Music

March 24, 2023

Sadie McFadden discusses growth ahead of EP

Kingston-based musician Sadie McFadden is set to release her eponymous debut solo EP. 
March 17, 2023

John Mayer goes solo and acoustic

Some may know him as the creative mastermind behind his Grammy winning “Your Body is a Wonderland” or “Waiting on the World to Change”, but regardless, John Mayer is a talent that you don’t want to miss.
March 10, 2023

Morgan Wallen amazes yet again on ‘One Thing At A Time’

Morgan Wallen made a strong return with the highly anticipated One Thing At A Time two years after his Billboard Top Country Album, Dangerous: The Double Album. 
March 3, 2023

West Meets East: Gnarfunkel tears down the Mansion

It was worth being in Kingston for at least one night this reading week when Gnarfunkel, Nice On, and Kyra Johnson rocked the Mansion on Friday Feb. 24.

Chest Fever to celebrate legacy of The Band at the Mansion next week

March 3, 2023
When Blake Dean heard The Band for the first time, he had yet to realize the influence the group would have on him in later years.

The effects of TikTok on music

February 17, 2023
Media is becoming more truncated than ever, with short-form entertainment becoming not only a preference but a necessity. 

Rooftop Caravan grooves at The Mansion

February 7, 2023
This past Friday, student-led band Rooftop Caravan stormed into the Mansion with their guitars in hand and sunglasses on.

It’s time to diversify your weekend music

February 3, 2023
My first-time hearing ABBA was at my grandmother’s house, mixed into her oldie’s playlist with artists like Madonna, Earth, Wind and Fire, and Michael Jackson.

The Mansion hosts Charlie Houston

February 3, 2023
Last week was an exciting one for Charlie Houston, ArtSci’23, who got to perform with and play for her friends at The Mansion, the beloved live music venue.

Kings of Queens take on The Mansion

January 27, 2023
When The Journal showed up to The Mansion for Tuesday night’s show featuring Kings of Queens, the bar was packed with only minutes to spare before doors opened for the concert.

Ranking the best rap albums of 2022

January 13, 2023
2022 gave us a lot of great music—especially rap.

Album review: ‘King’s Disease III’

November 18, 2022
On King’s Disease III, Nas and Hit-Boy once again reign supreme.

Open Mic Night returns to Common Ground

November 11, 2022
Common Ground Coffeehouse’s (CoGro) Open Mic Nights are returning this month.

Review: ‘Her Loss’

November 11, 2022
The quasi-collaborative effort of Her Loss is the best album Drake has dropped since 2017’s More Life.

The Blue Stones to headline Ale House on Nov. 9

November 4, 2022
Windsor-based band, The Blue Stones, began touring their third and newest album Pretty Monster today.

Skye Wallace to perform at the Broom Factory

October 28, 2022
With a new album on the horizon, Toronto-based artist Skye Wallace is set to perform in Kingston at the Broom Factory, a new, up-and-coming live music venue.

‘Midnights’ is a synth pop masterpiece

October 28, 2022
When fans met Taylor Swift at midnight, they received a sleepless night conceptualized, a whole lot of Jack Antonoff, and the sentiment “life is emotionally abusive.” It was the perfect formula.

Three-part concert takes the Mansion by storm

October 7, 2022
Live performances cultivate a connection between audience and performer like no other. 

MUSE hosts Tiny Desk concert

October 7, 2022
On Oct. 1, MUSE hosted their first ever Tiny Desk Concert at Clark Hall Pub and the turnout was remarkable. 

Basia Bulat to perform at the Isabel Bader Centre

October 1, 2022
Basia Bulat, renowned Canadian folk singer and lyricist, is being welcomed on stage this Friday by the Isabel Bader Centre to perform her new album, The Garden.