Who started rap? A brief summary on the history of rap and hip-hop
Rap music is undeniably one of the most popular genres in America today. It's birthed new subgenres, such as mumble rap, rapmetal and rapcore; it's infiltrated almost...
Is it house? Or is it trance? A beginner’s guide to electronic music genres
It can be immensely difficult to tell electronic music genres apart. Every day, it seems like there's some new, nonsensical genre that everyone is talking about. "Yeah dude, you...
The encyclopedia of rock genres for beginners
Gather round because in today's lesson, I'll be diving into one of the best genres on the planet, rock. And for all the people out there who...
66 of your favorite bands that changed their name
If I told you that Mookie Blaylock, The Tea Set, and Pud are a few of my favorite bands of all time, I can assume you'll look...
Where does your money go when you buy a concert ticket?
In today's musical landscape, concert ticket prices are getting exponentially higher and higher for in-demand shows. After seeing this we thought to ourselves, "Where does the money...
5 reasons you should wake up to music every day
If you wake up to an alarm clock that buzzes, beeps, or worst, rings, we have nothing in common. I couldn't imagine starting the day to a...
What to take to a concert: The 11 must-haves for every music lover
You've got your spot on the list, or tickets, or whatever to the show you're going to, now the big question is... what to take to a...
3 times it’s okay to wear a band’s shirt to their concert
This one is going to be controversial. I have prepared for the backlash. That being said, band shirts are made for two reasons, a) to advertise for...
5 Toronto record labels you should know
Ah, The Six. Home of Drake, Crystal Castles, K-os, Broken Social Scene, and more. It's not just the homeland of huge, platinum-level artists though. Toronto is a...
A guide to understanding the many roles in the live music industry
Do you know who is responsible for the killer concerts you love? Have you ever wondered how exactly artists get booked for specific venues at specific times?...