Interrobang articles by Nick Reyno
Reyno Rants - More money more problems: Stop giving out gift cards
For many, the holiday season is the happiest time of the year, but for others, it can be a downfall of receiving cash or gift cards. Read this article
Reyno Rants - It's beginning to look a lot like Grinchmas: Why the holiday season is not for everyone
It’s that time of year again. Snow is falling, shoppers are waging war on local stores and Michael Bublé’s relevance has been restored. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Definitely not a bar advocate
I've never understood people that go to a bar. Don't get me wrong I'm not coming from a position of condescension here, I just genuinely don't understand the bar experience. Read this article
Reyno Rants - There's no bones about it, owning a pet can be ruff: Please think before taking one home
Getting a pet is a serious thing to consider. It's not like getting a new laptop, it's looking at another living creature and saying, 'I'd like to take care of you for the rest of your life'. Pet adoption comes with a lot of responsibilities and difficulties that people don't always think about. Read this article
Get an iLoan for the new iPhone: What an Apple lover thinks of the new iPhone X
Being a fan of Apple these days is kind of like being a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sure they're both pretty good looking on the surface but when it comes time to perform... well at least they're both pretty good looking. Read this article
Reyno Rants: My roommate moonlights as a lumberjack
When living away from home, there was a long list of awful roommates that I met. There was the mold-lord, abandoning dishes in the sink until they turned from white to a sickly gray-green colour. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Songs to get your summer started early
School is winding down and summer can be seen glinting in the distance like presents under a Christmas tree. Make sure that your summer is a banger by bringing the best songs possible to the beach with you. Here's what to avoid and what to play back-to-back. Read this article
Reyno Rants: How to ace your exam
This is it. The final stretch of college. Every keg stand, skipped class and Netflix marathon has been leading up to this. Final exams. Read this article
Save money while saving the environment
Fanshawe's student council has made some big waves this year and among them is a renewed focus on sustainability. As a result Fanshawe will be holding an Environmental Week spearheaded by the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) VP Internal Affairs, Kevin Kaisar. Read this article
Is Fanshawe doing its part to remain eco-friendly?
Sustainability has long been a priority for Fanshawe, a move reflected by its decision to join the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in 2012 Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Drake's latest brainchild is a life playlist
For those of us who felt let down by Drake's last album, Views, his latest undertaking will come as a wave of relief. On March 18 the new project More Life debuted on his Apple Music radio show OVO Sound. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Sugary sweet with a side of eclectic
Charli XCX is in the midst of promoting her upcoming album, which is due in September, but what's this? Suddenly we have a mixtape to tide us over. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Make spring great again
One minute we've got lovely weather; everyone's wearing thin sweaters and sporting their new sneakers. The next minute there's 100 kilometre per hour winds and a tree just crashed through the neighbour's roof. Read this article
Geek Love: do these geeks have game?
Find your fictional soulmate. Is it Dr. Sheldon Cooper, Velma Dinkley, Hermione Granger, or maybe The Doctor? Read this article
What to do when they want to eat you... Zombie apocalypse survival guide
Welcome to the apocalypse. It's half past three and the minutes are dragging by as Mr. Schneebly drones on about the benefits of getting an early start on the term project. Rambunctious kids go running down the hall and typical Friday afternoon chatter can be heard from the nearby cafeteria. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Are you dating Netflix?
With more than 93 million Netflix subscriptions worldwide, the streaming service has over three times more subscribers than Trump has Twitter followers. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Learning math with Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran, everybody's favourite redheaded folk singer, is back with an impressive (exhaustive) 16 track deluxe album entitled Divide. Read this article
Reyno Rants: You're playing an encore? How incredibly unexpected
You know what really pisses me off? Encores or at least the idea of an encore. If you've been to a concert in the last 50 years you've probably stood in a crowd of sweaty fans hooting and hollering after the headliner has left the stage. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: The best and worst this week in music
The Chainsmokers have quickly made a name for themselves as the Nickleback of EDM and seem to be continuing on this path. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: What's LøVë got to do with it? Aaron who?
