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Hey, hi, hello! This email's slightly delayed (again) but if you squint real hard (again) you can pretend it's still Tuesday. Anyway: Have some pitches via your weekly post-meeting arts and culture email. ICYMI: Our meetings are on Tuesdays at noon!Also, here's your weekly reminder to pitch me any ideas you have! I'd love to hear them. Especially for the following columns:

• Diss Track: Are there 3-4 songs that grind your gears in the worst way possible? Diss the crap out of them in this column. 

• Brew Crew/Vino Bitches: A fun, 150- to 350-word review of your favourite (or not-so-favourite) beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverage of choice.

• Noodle Nation: Who loves noodles? You (might) love noodles. Write 450 to 500 words on your favourite noodle (ramen, pho, other long stringy flour-y food) haunts for this column.

• DatApp: Have an app that’s been a game- or life-changer? Wax eloquently about it (or a few of your favourites) in a short 150- to 350-word installment for this column.

• Top 5: Top 5 study spots, places to cry in public, late-night post-exam diners...you name it, you can write a Top 5 on it! 50-200 words per Thing In The Top 5.

• Emoji of the Week: This one’s self-explanatory. Trawl your recently used emojis and sing praise about it and why other people should worship it as The Best Emoji too.

• Fashion Streeters: If you love walking up to people and asking them about their cool outfits, this one’s for you. Q & A format. Consider pairing up with a photo volunteer or taking your own pics!

• Doin’ You: Everyone has something they do exceptionally well. Wanna teach others your wizardry? Walk us step-by-step through the process of a master for this column.

• Playlists: Have killer musical taste? Share it on The Gateway with a curated playlist. 

• ...AND MORE! You can also pitch me your own column ideas if you want to write your own or if you've seen any awesome movies/heard any music/read any books/played any games/eaten any food etc., let me know. 

Lemme know at [email protected] if these pique your interest.

 And read on for this week's 很好 pitches. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

Album Coverage: Emma Cook

Toronto-based indie songstress,

 Emma Cook

, is thrilled to announce the release of her fourth album, 

Living Proof

, which is set for release on February 2, 2018. The record is a 10-song collection of powerful tracks, including the heartfelt lead single, 

I Will Stay – 

which has seen over 3.5k streams on Spotify in the few weeks since its release. Have a look at the video 

 to catch a glimpse of what is to come on the record.

Review it in advance or interview the artist! 

Event review: Flashback Film Festival

Cineplex's Flashback Film Festival is just around the corner. The festival hits participating theatres nationwide February 2-8, giving fans the chance to see their favourite action, sci-fi and comedy classic films again on the big screen! Highlights this year include The Big Lebowski (20th anniversary), Dune, Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s Cornetto Trilogy, and more! Are you interested in covering the festival in some capacity this year? The organizers are also happy to look to arrange interviews where available with a festival programmer. Review the event or interview a programmer!

Album review: Jim Cuddy's Constellation

From the press release: Recorded at Blue Rodeo’s Woodshed Studio in Toronto over the fall of 2017, the 11-track album showcases The Jim Cuddy Band at the height of their musical prowess. Over the course of four solo albums and fifteen studio recordings as a member of Blue Rodeo, Jim Cuddy has established himself as one of Canada’s most respected artists.  Among his accolades, Jim Cuddy has received 15 JUNO Awards, The Order of Canada and, along with bandmates Blue Rodeo, has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, received the Governor General Performing Arts Award and a Star on the Walk of Fame. Review it! 

Concert review: Black Label Society

Black Label Society will be in town on February 12 for a show at The Ranch Roadhouse supporting their new album, Grimmest Hits. The album showcases Black Label Society’s signature sound, complete with Zakk’s face-melting solos (School of Rock reference), roaring vocals, and chugging riffs. Zakk was the longest serving guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, and co-wrote modern Ozzy classics like No More Tears and Mama I’m Coming Home. Black Label Society traverses the world powered by caffeine (Zakk is passionate about coffee and has his own blend) and cacophony. Review the show or interview this cool dude!

Album review: Chris Thile's Thanks for Listening

Brett Kissel - the CCMA Awards' reigning Male Artist of the Year - has released his album We Were That Song. includes a collaboration with Megadeath’s Dave Mustaine on Damn!; a duet with country music icon Charley Pride on Burgers and Fries; and the album’s title track – Brett’s 10th single to reach the top 10 at Canadian country radio. Brett teamed up with Grammy-Award winning producer Luke Wooten (Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Chris Stapleton) and long-time collaborator Bart McKay (multiple CCMA Award Winner), as well as Kissel's own bandmates - Justin Kudding, Spencer Cheyne, and Matty McKay.

Sound cool? Review it!