MUSIC
MUSIC
MUSIC THAT DEFINES QUEEN'S: THE 1980'S
This is the first article in a series exploring the music alumni associate with their time at Queen’s University.
I SEE, YOU SEE
Our monthly TV column is here! After the year we've had it's important to use the media we consume as both a source of relaxation and laughs, but also to further our own learning.
JACK'S MUSIC CORNER: A 2020 LOOK-BACK
When I pitched this music corner idea, I really just wanted to share my music tastes and opinions with MUSE readers. Although only two have been published so far, I want to keep this series going into 2021. In this edition I’m going to be listing off my favourite albums, beats, songs and artists of 2020. Enjoy, and be sure to check out the playlist below!
YOUNG, RICH, AND FAMOUS
A look at how the effects of child stardom may impact TikTok’s emerging child stars
Jack's Music Corner: If Screw Ain’t Make it, It Ain’t No Screw Tape
"As hip-hop has been pushed to the mainstream, there’s been a lack of acknowledgement of the work of those in the hip-hop community, especially Black entertainers who worked so hard to build the genre." An eye-opening read by Jack Selby that looks into the origins of DJ styles, and the problematic decrease in acknowledgement for Hip-Hop's pioneers. Check it out here!
Interview with Benny Fulton of The Tales
A prominent member of the Kingston music scene, and signed to the same agency as their idols The Tragically Hip, Benny Fulton of The Tales sat down with Steph Crimi to talk music, COVID, future projects and more.
The Chronicles of Going to an Arts High School
"Is an art school just like how it appears in High School Musical? Do people dance on tables at lunch and randomly break out into song?" In this article Steph Crimi evaluates her own experience going to an Arts High School and details how it has influenced who she is today.
Jack's Music Corner: An Introduction
This article is the first installment of a very exciting project the MUSE Music team has decided to take on titled Jack's Music Corner! This series will be spearheaded by Online Music Contributor Jack Selby and is meant to share some of his most recent and favourite music finds. Enjoy!
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.