Aaron Carter, brother of Backstreet Boys heartthrob Nick Carter, has decided that 2017 is a good year for his comeback. I mean if a giant Cheetoh can successfully lie his way into a presidency, anything is possible, right? Read this article
What's gender got to do with it?
Your genitals do not determine your gender. Biological sex and gender identity exist on two separate spectrums and they don't always correlate. Read this article
We watched the worst movies of 2016 so you don't have to
The Razzie Awards recognize the worst Hollywood had to offer us, from worst movie to worst ensemble. For some reason, Interrobang columnists Nick and Kerra thought it would be a good idea to voluntarily watch all six films nominated for Worst Movie. Read this article
Can't live with you, can't live without you
Let's face it shit happen. Humans suck and eventually relationships come to an end. There's a time and place for feeling down in the dumps but it's not doing you any good throwing a pity-party day after day. Sometimes we need a little help to weather the storm and there is no shame in asking for it so here's a quintessential playlist to help you get through those tough emotions. Read this article
Seven suckers in shittier situations
A break up on Valentine's Day is one of the most gut-wrenching and despicable things that a person can do to their partner. However, it's not the most immoral thing that's ever been thought up. To help you feel better about your situation, here are a couple of movies whose characters have it far worse than you do. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: The wild heart of Japandroids
Japandroids have always entertained a sense of cynicism and humour in their music. With album titles like Post-Nothing and Celebration Rock, it's easy to tell they don't take themselves too seriously, which makes them a joy to listen to. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Giving the worst holiday this year the recognition it deserves
Valentine's Day is a joke. If you need to wait for the capitalist overseers to tell you it's alright to convey love and affection then you need to seriously rethink your relationship. Read this article
Don't get duped by direct marketing
While direct marketing seems like a decent way to pay rent, the companies utilizing this tool are doing so to provide an air of legitimacy to their business dealings. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Reading this could save a family or friendship
Picking up Monopoly is a commitment to dismantling even the purest of gatherings. Playing any board game that lasts longer than 30 minutes can bring out the worst in a family, but none have a reputation as fearsome as this property-trading nightmare. Read this article
An unfortunate series
Netflix recently debuted its painstakingly accurate adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events, produced and co-written by Daniel Handler. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Why winter, why?
You know what sucks more than December? January. There's absolutely nothing to look forward to this month. No Christmas gifts, no New Year's parties. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: A small light amidst the darkness of January
We ring in the New Year with Night People, the fifth studio album by the English rock band You Me at Six. With such little sunlight in January, I'm sure we all feel a little like night people right now. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Here's to the music of 2016
2016 wasn't all bad. Sure, there was overwhelming amounts of frustration, sadness and general malevolence but that didn't stop the world's musicians from pumping out hits. Here's a toast to the greats who are still with us and to those that we lost this past year. I give you some of the album highlights of 2016. Read this article
Reyno Rants: To hell with New Year's resolutions
The biggest lie that we tell ourselves in January is that this year will be different. Thankfully that whole new year, new me scam tends to flitter around and die out by around February or March. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Crappy Christmas carols: Why I can't stand Christmas music
Christmas music is perhaps the most excruciatingly painful part of the holiday season. It even ranks worse than working at Walmart on Christmas Eve, trust me I've done it and it's not pretty. Read this article
Reyno Rants: These five study tips will make sure to get you on the dean's list
Now I'm not pointing any fingers here but a lot of people did extraordinarily bad on their midterms. Read this article
Deck the halls with crappy movies
The holiday season has but one eternal purpose - inspiring dozens of weird, awful, quirky and sometimes scarring Christmas movies. Read this article
Wreckord reviews: The Weeknd still can't feel his face
Starboy, released Nov. 25, comes in at a daunting 18 tracks, and I'm not talking about a deluxe edition, there are seriously 18 grueling songs on this 68-minute album. Read this article
The quintessential gift guide for any music lover
Ah yes, the music lover. This person can simultaneously be the easiest and most difficult person to buy for this holiday season. Read this article
Reyno Rants - Modern gaming: Dropping standards and rising costs
