Favourite Songs of 2020
We ask the readers and contributors of The Richview Voice their favourite songs of 2020. Here were their responses: Continue reading Favourite Songs of 2020
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Album Review: Taylor Swift – Folklore
By Ben King
The date was April 27th. Taylor Swift had posted a photo on Instagram, with the caption, “Not a lot going on at the moment.” A mere 3 months later, Swift would announce the release of her 8th studio album titled Folklore – coming out in less than 24 hours. Folklore in its entirety was conceived in lockdown, which means the record was written, produced, mastered and engineered all within just 4 months – proving that an incredible record doesn’t need to be harboured for months on end, and that sometimes your intuition trumps your perfectionism.
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Album Review: Jessie Ware – What’s Your Pleasure?
By Ben King
In a year where hitting a jam packed dance floor can be considered a crime, there has been a recent influx of albums created for that sole purpose. Dua Lipa with Future Nostalgia, Lady Gaga with Chromatica, and Kylie Minogue with the aptly titled Disco, are just a few examples of albums created specifically for the dance floor that have debuted this year alone. While these projects are excellent endeavors, they don’t quite reach the bar Jessie Ware set with her fourth studio album, titled What’s Your Pleasure.
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Winter Music Concert
By Lauren Olszaniecki
As guests filed past the assorted raffle baskets, the harmonious sounds of the string octet echoed off the walls of the rapidly filling auditorium. Decorated with a Christmas tree and multicoloured lights, the auditorium was almost as festive as the students! Continue reading “Winter Music Concert”
Welcome Home 6 God
Emily Reynolds Drake’s ever-lasting love for Toronto, or “the 6”, was clear as day during his October 8th concert at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto’s beloved rapper had to cancel three shows on his Summer Sixteen Tour, including one in Toronto, due to an injured ankle. He managed, however, to hold it together for one show in his hometown. … Continue reading Welcome Home 6 God
Emily’s Concert Tips
I love concerts. To me, there’s nothing better than seeing your favourite band come out on stage and being in the audience, dancing, singing and jamming out. I’m no professional concert-goer, really, but I think I’ve been to enough to share my personal advice and experience. Here are my personal tips for going to concerts that I’ve picked up over the years. Enjoy! Wear closed-toed … Continue reading Emily’s Concert Tips
Two Bands You Should Be Listening To
By Alexis Apostolidis Teen Dream – Beach House Beach House is a dream-pop band consisting of Alex Scally and Victoria Legrand. Teen Dream is their third album and it starts off with “Zebra” a catchy song with a calm positive feel. It’s a great spring time track. “Silversoul” is beachy and sounds a bit droned in a good way. It feels very laidback, retro and … Continue reading Two Bands You Should Be Listening To
Two Bands for any Indie Lover
By Alexis Apostolidis King Krule – King Krule EP King Krule is Archy Marshall, a 19 year old Brit who used to use the stage name Zoo Kid. King Krule really does have his own sound and this self titled EP really shows it. “36N63” is a great intro song; it’s really mellow and sets the tone for the rest of the EP. “Bleak Bake” … Continue reading Two Bands for any Indie Lover
