About Fazer Magazine

FAZER Magazine.com, launched 3 years ago as Fazer in the form of a music fan’s blog, has morphed into a much sought after, cutting edge online publication which now enjoys a wide and varied readership of music fans, entertainment industry professionals, and musicians alike. Featuring band interviews and show reviews often long before celebrated print magazines, FAZER Magazine.com consistently brings fresh news and impressive photography to its readers. Contributors to the site are not only seasoned writers and photographers; they also come from various music and entertainment industry backgrounds. Each brings knowledge and know-how to their projects and an unfailing passion for music.

FAZER founder Mike Bax had the gumption and music expertise to give the magazine its legs, and now, under the watchful eye of award-winning author and journalist Laurie Lonsdale, Fazer Magazine.com gets its wings. As the former editor of the site, as well as a long-time contributor, Laurie knows what it takes to get the job done and is proud to offer readers a ‘Backstage Pass’ into the exciting world of music and entertainment.

We all thank you for frequenting the site.

List of Contributors




Laurie Lonsdale


Laurie is Fazer Magazine’s new President and Editor in Chief.  As a multi-published author and journalist who has written for numerous magazines and has 5 novels on the market, she also has an extensive background in the music industry with experience in concert promotion, radio charting, sales and marketing, band management, and even as a radio personality.  Heading up FAZER Magazine.com is a fitting move as it marries all of her career experiences in one project. 
















Writers

 

Photographers


Brandon Rabideau 


Fazer's Vice President, Junior Editor, and Assignment Editor. An aficionado of the Toronto club scene with tastes that are both eclectic and fussy, keeping an open mind but maintaining very little patience for mediocrity. He has sat down with bands like Alexisonfire and Taking Back Sunday and penned reviews of everything from HIM to City and Colour. The written word is his passion and music his muse.










Mike Bax


Photographer. Writer. Interviewer. Movie buff.  Mike established Fazer in 2006 and continues to hold a stake in the magazine.  Enjoys most genres of music but tends to gravitate towards metal. 

















Aaron Binder


Aaron was assimilated by the live music scene at a young age, honing his five senses for good music as a concert promoter, DJ on Punkradiocast.com, and member of the Edge Intern Army.  His repertoire includes The Creepshow, Madina Lake, Less Than Jake and dozens more for these aforementioned outlets, as well as Fazer Magazine.  These opportunities have given him an insightful and critical perspective toward every musician he covers.









Alex Young


Alex brings his energy his unbridled enthusiasm to the table because he is always looking for new music. Alex honed his writing skills at his high school and post-secondary school newspapers. He has hosted his own show on Fusion Radio called “Alex in Wonderland” and is in his fourth year of journalism and media studies at the University of Guelph/Humber College. Alex has interviewed an array of artists for Fazer including Ian Hill of Judas Priest, Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls and Lara Lavi, president of Death Row Records."





Anny Slama


Prior to joining FAZER, Anny's achievements included everything from hosting music and charity events to judging various Battle of the Bands, interviewing numerous musicians and DJing her own online radio show.  Anny continues to hone her craft in the trenches of the entertainment industry and is loving every minute of it.












Myles LaCavera


Music lover, film student, art appreciator.  Has been hitting the keys a while now for Fazer, scooping interviews and reviews.  Loves a lot of everything but gravitates to the indie.  Fills up his mind with all he can know.















Jessie Leigh


Jessie Leigh is the youngest contributor at FAZER, having written CD and live reviews and conducted interviews with some of the more youthful artists on the scene today.  Having performed at various clubs around Toronto where she's sung covers of Bif Naked and The Donnas to name a few, has given Jessie an affinity for going one on one with up-and-coming teen artists from pop stars Shiloh and Emily Osment to hard rockers Crooked X.







 

Jaylyn Todd


Having photographed a variety of musicians over the past few years, both live and in-studio, Jaylyn Todd’s portfolio shows like a who’s who of music, from up and coming local Indie artists to some of the biggest and most successful bands on tour today. Her artistic talents have earned her a position as VP and Creative Director for Fazer, while providing stellar photography for the magazine and guidance for the ever-growing roster of photographers.










Jack Alexander


Having been actively involved in the music scene in many capacities, I have an edge shooting musicians. I dig all sorts and genres, and love it when performers get frisky in front of my lens. Being an active performer myself, I stay a step ahead of the musician on stage and try to capture them in their fecund essence.













Jeff Chan Tin


Jeffrey Chan Tin is a kick-ass Brampton-based photographer, who enjoys shooting head banging hardcore concerts and being in the mosh pit.  



















Nikki Jumper


Living the dream as a young and ambitious music/entertainment photographer. I travel on tour with bands to create tour diaries, shoot concerts and parties, and never sleep - and LOVE it!

















Videographers


Shawn Haynes

Award winning, film director with an eye and passion for film.  Has worked on major motion pictures such as Pirates of the Carribean 2 and 3, The Incredible Hulk, and the SAW Series, and has contributed his talents to music videos such as Ill Scarlett's 'Nothing Special' and 'Take My Hand' by The Creepshow.  Always aiming to be different and surprise the audience with whimsical visual details, he is a valuable addition to the Fazer team.









Kenny Godinho

Born and raised in Toronto with a strong interest in Music and Film. Always full of bright ideas to do something to shock the world in laughter or horror.  I want to be talked about in history classes when i am long gone as the one who changed the view of life.