Classical music has long since had a looming reputation over it in the modern day. Elite, old-fashioned, and even outdated have all been prejudices that have been routed deep into the genre, however, that makes it all the more surprising to hear it’s been having a comeback in the younger generation out of everyone. A…
With school finally being done, many of us are looking forward to enjoying the summer break. However, for me personally, I often find myself during the summer sitting around the house, because I’ve run out of things to do. I mean, one can play on their phone for only so long, right? For those of…
It seems like the second school semester has just flown by. I have a hard time believing that it’s already May, and the school year is starting to wrap up. As many of you know, this is one of the busiest times during the school year. Teachers are rushing to finish all the required content,…
We all know big K-pop names such as BTS, Blackpink, and Stray Kids, but there are countless other talented yet not widely known Korean musical artists. With the rapid spread of K-pop in western countries, people have become more open towards listening to music in another language. This is a great way to experience new…
When it comes to some of the world’s most famous cities, some big names that come to mind may include Paris, New York, London, L.A., and many others from across the world. Diving deeper into Canada specifically, people may think of Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver. However, in recent decades, Calgary seems to be on the…
Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. – Charlie Parker, legendary jazz saxophonist Introduction If you listen to music, you would have definitely encountered jazz sometime in your life, whether it be in the form of rock, R&B, hip-hop, or pop music. Perhaps you were even in the Jazz Band at school.…
History has definitely seen the impact Black Musicians have had on the creation of art and music. February is Black History Month, making this a great time to celebrate history’s most influential black musicians. Here are 3 of the most influential black artists: Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song,” is…
I’d consider myself a ‘music connoisseur.’ A lot of my days consist of listening and discovering new songs, creating new playlists whenever I’m feeling a particular emotion or experiencing something specific. Therefore, I do believe that music has played a big role in my life. Now, I am not here to review music (I don’t…
Like any other year in history, 2021 wasn’t ideal. But I’m not here to talk about everything that may have been rough – in fact, this article does quite the opposite. Despite everything, 2021 created many great memories that will stay with our generation in particular for a very long time. Even in suboptimal times,…
Violet Evergarden: The Movie is the first movie released by Kyoto Animations after the arson attack that occurred in 2019. This film has been awaited by fans worldwide and carries a large amount of emotional weight; on and off-screen. Violet Evergarden is a wonderful anime series that follows a slice of life format that has…
Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind. – Nathaniel Hawthorne With time passing so quickly, let’s take a look at the 80s in comparison to the present day. One way that time leaves its shadow is through pop culture, and it can be fun to see how various industries have changed over the…
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…
For starters, it’s an arduous task to define fame. Nowadays, you can open up a free TikTok account and be seen and heard by thousands. Someone with a certain amount of followers may be considered “famous” today, but might not even be known back in a time when social media wasn’t as developed. Whether Olivia…
After my cousin called me for some help on a school project, they brought with them something I had never seen before- a kalimba. A wooden instrument with long metal rods, which when flicked, create a resounding, high-pitched sound, the kalimba was something that fascinated me. Intrigued, as always, by the prospect of learning a…
15 Years ago I was like, 5 months old.. dang bruh. Let’s Get to the Point: Exactly what the title implies. Hey guys, I’m back with one of my legendary finds. Today I present Radio Garden. Yes, you read that right. “Radio Garden” (angel halos and pixie dust and other magical things floating in the…