Spin Class
@spinclass.bsky.social
Spin Class 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.
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
Episode 89 with Toronto-based comedian Foad HP available now. #foryou #fyp #toronto #canada #america #uk #FoadHP #FoadHPLive #TorontoComedian get it: open.spotify.com/episode/7M9f...
May 8, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Episode 89 with Toronto-based comedian Foad HP available now. #foryou #fyp #toronto #canada #america #uk #FoadHP #FoadHPLive #TorontoComedian get it: open.spotify.com/episode/7M9f...
Come hang out on Saturday May 17 for a day of local live music and raffle prizes in an effort to help save our beloved Swan Dive 1631 Dundas St. W #torontolife #torontoculture #spinclasslocal #localmusic #divebars #live #livemusic #glizzy
May 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Come hang out on Saturday May 17 for a day of local live music and raffle prizes in an effort to help save our beloved Swan Dive 1631 Dundas St. W #torontolife #torontoculture #spinclasslocal #localmusic #divebars #live #livemusic #glizzy
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Great night at The Bovine in Toronto with @elephantsandstars.bsky.social Gene Champagne and The Deposed. Thanks @spinclass.bsky.social @newtecradio.com and Dropout Entertainment for dropping by.
April 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Great night at The Bovine in Toronto with @elephantsandstars.bsky.social Gene Champagne and The Deposed. Thanks @spinclass.bsky.social @newtecradio.com and Dropout Entertainment for dropping by.
New article by @streetsoftoronto.com dropped today about Spin Class: streetsoftoronto.com/new-spin-cla...
There's a new spin class in Toronto for people who love music and hate exercise
Alex Hajjar, bassist for rock band Howlin’ Circus, is championing the Toronto music scene with a monthly listening series titled Spin Class.
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April 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
New article by @streetsoftoronto.com dropped today about Spin Class: streetsoftoronto.com/new-spin-cla...
Rent Free Albums living in my head this week:
Artist: Intimidators, Peterborough
Album: BENT #FRESH
Artist: Angel Apricot, Toronto
Album: The Pink Sunset Over You
Artist: Graven, Ottawa
Album: Always Everything
Spin Class Spotify Playlist: LINK IN BIO
#SpinClassLocal #LocalMusic #Community
Artist: Intimidators, Peterborough
Album: BENT #FRESH
Artist: Angel Apricot, Toronto
Album: The Pink Sunset Over You
Artist: Graven, Ottawa
Album: Always Everything
Spin Class Spotify Playlist: LINK IN BIO
#SpinClassLocal #LocalMusic #Community
April 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Rent Free Albums living in my head this week:
Artist: Intimidators, Peterborough
Album: BENT #FRESH
Artist: Angel Apricot, Toronto
Album: The Pink Sunset Over You
Artist: Graven, Ottawa
Album: Always Everything
Spin Class Spotify Playlist: LINK IN BIO
#SpinClassLocal #LocalMusic #Community
Artist: Intimidators, Peterborough
Album: BENT #FRESH
Artist: Angel Apricot, Toronto
Album: The Pink Sunset Over You
Artist: Graven, Ottawa
Album: Always Everything
Spin Class Spotify Playlist: LINK IN BIO
#SpinClassLocal #LocalMusic #Community
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A fun night at @spinclass.bsky.social last night with @thejci.bsky.social Stephen Stanley and Alex Hajjar at The Danu Social Club
April 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
A fun night at @spinclass.bsky.social last night with @thejci.bsky.social Stephen Stanley and Alex Hajjar at The Danu Social Club
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What a pleasure it was being social last night at Danu Social House. Thank you to Alexander Hajjar for hosting his @spinclass.bsky.social and inviting myself as well as Stephen Stanley to be his singer/songwriter guests of the month. Thank you to all who came out to be social with us.
April 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
What a pleasure it was being social last night at Danu Social House. Thank you to Alexander Hajjar for hosting his @spinclass.bsky.social and inviting myself as well as Stephen Stanley to be his singer/songwriter guests of the month. Thank you to all who came out to be social with us.
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Tomorrow evening it's the next live edition of @spinclass.bsky.social at The Danu Social Club at 1237 Queen Street West in Toronto. Doors at 6PM. Listen to the latest albums from @thejci.bsky.social and Stephen Stanley and then join in the conversation with both great songwriters. Free!
April 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Tomorrow evening it's the next live edition of @spinclass.bsky.social at The Danu Social Club at 1237 Queen Street West in Toronto. Doors at 6PM. Listen to the latest albums from @thejci.bsky.social and Stephen Stanley and then join in the conversation with both great songwriters. Free!
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Sunday night at Danu Social House, host Alexander Hajjar spins the latest albums by James Clark Institute and Stephen Stanley. Please join us for this month's Spin Class Local beginning at 6pm. No cover whatsoever!
April 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Sunday night at Danu Social House, host Alexander Hajjar spins the latest albums by James Clark Institute and Stephen Stanley. Please join us for this month's Spin Class Local beginning at 6pm. No cover whatsoever!