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David Lynch: When Sound Replaces Words

February 13, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Thomas Frenette The outpouring of grief in response to David Lynch’s passing on the 15th of January, 2025, will be the very last of the shocking, off-putting, or otherwise intensely emotional public reactions he incited during his storied career.… Continue Reading →

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Oklou’s Choke Enough: A Breath of Fresh Air

February 10, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Luna Dong TikTok this, Instagram that … In an age where socialization is increasingly digitized, the paradox of connectivity has never been greater. Amidst this toxic circle of stifling brainrot, fostering real human connections seems increasingly difficult. Oklou’s debut album, Choke Enough, serves as a masterful wake… Continue Reading →

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Caribbean Influence on Western Music

February 9, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Teja Beetan For longer than commonly known, the rhythmic influence of reggae, soca, and dancehall music has pushed boundaries to allow modern genres of R&B, fusion, rap, punk, and more to flourish. Despite an oceanic distance and a cultural… Continue Reading →

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The Synth – Three Favorites Featuring the Inimitable Instrument

February 7, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Zackary Kozak Today, not unlike many other days, I find myself listening to my ‘Favorite Songs’ playlist on shuffle. My usual stream of motley music plays in my ears as I let my mind relax and the songs do… Continue Reading →

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Up the Ladder: REDRIVERS

January 27, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Benjamin Millerman Who would’ve thought that the next big rapper would be one from  Kansas? That’s exactly where you will find your next favorite “weirdo” rapper, REDRIVERS. His latest album, REDRACER, has recently gained some buzz, and for good… Continue Reading →

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Mad Season: The Soul-Stirring Bookend of 90s Grunge Music

January 24, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Hanna Wilson Mad Season, an unfailingly memorable Seattle supergroup, started as a spontaneous idea between two friends but quickly evolved into a make-shift rehabilitation project to save some of the 90s most valued grunge artists. The band was sewn… Continue Reading →

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Thelma & James – New Country Duo in the Making

January 20, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Jacques Wang On January 10, Thelma & James released their first-ever song, “Happy Ever After You,” which has caught everyone’s attention in the country music world. The duo, consisting of Canadian country-pop star Mackenzie Porter and her husband Jake… Continue Reading →

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Up the Ladder: Orange Dog Club

January 20, 2025CounterPointMcGill

By Benjamin Millerman These days, it’s hard to find an authentic band with a unique sound. Orange Dog Club, hailing from the city of Buffalo, New York, satiates that exact need, and might just be your new favourite artist. Their… Continue Reading →

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Between the Demos: The Chaos That Shaped Slowdive

December 22, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Luna Dong Let’s take a deep dive into Slowdive.  When thinking of music that feels like a deep, immersive experience, Slowdive should immediately come to mind. Formed in the ‘90s, this shoegaze band makes music that has just the… Continue Reading →

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McGill’s Finest: Luther 

December 18, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Ben Millerman Having amassed 193,000 TikTok followers, Luther is probably a musician you have scrolled upon. That is exactly what happened to me in May 2022. I was aimlessly scrolling when I ventured onto one of his verse challenges.… Continue Reading →

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