The Internet has become a fascinating place for creativity over the years. Memes, stemming from the Greek word mimēma which means “that which is imitated”, are humorous images and videos that are shared and spread among Internet communities and often concern pop culture references. They have instituted themselves as the pinnacle of Internet comedy.
Although they’ve only been around for a short time, Ottawa based band PINE is already tearing up the local scene. Having already headlined their own show and opened for the internationally acclaimed Balance and Composure, PINE is showing us just how good Ottawa’s music scene can be.
It’s hard to pinpoint PINE’s specific genre.
2014 saw production duo Snakehips release their latest single ‘Days With You’ feat Sinead Harnett alongside them regularly hitting the top spot on the hype-machine with their faultless remixes (Banks, Raury, The Weeknd, Wild Belle, Bondax). All of which aided the impressive growth of the London based act and resulted in them being one of the most in demand teams to seek out for remixes and DJ shows – here and in the US.
Bjork has released one of her strongest and most accomplished works to date with the album Vulnicura. A bold, cohesive and utterly heartbreaking hour that illustrates the unraveling and outcome of the artist’s marriage. The gorgeous album articulates Bjork at her most vulnerable and personal.
“Lionsong” is one of Vulnicura’s biggest highlights, capturing one’s mentality as a relationship unravels.