Why Have There Been No Great Female Indie Bands?
Kelsey discusses the common practice of female discrimination in music. She argues that females in music should be treated as the norm and not the exception
Opinion
Post-post-punks: The Pop Group and Gang of Four
M. Milner reviews the new albums from The Pop Group and Gang of Four and examines how both bands have aged both musically and in concept.
Afroman Screwed Up, But Stay Off The Stage, Idiots
Afroman was wrong, he screwed up. But a non-performer should never get on-stage during a show. Just don’t do it. Not unless your name’s on the marquee.
Paying Tribute To Cover Albums
Inspired by Bob Dylan's album of Sinatra covers, M. Milner takes a look at some other cover albums from Elvis Costello, Neil Young, David Bowie and others!
Why The Grammys Suck 2015: Still Racist. Kanye West: Still a Douche.
The Grammys Suck and they always will. Just like last year the Academy proved how racist and out of touch they are. The 57th Grammy Awards show was a joke.
A Brief History of R&B and Why D’Angelo’s Black Messiah Matters
Dan discusses why D'Angelo's new album Black Messiah is so important and then lists all the important Hip Hop and R&B albums from the past five decades.
Ohhhhh Canada! (Best of Canada 2014)
Nate discusses the Best of Canada 2014. This list includes ten of his favorite albums by Canadian bands / musicians and other favorite Canadian things.
Turnt Up: A Christmas Playlist For Heathens
Dan Vesper brings you a Christmas Playlist that is actually really charming and listenable. Avoid all other Christmas Music at all costs. Happy Holidays!
2014 Sucked: “Happy,” “Shake It Off,” and a Bad Year for America
Things happened, and are happening, ones that demand attention and serious thought. As shitty as things got in 2014, we can’t really afford to just be happy and clap along or shake it off anymore.
Taylor Swift Takes Manhattan!
M. Milner compares Taylor Swift to Godzilla and Joni Mitchell, while at the same examining Swift's music and image throughout the years.