Antony and the Johnsons: Swanlight

Swanlight is the fourth release from singer-songwriter Antony Hegarty, and one that sees him moving in a new, subtler artistic direction. After making waves in the music industry with his second album in 2005, Hegarty and his band have become a critically acclaimed staple in the indie scene. It’s easy[Read More…]

Robyn – Body Talk Pt. 2

Part two of three in Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn’s Body Talk project continues what one can only assume is her mission to bring class and quality back to mainstream pop music. How is she doing this? The magic of Robyn’s music lies not in its form but in its execution. With[Read More…]

Pop Montreal

With hundreds of performers gracing more than 50 stages across the city, Pop Montreal can be downright overwhelming. The good news? That means there’s something for everyone. The full schedule can be found online (popmontreal.com), but here’s a list of some big names, up-and-comers, and special events worth checking out.[Read More…]

Easy A: good girl gone bad … sort of

Everyone loves a good comedy, and in that respect Easy A does not disappoint. The movie tells the story of a scrupulously ordinary high-schooler, Olive Penderghast (Emma Stone), whose clean reputation becomes unexpectedly tarnished when uber-Christian classmate Marianne (Amanda Bynes) spreads a rumour that she lost her virginity over the weekend. Although Olive was the one who originally started the rumour, this is quickly forgotten as the situation snowballs throughout the first half of the film.

Business Casual – Chromeo

Chromeo’s third album delivers the same blend of 80s synth-pop as previous efforts, replete with catchy hooks, tasty guitar riffs, and smoothly polished production. There’s nothing new about what P-Thugg and Dave 1 are doing, but there’s no denying that they are damn good at it.

Business Casual­ – Chromeo

Chromeo’s third album delivers the same blend of 80s synth-pop as previous efforts, replete with catchy hooks, tasty guitar riffs, and smoothly polished production. There’s nothing new about what P-Thugg and Dave 1 are doing, but there’s no denying that they are damn good at it.

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