Before podcasting became synonymous with emboldened people with microphones that think their opinion is gospel, there was a community of podcast listeners that enjoyed the serialized fiction genre. Considering most podcasts are available for free and deliver top-notch content and storytelling, it’s only natural that those who are
While the idea of forming communities seems very human, recent developments show that community-building may be a feature of Neanderthal life as well. A group of closely-related Neanderthals was discovered in the Chagyrskaya cave in Serbia according to findings published in Nature. The group contained 11 Neanderthals total,
Palaye Royale prioritizes putting on a show above all else. They’ve intricately carved out the world of first the Boom Boom Room and then taking on the alternate persona of the Bastards for the album of the same name. For their fourth record, aptly titled Fever Dream, the band
BRKN Love is a band that can only be described with one word — attitude. With the release of their sophomore album, Black Box, this attitude is put to the test through extravagant instrumentation and grandiose storytelling. “Most of the album is already out, so it doesn’t feel like we’
For a singer with only three tracks to her name, underground indie-pop artist Yaiza keeps appearing in places. She’s made her strides through several music projects before making a solo debut, but each of them were the precursor to this version of her music. Her most recent single,
On Nov. 6, a new way to display art will be making its debut in Calgary. Dave Renton is a relatively new artist and wanted to create a space where he and others in his position could share the work they’ve been creating. To achieve this, he elected to
The Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF) is the most coveted event for film enjoyers across the city, and this year’s iteration did not disappoint. CIFF continued to support the hybrid model of having both in-person and online screenings of limited titles, but overall the festival had a new
What could be a more triumphant complete return to live theatre than a tale that all university students know too well — trying to adapt to university life by making friends, adjusting to weird roommates and trying to avoid getting your throat slashed by a serial killer on the loose. While
Rina Sawayama has been on a steady mission to become one of the best pop musicians of our age. Her music has an undeniable edge to it but manages to be polished and crisp, marrying the demands of a meaningful album and marketable singles perfectly. The album opens with “Minor
Straddling the line between new wave and post-punk is a band that is constantly reinventing themselves — from name changes to experimental sounds, they’ve done it all. They quickly found a name that has become a staple to Canadian post-punk, Preoccupations. The Calgary-quartet has recently released their