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I’ve had several conversations about what it means to be a sellout with different people. It doesn’t surprise me when people turn against those they once looked up to. These people can be recognized as famo...

With the inauguration blues that have been rolling around, we can find solace in the treasures that await us for the rest 2017. Here are the top 10 anticipated albums of 2017: 1) Schoolboy Q   2016 ...

The Doors played a large part in the original rock and roll scene. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons In recent years, concert attendances have drastically changed to suit a higher demand of entertainment ...

Brantford just added a new festival to its growing list of fantastic events. This June 13 and 14, Brantford’s Lion’s Park will be a hot destination in southern Ontario, as “WTFest”, or “What The Fest�...

When I think of Brooke Fraser I briefly think of the former Christian worship artist in Australia. She went on to a solo, singer-songwriter career after that, but I never really heard much of her stuff. The New...

Oh, the guilt you had after downloading Ariana Grande’s new album, right? If there is anything I’m sure people don’t feel guilty about, it’s downloading music for free! This is something most of us can ...

I decided I wanted to tell the story of a local busker musician and figured who better to talk to than the long-haired guitar player usually singing in the alleyway between Therapy Lounge and Williams. Right fr...

I do not consider myself a huge U2 fan. Like everyone, I have certain songs that just get me every time, and I respect everything they have accomplished and their place in the all-star band hierarchy. Bu...

Hamilton’s own Arkells were at the Sanderson Centre last Wednesday to put on an awesome show for Laurier Brantford’s first year students – and the whole venue was rocking. The night got under way with The...

Welcome back! Or welcome, if this is your first year. September at Laurier Brantford is always exciting, bursting with possibilities. Many new experiences, relationships (and assignments) await. But it doesn’...

O-week is back! And not only does that mean that new-comers get to get situated with their programs and roommates, but it also means they get to see some killer bands. The organizers behind Laurier-Brantford�...

This past weekend marked the 41st annual Brantford International Villages Festival. 15 villages were scattered across Brantford, enticing people with their exotic dances, traditional dress, and mouthwatering...

Sons of Revelry. By Cody Hoffman. Sons of Revelry is an infant band in the music industry, but in the past 10 months as a group, they have been making waves in the North American music scene. The group star...

The first rain of spring was spitting on the sidewalk and my hair as I entered Brown Dog Bootleg Café last Wednesday night. As I walked in the door I couldn’t help but notice how the raindrops softly struck ...

Ruining classical music. By Rebecca Duce. As local citizens walk down Colborne Street, they are able to listen to classical music as they pass by the Brantford Public Library. The music is very enjoyable fo...

Craig Cardiff. By Cody Groat. Craig Cardiff is a Canadian folk musician, who is celebrated from coast to coast. Cardiff’s smooth vocals and acoustic guitar landed him two nominations in 2012, for a Juno a...

“We haven’t made it yet. Wherever we end up, we’re still trying.” - Human Kebab. Courtesy ofmusiccanada.com. What do you get when you mix quirky introvert Ashley “Ash Boo-Shultz” Buccholz with o...

July Talk. Courtesy of yaletownfm.com. Last week I got the pleasure of speaking with Leah Fay of Toronto’s most dynamic indie rock band, July Talk. July Talk debuted with their self-titled album after onl...

Changing the rap game. Rebecca Duce. One could effortlessly deduce that mainstream rap has undergone a major transformation in recent years. To say the least, we’ve come a long way since “rack city chick ...

Finding the good in all genres of music. Rebecca Duce. It is hard to deny that music plays a huge role in our lives today, and in society. Online shopping and illegal downloading may have hurt the music ind...

Armand is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter who has been pouring his heart and soul into his music since he was just a high school sophomore. He has an unrequited love for all performance arts, which is refresh...

Rebecca Black. Courtesy of YouTube. Remember the good ol’ days when all you could do was turn around and someone would be talking about Rebecca Black and how horrible her song Friday was? Well, Rebecca re...

Every year, the same old Christmas carols infiltrate the airwaves and instead of letting us enjoy the holidays, they make us wish Christmas was over sooner. It’s time to crush the carol-bashing attitudes by i...

I’m supposed to eat what? Rebecca Duce. In the fast paced world of Hollywood, stars are chewed up and spat out on a weekly basis, unless you manage to twerk on a foam finger or dangle your infant from a h...

  Flamingo Báy, from left to right: Dillon Henningson, Vince Rankin, and Kris Gies. Amber Richardson.   Flamingo Báy is a trio based in Hamilton, consisting of Kris Gies on bass and vocals...

What kind of music should you listen to while studying? It is not an easy question to answer, mostly because it does not necessarily mean one type of music over another, but more or less deals with the person y...

  Ambition Music Group, from left to right: Brandon Pakeman, Taj Johnson, and Martin Pitt. Cody Groat Ambition Music Group (AMG) is a group consisting of three Laurier Brantford students: Martin Pit...

On October 30, Classic Albums Live performed their rendition of the Beatles’ popular album, Abbey Road. The show was held at Sanderson Centre and drew a larger than expected crowd of Beatles enthusiasts both ...

Dj Vekked. Photo courtesy of sneakersandale.com   DJ Vekked is undoubtedly one of Canada’s most impressive DJs, holding the national DMC title three years in a row, and both the DMC World Supremacy ...

Music can do the soul so much good. In light of our mental health issue, I decided to create a playlist. This playlist is your ultimate go-to when you’re feeling stressed, worried, or just in need of a pick-m...