Emma Wolno | Ontario Independent Music Archive

Farewell OIMites!

posted on August 21, 2013 - 1:57pm

Yes, I did just coin the term ‘oimites’ on my last day. I sincerely hope it will catch on.

I am here to bid farewell, to shed a teary goodbye, to what has been my primary focus for the last six weeks: The Ontario Independent Music Archive.

I’ve spent the last month and a half searching for, and acquiring, music by Aboriginal musicians. With my fellow Aboriginal Music Archive Coordinator, Andrew, I’ve reached out to approximately 120 musicians across the province.

OIMA FAQ's!

posted on August 15, 2013 - 3:40pm

While the growth in OIMA users this summer has been awesome, we’ve noticed some common questions asked by individuals in the OIMA community. In this post, I’ll respond to all the questions you’re dying to know the answers to.

I’ve created a profile on OIMA. Now how do I upload my music?

Are Concept Albums a Dying Art?

posted on August 8, 2013 - 4:43pm

Ah, the concept album.

In the sixties and seventies, it seemed as if anyone who was anyone was doing it. The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, Bowie and more. Concepts of mortality, technology, space, isolation, sanity and more rang through poignant pieces of connected of songs to create a larger picture, or erm, album. The world actually had the time, attention span and patience to listen to an album, straight to finish, without distractions, and ponder the deeper concept the artist was trying to emphasize.

Emma Wolno (curator)