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  • Ramy Zhang: Growing Pains

    For her debut EP, a composite Ramy Zhang sings about a closed chapter; leaving high school behind as she enters a pre-adult world of boundless energy and sudden longing. By, Eduard Tatomir Courtesy Ramy Zhang RAMY said that it all started when she joined the choir at just eight-years-old. She said she discovered her love…

  • How Ryerson University’s Vocalist Society is surviving COVID-19

    Photo by, Sarah Tomlinson Online has benefits, but members miss the in-person sense of community  By, Sarah Tomlinson View this post on Instagram Starting tomorrow, our members will be taking over our IG stories! Stay tuned for our day-to-day rehearsals, HELL WEEK, family dinners, and of course ICCAs! #roadtoicca #ryecca #acappella #ryerson A post shared…

  • Canada’s top music video directors

    The creators of your favourite visuals  Photo: Jakob Owens/Unsplash By Will Lofsky Since the creation of YouTube, music videos have made artists’ careers. Canada has played a pivotal role in the rapidly changing mainstream visual marketplace. Here is a list of some of the top music video directors in Canada.  One of Toronto’s most famous…

  • RUSSELL! claims his spot in Toronto’s hip hop scene with ‘boy lonely’

    A consistent presence in Toronto, RUSSELL! shows his versatility with his newest album By Severina Chu With the release of boy lonely, RUSSELL! is cementing his place in Toronto’s hip hop scene. View this post on Instagram “boy lonely” OFFICIAL ALBUM ART – DROP A 👦🏻 IF UR EXCITED. THE ALBUM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR…

  • The Evolution of Music Over the Last Decade

    Photo by Cezar Sampaio on Unsplash By Mia Maaytah During the past decade, the music industry has exploded into a haven of endless possibilities for both listeners and creators. Music is anywhere and everywhere. To think of a song is to add it to a new playlist on your favourite streaming service at any time.…

  • Justin Bieber: From small-town boy to Superstar

    After a rocky journey, Bieber’s upcoming album, Changes, could not come at a better time By Will Lofsky Born and raised in the small town of Stratford, Ont., by a single mother in a tiny apartment, 25-year-old Justin Bieber never could have imagined how his life would turn out. Bieber entered a singing competition when…

  • Snotty Nose Rez Kids and the rise of Indigenous artists in the Canadian music scene

    By Isabella Lopes Meet Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK): the duo of Haisla rappers who express their Indigenous experience through hip hop View this post on Instagram We took some time off on our homelands to do what we needed to do to reground ourselves and refocus after an amazing year of touring 🌹 2020…

  • Artist Profile: Max Cohen – From Twitter to Billboard

    By Hadi Azad Photo courtesy leanflavoredkoolaid via Max Cohen (mxxchn) on Instagram Max Cohen, a 19-year-old graphic designer from Waterloo, Ont., went from making thumbnails for YouTubers to landing his artwork on the Billboard Hot 100. Cohen started to develop his craft in high school with the support of the online gaming community. “I started…

  • The Weeknd’s story: Toronto’s most elusive pop star

    Courtesy of WEEKEND XO, LLC From homeless to Forbes list  By Christina Flores-Chan Abel Tesfaye, commonly known and loved as The Weeknd, presents himself as the shy and mysterious (but also kind of cool) guy we all secretly wanted to be friends with in high school, and we’re here for it. But before he was…

  • Kanye West is reborn on Jesus is King

    Kanye’s ninth album has a very prominent Christian theme throughout, and features three songs with writing credits from Toronto artist and producer Sean Leon Photo courtesy Peter Hutchins/Wikimedia Commons By Xavier Eeswaran “No more living for the culture, we nobody’s slaves.” The last words Kanye West speaks on the chorus of  “Closed on Sunday” sum…

  • 6 Canadian music producers you should know

    Photo courtesy Jesman Fabio Who are the Canadians behind some of the world’s most influential artists? By Rosie Leonard Behind many famous musicians are producers who help with not only the technical process, but also the creative process of making music. From creating beats, to mixing, and — in some cases — co-writing songs with…

  • Daniel Caesar shines in his return to Toronto

    By Xavier Eeswaran Grammy award-winning artist, Daniel Caesar, brought his Case Study 01: Tour for two sold-out shows to Budweiser Stage on Sept. 28 and 29. Caesar’s set on Sept. 29 began with the opening skit of his newest album’s first song, “ENTROPY,” which was accompanied with black and red visuals shown on the curtains.…