Local music artists are hard workers in our community who often go unnoticed. They work hard to make music that means something to them and brings the community together. That friend of yours who records music in their basement? They could be the next Ariana Grande or Shawn Mendes! Who knows? It’s never too late…
It’s that time of the year again! Please enjoy this fourth edition of “Playlist for Every Month of the Year”. *CEC=contains explicit content January: Back to Back – Drake (CEC) Honestly – The Bantams Spirit – Majid Jordan Sold Out Dates – Gunna ft. Lil Baby (CEC) Bands – Shoreline Mafia (CEC) Right Back –…
As a “special edition” post for my one year anniversary here at YAA, I’ve decided to remake one of my most favourite posts! One year later, I’ve changed a lot. I have new and different perspectives, opinions, interests and obviously, a new spectrum of music taste. These songs will be all different from the last…
You can never be overdressed or overeducated. ~Oscar Wilde As time evolves, so do we and so does our style. I for one, no longer wear my neon pink crop top from middle school or those hippie headbands from the early 2000’s. My wardrobe tends to have a variety of subtle colours with pops of…
Music is probably the best gift that has been given to mankind. It’s awesome because no matter who you are and where you are in the world, music is there with you. I owe a lot of the good things that has happened to me to music. And I don’t know about you, but I’m…
I know I’m not the only one who has a hard time carpooling with other people because I can’t sing along to the top 40 hits on the radio. It’s true, I admit that I am stuck in my world of alternative music, though that’s not to say I don’t blast top 40 while I’m…
{source} Happy September YYC! The beginning of a school year means a new start, so I thought it was appropriate to introduce new (and old) Canadian bands to add to your playlist. I was recently contacted by a band from Edmonton and I immediately fell in love with their music. This made me realize how shielded we…
We’re all familiar with snapchat. A social media for sharing moments of our lives with others. It’s very different from all the others; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. On these apps as well, celebrities can be easily identified unlike snapchat. It’s hard to find the celebrities on here, but when you do, there’s this fascination by the realness that makes up…
A combination of great food and tasteful music can brighten anyone’s day or simply fulfill a craving for some yummy handmade foods. Calgary’s Cornerstone Music Café offers this great experience to all who step foot inside. The cozy, laid back atmosphere an attraction for young hipsters and elderly couples alike, and aside from the affordable food items, the café also serves customers…
There is nothing I depend on more than good, quality music. I find myself constantly hungry to find new artists to listen to, though sometimes it can be quite difficult and time consuming to forage around for a couple of new tunes. When I do find these new gems, however, you may find me listening to them on repeat…
Looking for something to impress your girl? Your man? Check out some of these awesome songs for the piano and voice. They are nice to entertain just for the casual meeting, talent show, or just something to break the silence and find a connection with someone else. You could also bring this to your next…
If you’re a music junkie like me and absolutely need a good dose of music to even function properly, then these apps are for you! Generally, I’m fairly open to any kind of music, and these three apps have definitely helped me discover new artists, genres, and types of music. However, even if you listen…
Hola to one and all. On this fine Tuesday, I’d like to share with you one of my favourite songs, Still Sound by Toro Y Moi. [youtube 0Gqh4e1S6j0] I always feel happy when I listen to this song. It gives off pleasing vibes and makes me want to dance and get into the groove. The video is great…
Notice how you can find the greatest musicians online nowadays? The Piano Guys are a group of musicians that maintain an amazing YouTube channel featuring high caliber covers and originals of all kinds of music. Namely, my two favourite musicians to listen to are: 1. Steven Sharp Nelson – Cellist 2. Jon Schmidt – Pianist…
Last Sunday was the 2nd annual Haultain and First Street Festival! Filled with fun for all ages, the festival started last year as a celebration of the completion of Haultain Park – a seven year project. Last year was a blast, and this year was no different. Although it is still technically summer, it seems…