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.…
With 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…
Creating 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…
Classes 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…
According 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…
Britney 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?…
Halloween 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…
Returning 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…
Welcome to the inaugural edition of On The Record Player. Every other week, members of the On The Record masthead will curate a handful of songs showcasing what we think…
“There’s a privilege to being a man in hip hop and music in general,” says Akintoye, an up-and-coming Toronto male rapper and TikTok star. This is not an opinion; it…