Before the price of coffee skyrocketed and the death of third spaces; before the tyrannical reign of Ticketmaster and the monopolization of the music industry; before we slipped into antisocial seclusion and let blue light mollify our beautiful brains, there was once an invaluable institution, home to art, community, and[Read More…]
Tag: music
‘ARIRANG:’ BTS’s most divisive and misunderstood album
On March 20, the South Korean boy band Bangtan Sonyeodan (BTS) released its first group album in nearly four years: ARIRANG. Long-awaited and highly anticipated, the album sparked an influx of online debate after defying some listeners’ expectations, quickly becoming one of the group’s most divisive projects. As someone who[Read More…]
Open mic nights at Turbo Haüs: A safe space for artistic self-expression
Tuesday nights at Turbo Haüs are synonymous with music and connection, and March 17 was no different. Located minutes away from the Plateau, the cocktail bar is committed to actively supporting the Montreal music scene. Open Haüs Nights give performers the opportunity to show off their skills and connect with[Read More…]
In the vicissitudes of spring, find warmth in sound
Spring metamorphoses and melts, but music regulates and relates. As time skips forward and Montrealers hesitate on whether to put their snow boots away for good, the arrival of spring relies just as much on your Spotify playlist as it does the forecast. From the number one fan of spring—stuck[Read More…]
The 68th annual Grammys uplifts Black artists and denounces ICE’s violence
On Feb. 1st, the 68th Annual Grammys took place, leaving room for the usual discussions, from reactions to celebrities’ gorgeous and often questionable outfits to debates over snubs and surprises. But the night’s most memorable moments came from the number of awards won by talented Black artists—personal standouts including Kendrick[Read More…]
Love, reimagined: A Valentine’s mixtape for Black History Month
Although Valentine’s Day tends to center on romance, love stretches far beyond it, ranging from platonic love to self-love and everything in between. The Tribune’s mixtape reflects on Black artists who skillfully capture the feeling in its many forms. “Baby Steps” by Olivia Dean – on self love From the[Read More…]
Opera McGill and McGill Symphony Orchestra present Britten’s harrowing tale
Trigger warning: This piece contains mentions of sexual violence. The famed red curtain rises on a scene of violence and destruction. Soldiers surround the shattered remains of a colossal statue as the opera’s narrators introduce the chaos of the present moment. On Jan. 30, Opera McGill and the McGill Symphony[Read More…]
Sixty years of song and community celebrated at the Marvin Duchow Music Library
Since its inception 60 years ago, the Marvin Duchow Music Library has seen McGill students through the good, the bad, and the never-ending tears that accompany late-night cramming sessions. Wandering the aisles for the first time, I passed towering shelves lined with scores of music I doubt I will ever[Read More…]
2026: The Year of Olivia Dean
When looking at the upcoming year of music, one name comes to mind in terms of dominating the charts: British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean. Dean has been steadily producing music and growing her following since her 2018 debut; however, it wasn’t until 2025 that she was welcomed into the mainstream. She[Read More…]
Dijon transforms Montreal into a playground of sound
Halfway through his sold-out tour, Dijon walked out onto the barely lit L’Olympia stage in a sweater and jeans—no opener, no fuss—and somehow transformed a 2,400-capacity venue into a jam session in his living room. Before the stage lights even turned on, he slipped into the first notes of “Many[Read More…]