Album review: Circles by Mac Miller
Circles Mac Miller Warner Records Inc. Score: A+ This is Mac Miller’s best album — it’s a shame he’s not here to share it with the world himself. Through optimistic beats and chopped loops,...
Category: Arts
Album review: After Hours by The Weeknd
After Hours The Weeknd Republic Records Score: A+ Quarantine and The Weeknds newest album, After Hours, is the new Netflix and chill. Let the sweet vocals of Abel Tesfaye wrap you up like a...
The power of journaling
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer For ages, society has been looking for the secret to success. Some say it’s waking up at ungodly hours, others say it’s meditation. The fact of the matter is,...
How to cultivate your inner artist during quarantine
By Mackenzie Mason, Staff Writer It’s no secret that COVID-19 has forced us all into an unfamiliar reality of self-isolating and social distancing. It’s been hard on everyone, but my strongest condolences go out...
The evolution of art in the digital age
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Artwork has always been an important part of humanity. A piece can provoke anger, happiness, love, or even, in some cases, extreme despair. The more an artist can tap...
Album review: Cheap Queen by King Princess
Cheap Queen King Princess Zelig Records Score: A Have you ever been so in love but also so heartbroken all at the same time? Then this is the album for you. Brooklyn Native, Mikaela...
Album review: Chilombo by Jhene Aiko
Chilombo Jhene Aiko Def Jam Recordings Score: B- If you’re looking for something to vibe out to on a chill day off, consider listening to Jhene Aikos’ recently released album, Chilombo. The 20 track...
Calgary’s canvas of women-led art
By Ayra Fouad, Staff Writer Nada Khatib – Knife Painter Nada Khatib replaces the paintbrush, a tool that has become almost synonymous with painting, with an equally useful and versatile tool; the palette knife....
In review: A personal take on International Women’s Day
By Cassie Schattle, Staff Writer International Women’s Day came and went a few weeks ago, and although flowers were given and shoutouts were made on social media, the amount of lasting remarks still echoing today...
Album review: Perfectionism by Hotel Mira
Perfectionism Hotel Mira Light Organ Records Score: B+ Perfectionism is the first album I’ve heard from Canadian band Hotel Mira, formerly known as JPSNGRLS. My first impression? They’re 2020s answer and salvation to the...