Video games can be an exceptionally frustrating pastime. But something happened to video games along the way. They started getting easier, tutorials became more mundane and often players felt like there was quite a bit of hand holding going on. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Sex, drugs and Lady Wood
Staying true to Tove Lo's grungy and vice-driven persona, Lady Wood focuses on all kinds of highs from drugs to love. Read this article
Reyno Rants - Spoiler alert: Some of us haven't watched it yet
Few things in life are as universally despised as Donald Trump but something that comes close is people who spoil movies and television shows. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Lady Gaga is done with the disco stick
Lady Gaga is back once again and she's come a long way since the disco stick era. Her latest album, Joanne is a far cry from Artpop with a number of softer songs that show Gaga's sensitive side. Read this article
Reyno Rants: How to speed up getting lower car insurance
Car insurance is downright robbery for young adults. It's a good thing that we have tons of money to waste on over-inflated insurance rates though. It's not like we're trying to pay our way through college or chase down non-existent jobs or anything. Read this article
Get Apptive
Living a healthy lifestyle is sometimes easier said than done. Whether it's a lack of free time in the day or finding motivation to get off the couch, today's apps are making it easier for students to get active. Read this article
Stop fighting the freshman 15
The secret to surviving Fanshawe College is the freshman 15, shocking I know, but hear me out. It's no use fighting the 15 because it's a vicious hunter with a wide array of tools and traps. Read this article
Reyno Rants: People are friends not food
We are all guaranteed three things in life: death, taxes and the fact that sending an unsolicited picture of your dick to a girl is never going to get you laid. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Two Door Cinema Club goes to the disco
After two widely successful albums and extensive touring, the boys in Two Door Cinema Club took a well-deserved break from each other. Gameshow is the comeback album we've been waiting on. Read this article
Work study: Many students applying, few getting in
The work study program offered through Fanshawe is designed to help students find work on campus. However, vague questions, strict algorithms and short time-out windows have led to the rejection of a large number of students in need of financial assistance. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Today's craze is tomorrow's trash
The wonderful thing about the world we live in is that everything is practically at our fingertips. Music, news, restaurants, books, movies, video games, plane tickets everything is just a few clicks away these days. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: The singles are falling like leaves
This October could be an exciting month or it could be an absolute nightmare. There's a lot of big name talent planning to release albums in the next few weeks. Read this article
Help is just around the corner
London is full of warm hearts and friendly faces willing to sit down and help those struggling with mental health issues, the hardest part is just reaching out for the first time. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Don't fall behind this autumn
While there are a lot of exciting releases coming up this October, these singles represent the tail end of the whirlwind that was September. Read this article
Reyno Rants: Fed up with fall
Walking around London I can't help but notice the alarming number of trees with red, orange and yellow leaves. It's only the beginning of October but these leafy bastards think it's okay to embrace autumn. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Green Day set to release their fifth American Idiot remake
What's green, 30-years-old and doesn't know when to stop making music? The answer is Green Day, and in response to your follow-up question, yes, these guys are somehow still making albums. Read this article
Reyno Rants: What the hall?
I noticed something this year. I noticed that there are an awful lot of people who don't fully grasp how a hallway works. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews - September singles: Super, standard or sub-par songs?
The first few weeks of college tend to be a bit of a blur. In case your weekend partying and recent parental freedom have caused you to overlook the new music that came out this month, here's a recap. Not that you missed much. Read this article
Reyno Rants: When shit hits the fan, clean it up
I put up with a lot of stuff during college, but there's just one thing that I couldn't stand: bad bathroom etiquette. Seriously, how have people lived this long and not figured it out yet? Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: July Talk isn't a one trick pony
July Talk, a band defined by their unique dueling vocalists, has returned with their highly anticipated sophomore release, Touch, on Sept. 9. Read this article
Setting the mood to do the deed
Ever wonder why you're not getting laid? Everything was going great at the bar, they laughed at your jokes and even suggested a quaint little ice cream place for dessert but when they got back to your place everything fell apart. Read this article
What's all the buzz about?
