MUSIC
MUSIC
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING RECORDS
I began collecting records four years ago. Knowing little to nothing about vinyl, it started off rough. This is the case for most beginners, who tend to gravitate towards the aesthetically-pleasing Crosley briefcase players that sound like nails on a chalkboard.
An Up-Close Interview With The Vinyl King of Kingston
If you haven’t already been to Brian’s Record Option, make sure to stop by at 381 Princess Street. He is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. I may just see you there!
SUMMER OF RAP: LOOKING BACK AT SOME OF THE ALBUMS FROM THIS SUMMER
So far, 2021 has blessed hip hop fans with some great projects this year but it has to be a great year for music, the summer albums have to be something special.
QUEEN'S ON AUX
There really is nothing better than ordering yourself an exam-sized coffee and finding some prime real estate to have a bit of alone time for you and your notes.
THE MAIN CHARACTER SOUNDTRACK
Has there ever been a moment in your life where you felt like the main character? Like you’re Sam from The Perks of Being A Wallflower, standing through the car’s sunroof and looking beyond the tunnel?
IGNORE THE EAST AND THE WEST: MICHIGAN IS WHERE IT'S AT
“Honestly you just have to have fun with it. Jay-Z is always going to be the greatest of all time, but no one listen to Jay Z right now because he too serious.” - Rio Da Young OG
TIMELESS TUNES
Modern music has not appeared out of thin air. Contemporary works are built on the shoulders of giants, weaving together several inspirational sources, demonstrated in the genre, instrumentation, chord progression, or even just the feeling. Musical borrowing is an intrinsic value of musical creation, and it is fascinating how you can trace it between songs and generations.
YOU BETTER WERK
“Drag isn’t the way to express yourself; it’s just one of the many ways. And, I have to say, I love it.”
IT'S PERFECTLY QUEER THESE LGBTQIA2S+ ARTISTS ROCK
A short history of where queerness and music intersect, with a playlist that encompasses it all.
SHARING THE LOVE OF MUSIC
PS: I cried for an entire weekend in third-grade when my dad went to Seattle with his friends to see a Paul McCartney concert without me. Apparently, I had school, but that's just a lame excuse, and I still bug him about it to this day.
JAPANESE JAZZ AND HIP-HOP: RETURNING THE FAVOUR
Thanks to the contributions of these artists and many others, the world of music have simply been made better. For Asian Heritage Month, I want to share a corner of music that fascinates me. There’s a playlist as well as some youtube videos - feel free to leave the tab open in the background and relax!
CELEBRATING ASIAN HERITAGE THROUGH MUSIC
Happy API Heritage Month! In honour of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Canada, MUSE would like to celebrate with a playlist highlighting the diversity of artists making a statement in the music industry.
