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Quick reminder interview with me! At last nights Spin Class Local w/ @blasttoronto.com thanks for the spotlight. #blasttoronto #spinclasslocal #localmusic #supportlocal
If you’re in Toronto tonight come hang out at Danu Social House starting at 6PM to hear local music. Featured artists tonight are Toronto’s Angel Apricot and Tiny Cobras. No cover, accessible venue. #local #localmusic #canadianmusic #musicscene #musiccommunity
February 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
If you’re in Toronto tonight come hang out at Danu Social House starting at 6PM to hear local music. Featured artists tonight are Toronto’s Angel Apricot and Tiny Cobras. No cover, accessible venue. #local #localmusic #canadianmusic #musicscene #musiccommunity
From Peterborough, ON Supercool Pedals is proof that obsession is a feature, not a bug.
Handmade in Ontario. Built from curiosity. Loud in all the right ways.
Full feature now live—link in bio.
#SupercoolPedals #BoutiquePedals #CanadianGear #GuitarPedals #AnalogTone #Pedalboard #OntarioMusic
Handmade in Ontario. Built from curiosity. Loud in all the right ways.
Full feature now live—link in bio.
#SupercoolPedals #BoutiquePedals #CanadianGear #GuitarPedals #AnalogTone #Pedalboard #OntarioMusic
February 5, 2026 at 2:51 AM
From Peterborough, ON Supercool Pedals is proof that obsession is a feature, not a bug.
Handmade in Ontario. Built from curiosity. Loud in all the right ways.
Full feature now live—link in bio.
#SupercoolPedals #BoutiquePedals #CanadianGear #GuitarPedals #AnalogTone #Pedalboard #OntarioMusic
Handmade in Ontario. Built from curiosity. Loud in all the right ways.
Full feature now live—link in bio.
#SupercoolPedals #BoutiquePedals #CanadianGear #GuitarPedals #AnalogTone #Pedalboard #OntarioMusic
I started a substack where I’ll be doing long form reviews on bands, gear, venues and scene infrastructure- check out my latest article on North York’s Primal Note Studios. open.substack.com/pub/spinclas...
January 29, 2026 at 11:21 AM
I started a substack where I’ll be doing long form reviews on bands, gear, venues and scene infrastructure- check out my latest article on North York’s Primal Note Studios. open.substack.com/pub/spinclas...
New article on the Substack! Read it and subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/spinclas... #womanowned #spinclasslocal #localmusic
January 22, 2026 at 12:11 PM
New article on the Substack! Read it and subscribe here: open.substack.com/pub/spinclas... #womanowned #spinclasslocal #localmusic
I have a substack now: go read the full take on this great venue and subscribe for more music scenery open.substack.com/pub/spinclas...
Venues That Matter
Burdock Brewery & Music Hall; 1184 Bloor St W, Toronto
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January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
I have a substack now: go read the full take on this great venue and subscribe for more music scenery open.substack.com/pub/spinclas...
Spin Class Local is back in 2026, on Sunday Feb 8 we’ll be spinning two incredible albums by Toronto artists and many more from the playlist. #torontomusic #independantartists #localmusic #SpinClassLocal DANU Social House 6-10PM Free + accessible
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Spin Class Local is back in 2026, on Sunday Feb 8 we’ll be spinning two incredible albums by Toronto artists and many more from the playlist. #torontomusic #independantartists #localmusic #SpinClassLocal DANU Social House 6-10PM Free + accessible
Check out Ep 97 of Social Animals with Dr Keriann McGoogan. We talk primates, pals and trailblazing women in STEM in her new book ‘Sisters of the Jungle’ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social #stem #womeninscience #friends
December 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Check out Ep 97 of Social Animals with Dr Keriann McGoogan. We talk primates, pals and trailblazing women in STEM in her new book ‘Sisters of the Jungle’ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @douglasmcintyre.bsky.social #stem #womeninscience #friends
Hey Bluesky, Howlin’ Circus is playing their final show of the year and the Creature Tour on Saturday Nov 8 at Handlebar in Toronto w/ Wampums and Vivienne Wilder. #SpinClassLocal #TorontoMusicScene #LiveMusicToronto #rocknroll #garagerock #PunkRock #LocalBands #brmc
November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Hey Bluesky, Howlin’ Circus is playing their final show of the year and the Creature Tour on Saturday Nov 8 at Handlebar in Toronto w/ Wampums and Vivienne Wilder. #SpinClassLocal #TorontoMusicScene #LiveMusicToronto #rocknroll #garagerock #PunkRock #LocalBands #brmc
Giant Tiger (@gianttigertheband) — tearing it up with Sportsworld, eight fiery tracks of DIY punk rock, big riffs and Toronto angst.
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Giant Tiger (@gianttigertheband) — tearing it up with Sportsworld, eight fiery tracks of DIY punk rock, big riffs and Toronto angst.