Adult toys are somewhat of a taboo topic so I'm here to try and disarm the stigma. Many people in heterosexual relationships are afraid to suggest them to their partner because they don't want to make them feel inadequate. Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Bad Vibrations make for some good songs
A Day to Remember is the band that just keeps chugging. Their unique blend of metalcore and pop punk has been adopted by many and perfected by few since their formation in 2003. Read this article
Consent: How to know the difference between yes and no
I'm going to level with you, sex is great, but not everyone is in favour of getting frisky. There's only one way to figure out where your partner stands for sure, and that's by asking for consent. Read this article
The definitive Mac vs. Windows buying guide
Windows computers have been a cornerstone in offices and homes for many years. They're pretty much the go-to choice for anyone's first computer, but they're nowhere near as cool and hip as their big brother Mac. Read this article
Super summer smash hits
The only thing hotter than this summer was the music that brought us through it. It doesn't matter how much you hate pop tunes, it's hard to deny that they serve as great background music for pool parties, barbeques and drinking games. Read this article
Fanshawe shows its commitment to green transportation with a new bike share program
Carlie Forsythe, president of the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU), has headed a new initiative to bring a bike share program to our college, called FSU Bikes. Read this article
Fanshawe wins three awards national scholarships in broadcast journalism
Fanshawe Broadcast Journalism students won three national awards at the Radio, Television and News Digital News conference. Read this article
Conquering craft beer curiosity
Are pints of Budweiser and Coors Light starting to wear you down? It sounds like you're ready to enter the magical and exciting world of craft beer. Read this article
Fanshawe wins eight medals at Ontario Technological Skills Competition
Fanshawe College took home eight medals from the recent Ontario Technological Skills Competition (OTSC) in Waterloo on May 2 to 4. Read this article
Reyno Ramblings: The difference between success and failure is thin and covered in cheese
As another semester comes to a close,
minds begin to drift to post-exam keggers,
shindigs, hoo-has and celebrations of all
sorts. It has become rather difficult to focus
on things like your big statistics assignment
when the mind is busy putting... Read this article
Interrobang Walks off the Earth to see Marianas Trench
On March 16, London hosted Marianas Trench and Walk off the Earth at Budweiser Gardens on the fifth date of their “Never Say Die” tour. The tour will take Marianas Trench from Kingston all the way to Vancouver, B.C. in support of their la... Read this article
Twiztid set to unleash mayhem at the Roosevelt Room
On March 24, the Detroit Hip Hop duo Twiztid is coming to London’s Roosevelt Room. With ten studio albums under their belt and no less than a dozen movies, the rappers promise to transform our city into a complete circus.
The Interrobang h... Read this article
Must. Stay. Awake.
So you think you’ve got what it
takes to pull an all-nighter at Fanshawe?
You think that it’s all fun
and coffee? Well it’s not, and you’re
in for a rude awakening if you head
into one of these unprepared. If you
want to... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Untitled 09 | 03.14.2016
By virtue of his thought provoking
lyricism, unique jazz influence
and captivating live performances,
Kendrick Lamar has become more
than just a household name.
After the release of 2015’s To
Pimp A Butterfly, he performed a
series o... Read this article
Digital vs. analog
When digital music first rolled
onto market in the form of CDs,
people were hesitant to accept it as
the superior listening format. Despite
being the better medium in
terms of dynamics and sonic accuracy,
consumers still clung to their
collect... Read this article
Probable Potter Hypotheses
J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter is something nearly all of us grew up on. It has naturally developed its own subculture, a big part of which resides in Internet fan theories. Some fans
have taken reading between the lines to a whole new level, touch... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Single's edition
Singles don’t often get the same
amount of attention that albums
do. Understandably, a three-minute
song is considerably shorter than a
full-length album, but that doesn’t
mean we shouldn’t break them
down and appreciate them.... Read this article
To door or not to door
Human life is a diverse and complex mystery,
but there’s one thing that unifies nearly
each and every one of us: doors.
