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Badfinger: Current Obsession
-Written by Jackson Skam- I am a huge fan of The Beatles, so much so that I have attempted to consume all forms of media that feature the Fab Four, including their retrospective documentary The Beatles Anthology. This collection of interviews of Paul, George and Ringo as well as archive footage of John was extremely Read more
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M.I.A.’s KALA Changed My Life
– Written by Peyton Andino – Her fans hail her as the female Kanye West. Her detractors see her as a terrorist sympathiser. Despite all this, Mathangi Arulpragasam, more widely known as M.I.A., fought and cemented herself as an influential musician whose works speak on their own. M.I.A. is unabashedly political, a Tamil woman unafraid Read more
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How To Make a Producer-Album The Right Way
– Written by Hunter Petch – A Dissection of Faith of a Mustard Seed. Following Mustard’s massive homecoming to the centre of west-coast production after “Not Like Us” – the now legendary nail in the coffin against the OVHoes – and his monumental set at “The Pop Out: Kenny & Friends” show, he announced a Read more
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“You Missed My Heart”
– Written by Leyla Mendoza – I was listening to you missed my heart by Phoebe Bridgers and I started asking myself what the song was about. So I did my research and I learned that the song is a cover, originally written by Mark Kozelek and Jimmy Lavelle. The story is about a man Read more
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“Sweet Boy” Has Taken Over My 2024
– Written by Hunter Petch – Acting as more of a formal home for the abundance of singles released prior to this tape, Sweet Boy is nonetheless an emphatic debut for the new indie superstar. Only being in the game for 2 years, Malcolm Todd has already made quite the splash socially. His origin began Read more
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A Collection of Sorrow – Townes Van Zandt’s Self Titled
(This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). Unsettling croons encapsulate the tortured mind of Townes Van Zandt on his Self Titled LP. There are multiple instances enclosed within these 10 tracks where reflecting dismally upon your own past experiences is destined. Frankly, I’m disappointed Read more
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Zubin On His Beginnings As a Producer, His New Compilation Project SAVE ME, and His International Takeover
(This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). Sparky: How did this all start for you? When did you know you wanted to become a producer? Zubin: I knew I wanted to become a producer not too long after I started listening to hip-hop music. Read more
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BBQ Pope On Their Return To The Stage, Advice For Busy Artists, and Their New Album
(This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). BBQ Pope (Sean, Reid and Duncan) have been nothing short of legendary during their time in the Toronto rock scene. Their individual growth as musicians has made their new material all the better, and the continued lively Read more
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Rozey’s “Sugar Cherry” Is Musical Alter-Ego Done Right
(This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). The polarizing pre-conceived notions surrounding having an alter-ego as a musician are terrifying to surmount, yet Detroit’s own Rozey conquers these doubts with ease. The successive releases of the 10 track project Isn’t It Wonderful and the Read more
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Andre 3000’s New Blue Sun Is A Gateway For Exploration
(This article is an archived piece by Hunter Petch, from his time at the no-longer existent blog “Sparky”). Personal curation is a colossal aspect of listening to music today, as every streaming service and site is adamant in serving you more of what you like instantly. Although this is most definitely useful, the art of Read more
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