The Phase Inc

The Phase Is Coming, and Honestly? It’s About Fucking Time By MoMo Stark for The Phase Journal Let me just say it straight: The Phase is not some cute little side project, not some “maybe one day” Pinterest board, not some fake-deep brand with a black logo and nothing behind it. The Phase is real. It’s happening. And if you’ve been watching from the sidelines wondering what the hell we’ve actually been building, this is me telling you: we are building something massive, something weird, something beautiful, something loud, something safe, something creative, something alternative as hell, and something this scene absolutely deserves. The Phase is a membership-only venue built for the people who never really fit into the polished, beige, watered-down version of life. It’s for the alt kids who grew up and still kept the music in their bones. It’s for the punks, the emos, the goths, the bikers, the artists, the tattooed weirdos, the people rebuilding themselves, the people still figuring ...

 I didn't say anything because I didn't know how to casually say, "Hey, I feel like I'm fucking disappearing and I'm terrified no one would even notice" I didn't say anything because every time I almost did, my brain went absolutely feral.  Don't be dramatic.  Don't be annoying.  Don't ruin the vibe.  Don't make it awkward.  So I shut the fuck up.  People think pain is loud. Like screaming or crying in front of everyone or completely losing your shit in a way that makes people uncomfortable. But my pain isn't like that.  My pain is quiet and constant and fucking relentless.  I'll be sitting right next to you thinking,  I'm not okay. I am really, really not fucking okay.  And you'll be talking about something random and I'll nod and smile and feel like I'm lying with my entire existence.  Do you know how exhausting that is?  Being "fine" when you're not fine is a full-time goddamn job.  Sometimes I excus...

The Phase Journal | Shadows, Scars, and Stories Shadows, Scars, and Stories A note from The Phase Journal – Barrie, Ontario Every tattoo feeds a story. Every dark booth holds a confession. Every glass of scotch is a slow, liquid confession of who we really are. Welcome to The Phase Journal —where the shadows talk, the scars speak, and the misfits finally get to write their own endings. Why This Journal Exists We built The Phase Inc to be more than a venue. It’s a space where people can be too much, too loud, too weird, and still feel seen. The Phase Journal is the paper heartbeat of that idea. It’s where we share stories from Barrie’s underworld: the bartenders who listen through the chaos, the tattoo artists who translate pain into art, the sound e...

Work in the Shadows – The Phase Inc is Hiring in Barrie Work in the Shadows: The Phase Inc is Hiring in Barrie Barrie’s gothic‑grunge cathedral is building its core team. We’re not just opening a venue. We’re building a family. If you’ve ever felt like Barrie’s nightlife was missing something darker, rougher, and more real, you’re not wrong. The Phase Inc is that space: a gothic‑grunge cathedral where misfits, rebels, and beautifully “too much” people finally feel at home. And now, we’re hiring. Who We’re Looking For We’re building a core team that can handle late nights, loud music, strong drinks, and intense creativity—without losing their cool. We’re looking for: Bartenders & Bar Staff – People who can pour drinks, take care of guests, and keep th...

You ever walk into a place and instantly feel like it’s been waiting for you? Like every shadow, every flicker of light, every scent of wood and leather is screaming, “Welcome back, you misfit”? That’s The Phase Tavern & Ink. That’s not just a bar, or a tattoo studio, or some fancy-ass “venue.” That’s home if home was dipped in black velvet, soaked in nostalgia, and wrapped in a little chaos. We’ve been building this shit from the ground up, not just to look cool (though, let’s be honest, it fucking does), but to create a sanctuary for the ones who never really fit anywhere else. People who’ve felt the sting of being “too much” or “weird” or “loud” or whatever the world tries to label you as. Here, your weird is celebrated. Your edge is worshiped. Your scars—visible or not—are part of the story, not something to hide. The Tavern & Ink is like walking into your favorite record store at 2 a.m., when the smell of vinyl and incense hits your chest and you feel that hum in your ...

Some people build businesses. Some people build worlds. Momo and Eli didn’t just build a venue—they built a sanctuary, a statement, a movement. And let’s be honest: it’s not for everyone. It’s for the weirdos, the rebels, the broken-but-brilliant, and the ones who’ve been told “you don’t belong.” Momo is the visionary, the one who sees the world in velvet, black marble, and chaos. She dreams in gothic-luxury aesthetics, in velvet shadows and chandeliers that drip like liquid gold. She’s the one who knows that luxury doesn’t have to be boring, that spaces can be dark, edgy, and unapologetically emotional, and that every guest should feel like they’ve walked into their own story. Eli is the co-creator and co-pilot, the steady flame to Momo’s wildfire. He makes sure the chaos is controlled, the vision executed, and the community thrives. He’s the one who bridges the gap between dream and reality, ensuring every tattoo, cocktail, photograph, and event is perfectly aligned with the ener...

Let’s cut the crap: memberships usually mean a card and a discount, maybe some access to a “members-only lounge” that’s really just a corner of a beige room. Not here. The Phase membership isn’t just access—it’s initiation into a world that actually gets you. When you join, you’re not just a number. You’re a VIP, a misfit with purpose, a rebel with taste, a human who refuses to settle for boring. Membership at The Phase comes with real perks, real experiences, and real connections—from exclusive events, early access to podcasts, private tattoo sessions, and curated guest speaker interactions, to immersive gothic-luxury nights that are as wild as they are refined. Every member gets priority access to the lounge, the ink studio, and our photography spaces. You can book sessions, get special merch drops, and even help shape events before anyone else sees them. It’s community and luxury blended perfectly: the velvet, the black marble, the chandeliers—they’re all part of your daily life...