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The Journal staff's music picks

Written on September 19, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Do you ever see people walking around campus with their headphones in jamming out and wonder what they could be listening to? Since it isn’t really socially acceptable to stop strangers on the street and ask, we’ve compiled a list of The Journal staff’s favorite songs to listen to right now so there...

I paid to meet my favourite singer for 60 seconds and I regret nothing

Written on September 14, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

It was never my plan to meet American recording artist SZA. She had been one of my favourite singers for a while, but her debut album CTRL, released in June this year, pushed her right into the #1 slot and I knew I had to attend her summer show. Little did I know, I’d be going as more than just an...

Out of the dorm, into the spotlight

Written on September 11, 2017. Posted in Arts.

If you’ve ever been to a house party at Queen’s, there’s a high possibility you’ve heard of Tigress. The four-piece band that’s a regular performer at campus events just took their next step— opening for Canadian indie pop rock group James Blonde at The Mansion this Saturday. The band formed when...

Battle of the streaming bands: Spotify Premium vs. Apple Music

Written on May 29, 2017. Posted in Lifestyle.

Fortunately, there are numerous music streaming services ready to blast the playlist of your choice at the tap of a screen. Unfortunately, there are so many seemingly similar services that picking just one can add some unneeded stress to your days off. To make it easier for you, I’ve tested the two...

Vogue struts again

Written on March 17, 2017. Posted in Arts.

In its 20th year, VCFS showcased an overwhelming amount of talent, from chic designers to striking models, memorable musicians and dancers. The yearlong project was the perfect combination of entertaining and sexy. This year’s theme was a celebration of the creative mind — a look into the evolution...

The Embassy: Kingston’s holiest live music cafe

Written on January 27, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Earlier this month, Kingston residents made their way downtown to the opening night of the city’s most hallowed new music venue. The Embassy Live Music Cafe’s pop-up is tucked away in the back half of St. George’s Cathedral in an area called the Great Hall. Every Saturday night, the dramatic space...

Staring into Beautiful Nothing

Written on January 24, 2017. Posted in Arts.

The suburban boredom of growing up in a town like Burlington gave rise to the sound of the five-piece band Beautiful Nothing — an eclectic blend of 80s-inspired music with a mix of harsh guitar, synthesizers and heavy electronic drums. The group stopped at The Mansion on Saturday night as part of...

‘Cello, Tone Deaf Festival!

Written on December 1, 2016. Posted in Arts.

For the past two weeks, Kingston has opened its doors and ears to the eclectic sounds of the Tone Deaf Festival. Running from Nov. 20 to Dec. 2, Tone Deaf Festival features a range of exhibits and performances that explore the world of sound. Characterized as a festival for ‘adventurous sound’,...

Live performance is being remixed

Written on November 11, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Consider this an obituary for live music. The music industry has come a long way in recent history. Technological advances within the last decade have gifted us with the ability to listen to music anytime, anywhere. Among the many undeniable benefits of constant and reliable access to new music,...

Queen’s baseball team’s spontaneous cameo in new music video

Written on November 11, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Country rockers and Queen’s alum, The Abrams, premiered a music video for their hit single ‘Champion’ on Oct. 27, featuring a familiar backdrop. Filmed in the brothers’ hometown of Kingston, the music video tells stories of individual hardships and heroism. “The idea to have storylines about community...

The artists behind the lyrics

Written on November 4, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Barber and rapper, Steven Wu, ConEd ’18, otherwise known as WEN, brings enthusiasm and powerful lyricism to the Queen’s hip-hop scene, touching on personal and social issues. In the future, WEN hopes to become a teacher in Korea and fully immerse himself in underground trap culture. He also has a...

The real on Busty and the Bass

Written on October 28, 2016. Posted in Arts.

It was around this time last year, when I first set eyes on the McGill-bred band, Busty and the Bass. I’d never listened to them before and didn’t know what to expect but one year later, I was back for more. This time around, I didn’t have to wait in line with a hundred other Busty fans. As I opened...

Royal Canoe puts on an otherworldly show at The Mansion

Written on October 25, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Royal Canoe has been pushing the boundaries of sound since 2010. With their array of synthesizers and guitar pedals married with electronically-warped vocals, the Winnipeg band’s live performance at The Mansion felt like being transported into the future. With blue lights washing everything out, the...

Clark brings the funk

Written on October 25, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Toronto-based jazz group After Funk and five-piece collective ART the Band brought the funk to Clark Hall on Saturday, delivering two wildly-energetic and groovy performances. While After Funk was the main attraction, the crowd at Clark was impressed by ART the Band. The group’s opening act set the...

Spinning in Kingston

Written on October 21, 2016. Posted in Arts.

It’s Friday night, the week is over and you’re ready to dance your sorrows away. That’s where James Allan comes in. Having spun at Kingston’s handful of nightclubs, including Fluid, Ale, Stages and the newly-opened, Trinity Social, Allan is no stranger to the DJ scene. I caught up with him to discover...

