Toronto-born pop singer Raffaela Weyman, better known by her stage name Ralph, has had a whirlwind of a year so far, and things can only get better. Following the September release of her debut studio album, A Good Girl, Ralph has spent the last few weeks touring...
Summer Mixtape #11 – So Long Summer
Let’s face it; summer is coming to an end. The air will soon get cooler, the trees will get browner, and all of the swimwear and shorts will go on sale. The end of summer usually brings a strange mixture of sadness and fondness even if you don’t like the season, and...
Summer Mixtape #10 – Just Go Away
Sometimes when you really want someone to just leave you alone, it can be hard to express through words. Maybe you don’t want to be too harsh, or maybe you just don’t want to comfort them after telling them to get lost. Thankfully, music is here to soften (or possibly...
Summer Mixtape #9 – Indie Jams
An indie rock playlist really needs no introduction, so we’ll make it short and sweet. From lighter, acoustic guitar pieces, to harder songs that fall more along the lines of rock, this playlist has it all. Courtney Barnett - How to Boil an Egg Nik Ammar -...
Summer Mixtape #8 – Tween-age Summer Bops
Summer creates some serious nostalgia for those days when you were carefree and only had to worry about making it home before the streetlights shut down. This playlist is for those who want to relive those memories of supervised pool parties, PG-13 movie trips, and...
Summer Mixtape #7 – Sad Emo Throwbacks
It’s 2006. You’ve just gotten home; hair freshly dyed, eyeliner just reapplied; and popped open your hand-drawn mix CD, and put it in the CD player. Sit back, let your hair fall to cover your eyes, and brood over these “sad, emo throwbacks”. Welcome to the...
Summer Mixtape #6 – Lesser-loved songs by well-known artists
There are a lot of different music genres out there, and in these genres there are some bands and artists that almost everybody knows, whether it be from a “one-hit wonder” or decades of chart-topping hits. But, there are also many songs these artists have put out...
Summer Mixtape #5 – Canadian Artists
In honour of Canada's 151st birthday - this week's Summer Mixtape is comprised entirely of Canadian artists and showcases the talents that make Canada proud. Billy Talent - Red Flag Bif Naked - Let Down Royal Tusk - Smoke Rings Hotel Mira - Baby Silverstein -...
Summer Mixtape # 4 – Story Songs
Almost all songs tell a story; through the soundscapes created or the emotional lyrics… but not all songs sound like an actual short story put to music. This playlist is an ode to the classic country and folk songs of the 60’s and 70’s that really told a story - real...
Summer Mixtape #3 – Rainy Days
When it’s dark and drizzly outside, it’s the perfect time to stare out the window, and pretend you’re in a music video. Whether you’re 12 and sitting in your parents car, or an adult and staring out your bedroom window. This playlist is a collection of songs to...