MUSIC
MUSIC
MAINTAINING PASSION
When you make more of what you love, you discover new ways to make it interesting for yourself. The boredom of quarantine made it necessary for me to make progress in my music.
#METOO AND MUSICAL THEATRE
There seems to be a narrative in the musical theatre industry, and the performing arts industry as a whole, where young women are continuously being exploited by men in positions of power. It should be no surprise that the #MeToo movement has come to light in recent years when so many power-hungry and abusive men are in positions of authority.
Music That Defines Queen’s: The 1990s
The second article in a series exploring the music alumni associate with their time at Queen’s University. Find the first installment of the series here.
SO I MADE YOU A PLAYLIST...
I don’t think it comes with any surprise why we get all warm and fuzzy after seeing that “I made you a playlist” text.
WHERE HAVE I HEARD THIS BEFORE?
This ability to curate and draw on older music in the production process has always fascinated me so I threw together a playlist of sampled songs which find themselves centre stage in the hits we love today. I hope you have as much fun as I did listening to these songs and ask yourself - where have I heard this before?
MUSIC THAT DEFINES QUEEN'S: THE 1980'S
This is the first article in a series exploring the music alumni associate with their time at Queen’s University.
I SEE, YOU SEE
Our monthly TV column is here! After the year we've had it's important to use the media we consume as both a source of relaxation and laughs, but also to further our own learning.
YOUNG, RICH, AND FAMOUS
A look at how the effects of child stardom may impact TikTok’s emerging child stars
The Chronicles of Going to an Arts High School
"Is an art school just like how it appears in High School Musical? Do people dance on tables at lunch and randomly break out into song?" In this article Steph Crimi evaluates her own experience going to an Arts High School and details how it has influenced who she is today.
DOUBLE STANDARDS IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY: THE PRESSURE TO STAY RELEVANT AS A FEMALE ARTIST
Estrogen is an asset, it turns out. With female artists genetically more creative than men, this more novel artistry actually seems to be a product of inequality as women receive more negative evaluations while consistently working to outperform men. The most recent disparity? WAP.
WHY I LOVE CRYING ON THE DANCE FLOOR (AND YOU SHOULD TOO)
While weeping in bed alone can certainly be tantalizing, I prefer to find my catharsis doing the Charleston.
MUSIC AND NOSTALGIA
Ever hear a song that instantly just brings you back? In this article Jack Selby takes a trip down memory lane via music, exploring various tunes and the significant memories attached to them