Apple Scruffs: The Best of the Beatles’ solo years
The Beatles seem to be as popular as ever. While I am not about to call any part of their catalogue underrated, I believe that […]
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So Help Me God / Swish / Waves / Untitled: The West Side Story
There often comes an awakening during the damned humdrummery of human existence that jolts us out of this precondition (at least for a little while). […]
Oh! You Pretty Thing: Bowie at his Best
Since his recent and untimely death, there has been some debate within the music community about the merits of David Bowie’s musicianship. Many people argue […]
Gamelan: Student and Faculty Perspectives
India Gailey- I first consciously listened to gamelan music in the fall of my first year at Acadia when Dr. Jeff Hennessy played some snippets […]
The Sylvia Platters: Make Glad The Day
The Sylvia Platters are a power pop trio from Vancouver, British Columbia. Self-described as a “a power pop band inspired by the brevity of Guided […]
Das Racist: In Search of Backpack Rap
It’s been a couple of years since the New York based rap collective Das Racist disbanded. The pain still lingers – every time I’m scrolling […]
Instrument Gender Bias
Why are certain instruments associated with certain genders? Why do women tend to play instruments that are higher in range, softer in dynamic, and more […]
Pope Francis On The Road To A Grammy?
VATICAN CITY – After years of decrying Rock and Roll music as “satanic,” “Pagan trash,” and “not that good since Hendrix died,” the Catholic Church […]
Silence and Noise
There is a sense of thrill that comes from hearing a song for the very first time. The unexpectedness of the melody to follow can […]
5 mins Into Netflix And Chill and He Gives You His Mixtape
The summer came and passed, akin to a crop burning. Did you pay too much attention to Drake and Meek Mill? Probably. Catch up with […]