MUSIC
MUSIC
Indigenous Musician Showcase
Indigenous artists work so hard to incorporate their culture into all aspects of their work and clearly, it’s paying off.
Let’s Gatekeep!: A Case Study on Steve Lacy
“With the aforementioned recent rise in music virality, a widespread conversation has now sparked concerning how the genuineness of fans can impact the health of a fanbase and overall culture around an artist.”
How OutKast Mastered Da Art of Storytellin'
“Although their approach to hip-hop was novel and experimental for the time, they were launched to the top of the charts instantly, an attestation to André and Big Boi’s sheer skill and talent.”
Coffee and Music: a Match Made in Coffee Houses
“Coffee houses offered an atmosphere for young people to be together and have a safe place to go and hear music that was actually about themselves and their peers - that was us, the songwriters… they’re thinking, not boozing. They’re sharing political perspectives and artistic perspectives, and it was quite beautiful.”
The Erosion Of Artistic Identity
Exploring artistic comparison, compromise and authenticity within the realm of music.
The Dream Mirror
What do dreams and music have in common? How does music reflect the dream experience?
Can Musical Soundtracks Back Our Lives?
And you can quote this: Whooooaaahooooo” Mean Girls (musical) 2017
Making It As An Artist in Trap-Afrobeats
“A one-on-one with a young artist from Ottawa in the Trap-Afrobeats scene”
The Fall Effect
How the opposing, yet complimentary characteristics of fall influence its seasonal soundtrack.
Beyond the Girl from Ipanema
Bossa Nova: From the Beaches of Rio de Janeiro to 96 weeks on the American Charts
Next Stop, Shibuya
Living in Tokyo brings many surprises, but this one was far from expected.
The Mamas & The Papas, and the Children
I think the first downloaded music I ever listened to was AC/DC. Thanks, Dad.
The Rise of Jersey Club
It’s one sub-genre of hiphop capable of taking centre stage in the next year.
Skinny Jeans, Band Tees and the Arctic Monkeys
“It is hard to believe that an aesthetic at its core birthed the melancholy mixes for avid internet users everywhere.”