House doors, locked doors, trap doors, car
doors, fake doors and occasionally, sentient
doors that moan and croak w... Read this article
Reyno Ramblings: Shady jam and suspicious families
Usually I pick a Dr. Seuss book for my
weekly critical analysis, but I thought I might
give the old man a break. This week I set my
sights on Robert Munsch’s collection of mayhem,
Blackberry Subway Jam.
This book was a big part of my c... Read this article
The not-so-fantastic five
On Feb. 28, hundreds of Hollywood’s
best will put on their finest
evening wear and gather at the Dolby
theatre for a night celebrating
the best cinema had to offer in the
past year.
But on Feb. 27, adorably dubbed
Oscar Eve, another ... Read this article
When I break up it's only to make up
Even the best relationships can be complicated, messy and frustrating. Breaking up
and making up is part of the natural insane flow of our romantic lives, and often music is
the only thing that helps.
Breaking Up (by Nick Reyno)
Va... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Bye bye Bloc Party
The prominence of EDM (electronic
dance music) has had an
interesting influence on the music
industry. Whether we look at country,
rock, blues or metal, everyone
seems to be hopping on the bandwagon
and adding electronic elements
to their repe... Read this article
How to make money without selling yourself
We all need money to live. It’s a difficult reality for anyone, but it’s perhaps the most difficult for post-secondary students and recent graduates. In a world where having a job means sacrificing your grades, it’s difficult to kee... Read this article
Olivia and the Creepy Crawlies rock the house at Rum Runners
Thanks to Fanshawe's Music Industry
Arts (MIA) program, we've
seen some fantastic bands come out
of the college. One of these bands
is the indie folk collective, Olivia
and the Creepy Crawlies. This
week Interrobang had the chance to
c... Read this article
Madchild continues his rise to glory with latest tour
If you haven’t heard of Madchild
before, sit down, shut up and
get ready for a crash course in the
chaotic life of a touring musician.
The Canadian-born rapper rose to
fame with the hip-hop group Swollen
Members, releasing singles like
&... Read this article
Green eggs and vehicular manslaughter
From a young age, literacy is an incredibly
important subject. I’m sure most of us
can remember learning to print, learning to
write in cursive and eventually learning to
fluff up a 350 word essay to meet a four page
requirement just hours... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: The album that caused panic and killed disco
If I were to tell you that Panic!
at the Disco just put out a new album,
I’m sure many of you would
laugh it off and say “that band died
in 2008.” Well, to a certain degree
this claim is true. Over five albums,
Panic! has lost... Read this article
Curses rocks Rum Runners
With a name like Curses, the
Toronto-based rock band has been
blessed with an awful lot of talent.
In under a year, they’ve released a
debut EP The Bridge and embarked
on two tours, playing shows at both
Canadian Music Week and Kitchener&... Read this article
Remembering the greats and the music they left behind
It has been an incredibly dark
winter for music. I’m not talking
about the sorry state of the industry,
slumping album sales, and the evil
side of streaming websites or the
fact that Justin Bieber is the second
highest grossing artist rig... Read this article
Reyno Ramblings: Everything wrong with The Cat in The Hat
Although it’s been a few years, I’m sure
that most of us have read, or been read, Dr.
Seuss’ The Cat in The Hat. If you need a
quick recap here’s the break down.
Two kids, aged about five or six, are left
home alone. ... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: A Blackstar for a somber time
Throughout all of his eras and
personas, from the exuberant Ziggy
Stardust to the understated frontman
of Tin Machine, David Bowie
was art. While some may argue that
his musical career died a number of
years ago, the legacy he left behind
will... Read this article
The London Music Hall transforms into an Adventure Club
London is predominantly known for two things: being the forest city and having one of the best music scenes in all of Canada. On any given night you can find dozens of concerts at the local venues with artists from all genres and decades; but if you&... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: 2015 hits and misses
We can thank 2015 for some truly
amazing moments, especially
the “Hotline Bling” music video.
