Reading Time: 4 minutesAs Spotify continues to profit from our need for convenience, it is important to understand that convenience comes at a steep cost for the user, the artists, as well as global affairs.
Arts & Culture
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe History of Sound is a passionate love letter to American folk songs, and a lilting plea for their preservation and recognition for their cultural significance. Though brimming with powerful human emotions like love, nostalgia, and regret, the film gradually loses steam.
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhether you’re craving a little learning or just a whole lot of feel-good fun, you can always count on musicals to wrap you up in its charm.
Reading Time: 3 minutesFor the participants, the ironic performance of the ‘Performative Male’ may seem exclusively independent from their genuine behaviours and expectations. However, from the nature of the definition of ‘performativity,’ performance not only describes our behaviours and expectations in society, but it shapes them as well.
Reading Time: 13 minutesWhen Dayalini leapt across the “city,” it felt like she actually set the stage on fire.
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhile many Pique regulars found this year’s fall edition to be underwhelming compared to prior seasons, they remained enthusiastic for the upcoming winter edition on Dec. 13, affirming how Pique has come to be a staple of the Ottawa art scene.
Reading Time: 2 minutesExhibitions like Erica Rutherford’s are crucial in promoting and showcasing queer embodiment, not only for acceptance but also for celebration, especially within our current political climate.
Reading Time: 3 minutesOttawa International Animation Festival’s love for independent film was on full display this year, not shying away from its taboo themes. The annual Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) welcomed industry and independent artists, as well as eager fans, for five-days of screenings, workshops and festivities. From artist talks with Malcon Pierce, an animator and artistic …
Reading Time: 2 minutesThirty years after Mathieu Kassovitz shocked the cinematic world with his unflinching portrayal of police brutality in French banlieues (suburbs), the 98-minute black-and-white epic returns to the screen at ByTowne Cinema and remains as relevant as ever. For two nights only, you can watch the classic film shed light on the vicious cycle of violence.
Reading Time: 5 minutesOttawa’s annual CityFolk festival came to a satisfying close, as the crowd’s spirits were lifted, ready to tackle the work week ahead of them.
Reading Time: 5 minutesCityFolk day four held a lot of promise, with sets from Dropkick Murphys and The Pogues.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe vulnerability of the pieces on display at TBTN laid a foundation for meaningful advocacy and community mobilization by showing survivors of sexual violence that they are not alone. The evening highlighted local women by spotlighting business owners, independent performers, and collectives, such as Hysterica, that are redefining norms in favour of a more creative and inclusive world.
Reading Time: 6 minutesCityFolk night three was bound to be busy, the crowd even early on into the event seemed to only be swelling in numbers – an unfortunate thing if you hadn’t already bought your ticket!
Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year’s lineup brings together rising stars and household names for a five-day celebration of music.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe corporations funding Capital Pride engage in rainbow capitalism, performing their allyship through a marketing approach. However, their allyship may be subject to change under certain conditions.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the academic year comes to an end, we would like to present a recap of all the academic student publications we have met with. Speaking to all of them, it is clear that getting involved in academic publications at the undergraduate or graduate level is definitely worth your while!
Reading Time: 3 minutesSmall Talk is “a show where people save each other.” Everyone — from coworkers, to family members, to choir attendees, to people you pass in public — is struggling with something. Small Talk is an attempt to illuminate these issues we all have
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn the ever-evolving landscape of student media, “culture” stretches far beyond textbook definitions. It encompasses identity, tradition, activism, creativity, and the shared experiences that bring campus communities together.
Reading Time: 5 minutesIf there’s one thing all five interviewees agree on, it’s this: the future of arts and music students depends not just on talent, but on community, adaptability, and relentless passion.
Reading Time: 5 minutes“Clothing has taught me love for other women, for myself and the care I get to adorn myself with everyday, and fill me with gratitude for generations of women who dedicated themselves to this craft with little to no recognition.”
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe bilingual journal started in 2009 and expanded to include a podcast and a blogging platform. After scaling back production during the pandemic, the journal is currently trying to work its way back to its pre-COVID peak.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe duo emphasizes building safer spaces in Ottawa’s comedy scene, where marginalized communities are prioritized.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn March 20, the University of Ottawa’s University Centre was abuzz with creativity, passion, and excitement as students took the stage to showcase their talents during the uoTalent: Live at UCU event.
Reading Time: 3 minutesInfluenced by many different demographics, Compact Music is a perfect place to shop local in Ottawa when looking for your next record or cd. It’s an inviting atmosphere that can’t be beat by the big box stores.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFrom Fringe festivals, to professional theatre, to student-run shows, to community theatre, Ottawa has plenty of theatre opportunities to partake in celebrating World Theatre Day.
