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Let the Sheritones serenade you

Let the Sheritones serenade you

BY NATALIA CAMARENA AND STEFAN LEE Keep your ears open Sheridan: if you are ever in G Wing after classes have finished you may find yourself dancing along to popular music, a cappella-style, courtesy of the Sheritones.

Sheridan student gets standing ovation at open mic night

Sheridan student gets standing ovation at open mic night

BY KELSEY LYONS Not long after Lauren Quiquero could talk, she could sing, with a perfect pitch at that. The 19-year-old Sheridan student sang at the open mic/poetry slam at The Marquee to kick off Black History Month on Feb. 23. She had the crowd going long before the song ended and they gave her […]

Sometimes, the song does remain the same

Sometimes, the song does remain the same

BY RYAN SAGADORE A single album can change your life. It can influence your musical tastes forever and can provide you with comfort and companionship when you really need it. Blake Johnson, a huge AC/DC fan, has been following the band for years. When he’s listening to music in the car or at home chances […]

Kanye West is shedding his ultra light beam

Kanye West is shedding his ultra light beam

BY MARIELLE MANGANAAN Kanye West has done it again. The Life of Pablo brilliantly sends listeners into a whirlwind of putting together the pieces of his experiences and artistic mind scattered along 58 minutes and 2 seconds. This time around, West appears to be stepping into a place of faith and redemption from previous darker […]

K-Pop fans reflect on past popularity

K-Pop fans reflect on past popularity

BY ALEXA MENARD Four years ago, Gangnam Style became the most popular video on the internet, and still is, more than 2.5 billion views. Taylor Swift’s Blank Space, released two years later, comes up almost embarrassingly short at just over 1.4 billion views. But whatever happened to Psy? More importantly, what happened to K-Pop? The […]

Wavelength Music paves the way for Toronto indie artists

Wavelength Music paves the way for Toronto indie artists

BY MARIELLE MANGANAAN Feist, Arcade Fire and Tokyo Police Club have all come through their journey to global acclaim through Wavelength Music. For independent artists and bands who work tirelessly to enhance their skills and get their craft to the public, the Toronto-based grassroots arts initiative is there for them. What used to be a […]

An Era of Rap

An Era of Rap

BY MARIELLE MANGANAAN Rap music has come a long way to be dominating in the music industry today. In over a decade, it has risen through years of ridicule and controversy to now stand at the forefront of pop culture in fashion, social media, and sports. With its hard-hitting beats and lyrics that confront sensitive personal and social […]

Adele says Hello to the world

Adele says Hello to the world

STORY BY RACHEL LEE-THOMAS After five years of growth, Adele is back to say “hello” to fans with a new release. Transitioning from strictly pop music, 25 has a R&B vibe. It can be viewed as a transitional point for Adele as she is stepping into the light for the first time in years. Featuring a […]

Illustration students team up with musicians at fundraising event

Illustration students team up with musicians at fundraising event

STORY & PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN SAGADORE Sheridan’s Illustration students joined forces with local rock bands on October 19 for a fundraising event. The show took place at Lourice, a Mediterranean restaurant across the street from the Trafalgar campus. It was orchestrated by fourth-year Illustration student Scott Shields, along with Chris Flynn and Chris Laurignano of Little Men Promotions, […]

Neon, Weird & Wavy: Keys ‘N Krates Get Live @ The Marquee

Neon, Weird & Wavy: Keys ‘N Krates Get Live @ The Marquee

STORY and PHOTOS BY KEVIN GALLANT There was a disproportionate amount of talent on last Thursday’s bill at The Marquee. For a mere $10, the Toronto-based lineup featured: • Pusher, an up-and-coming cat who makes his own tracks and producer tools; • Thugli, a duo with turntabling roots whose banging remixes are regularly played by superstars […]

Curtain goes up, student prices go down

Curtain goes up, student prices go down

STORY BY JASMINE ANTHONY If you’ve been having a hard time finding something fun to do in Oakville, you’re in luck. The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts has announced its 2015-16 season and the selection of performances will appeal to all tastes. For students on a budget there are $20 tickets for events like Evil […]

Two ‘little men’ with a major musical goal

Two ‘little men’ with a major musical goal

STORY BY RYAN SAGADORE Two former bandmates are working to revive the club scene in Oakville by giving local rock bands a platform to share their music. For the last three years, Chris Flynn, 23, and Chris Laurignano, 25, have been putting on rock shows for all ages in Oakville under the name Little Men […]

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