‘Carnelian: Alive at Ale’ captures one of the band’s biggest shows

Carnelian’s January show at The Ale House wasn’t just a concert, it was a farewell gesture. Now, it’s a documentary.
April 4, 2025

Sound Check: I guess this is goodbye

They say time flies when you’re having fun. What began as a chance to share new music with The Journal’s readership and my friends has turned into one of the highlights of my month.
April 4, 2025

‘The last thing we want to do is stop’: Student bands reflect on a standout year

In the wake of a string of shows before term ends, Queen’s’ live music scene is more alive than ever.
March 28, 2025

Four bands take the stage at third annual Alepalooza

Third times the charm, right? Queen’s students and Kingston locals were on their feet as the Astros, Blunt Force Llama, Last Call, and RevZed took the stage at Ale House this Thursday, March 27.
Michelle Zauner’s writing is like an intimate conversation.
What do Wikipedia, Joe Biden, and Ms. Frizzle have in common? They all find themselves on a reality television set in the Queen’s Players winter show.
Alepalooza is back swinging for round three.
The life of The Journal’s Arts & Culture Editor is unlike any other on the masthead.
A pint of Guinness isn’t the most exciting thing this St. Patrick’s day.
The brothers in Good Co., went from Ben teaching Cody to play guitar, to releasing a country-rock album together.
You know what they say, friends who become lost together, stay together.
Blue Rodeo are a pillar of the Canadian music canon, together for over 40 years, and still playing.
The song that changed Jay Malinowski’s life came to him on a late Kingston night, walking down Brock St. over 20 years ago.
Kingston’s music scene takes centre stage in Still Alive in Kingston.
Blunt Force Llama are hitting their stride, with groove in every step.
The Backsteps closed out their musical journey surrounded by the people who got them there.
I wish my name was Caroline. Apparently, that’s what it takes to get a song written about you.
In a unique combination of sports and pop culture, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance touched on themes of Black culture and American identity.
February marks Black History Month—a reminder that Black musicians and their talent are a key pillar of music history, and the industry, all year round.
The Weeknd is back, but this might be his swan song.