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
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
by Stefaniya Simanava The country music genre was born in a rural part of the United States in the 20th century. It has since transcended all sorts of geographical and cultural boundaries and can be found all over the world.… Continue Reading
By: Eva Lynch Need a way to spend Spring Break in Montreal? Counterpoint’s got you covered! We’ve made the perfect week’s plan for you, all based on Spotify’s Daylists. Like many of us, my friends and I have been obsessed… Continue Reading
By: Nick Gibeley Held every August at Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal’s Osheaga Music and Arts Festival gathers thousands of fans to watch over one hundred artists perform their biggest hits. First held in 2006, Osheaga has proven to be an immensely… Continue Reading
By Maggie Caroddo On November 30, 2022, drainers, frat boy types, and TikTok users who know the rapper from “Ginseng Strip 2002,” all gathered in MTELUS to witness the creative genius of Swedish artist Jonatan Aron Leandoer Håstad, better known… Continue Reading
By: Sienna Russell-Edwards Dee Lippingwell is a Vancouver-based photographer known for her dynamic concert photography. Active as far back as the 1970s, Lippingwell has photographed some of the most legendary musicians of all time including Queen, David Bowie, the Rolling… Continue Reading
When most people think about the Canadian rap scene, they look to Toronto for the next up-and-coming rapper. Over the past few years, the Toronto scene has brought the world rappers such as Pressa, TwoTwo, and Jazz Cartier that have… Continue Reading
Quarters of Change- I Love The New York based alt-rock band released their new single “I Love” last week. The dreamy vocals and groovy bass line make for a perfect song to enjoy in the park, the backyard or even… Continue Reading
Princess Nokia – Everything Sucks and Everything is Beautiful They have been out for a few weeks, but this double album release from one of the most relevant artists right now hasn’t be talked about on Counterpoint yet. The albums… Continue Reading