“Illmatic” takes listeners to Queens, 1994
Within a rough timespan of a year, beginning mid-1993 and ending mid-1994, hip-hop presented some of the greatest and most influential albums within the genre. Wu-Tang Clan had “Enter the Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers,” A...
Mary J. Blige reflects on heartbreak but evokes strength in “Strength of a Woman”
Following 2014’s critically acclaimed “The London Sessions,” Mary J. Blige released her 13th album, “Strength of a Woman” on April 28. Rewritten following her divorce with now ex-husband and manager Kendu Isaacs, Blige’s new album reflects on...
Away from the Swamp: Why the soundtracks of Shrek 1 and Shrek 2 are...
As I walked around Far Far Away Record Store, wallowing in the thought of never seeing our beloved Green One again, I suddenly heard a sound. “Somebody once told me the world is gonna...
Youth Lagoon “Wondrous Bughouse” Album Review
Youth Lagoon’s sophomore album “Wondrous Bughouse” is nothing short of a magnum opus. It has something for everyone: the bubblegum pop kids, the experimental cats and the beat groovers. The album’s lush quality is...
Locke’s new album, “Time Stands Still” is nostalgic goodness
Having strummed his guitar and sang his heart out for the past 10 years, Taylor Locke is no stranger to the stage, since he played as lead guitarist and singer in Rooney and in...
Pink Floyd: They’re old now
As a preface to this review, I would just like to say that I am a huge fan of Pink Floyd and always will be. However, Pink Floyd's latest and final album “The Endless...
Drake surprises fans with a batch of leaked and unreleased music in his new...
Toronto’s very own the 6 God, Champagne Papi, Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake has returned with a surprise mixtape, “Dark Lane Demo Tapes.” A terse 14-track compilation of not entirely new music per...
Under the Radar: Haroula Rose, Snoh Aalegra and Injury Reserve
The Highlander appreciates artists in all forms, even those less renown. As such, in our "Under the Radar" series, we bring light to the underappreciated and incredibly talented. Enjoy.
Haroula Rose
If there is anything one can...
Deerhunter isn’t caught in the headlights
Iconic indie-rock band Deerhunter recently released their seventh studio album in “Fading Frontier,” which is a departure from their previous work. In fact, it is strongly reminiscent of some of Wilco's best work, like...
Broken Bells “After the Disco” Review
In 2010, James Mercer of the Shins and acclaimed producer Danger Mouse (aka Brian Burton, who has produced albums for the likes of the Black Keys, Gorillaz, Beck and Portugal. The Man) put out...