Ethel Cain’s “Perverts” and the Sanctity of the Profane
Ethel Cain does not return so much as she resurrects. In her sophomore album Perverts, Cain presents a reckoning—a blood-warm,…
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Bob Dylan is Larger than Life in “A Complete Unknown”
Who is Bob Dylan? Not who you want him to be. This is the message of A Complete Unknown, the…
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MUSCO: Fostering a Unified Music Scene
On Monday, February 3rd 2025, the Musicians Collective of McGill hosted their second Open Mic Night at Bar Milton-Parc. With…
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What is Happening to the Pop Industry?
Many pop artists struggle with their mental health after they’ve already made a dent in the music industry, but why…
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Of Gods, Dogs and Man: Unpacking the Metaphor of the Dog in Mitski’s “I’m Your Man”
Amidst the multitude of metaphors, symbols, and allegories found in the songs of today, a particularly poignant one has arisen:…
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Vulnerability and Versatility: Arlo Parks’ My Soft Machine Tour
British award-winning artist Arlo Parks recently performed in Montreal at the Beanfield Theatre as part of the North American leg…
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Hozier’s ‘Unreal/Unearth’ is a Magnum Opus of Intellectual Pop
Hozier’s third studio album, Unreal/Unearth, is a magnificent manifestation of Hozier’s growth and the signature brand that the Irish singer-songwriter…
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Olivia Rodrigo Has the GUTS to Tread the Line Between Girlhood and Womanhood
Adulting is tricky; we must define ourselves within the bounds of society’s expectations, navigate newfound independence, and experience various pivotal…
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The Music Video as an Expressive Medium: as Exemplified by The Strokes and Fall Out Boy
How does a music video elevate a song or album? On a surface level, music videos add a visual element…
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Comes with A Sword: Unpacking Sufjan Stevens Through Faith and Sexuality
Music can be anything. This may sound like a vague hyperbole; however, through the sound waves that our eardrums perceive,…
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