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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.
MTDQ 2000s
Interview with Brendan Kennedy - The third article in a series exploring the music alumni associate with their time at Queen’s University.
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?
Jack's Music Corner: February Finds
The latest instalment of Jack's Music Corner features a fresh playlist of February finds to check out!
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.
JACK'S MUSIC CORNER: A 2020 LOOK-BACK
When I pitched this music corner idea, I really just wanted to share my music tastes and opinions with MUSE readers. Although only two have been published so far, I want to keep this series going into 2021. In this edition I’m going to be listing off my favourite albums, beats, songs and artists of 2020. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the playlist below!
YOUNG, RICH, AND FAMOUS
A look at how the effects of child stardom may impact TikTok’s emerging child stars
Interview with Benny Fulton of The Tales
A prominent member of the Kingston music scene, and signed to the same agency as their idols The Tragically Hip, Benny Fulton of The Tales sat down with Steph Crimi to talk music, COVID, future projects and more.
Jack's Music Corner: An Introduction
This article is the first installment of a very exciting project the MUSE Music team has decided to take on titled Jack's Music Corner! This series will be spearheaded by Online Music Contributor Jack Selby and is meant to share some of his most recent and favourite music finds. Enjoy!
The Power of Music: Coping with Anxiety
Music is one of the most successful weapons I use in fighting my battle with anxiety. I hope my words inspire you to seek your creative outlet - whether it be from music or something completely different - to properly convey your feelings and take steps toward a life of peace and progress.