Articles by A. Harmony

Tanika Charles Proves She Has 'The Gumption' on Her Confident New Album

PUBLISHED May 8, 2019

Just a month out from the release of her new album The Gumption — her followup to her Juno-nominated, Polaris Music Prize long-listed debut...

Tanika Charles

The Gumption

PUBLISHED May 7, 2019

Building on the markedly old-school feel of her previous album, Soul Run, singer Tanika Charles stays rooted in classic soul, rock, and fun...

Lion Babe

Cosmic Wind

PUBLISHED Apr 8, 2019

As the title implies, Lion Babe's sophomore project, Cosmic Wind, is largely an ethereal effort. Dialling back on the tinny, uber-electric...

Smif-N-Wessun

The All

PUBLISHED Feb 27, 2019

The latest from Brooklyn duo Smif-N-Wessun is clear-eyed and thoughtful, with a touch of rugged East coast swag. Supported by 9th Wonder an...

Don't Call Smif-N-Wessun's 'The All' a Victory Lap

PUBLISHED Feb 22, 2019

Hip-hop is approaching its golden years, but not many of our Golden Era heroes are here to enjoy them — but Boot Camp Clik offshoots Smif-N...

Chaka Khan

Hello Happiness

PUBLISHED Feb 19, 2019

Twelve studio albums into her legendary career, Queen Chaka Khan hasn't lost her magic. But in an attempt to do it all, Hello Happiness los...

Patrik Went to Montreal to Write 'Spadina,' a Rap Love Letter to Toronto

PUBLISHED Jan 25, 2019

To create Spadina, his tribute to Toronto, 28-year-old rapper Patrik packed his bags and moved to Montreal. "The best way to have perspecti...

Anderson .Paak

Oxnard

PUBLISHED Nov 26, 2018

Anderson .Paak's highly-anticipated Oxnard is a slow burn. It's not a bad effort by any stretch, but perhaps the excitement that hovered ar...