Music

J. Cole’s vivid nostalgia

As Kanye once said, “For me, givin’ up’s way harder than tryin’” The same can be said for J. Cole, whose new album makes one thing clear: he can’t help…

The Mad Caddies celebrate 20 years of music

For 20 years now, California ska outfit the Mad Caddies have been bringing their genre-boundless grooves to the masses. When I caught up with frontman Chuck Robertson to talk about…

Shad spreads consciousness

A Review of Shad’s latest EP Boarding Pass “Hip-Hop ain’t dead, it lives in the North”… and no, I’m not talking about Drake. Shad has continuously proven himself to be…

Martlet’s musical picks of 2014

Cormac O’Brien: Damien Rice: My Favourite Faded Fantasy (Folk) After an 8 year absence, My Favourite Faded Fantasy marks a triumphant return for singer/ songwriter Damien Rice. With songs ranging from…

Q&A: The Glorious Sons

This interview has been condensed. Kingston band The Glorious Sons are one of the hottest up-and-coming rock bands in the country. Their hit songs “White Noise,” “Heavy,” and “Mama” have…

A playlist for the holidays

The holidays are finally here, and arriving with them is the dreaded shopping mall Christmas carols. Pop in your headphones for an alternative, but still spirited, holiday playlist.

Ryan Hemsworth shares inspiration for latest album

Ryan Hemsworth released his new, critically acclaimed album Alone for the First Time in Canada on Nov. 4, ahead of a series of live performances across North America in November.

Thank you BasedGod for coming to Victoria

Last Monday night, when I should have been taking advantage of my reading break by doing some much-needed studying, I instead decided to go see legendary Lil B: the BasedGod.

Get weird with Buck 65

I want to call Buck 65 the most interesting man in Canadian hip-hop, but that wouldn’t be doing him justice.