The Coalition (@theco.alition) — ready to lay down their explosive album Can You See Me Coming, a rebellious mix of funk, rock & electronic energy.
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Coalition (@theco.alition) — ready to lay down their explosive album Can You See Me Coming, a rebellious mix of funk, rock & electronic energy.
Niña Volcán (@nina_volcan) — spinning their dreamy, danceable debut Macondo, drenched in Cumbia, electronica, jazz and Afrobeat vibes.
November 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Niña Volcán (@nina_volcan) — spinning their dreamy, danceable debut Macondo, drenched in Cumbia, electronica, jazz and Afrobeat vibes.
Last #SpinClassLocal for 2025. 3 Albums, 1 night, free, accessible venue. Come connect listening to Toronto #cumbia #hiphop and #punk let’s connect the community at Danu Social House 1237 Queen St. W. On Sunday Nov 9 6-10PM #torontomusic #homemade #localartists #localmusic
November 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Last #SpinClassLocal for 2025. 3 Albums, 1 night, free, accessible venue. Come connect listening to Toronto #cumbia #hiphop and #punk let’s connect the community at Danu Social House 1237 Queen St. W. On Sunday Nov 9 6-10PM #torontomusic #homemade #localartists #localmusic
Ep. 95 of Social Animals is out now!
Chatting w/ singer-songwriter & radio host Matthew Holtby about friendship, music, & a wild cat story. 🎙️🎸
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @matthewholtbymusic.bsky.social @camcarp.bsky.social
Chatting w/ singer-songwriter & radio host Matthew Holtby about friendship, music, & a wild cat story. 🎙️🎸
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @matthewholtbymusic.bsky.social @camcarp.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Ep. 95 of Social Animals is out now!
Chatting w/ singer-songwriter & radio host Matthew Holtby about friendship, music, & a wild cat story. 🎙️🎸
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @matthewholtbymusic.bsky.social @camcarp.bsky.social
Chatting w/ singer-songwriter & radio host Matthew Holtby about friendship, music, & a wild cat story. 🎙️🎸
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @matthewholtbymusic.bsky.social @camcarp.bsky.social
Social Animals Podcast sits down with Rachel Phan, author of Restaurant Kid, to talk friendship, furry friends and good on Episode 93. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @pegasusbooks.bsky.social #storytelling #memoir #socialanimalspodcast #rachelphan
September 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Social Animals Podcast sits down with Rachel Phan, author of Restaurant Kid, to talk friendship, furry friends and good on Episode 93. podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... @pegasusbooks.bsky.social #storytelling #memoir #socialanimalspodcast #rachelphan
Three Albums living Rent Free in my head right now. Songs feature on the Spin Class Local playlist, subscribe here open.spotify.com/playlist/53j... for #localmusic #localartists #communitymusic Miracle Fraud, The Ape-Ettes and Lennie Rayen are #communityartists #locals #musicmakers #canadianmusic
August 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Three Albums living Rent Free in my head right now. Songs feature on the Spin Class Local playlist, subscribe here open.spotify.com/playlist/53j... for #localmusic #localartists #communitymusic Miracle Fraud, The Ape-Ettes and Lennie Rayen are #communityartists #locals #musicmakers #canadianmusic
🎙️ New episode alert! Chatting with Manfred Sittmann of Toronto’s Elephants and Stars about tattoos, creative control, and a wild cabin-in-the-woods story. Listen now!
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/6MjP...
#SocialAnimalsPodcast #ElephantsAndStars #TorontoMusic #Podcast
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/6MjP...
#SocialAnimalsPodcast #ElephantsAndStars #TorontoMusic #Podcast
August 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🎙️ New episode alert! Chatting with Manfred Sittmann of Toronto’s Elephants and Stars about tattoos, creative control, and a wild cabin-in-the-woods story. Listen now!
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/6MjP...
#SocialAnimalsPodcast #ElephantsAndStars #TorontoMusic #Podcast
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/6MjP...
#SocialAnimalsPodcast #ElephantsAndStars #TorontoMusic #Podcast
Come hang tomorrow at Danu Social House: 1237 Queen St West in Toronto for in-person interviews and full listening party for brand new albums by Wampums and Ben E. Wood. #SpinClassLocal #SpinClass #LocalMusic #LocalVenues #RockNRoll #Community #MusicScene #LiveMusic #TorontoMusic #TorontoCulture
August 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Come hang tomorrow at Danu Social House: 1237 Queen St West in Toronto for in-person interviews and full listening party for brand new albums by Wampums and Ben E. Wood. #SpinClassLocal #SpinClass #LocalMusic #LocalVenues #RockNRoll #Community #MusicScene #LiveMusic #TorontoMusic #TorontoCulture
🚨 Spin Class Feature Artist Alert 🚨
We’re thrilled to be spotlighting Still Life by Lebanese-Canadian artist Jad Hammoud at this month’s Spin Class—our community listening party + social!
