r&b
Black women musicians and the stubborn R&B label
March 16, 2026By: Noeka Nimmervoll, Staff Writer and Petra Chase, Features Editor Black women in music tend to get boxed into one repeated spot: rhythm and blues, more commonly known as R&B. Black artists in general tend to get pigeonholed in genres like rap, hip-hop, and R&B. However, Black women experience a unique struggle in the music industry at the intersection of racism and misogyny. Black women artists are labelled R&B despite making music in different genres. Even in R&B, a genre where Black women thrive, they’re often overshadowed by men and fight harder to achieve the same recognition as white artists.…
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Etchos is in for more than just a “Good Run”
March 25, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Just in time for reflective spring strolls, Vancouver-based artist Etchos made her singer-songwriter debut with “Good Run.” The soulful track is about moving on from someone while being grateful for the memories. With…
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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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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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New Music: Singles and music videos from February
March 7, 2023Editor's note: This article was updated on March 8 to correct the release date for Witch Prophet's album. By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor [caption id="attachment_124812" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Quest[/caption] “INtrlD” by OK Naledi Released on Valentine’s Day along…
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Monday Music: Uplifting Afropop
January 19, 2023By: Balqees Jama, SFU Student Listening to Afropop makes me wish I fully understood Pidgin so I could get even more lost in its euphonic bliss. Afrobeats is an umbrella genre of contemporary pop and music from Nigeria, Ghana, and their…
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Monday Music: Late night wine
November 21, 2022By: Idara L. Udonya, SFU Student Let me set the scene: you’re in a low-lit room, a vanilla musk candle is burning, and you’re enjoying your favourite vin doux, maybe a bottle of Jam Jar sweet shiraz or roscato. There’s…
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Monday Music: Songs for Scorpio season
November 14, 2022By: Jerrica Zabala, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of gun violence in lyrics. We’ve reached the peak of Scorpio season and the air is powerful, sultry, and arousing. There’s a certain seriousness to being a Scorpio and these magnetizing bass…
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Monday Music: Groovy tunes to blast on your way to a beach day
July 5, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, Arts & Culture Editor To be honest, I’m not a huge beach person because I’m a wimp when it comes to direct sunlight. If I want a tan in the summer, I want to be outside…
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Sunset Rollercoaster discusses inspirations, sound, and creative process on their new album Soft Storm
October 31, 2020By: Michelle Young, News Editor Synthy band Sunset Rollercoaster has returned with another dreamy record. The alternative Taiwanese band consists of members Tseng Kuo-Heng (vocals and guitar), Chen Hung-Li (bass), Lo Tsun-Lung (drums), Wang Shao-Hsuan (keyboard), and Huang Hao-Ting (saxophone).…
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