Although we have to remember it’s
also responsible for such atrocities
as Carly Rae Jepsen’s “I Really (really
really re... Read this article
Not for the jolly or faint of heart
Not everyone wants to throw on ugly Christmas sweaters and watch the same old movies year
after year. I can’t speak for everyone, but the last thing I want after being bombarded by holiday
spirit all day, is to go home and numb myself with th... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: A Foo Fighter farewell
A greatest hits album is a defining
point in any band’s career. It
represents a long and successful run
of chart-topping songs and a neverback-
down attitude. It also signifies
that a band has run out of good
ideas for new music.
So ... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Justin Bieber has found his Purpose
Justin Bieber, perhaps the most
hated artist since Nickelback, has
just unveiled his latest record.
The Purpose album debuted on
Nov. 13 alongside an unexpected
13 music videos, one for each song
on the record.
Before his brief absence... Read this article
Wreckord Reviews: Ellie Goulding's mammoth album has listeners feeling delirious
On Nov. 6, Ellie Goulding released
her third studio album,
Delirium, which has brought the
British singer to the forefront of
pop music once again. This may be
the last storm to hit pop music for
a long time as Adele’s next album
looms i... Read this article
Snap, crackle, pop-up
“Perfect” – One Direction
Rating: 2.5 out of 5
“Perfect” was released on a compilation
this week that was creatively
titled Perfect - EP. Although it’s
technically not a single, it still deserves
... Read this article
The monster in music
Superstition is a powerful aspect
of humanity that seems to seep into
every facet of life, and music is no
exception to this. Tales of haunted
recording studios, possessed instruments
and ghastly music venues are
very commonplace, but what abou... Read this article
Fear mongering: why we like it
Why is it that some people enjoy
being scared? In a word: hormones.
There are some who say that the
adrenaline rush, racing heart and
sweaty palms that come with feeling
afraid cannot be matched, even
by sex. In an article in the Atlantic
... Read this article
Nosferatu the immortal
Nosferatu, the silent film from
1922, is hailed as being one of the
most legendary and inspiring movies
in the horror genre, and is world
renowned for being the first film adaptation
of Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
The film is ranked as the sec... Read this article
Demi Lovato: Just another ex-Disney pop star
Demi Lovato’s Confident is the
latest album in a long-winded list
of records by ex-Disney pop stars.
Released on Oct. 16, the album
unfolds over a moderate 11 songs,
which follow the typical formula of
self-empowerment and irreverence.
I... Read this article
The Flatliners come to Fanshawe
Interrobang recently spoke to Chris Cresswell, lead singer of Ontario's hardest working ska-punk band, The Flatliners. Read this article
Inukshuk and the future of ‘lovestep’
It seems that London’s music
scene has taken note of the changing
seasons. Albums are dropping
nearly as fast as the autumn leaves
and I must say, it’s a great time to be
a Londoner. This week Interrobang
got the chance to sit down ... Read this article
Dive into danger with Dallas Green
Despite having left Alexisonfire
nearly five years and four albums
ago, many people still regard City
and Colour as a side project. Perhaps
this is from some animosity
for killing the stampeding beast that
was Alexisonfire, but this could
simp... Read this article
The safe side of Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez may have started
on Disney Channel’s Wizard’s of
Waverly Place, but she gained her
true fame through dating the very
troubled Justin Bieber. The now
single songstress has been desperately
trying to carve out a niche
of... Read this article
Reducing your carbon footprint: It's a-boot time
Carbon footprint: it’s a term we
hear more and more each day, but
what is it exactly? Well, it’s not a
shoe size, it has nothing to do with
carbs and it’s not something you
leave on wet cement.
A carbon footprint is the me... Read this article
Drake has no Future
Drake and Future have had an
incredibly successful year. Each of
the artists have had solo albums debut
at number one on the Billboard
top 200 and their latest collaborative
release has followed suit. The
What A Time To Be Alive mix tape
dropp... Read this article
These psychedelics will funk you up
Fanshawe students from out of
town always seem to be asking the
same two questions; “What is there
to do in London?”; “Why can’t
I find anything?” While London
might not compare to a city like Toronto,
it excels in... Read this article
Summertime wintertime all-the-time sadness
The illustrious Lana Del Rey has
returned with her third studio album
Honeymoon, which dropped on
Sept. 18 and plays out over a moderate
14 tracks.
