By Maggie Caroddo There’s a reason people look to Toronto as the epicenter of Canadian rap: the city has given rise to artists like Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and the Weeknd. If you’re looking for fresh Toronto talent, look no further than… 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
Montreal-founded band Men I Trust have thoroughly established themselves in the alternative music scene, not only within Canadian spheres, but on the international stage. With over a million followers on Spotify, the group has made waves with their dreamy, lilting… Continue Reading
Car Seat Headrest – Can’t Cool Me Down The long-awaited return of indie-rock legends Car Seat Headrest is finally here. The single “Can’t Cool Me Down” off their upcoming album, Making a Door Less Open, sticks with their track record… Continue Reading
Young Nudy- Anyways After dropping one of the best tapes of 2019, Sli’merre, Atlanta rapper Young Nudy is back with another tape, Anyways. Since the release of 2016’s Slimeball Nudy has been one of the most prolific and consistent rappers… Continue Reading
Pop smoke was shot at 4:35am in West Hollywood today. This news has shocked hip-hop fans around the world as it was looking like Pop Smoke was just about to take his career to the next level, and his second… Continue Reading