The Chance for authentic creativity

Written on October 21, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

Now that music is mostly free to access, listening to anything is easy. But does that mean creativity is diluted or set free? As listeners, purchasers and fans, when we indiscriminately support — or fail to support — everything we see on the Internet, creativity gets devalued. But the example Chance...

Review: Schumann visits Kingston

Written on October 6, 2016. Posted in Arts.

When I was seven, I slept through my first symphony orchestra performance. Whether it was the late hour of the concert or the soothing classical music, what put me out is unknown. Now that I’m older and have developed a more mature sleep schedule, I was prepared to sit through two hours of orchestral...

An interview with Hollerado

Written on October 6, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Hollerado’s offbeat, catchy indie rock set the house on fire during QPOP!’s Saturday headlining show — literally. Grant Hall’s fire alarm evacuated the building mid-song, drenching the small but resolute crowd as it waited outside for the show to continue. Lead singer Menno Versteeg’s provided a...

In conversation with Paper Ladies

Written on September 27, 2016. Posted in Arts.

The Journal met up with up-and-coming rockers and long-time friends, Paper Ladies, to talk about their washy sound, musical idols, and future aspirations, which may include a food truck. Founded in 2015, Paper Ladies is an Indie rock and psychedelic band, comprised of once “mortal enemies”, Thomas...

The anatomy of a modern pop song

Written on September 27, 2016. Posted in Lifestyle.

The next time you find yourself out dancing at a club, have a close listen to the blaring music. What you’ll find is a lineup of hit tracks straight off the assembly line. In today’s monotonous musical landscape of shimmering EDM tracks, beat drops and catchy hooks, the adage “good artists...

Curtains raised on new musical theatre program

Written on September 23, 2016. Posted in News.

Every day, music echoes through the halls of the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. On Thursday though, voices were raised to celebrate a new, multi-institutional program. Queen’s and St. Lawrence College (SLC) announced on Sept. 22 that the two institutions have collaborated to create...

Clark’s festival fever

Written on September 20, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Just when you thought festival season was over, Clark Hall Pub hosted Clarkapaloozaroosheagastock— a mouthful of a music festival — on Saturday night. The evening featured the newly announced Clark Hall House band Georgia Straits, Toronto-based band Bravestation, and The Kents out of Lindsay, ON. Georgia...

The Vault bids summer farewell, but not without some hiccups

Written on September 16, 2016. Posted in Arts.

This Sunday, live bands and audiences came together to enjoy a laid-back listening experience at the fourth annual Welcome Back!-yard Festival presented by The Vault that didn’t entirely go according to plan. This year’s lineup originally included seven artists: Graham and Aidan Carr, Glands, the...

Downie to release new album and graphic novel, Secret Path

Written on September 13, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Just when you thought you’d seen the last of Gord Downie, he surprises us again. After wrapping up his farewell tour with The Tragically Hip, the Canadian rock icon announced last Friday the upcoming release of a new album and graphic novel entitled, Secret Path. After years of describing Canada through...

Frosh mosh to Canadian folk-rock band

Written on September 13, 2016. Posted in Arts.

The Frosh Week Mystery Concert, one of the more highly anticipated events this week, didn’t disappoint as it featured some up-and-coming names in the music industry. Tyler Shaw, Canadian pop singer from BC, opened the pre-show with a lively, crowd-pleasing set according to frosh attendees. Having...

A barned good time

Written on September 9, 2016. Posted in Arts.

To say the beer was flowing is an understatement, as Mackinnon Brothers Brewing Co. hosted a one-day festival featuring local bands, food trucks and, of course, refreshing brews made on the very ground the drinkers stood on. The Mackinnon family-owned farm, located in Bath, dates back to 1784 and...

Kingston to live stream The Hip’s farewell concert

Written on July 27, 2016. Posted in Arts.

On August 20, all of Kingston will have a front row seat to music history, as the beloved Kingston-bred band, The Tragically Hip say farewell to their fans with a final concert at the K-Rock Centre that will be live streamed in Market Square. A photo posted by The Tragically Hip (@thetragicallyhip)...

Watch: Skeleton Park Arts Festival with Lost Cousins

Written on July 1, 2016. Posted in Arts.

Kicking-off their summer tour this past week, Kingston’s Lost Cousins were back in their home town to play a free show for Skeleton Park Arts Festival. The group started their career at Queen’s, playing as the house band for Clark Hall pub and as the pit band for Queen’s Players. Since graduating...

Getting to know the brothers behind the band

Written on June 27, 2016. Posted in Arts.

In their mid-twenties, the Abrams brothers have seen the inside of bars and music venues across North America, been the youngest Canadian musicians to play the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, and been signed to Warner Music. This, all while completing degrees at Queen’s. Their new EP, entitled The...

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