If Del Rey stays true to form, I'm
sure we'll see a deluxe version of
this album be... Read this article
Keeping long-distance relationships from fizzling
Modern technology has made
the world a smaller place. We can
video-chat with friends across continents,
parents are learning that
texting with a signature is extremely
annoying, and long-distance couples
have become increasingly common.
Whethe... Read this article
Dating apps for everyone
Technology has replaced
a lot of things over the years.
Letters turned into phone
calls and phone calls turned
into texts. Orchestras became
bands, and bands gave way
to DJs.
Nothing has been safe from
the advance of technology
– n... Read this article
Petite Noir: Creative or a carbon copy
On Sept. 11, Petite Noir released
his first full-length album, entitled
La Vie Est Belle, which is the much
anticipated follow up to his January
extended play (EP) King of Anxiety.
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly
where Petite Noir gets ... Read this article
Career suicide with a side of glitter
Miley Cyrus is an artist that everyone
loves to hate, and in this
bittersweet train wreck kind of way
she just keeps going.
On Sept. 4 she released a new album,
or rather an experimental art
project, dubbed Miley Cyrus and
Her Dead Petz. T... Read this article
The daily survival guide to Fanshawe
What a beautiful morning. The
sun is shining, the birds are singing;
everything seems splendid, everything
other than the fact that you
are late for class. Looks like there
is no time to make breakfast this
morning but at least you packed a
lu... Read this article
Smash summer hits you'd like to smash
Here are some songs that I thought you'd love… love
to hit over the head with a baseball bat and leave in a
ditch by the side of the road.
“Where Are Ü Now?” Jack Ü ft Justin Bieber
Leave it to Skrillex and Diplo to br... Read this article
Iconic building to become London's music hub
The London downtown core has been slowly transitioning from blocks of retail stores, to a wealth of unique restaurants, music venues and other cultural gems. With these developments comes the departure of Nash Jewellers, a cornerstone of downtown Lon... Read this article
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Price matching is a relatively
new craze hitting London that owes
its success to ... Read this article
Favourite finds in Forest City
Living in a new city can be difficult
and it’s not always easy to find
things to do in your down time. Sure,
there are the big festivals you hear
about on the radio, but people aren’t
always around to tell you about the
smaller thin... Read this article
Music streaming is heating up this summer
As the music industry crawls into
the digital age, decades behind the
rest of the world, we continue to
find new ways of listening to music.
Whether it’s been pirated, burned,
downloaded or shared, people are
listening to music now more t... Read this article
Wild Minds and mild manners
Bands go through a lot of changes
over the years; members leave,
new muses surface and the pressure
of turning into a pop music takes
its toll. Mumford & Sons, the band
made famous for its banjo-driven,
high tempo folk music, has recently
... Read this article
Late to class: The downs of the London Transit Commission
If there’s one thing Londoners
like more than London Knights
hockey games, it’s complaining
about their bus service; but it’s easy
to complain about something when
you have nothing to compare it to.
Looking at similar-size... Read this article
The behemoth that is Godspeed
Asunder, Sweet and Other Distress
is perhaps the most ethereal
experience you’ll have this month.
Released on March 31 by the Montreal
collective known as Godspeed
You! Black Emperor, this album
has been the long awaited follow up
to the... Read this article
Songs for the summer
Smallpools is a new indie pop
band based out of Los Angeles, and
it’s a must-have for any quintessential
summer playlist. The band’s
debut album LOVETAP! was released
on March 24, appropriately
welcoming the warmer weather. Or
mayb... Read this article
The wait is finally over
It’s been long anticipated, but
it’s finally here. The band Modest
Mouse has been working on its
sixth studio album for the past eight
years – longer than most bands
even exist.
The band’s prolific record
Strangers ... Read this article
The Quiet Things get loud
The Quiet Things is a new
three-piece rock band based out of
Markham, Ont. The band has only
been around for a year and a half,
but it is already releasing its debut
full-length album.
