MUSIC
MUSIC
The Art of Background Music
“The passive nature of background music is fascinating as it disproves the idea that music should be made to be the centre of attention.”
Who Will We Hear it From?
“Gifted with the power of a listen, we should lend our ears to a greater variety of artists and seek to close the gap in who’s messages we allow to be heard.”
The Rockstar’s Girlfriend (or the Rockstar Herself?)
Reframing a TikTok trend that can also add to your music taste
The Reinvention of the Modern Rock Band
The state of rock music, and how a young British post-punk movement is breathing new life into it.
I Don’t Owe You Anything, Or Do I?
It seems as if loyalty’s role in music is to reinforce hierarchies where hierarchies should not exist.
Turn It Up: Meet the MUSE(ic) Team
Get ready to crank your speakers because the MUSE Music Team is about to make some noise.
Breaking the Music Language Barrier
Understanding the misconceptions and visibility of Non-English music in the western world
An Amalgamation of Alter-Egos
A look at the alternate worlds artists create to push their creative boundaries
You Like Jazz? Clearly, You Must
The story of how jazz came to be and its hidden impact on modern music.
An Interview With Kyra Johnson
The other week I sat down with Kingston musician Kyra Johnson who has caught some attention with her first single, “options” which has amassed over 8000 plays on Spotify. So, with a new EP on the way, the timing couldn’t be better.
West Coast 2 Detroit
The West Coast (LA, The Bay) and Detroit might not be two regions that you hear compared too often. One is warm, sunny and ocean-side while the other is an aging industrial city on the not as scenic shores of Lake Erie. However, they have one thing in common. Their music.
