Aiden
Aiden is passionate about music that connects emotionally and tells real stories. He’s always open to learning from others and contributing wherever he can to make the team stronger! He’s absolutely honored to be apart of Off The Record and can’t wait to see where it takes off! Three albums He would use to describe himself would be Folklore (Taylor Swift), Parachutes (Coldplay), and Good Riddance (Gracie Abrams).
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Five Years Later, Chemtrails over the Country Club Marks a Quiet Milestone in Lana Del Rey’s Evolution
By Aiden Richards Five years ago, Lana Del Rey released Chemtrails over the Country Club, an album that didn’t arrive loudly, and didn’t demand attention. Instead, it settled in. Released March 19, 2021, Chemtrails…
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International Women’s Day: Women In Music
The Off The Record team highlights some of their favourite women in music to celebrate International Women’s Day! 1. Dora Jar by Kayla Harper Dora Jar, born Dora Jarkowski, isn’t necessarily making…
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Two Spaces Off Center: A Night With Del Water Gap in Portland
By Aiden Richards I recently had the immense privilege to see Del Water Gap in Portland Oregon at McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom on February 11, 2026 for his Chasing the Chimera World Tour. The…
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2 Years of Stick Season (Forever)
By Kaitie Harper & Aiden Richards Stick Season (Forever), released February 9, 2024, is the finalized variation of singer/songwriter Noah Kahan’s third studio album Stick Season (2022). Stick Season (Forever) brought an additional…
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2026 Annual Grammy Awards: The Best, Worst and Moments Everyone Will Remember
By Aiden Richards From fashion risks on the red carpet to a best new artist win that will showcase where pop is heading next, the 68th Grammy Awards delivered three-and-a-half hours of spectacles,…
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Twenty Years of Observation and Urgency: An Analytical Look At Arctic Monkeys’ Debut
By Aiden Richards Twenty years after its release, Arctic Monkeys debut album Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not remains one of the most incisive debut albums of the 21st century.…
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Prince at His Peak: A Track by Track Look at Purple Rain
By Aiden Richards Released in 1984, “Purple Rain” is widely considered Prince’s defining work and one of the most influential albums of the 1980s. Serving as both a studio album and the…
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Artists To Watch: Alexander Stewart – From Rising Star To Main Stage
By Aiden Richards Photo: Amanda, @alexander.stewart.canada Alexander Stewart is a Toronto-born singer who was born on Aug. 27, 1999, and found his way to music early through piano lessons and vocal performance. He…
