We are saddened by the passing of Kevan Staples, co-creator of the iconic band, 2023 Inductee, Rough Trade alongside Carole Pope. Our deepest condolences to Kevan’s family, Carole, friends, and all who were moved by his creativity and artistry. 📸: Ryan Emberley #KevanStaples

So sorry to hear of the passing of Kevan Staples, co-founder of #RoughTrade alongside Carole Pope. He co-wrote songs that were the soundtrack to my youth and still spark my synapses. #RestInPower Here he talks to me about writing #HighSchoolConfidential. soundcloud.com/house-of-crous…

This is the clip you’re looking for: SCTV’s 1981 cast interviews Rough Trade… in character, hahaha. And then we get High School Confidential live in studio. RIP Kevan Staples. youtu.be/qvn5ktbObKk?si…

Half of the Canadian band #RoughTrade is gone. Multi-instrumentist and composer Kevan Staples had died at the age of 74. I really liked Rough Trade with songs like "Crimes of Passion", "Birds of a Feather", "High School Confidential" or "All Touch". And they were so great live

Here's a gift link to my feature obituary on Rough Trade songwriter-guitarist Kevan Staples. theglobeandmail.com/gift/9ef29559a…

No new Dildorks episode this week – but instead, you can buy our latest Patreon-exclusive bonus episode as a one-off! It's a new option Patreon offers: patreon.com/posts/bonus-ep… We talked about tentacle porn, kinky movies (incl. Babygirl), the romance novel I'm working on, etc.

NEW on the blog: Come See Me Do Musical Improv In-Person In Toronto! girlyjuice.net/come-see-me-do… Deets on my upcoming shows, plus some clips from past ones. Goddammit I love this silly art form so much.

NEW on the blog: Review: BeYourLover Fatima multi-functional detachable toy girlyjuice.net/review-beyourl… I've never seen a toy like this before!

so glad @girly_juice is back in my zip code for a few days for her birthday 😍

happy birthday to this skillful, silly, sexy girl. it’s been a year, but Kate Sloan (she/her) has never lost her drive to make great art, care for her communities, and fight the systems that hold us back from pleasure. her ethics, her work, and her style inspire me. and i’m so lucky i

101 Kinky Things Even You Can Do by Kate Sloan New to kink? Check out this great beginner kink book by @girly_juice #101kinkythings #katesloan evolvingyourman.com/2025/05/23/101…

Here is a great interview on 640AM on the TDSB attempting to drum out Principal Barrie Sketchley from Rosedale Heights Schools of the Arts. soundcloud.com/tashakheiriddi… A couple of important lessons here! 1. The lottery system does nothing for the intended students. Everyone is

Students at Rosedale Heights say principal Barrie Sketchley, who is in his 80’s, should be allowed to retire on his own terms and not be sent to another school. Sketchley founded the school.

Hundreds of students with Rosedale Heights School of the Arts stage a walkout over transfer of admired Principal. TDSB says Barrie Sketchley will be moved to another school next year, after working at Rosedale for 30+ years

The Rosedale Heights School Advisory Council's response to Toronto District School Board decision to transfer Principal Barrie Sketchley. The Toronto District School Boarddirector disregarded due process, democracy, and the @tdsb's own bylaws. Paul Calandra this is a failure of governance and cannot stand. #SaveSketchley

Tom Harrington Toronto District School Board Clayton La Touche The Toronto District School Board is transferring Barrie Sketchley, age 84, to Harbord Collegiate rather than let him have a last year and retire at the school he founded. The community is having none of it. cp24.com/news/2025/06/1…

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