Sometimes we just feel like writing things that don't have to do with a specific band. This is where you'll find commentary pieces in general, as well as stories that cover issues and overlap the thoughts of a number of musicians. Also look for special musician-written features in this section.

	Old School Rules Again Last summer had been interesting. Not only has the weather been much different than it ever has before, and not only have I traveled to a few more of the cities in Canada that I always wanted to, but the 80's are back with a vengeance... [more]
	If I Learned One Thing In Quebec City... ...it's to always be prepared. Always. For anything. Sure, there's some peripheral things I learned there, like there's a piece of Europe in Canada, and where the building style of New Orleans originated. But that all pales in comparison to just damn well making sure you have the proper things to enjoy your day...[more]
	CordMag Keeps It Rollin'. Ahhhh summer time, could there be anything more wonderful? The offices at the Cord Mag world headquarters are abuzz…[more]
	Welcome to CordMag.com I know what you're thinking. Another music magazine? Is that really necessary? Actually, dear reader, maybe the answer is, in fact, "hell yes!" ...[more]
	Oh My God, Help Me, I've Turned Emo. What happened to me? I swore this wouldn't happen. I swore I wouldn't end up being trendy, hipstery, or emo. And I've kind of ended up being all three... well maybe not trendy so much. Except that it's sort of trendy to be emo...[more]