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Liam Payne: Failed By An Industry

November 9, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Hanna Wilson On October 16, Liam Payne, who some would call the driving force behind one of the most definitive boy bands of the 2010s, One Direction, tragically passed away at the age of 31. Payne died after falling… Continue Reading →

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Full Album Review: Cody Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Edition

November 4, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Jacques Wang After almost a year since the release of his third major label album, Cody Johnson finally released the extended version of his Leather record on Friday. It features 13 new songs in addition to the 12 tracks… Continue Reading →

Artist Profile Series, Mixtapes, New Music Mondays, Reviews album review

The Lemon Twigs, Entering Their “Golden Years”

October 29, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Hanna Wilson The Lemon Twigs — a reimagined, modern inspiration of 60s and 70s icons such as Todd Rundgren, Wings, The Beach Boys, and a multitude of other baroque, pop-sounding influences — are an exceptionally talented, upbeat duo of… Continue Reading →

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Xiu Xiu: Recognizing Beauty and Truth in Grief, Shame & Other Human Pains

October 25, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Thomas Frenette Jamie Stewart, the only constant member of experimental rock band Xiu Xiu (pronounced “shoo shoo”), cites his two pillars when making music: first, always take it too far, and second, it should aim to give something to… Continue Reading →

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“Time Takes Time” – SHEBAD’s Love Letter to the Moment 

October 21, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By Zackary Kozak This past Friday, October 18th, Canadian music and art project SHEBAD released their fourth single of the year: “Time Takes Time.” The Guelph-based collective is headed by vocalist and visual artist Claire Voy and multi-instrumentalist Ciccio Spagnolo,… Continue Reading →

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Country Music & Zach Bryan’s Touch on Our Hearts

September 14, 2024CounterPointMcGill

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 →

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Counterpoint – Issue 9

September 7, 2024CounterPointMcGill

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PIP MILLETT IS ONTO BIGGER AND BETTER THINGS: Release of New Single ‘Better’ – Following Last Month’s EP

April 17, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By: Eva Lynch This morning, Manchester born and raised singer-songwriter Pip Millett debuted her newest single ‘Better’ on A COLORS SHOW. ‘Better’ is a melancholic track about insecurity and Millett’s efforts to truly get to know herself. This sentiment was… Continue Reading →

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Otoboke Beaver

April 17, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By: Simon Leff Otoboke Beaver’s second North American tour rolled through Beanfield Theater on March 19th, showcasing a DIY spirit fitting for the Spring Equinox. This wildy dynamic female punk rock act from Kyoto is comprised of four members: vocalist… Continue Reading →

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V.A.N. (Violence Against Nature): For or Against?

April 7, 2024CounterPointMcGill

By: Patricia Stadnik Several weeks ago, metalcore mainstays Bad Omens released new music for the first time since they dropped the incredibly successful album, THE DEATH OF PEACE OF MIND, in early 2022. The release is a single called V.A.N.… Continue Reading →

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