music
Innovative Indigenous artists
October 6, 2023By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Indigenous Peoples have been making music on this land since time immemorial. Music of diverse styles have long been a central part of social, cultural, and ceremonial life for the many Indigenous cultures living in so-called Canada. Today’s Indigenous musicians carry on these traditions and innovate by incorporating non-Indigenous influences. Here are three Indigenous artists to start listening to. Edzi’u Content warning: forced assimilation of Indigenous people. Tahltan and Tlingit experimental musician, Edzi’u, transports listeners by enmeshing ambient sounds, words of wisdom, and her own angelic voice. Their…
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Albums from Juno award-winning Canadian artists
September 11, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_126104" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Courtesy of The Beaches[/caption] The Beaches — Blame My Ex Available September 15 Toronto-based alternative rock band, The Beaches, are about to release their anticipated album Blame My Ex. Pre-released…
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Monday Music: Soulful gems
August 1, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate “Colors” by Black Pumas Photo credit: ATO Records / Fontana North Black Pumas is a rock-soul band from Austin, Texas who bring contemporary twists to the genre. “Colors” is full of rhythm and groove,…
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The dos and don’ts of attending concerts
July 27, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate With many tours hitting the road this summer, now’s the time to implement a refresher on concert etiquette. Concert connoisseurs and amateur attendees alike need to be well-versed in what’s respectful and expected. Don’t: Arrive…
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In Case You Missed It: Demon Days by Gorillaz
July 7, 2023By: Hana Hoffman, Peak Associate I want to bring you back to May 11, 2005, when Gorillaz released their second studio album, Demon Days. This album will take you on a journey to a fictional world that mirrors our own.…
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Songs to listen to when you’re going through it
July 5, 2023By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer [caption id="attachment_125701" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Courtesy of Cult Records[/caption] “When You Were Made” by The Growlers Best lyric: You were the reason, they stuck around / But you’re old enough now The vibe: You’re…
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Mary Ancheta Quartet takes cinematic jazz to the Next Level
June 13, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor I was intrigued by the track titles on Mary Ancheta Quartet’s EP, Level Up, released on June 2; “Grease the Wheel” and “Gotta Get it” instil being in motion, which is exactly what…
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New Music: Täbï Yösha teases debut EP with two sultry singles
May 15, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor As a trained singer and dancer, Täbï Yösha has long been a go-getter in Quebec’s music scene, collaborating with artists and dipping her toes in many genres. From jazz and classical to hip-hop…
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There Are Hierarchies of Grief honours lost loved ones
May 8, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts and Culture Editor There Are Hierarchies of Grief plunges into the way grief suddenly swallows you. The five-minute short film is part of the CBC Gem series, How to Lose Everything, which features five short films…
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Trends in music
April 4, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor In: Atmospheric motifs Atmospheres pull an album together and make it much more memorable. This is how Caroline Polachek’s album, Desire, I want to turn into you, sets itself apart. The way Polachek…
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