When I tell people I listen to hip hop they sometimes ask me what’s the difference between hip hop and rap, my answer is simple, there is no such thing as instrumental rap. When I was younger I would sayRead more…
Playlist Monday: Pick It Up
After such a downer playlist last week, it’s only fair to have something more upbeat this week. Enjoy!
Playlist Monday: Monday Misery
It’s Monday and even though it’s a holiday (in Canada at least) that doesn’t mean Mondays don’t suck. Misery loves company, so if you’re feeling miserable, here’s six tracks to give you a cold hug.
Playlist Monday
With a similar theme to Jon’s 90’s Can Rock Playlist I have put together a collection of some of my favourite Canadian hip-hop tracks. Most of these are from early 2000’s but there are a couple of more recent onesRead more…
Playlist Monday: Bidding Farewell To An Old Friend
This week’s Playlist Monday is a sadder story than most. At the beginning of this month, I returned to my hometown of London Ontario to say goodbye to a family member. My dog Gizmo, 16 years old, had clearly beenRead more…
Playlist Monday: 90’s Can-Rock
At Plastic and Wax we enjoy a good playlist. In honour of the upcoming “retro” Edgefest, here’s six slices of 90’s Can-Rock for you. Pure – Anna is a Speed Freak Doughboys – Fix Me The Pursuit of Happiness –Read more…