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Where to Find the Best Live Music Toronto

by jamieUpdated on July 30, 2023July 30, 2023

Undoubtedly, Canadian-made guitars are trendy, and so are the live music bands that rock Toronto. Are you looking to discover some great live music in …

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How Is Electronic Music Connected to Vaping?

by jamieUpdated on July 22, 2026February 8, 2022

For most people in this day and age, it is hard to imagine life without electronics. This is true about everything from our laptops to …

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Folk

“I, Hope” by Philip Jonathan

by jamieUpdated on December 14, 2022November 17, 2021

Philip Jonathan’s second single, “I, Hope,” captivates new music from the Northumberland-based artist. A stunning opening amidst luscious vocals is composed of gentle piano flourishes …

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“Tree and Leaf” High Chair

by jamieUpdated on December 14, 2022November 17, 2021

“Tree and Leaf” is a highlight of the Hey Mountain Hey, the latest album by London-based High Chair, and is a calm, striking folk song …

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“Bushes and Briars” by Sam Barrett

by jamieUpdated on December 14, 2022November 15, 2021

Serious Sam Barrett, a UK-based artist, has released “The Seeds of Love,” a passionate folk album. The album, released just last week, displays a sincere …

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Essential Facts About Electronic Music: What It Is and How It Works

by jamie August 16, 2026August 16, 2026

Electronic music is any music created or modified primarily through electronic instruments, synthesizers, computers, and digital technology rather than traditional acoustic instruments. It’s a vast …

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Album Review Examples: What Works and Who They’re For

by jamie July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

The best album reviews combine vivid sensory description with cultural context and honest emotional response, and you’ll find examples ranging from sharp 200-word capsules to …

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Why 8 Songs Might Be the Perfect Album Length (Or Too Short)

by jamieUpdated on September 14, 2026July 1, 2026

Yes, eight songs can absolutely qualify as an album, though the answer depends on who you ask and when. The industry standard, set by organizations …

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Why Video Music Award Categories Keep Missing the Best Artists

by jamieUpdated on August 12, 2026May 30, 2026

Look beyond the Video Music Awards’ polished categories—Best New Artist, Video of the Year, Song of Summer—because they’re designed to celebrate what’s already breaking through, …

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Review – Ivytide

by jamieUpdated on November 21, 2021November 14, 2021

The album is appropriately named Softy since it seeps into the eardrums and cuddles over you like a puffy blanket. The EP’s simple accompaniment of …

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