MUSIC
MUSIC
Reefer Anthems: The Sounds of Cannabis Culture
Let’s be blunt, it’s no new revelation that weed and music make a delightful pairing.
Send Me A Playlist
Even if someone’s taste in music doesn’t perfectly align with mine, openness and appreciation of music is a quality I value when pursuing any kind of relationship.
The Tale of 27
Punctuated at the age of 27, the lives of Hendrix, Cobain, and Winehouse were no doubt influential to pop culture, but arguably more so as they were granted VIP access to the infamous 27 Club. Those with underlying mental illnesses, severe drug habits, and a rapid claim to fame need not apply.
The Map to Finding Your Genre
Everyone has a distinct combination of artists and tastes that form their listening habits. It’s a fascinating insight into you as a person - not to say that it's as black and white as folk fans must live on a farm and heavy metal fans must wear black eyeliner - but I believe there’s still something to be said of the musical cloud you surround yourself with.
What’s Better Than Live Music and Whiskey Sours?
If you blink an eye, you may miss Musiikki: a cozy cafe by day, and a rustic whiskey bar by night. What’s even better is that there is live music almost every night.
Outsider Music: Beyond Alternative
In a world where music is boxed into genre upon genre, what happens to the sounds that are so far away from the mainstay that they exist in a realm of their own?
Albums of the Year (Round II)
I am a person who loves to complain and express my opinions loudly, so I figured I should share with you my favourite albums of 2021.
AMEN BREAK
Back in the early days of mixing and breakbeat music, DJs would sample a number of records to build a song. With melodic and rhythmic elements coming from different records, these early DJs stitched together with incredible music, but one drum break, in particular, has made an outstanding impact on the music we listen to today.
MAINTAINING PASSION
When you make more of what you love, you discover new ways to make it interesting for yourself. The boredom of quarantine made it necessary for me to make progress in my music.
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING RECORDS
I began collecting records four years ago. Knowing little to nothing about vinyl, it started off rough. This is the case for most beginners, who tend to gravitate towards the aesthetically-pleasing Crosley briefcase players that sound like nails on a chalkboard.
An Up-Close Interview With The Vinyl King of Kingston
If you haven’t already been to Brian’s Record Option, make sure to stop by at 381 Princess Street. He is open from Monday to Saturday, from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. I may just see you there!