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CELEBRATING ASIAN HERITAGE THROUGH MUSIC
Happy API Heritage Month! In honour of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Canada, MUSE would like to celebrate with a playlist highlighting the diversity of artists making a statement in the music industry.
SO I MADE YOU A PLAYLIST...
I don’t think it comes with any surprise why we get all warm and fuzzy after seeing that “I made you a playlist” text.
WHERE HAVE I HEARD THIS BEFORE?
This ability to curate and draw on older music in the production process has always fascinated me so I threw together a playlist of sampled songs which find themselves centre stage in the hits we love today. I hope you have as much fun as I did listening to these songs and ask yourself - where have I heard this before?
Jack's Music Corner: February Finds
The latest instalment of Jack's Music Corner features a fresh playlist of February finds to check out!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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