Alternative rock is one genre of music that is under-appreciated. The number of diverse, unique songs produced by these bands is impeccable, and they continue to grow the range of music that can be created. These songs are a mix of what alternative rock can look like....
The Shuffle: Celebrating Artists of Colour
The beauty of music is that people can express themselves through songs and lyrics, and without artists like Beyoncé making music, who would people listen to when they need to feel empowered? Black History Month calls for a playlist full of strong, groundbreaking...
The Shuffle: Anti-Valentines
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, folks are running around to find the perfect gift for their loved ones. This shuffle goes out to all the single bodies out there - newly single or just forever alone. Listen to the full playlist here. Potential Breakup Song...
The Shuffle: Bedroom Bangers
Music makes the mood and these songs are a must have for when the ‘hangout’ turns into a ‘sleepover’. Be sure to have these songs handy and ready to shuffle, because once play is pushed...there’s no turning back. Listen to the full playlist here. Crush by Cigarettes...
The Shuffle: Songs that will turn 10 years old in 2021
Feel old yet? All of these songs turn 10 this year. Now sit back, relax, and let the music take it back to 2011 - when life seemed so much simpler. Listen to the full playlist here. Tonight Tonight by Hot Chelle Rae Starting off strong with one of the most iconic...
The Shuffle Swap
By Janine Blaise & Alleah Boisvert Let’s interject January 2021 with a Shuffle-Swap. Two writers from The NAIT Nugget have swapped playlists and are sharing their first impressions. Listen to the full playlist here. Janine Blaise: Even though I dislike admitting...
The Shuffle: New Year, New Tunes
Most people’s New Year’s resolutions revolve around losing weight or saving money, something super adulty and so mainstream. This year I’m vowing to become more hipster than I already was and listen to even more bands you’ve probably never heard of. This playlist is...
Jingle Bell Rock: Ice-olation Style
By Alleah Boisvert A Christmas playlist that perfectly sums up the holiday vibes this year. Most Wonderful Time of the Year by August Burns Red This familiar holiday classic sets the Christmas mood, even in isolation. August Burns Red does a fantastic job recreating a...
3 Titles To Spice Up Holiday Fun
When spending time during the holidays, whether it be with family or not, there’s usually something that we gather together to watch. For some it’s a show, and others, it’s a movie. Die Hard (1988) Many debate whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. It plays out...
The Best Canadian Sports Film: Goon (SPOILERS)
As entertainment platforms, sport and film share a great deal of similarities in that they showcase culture, identity, and camaraderie. Canada’s national sport, hockey, has long been inextricably linked with the Canadian national identity, and is thus a symbol of...