Issue 1: January 2016
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Concert Review: Lido
By Eva Joo A 23 year-old Norwegian producer/songwriter, mostly known for his smooth, emotion-filled remixes, Lido is a rising star to look out for. However, his live performances prove how talented of a musician he really is, and set the… Continue Reading
Album Review: Slime Season 2
By Michael Hirsch Arguably hip-hop’s most enigmatic figure, Young Thug, with his codeine soaked yawps and non-sequiturs, has proven himself to be one of the music world’s most productive and prolific artists. Whether you like it or not, or even understand it,… Continue Reading
Album Review: Meow the Jewels
By Josh Dimakakos Meow the Jewels is literally meme rap. That being said, the first remix album produced by Killer Mike/El-P rap duo Run the Jewels should not be immediately dismissed, and in fact should be celebrated. Originally announced via… Continue Reading
Concert Review: Viet Cong
By Chloe Kirby Against all odds – namely their highly controversial band name which was recently announced to be changed – Viet Cong has enjoyed unquestionable success since branching off from their prior band, Women – winning the Polaris Prize… Continue Reading
INTERVIEW: BUSTY AND THE BASS
By Sanjana Desai Counterpoint had the chance to interview Busty and the Bass last spring, following their performance for the TD Rock Your Campus competition. When 9 minds come together for the sheer love of music, everyone listening is undoubtedly in for… Continue Reading
Interview: MONA
By Azeem Khan George Monastiriakos is a Montreal-based student rapper who attends McGill University and studies Political Science and History. With the release of his first studio album in 2012, George has performed at various times, including charity events held… Continue Reading
Album Review: The Mindsweep
By Kevin Holt I’m sure some of you caught them when they played at Club Soda last week in Montreal with I the Mighty, A Lot Like Birds and Stray from the Path. With the release of their fourth-album, the… Continue Reading
Interview: Freddie Joachim
Photo by Coup d’Oreille By Peter Liao Hailing from San Diego, CA, Jazz Hop producer/DJ Freddie Joachim released his first full-length album, In With Time, under Subcontact, a Japanese label. After collaborating with Question and DJ Tonk to release Study… Continue Reading
Concert Review: Giraffage w/ POMO & J.U.D
Photo by Steven Truong By Anvita Akkur Fellow Counterpoint editor Sanjana Desai and I stumbled into the blue haze of Le Belmont much too late for our liking. Worried that we had missed the opening act, Montreal’s own J.u.D, we… Continue Reading