A brief history of album art
There’s nothing quite like a great album cover. When done right, these images often become inseparable from the music they represent.
However, as streaming has grown into the predominant way to …
The Gertrudes reform to release ‘Emergency To Emergency’
The Gertrudes are set to release their album Emergency To Emergency on Nov. 26 via Wolfe Island Records. Guitar player and songwriter Greg Tilson spoke to The Journal about the band’s latest album….
The Zolas play first Kingston show in years
Indie rock band The Zolas played at The Ale House & Canteen on Nov. 8. It was the group’s first Kingston show in over four years.
The band, hailing from Coast Salish territory in Vancouver, is …
Futura Free gets ready for album release show
Kingston band Futura Free is set to hold an in-person release show at The Mansion on Oct. 9 for their newest album, Reducer.
Doors open at 8 p.m. and there will be an entrance fee of $10. Audien…
Jonathan Davies talks recent Kingston show with The Journal
Singer-songwriter Jonathan Davies performed on Sept. 11 at the Centre culturel Frontenac as part of its “Soirée Création” concert. He spoke with The Journal about his first in-person show since the…
Omega Edwards discusses her music and its purpose
Omega Edwards, Con-Ed ’22, believes her music can help people on their life’s journeys. Edwards sat down with The Journal to discuss her work, the gospel industry, and the expectations she faces as…
JukeBox County releases debut album
This article discusses addiction and mental illness and may be triggering for some readers. The Canadian Mental Health Association Crisis Line can be reached at 1-800-875-6213.
JukeBox County, the …
Steven Heighton releases debut album 'The Devil's Share'
Steven Heighton, Queen’s MA ’86 and accomplished author, had no interest in performing his own songs until the owner of Wolfe Island Records heard him play.
Heighton’s latest work, The Devil’s Shar…
The Wilderness connects with fans via livestream
The Wilderness has proven there’s nothing more rock-and-roll than caring for yourself and others.
All six members of the local band just returned to Kingston after spending 10 days together reco…
Tom Savage’s personal evolution through his musical career
Tom Savage shows just what Kingston artists are made of at the 11th annual Homegrown Live Music Festival.
On May 4, local bars, art galleries, and restaurants overflowed with patrons who came ou…
Long Range Hustle takes Kingston on a ‘magic carpet ride’
When Paul Brogee and Jay Foster were 17-years-old, they took a trip to Kingston from their home north of Belleville to see The Tragically Hip in concert. The two teens had performed together in a f…
The Honest Heart Collective talk origins and Ale House
The Honest Heart Collective returned to Kingston on March 21 for the eighth time.
After headlining in Toronto’s Horseshoe Tavern—where The Wilderness opened for them—they returned the favour.
Fro…
Shade brings grunge inspired alt-rock to The Toucan
Shade wants Kingston to know that good rock music is still alive, and they’re dead-set on making it their own.
The Hamilton-based rock band performed at the Toucan on March 22 with Fade Awaays, alo…
Student doc recounts album’s creative process
Christian Parry loves to sing in the shower.
Or at least that’s where most of the inspiration for the lyrics on his upcoming album Refined Fool came from.
The album—which features seven new songs…
Ezra Jordan carries on a musical tradition
Ezra Jordan has never been a stranger to music.
The Toronto-based singer-songwriter grew up immersed in creative talent, with both parents—Amy Sky and Marc Jordan—prominent names in Canadian and Am…
Charlotte Cornfield’s new album finds catharsis in illness
Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that causes a painful skin condition reminds Charlotte Cornfield what’s most important in life: family, then work.
Coming to Kingston on March 6, Charlotte Cornfiel…
A Valentine’s date with Kiss the Fish
Clark house band Kiss The Fish, made up of lead singer Sam Skolrood, lead guitarist Evan Khodeir, rhythm guitarist Cory Scholtz, drummer Misko McGregor, and bassist Kelby Gutz, sat down with The Jo…
Wild Rivers reunites with Kingston
For Wild Rivers frontman Khalid Yassein, a show in Kingston means returning to his alma mater as an outsider, and then feeling like he’d never truly left.
The Toronto-based band formed while Yasse…
For new album, rockers Said the Whale went home
A recipe for Dad Rock: marriages, engagements, children and the great outdoors.
Said the Whale checks all the boxes, but it never gets tired. When they take the stage opening for Mother Mother at …
Singer-songwriter Amanda Rheaume finds her roots
Amanda Rheaume hated singing. Now, it’s her strongest connection to the family she never met.
Over the last decade, Rheaume has established herself in Canadian music in a variety of genres. Rangin…
Listen Up Kid delivers nice-guy grunge rock
Grunge rock and hospitality don’t usually mesh—but when Listen Up Kid invites you to their rehearsal space, it’s the exception.
Located behind a thrift shop, the hallway entrance to the rehearsal …
The Kingston Symphony Orchestra’s ode to bad behaviour
This weekend, the Kingston Symphony Orchestra is going to be letting their hair down.
Playing this Saturday and Sunday at the Isabel Bader Centre, the Kingston Symphony Orchestra accompanied by the…
VCFS Brooklyn concert raises funds for charity
Ahead of their annual charity fashion show, Vogue Charity Fashion Show (VCFS) is hosting a fundraising concert at The Brooklyn on Thursday with Queen’s Love Without Boundaries (QWLB).
Apart from mu…
Kingston Coalition Against Poverty holds fundraiser concert
With the help of The Goodnight Irenes, Kingston Coalition Against Poverty (KCAP) is helping the homeless one ticket sale at a time.
On Thursday, KCAP is hosting a concert with The Goodnight Irenes …
Pop-punk rockers Glass Cactus move into The Mansion
Glass Cactus will bring the edgy, emotive spirit of pop punk to town this weekend.
The Toronto-based, indie-alt band will be returning to Kingston this Friday when they play The Mansion. The evenin…
Erez and the Pearlz make their musical debut
Erez Zobary almost lost her singing voice once—but she won’t let it happen again.
For Zobary, ConEd ‘19, losing her voice left her with a distinctive, sultry sound that became the foundation to her…
Brother Elsey talk weekend shows, Detroit and brotherhood
Michigan’s Brother Elsey owe their success to two things: Detroit and a fraternal bond.
Coming to Kingston this weekend, the soft rock band is playing at The Toucan on Friday and The Merchant Tap H…
A pleasant introduction to death metal
Great American Ghost lead singer Ethan Harrison screamed, asking the metal heads for devil horns on Saturday night.
It was our introduction to Overtime Sports Bar for the Metal Alliance tour and o…
Seeing yellow with indie rockers VALLEY
For VALLEY, being twenty-something is a yellow at an intersection.
This Friday night, VALLEY will be taking the stage at Clark Hall to share their new music, all inspired by the colour yellow. MAY…
The Wilderness’ new EP reflects on past hardships
For the past three months, the only sounds coming from The Brooklyn on a Friday night were The Wilderness and their rowdy crowd.
On Friday, Nov. 16th, following their months-long residency, the onl…