The Fall will drop on March 24,
but in the meantime, y... Read this article
You can't unhear this
The band Moon Duo is actually
a trio of musicians all hailing from
San Francisco, California. The band
just released its latest album, Shadow
of the Sun, on March 3 and has
started out on a tour across North
America.
This psychedelic kraut... Read this article
Old and new: Killah jazz-hop
BADBADNOTGOOD is a trio of
jazz musicians that met at Humber
College in Toronto. The group has
become known in the music scene
for its renditions of contemporary
hip-hop songs, blending them flawlessly
with its own unique style.
The group ... Read this article
Drake pulls a Beyoncé
Surprises fans with new album
Rating: 3 out of 5
On February 13, Drake took
the world by storm, releasing the
17-song album/mixtape, If You’re
Reading This It’s Too Late. It has
garnered a lot of attention by devoted
and ... Read this article
We are All We Are
All We Are is a relatively fresh
band. It’s only been around for
three years, but as of February 2,
the band has already got the release
of a full-length album under its belt.
Following in the footsteps of
so many other artists, All W... Read this article
Interrobang music experts present: Songs to break up to
Bobby Foley
I write about random
things a lot. I write a lot
about random things. But
nothing is more seemingly
random than love – the way
it strikes, the way it grows
and the way it stings – and
consequently, this time of
... Read this article
Fall Out Boy's new album: Beautiful, psycho or both?
Fall Out Boy has landed on its
feet with a new album called American
Beauty/American Psycho after
stumbling out of a hiatus in 2013
with its directionless album, Save
Rock and Roll, which featured questionable
material and bizarre collaboration... Read this article
A cure for your anxieties, straight from the King
Petite Noir is the brainchild of Yannick Iluga – a master of blending different musical styles and a prime example of a man who continues to reinvent himself day after day.
Iluga doesn’t just blend a niche of neighbouring genres. He ... Read this article
A Balcony oasis
If you haven’t yet heard of Catfish
and the Bottlemen, sit down
buckle up and plug in your headphones.
Or perhaps turn up you stereo
and pour a few beers, because
this is definitely an album to rock
out to while fending off the winter
bl... Read this article
Bones + Longing for winter break
If you haven’t heard of Gemma
Hayes before, then you’re about to
be swept into the comforting embrace
that we all need so dearly
amidst this crisp and shrill winter.
Hayes is a folk singer/songwriter
who occasionally treads on t... Read this article
Take the Nickel out of circulation
Nickelback is the band that all
your friends love to hate, and if the
band is on your iPod, you probably
aren’t bragging about it.
These Canadian rockers take a
lot of flack from the public but they
don’t show any signs of slowi... Read this article
Azaelia Banks: Broke with bad taste
Azealia Banks is a name you probably haven’t heard in quite a few years, if at all. The buzz has all but died out for this New York hip-hopper, but that is to be expected when you release little more than a single EP over the span of six years?... Read this article
Gloomy music for Gloomy weather
Make no mistake; Scottish band
The Twilight Sad has absolutely
nothing to do with the Twilight
franchise. So if you’re hoping for a
vampire fan fiction – you’re going
to be disappointed.
These indie noise-rockers are
base... Read this article
A very dark chocolate factory
Primus has been around for 30
years now, and in that time the band
has been called everything from
funk-rock to psychedelic polka.
These dark-humoured rockers
have been so difficult to classify
over the decades that a new genre
was created... Read this article
Kele's new album Trick is the treat you've been waiting for
Rating: 5/5
Four years ago Kele Okereke,
lead singer of the popular indie rock
band Bloc Party, embarked on his
musical journey into the electronic
dance scene. Where his initial
solo album The Boxer was marked
by prevalent Bloc Party in... Read this article
New Weezer album upholds promise: Everything Will Be Alright In The End
Rating: 4/5
Weezer spent a number of years
dishing out watered down albums
with surprising genre crossovers
and appearances by artists such as
Lil’ Wayne. The band had strayed
from the path of edgy alternative
rock, and the fans we... Read this article