In 1995, the first Black female MP, Jean Augustine, introduced a motion in the House of Commons that was passed unanimously to recognize February as Black History Month across Canada.…
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On The Record Player: The holiday special
by David Warnerby David WarnerWith each winter comes the annual struggle: bracing ourselves against an onslaught of holiday music. At their worst, the songs follow us no matter where we go, digging into our…
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On The Record Player: Finish the semester with a collection of album closers
by David Warnerby David WarnerCreating an album is a monumental task. At its best, it’s captivating and engrossing, flowing seamlessly from track to track. At its worst, an artist can lose the listener in…
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Ryerson professional music students praise program in its inaugural semester
by Severina Chuby Severina ChuClasses are underway as students experience Ryerson’s new undergraduate professional music program in its inaugural fall 2021 semester. The Creative School introduced the program in late 2020 and have since…
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On The Record Player: Chicken Soup for the Soul Day
by David Warnerby David WarnerAccording to multiple online sources, Nov. 12 is National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day. While the origins of the holiday are unclear, it’s meant to be an opportunity to…
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Why this Ryerson professor does not want you to listen to music while you study
by Swidda Rassyby Swidda RassyBritney Spears and Beethoven — two iconic artists whose music is internationally recognized and celebrated. But when it comes to listening to music while studying, which is the better option?…
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Music lovers anticipate return of in-person live shows
by Serena Lopezby Serena LopezMusic lovers can buy tickets to see their favourite artists live for the first time since in-person concerts were put on hiatus due to the pandemic last year. Ontario announced…
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On The Record Player: Your scary-good soundtrack for spooky season
by David Warnerby David WarnerHalloween is the one time of year when we can embrace our inner monsters. As the leaves continue changing and our sweaters get thicker, we grab our fun-sized candy by…
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On The Record Player: Shuffling back to class with some songs to cure your post-reading week blues
by David Warnerby David WarnerReturning from reading week is always a challenge. No matter what you do or how diligently you try to plan your week off, it’s over before you know it. Although…
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Q-and-A: MuchMusic VJ Georgia Kolev
by Swidda Rassyby Swidda RassyMuchMusic is back, but this time on TikTok. MuchMusic, which had its official launch on July 7, partnered with the app TikTok to become a “content-driven digital first network.” There…