Even better? Jad will be in the room to talk about the album, his journey, and the stories behind the songs.
We’re thrilled to be spotlighting Still Life by Lebanese-Canadian artist Jad Hammoud at this month’s Spin Class—our community listening party + social!
Even better? Jad will be in the room to talk about the album, his journey, and the stories behind the songs.
June 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🚨 Spin Class Feature Artist Alert 🚨
We’re thrilled to be spotlighting Still Life by Lebanese-Canadian artist Jad Hammoud at this month’s Spin Class—our community listening party + social!
Even better? Jad will be in the room to talk about the album, his journey, and the stories behind the songs.
We’re thrilled to be spotlighting Still Life by Lebanese-Canadian artist Jad Hammoud at this month’s Spin Class—our community listening party + social!
Even better? Jad will be in the room to talk about the album, his journey, and the stories behind the songs.
Supermarket Bar & Variety:
Tucked into the heart of Kensington Market, Supermarket is a beloved local hub. A cozy front bar and open back room (no columns=clear sightlines), it’s one of the few venues where every night feels like a community reunion. ♿️ Not Accessible - #SupermarketTO #KensingtonTO
Tucked into the heart of Kensington Market, Supermarket is a beloved local hub. A cozy front bar and open back room (no columns=clear sightlines), it’s one of the few venues where every night feels like a community reunion. ♿️ Not Accessible - #SupermarketTO #KensingtonTO
June 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Supermarket Bar & Variety:
Tucked into the heart of Kensington Market, Supermarket is a beloved local hub. A cozy front bar and open back room (no columns=clear sightlines), it’s one of the few venues where every night feels like a community reunion. ♿️ Not Accessible - #SupermarketTO #KensingtonTO
Tucked into the heart of Kensington Market, Supermarket is a beloved local hub. A cozy front bar and open back room (no columns=clear sightlines), it’s one of the few venues where every night feels like a community reunion. ♿️ Not Accessible - #SupermarketTO #KensingtonTO
The Garrison isn’t just a venue — it’s a local landmark, a sonic sanctuary, and a beloved space for artists and audiences to come together. Wheelchair accessible
#SpinClassLocal #TheGarrisonTO #LittlePortugal #DoWestFest #SPRTLCL #IndieVenue #LiveMusicToronto #LocalMusicScene #AccessibleToronto
#SpinClassLocal #TheGarrisonTO #LittlePortugal #DoWestFest #SPRTLCL #IndieVenue #LiveMusicToronto #LocalMusicScene #AccessibleToronto
June 2, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Garrison isn’t just a venue — it’s a local landmark, a sonic sanctuary, and a beloved space for artists and audiences to come together. Wheelchair accessible
#SpinClassLocal #TheGarrisonTO #LittlePortugal #DoWestFest #SPRTLCL #IndieVenue #LiveMusicToronto #LocalMusicScene #AccessibleToronto
#SpinClassLocal #TheGarrisonTO #LittlePortugal #DoWestFest #SPRTLCL #IndieVenue #LiveMusicToronto #LocalMusicScene #AccessibleToronto
Local music lives at The Black Swan.
Established in 1972, this East Side gem is more than just an English-style pub — it's a longtime champion of Toronto’s indie music scene.
#TheBlackSwanTavern #TorontoMusicScene #SupportLocalMusic #LiveMusicToronto #DanforthMusic #EastEndGems
Established in 1972, this East Side gem is more than just an English-style pub — it's a longtime champion of Toronto’s indie music scene.
#TheBlackSwanTavern #TorontoMusicScene #SupportLocalMusic #LiveMusicToronto #DanforthMusic #EastEndGems
May 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Local music lives at The Black Swan.
Established in 1972, this East Side gem is more than just an English-style pub — it's a longtime champion of Toronto’s indie music scene.
#TheBlackSwanTavern #TorontoMusicScene #SupportLocalMusic #LiveMusicToronto #DanforthMusic #EastEndGems
Established in 1972, this East Side gem is more than just an English-style pub — it's a longtime champion of Toronto’s indie music scene.
#TheBlackSwanTavern #TorontoMusicScene #SupportLocalMusic #LiveMusicToronto #DanforthMusic #EastEndGems
Sunday June 8th at Danu Social House at 1237 Queen St. W. In Toronto. We’re going to spin these two records and interview the artists. Come hang!
May 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Sunday June 8th at Danu Social House at 1237 Queen St. W. In Toronto. We’re going to spin these two records and interview the artists. Come hang!
We’re doing this tomorrow, if you’re in #toronto and need a #fun thing #todo come out to #swandive on #dundaswest for drinks, tunes, and raffle prizes to #saveswandive and support #localmusic
May 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We’re doing this tomorrow, if you’re in #toronto and need a #fun thing #todo come out to #swandive on #dundaswest for drinks, tunes, and raffle prizes to #saveswandive and support #localmusic