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.
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Reading Time: 13 minutesWhen Dayalini leapt across the “city,” it felt like she actually set the stage on fire.
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: 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 minutesTyler, The Creator’s CHROMAKOPIA breaks new ground, blending vibrant characters with introspective lyrics to reveal a unique journey of colour and contradiction.
Reading Time: 3 minutesAfter a brief introduction, Lowe dove straight into her musical set, inviting the audience to connect with one another as she shared personal stories that related to her songs.
Reading Time: 4 minutesYour one stop shop for events happening on campus in October, with a little bit of everything.
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy breaking down financial barriers, HCPP is opening doors for children who might never have had the chance to discover their musical talents.
Reading Time: 3 minutesStick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) is the 2023 expanded version of the gold-certified record, originally released in 2022 to major acclaim. From an unknown Vermont singer-songwriter to sold-out stadiums of over 25,000, Kahan found his true North sound nowhere else but within himself.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe vulnerability that these artists put into their lyrics is a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles.
Reading Time: 3 minutesCountry, folk, and bluegrass singer Tyler Childers announced as Friday headliner for Ottawa Bluesfest 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesWSG’s message on his latest (and possibly final) full-length studio album is clear: other rappers can’t do it like him.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Fulcrum speaks with Sophie Ash about her experiences as a musical artist and student, prior to her Bluesfest performance.
Reading Time: 2 minutes Each vendor had a story, and a foundation that built their brand. Getting to know the artists behind the art was inspiring and had us more eager to purchase their wares.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe tone of this song is incredibly fierce, and a bright light shines on Olivia’s true tigress.
Reading Time: 2 minutesHozier, who infamously begged us to take him to church, invites us to journey through hell
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs we approach the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, it’s time for Fulc Music to step back and appreciate some of the greatest Indigenous artists Canada has to offer.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Friday night festival gave equal parts glamour and community.
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn a balmy September night, Kushner, Russell, and Julius Son’s big drums and raspy guttural vocals boomed out in Landsdowne Park.
Reading Time: 2 minutesCityFolk is an annual music festival to close out the summer season. This year, the line-up includes Iggy Pop, Hozier, the Arkells, and U of O student Sophie Ash.
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor the better part of 3 hours, the crowd moves to the music of DJ Crayola, Stylo, DJ Paqs. I feel someone tap on my shoulder. “You need to teach me how to dance,” the stranger says. When I laugh, she says, “Seriously.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith the summer excitement dwindling, it’s time to review The Fulcrum’s favourite songs that trended this summer.
Reading Time: 2 minutesTransition into the fall semester with the Fulcrum’s curated Back to School Playlist.
Reading Time: 2 minutesArtistic director spoke about the University of Ottawa Opera’s upcoming performance.
Reading Time: 4 minutesTruthfully, who doesn’t love video games?
