Category: Arts
CD Review: II by The Courtneys
The Courtneys have managed to pull a gritty album together that includes sunny, dreamy tunes. Starting the album with “Blue Velvet,” sets a melancholy tone that transitions smoothly into the following tracks. Talking about...
CD Review: Drunk by Thundercat
Context is very important with this album. If you don’t know who Thundercat is or what his music is like, then you’re in for a (probably unpleasant) surprise. Drunk is a weird mix of...
CD Review: Gang Signs & Prayer by Stormzy
Grime superstar Stormzy, off the success of his previously released singles, has finally dropped his debut project. Grime has seen a surge in popularity this side of the Atlantic, and Stormzy is a large...
Sled Island returns: A how-to guide
One of Canada’s most prestigious & enlightening music festivals returns for it’s tenth year
A beginner’s guide to J-Pop
From BABYMETAL to Perfume, we’ve got you covered on getting started with Japanese music
‘Get Out’ delivers a brilliant commentary on racism today
How satire and horror come together to call out white people on their “good intentions”
CD Review: Fantôme by Utada Hikaru
Utada Hikaru is a goddess. If you don’t believe me, check the facts. Fantôme is a Japanese-language album that charted in 28 countries on iTunes during its release, including number one in six countries....
CD Review: Fin by Syd
From Odd Future to The Internet to her first solo project, alternative R&B artist Syd does a fantastic job on her first independent record. In an album that is 12 tracks long it’s...
CD Review: New Ages Warriors Remix by Crossfaith
Crossfaith has always done a good job at living between electronic and metal music. New Age Warriors was a proper metalcore EP, but New Age Warriors Remix pays tribute to fans of their other...
