Kyla
Kyla is a high school student who dreams of someday having a career as a creative director in the music industry. She was born into a very musical family and has loved everything music related for her entire life. She also ADORES writing, and is excited about the opportunity to mix these two passions together. Her favourite past times are attending concerts and collecting records, and when given the opportunity she could talk about these interests for hours. Three albums she would use to describe herself are Renaissance (Beyoncé), Good Riddance (Gracie Abrams), and Guts (Olivia Rodrigo).
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This Album Contains 17 Hits: Raye’s New Album, Broken Up by Season
By Kyla Lemieux Roughly a year ago, Raye was hardly a household name. Now, upon the release of her sophomore album, This Music May Contain Hope. (March 27, 2026), she has become an…
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The Art of Visual Branding: Examining My Record Collection From A Marketing Perspective
By Kyla Lemieux For many decades, vinyl records have been known as a primary method of listening to music. But as technology has advanced, they’ve become much more than a simple black…
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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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Wuthering Heights: How Charli XCX’s New Album Brought Storytelling to the Next Level
By Kyla Lemieux With the release of British singer Charli XCX’s new album, Wuthering Heights (February 13, 2026), the singer has gone just about as far as possible from her globally-known Brat era.…
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How Charli XCX’s New Film The Moment Lives Up to Its Name
By Kyla Lemieux In 2024, Charli XCX went from being a somewhat niche electro-pop artist to just about taking over the world. The release of her sixth studio album, Brat, became the initiating…
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IT’S NOT REAL – A Track-by-Track Review of the One-Of-A-Kind Debut Album From Ella Red
By Kyla Lemieux What do you get when you cross powerful pop anthems with dark electronic themes? The answer is Ella Red. With the release of her debut album, IT’S NOT REAL, Red…
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Artists To Watch: The Next Wave Of Pop Girlies
By Kyla Lemieux The music industry is constantly evolving and changing, and with it each year a new round of artists find their way to stardom. Here is a list of four artists…