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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.
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
GUILTY PLEASURE TUNES: THE SONGS WE HATE TO LOVE
"Some close their bedroom door or turn their Spotify to private, while others may put in headphones - whatever secret measure is taken, these are the songs that we hate to love." In this article Steph Crime explores guilty pleasure music, why we feel the way we do about it and even asks some MUSE team members about the music they cant help but love.
THE ULTIMATE QUEEN'S PLAYLIST
Have the Kingston blues? Wish you could time-travel back to before the semester was cut short? Check out today's article where Frannie and Steph compile a playlist of songs that will bring you back to your favourite memories, nights, places and traditions at Queen's...pre-COVID.
CAR SEAT TUNES PLAYLIST
(NOSTALGIA WARNING!) "Whether strapped into my car seat on long road trips or in my highchair at the dinner table, my parents played all kinds of music for me to jam out to as a kid." - Check out Music Contributor Jack Selby's most recent playlist where with help from the MUSE team, he complies all your parent's songs they forced you to listen to as a kid
EXTRAORDINARY MACHINE: FIONA APPLE AND FEMALE PAIN
I didn’t grow up listening to Fiona Apple, but the first time I ever heard her sing, it was like I’d known her all my life.
ALBUMS TO CATCH UP ON IN QUARANTINE
Bored in quarantine? Have more spare time than you know what to do with? Online Music Contributor Jack Selby has compiled a list and review of recently released albums that he thinks are definitely worth your newly acquired time. *Spoiler: includes many bangers*
Meet the Music Team: What We've Been Listening to While in Quarantine
Go big or go home right? MUSE's Online Music Team has expanded this year.
MAKING LEMONADE
As MUSE online starts a new year, Online Director Elana Yamanouchi discusses who we are in the face of adversity.
