By Scott Christensen, June 23, 2017 —
Inner Ocean Records is a Calgary record label that mainly releases lo-fi and experimental hip-hop music. The label, which began in 2012, recently released Bless Vol. 1 — the proceeds of which will … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, June 23, 2017 —
Montreal singer-songwriter Common Holly will play her first Calgary show at this year’s Sled Island festival. The band is the project of Brigitte Naggar, who will bring her self-described “dark folk” to the … Read the rest
By Nikayla Goddard, June 22, 2017 —
“I’m so deeply afraid of the supernatural that I’m pretty sure ghosts just stay away from me,” University of Calgary creative writing professor Suzette Mayr joked. “I’ve never had the luck of running … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, June 21 2017 —
Ride are the latest in a string of ‘90s shoegaze pioneers to release a 21st century reunion album. Weather Diaries is the British band’s latest effort and their first album since 1996. It … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, June 16, 2017 —
After Councillor Evan Wooley fought to save the McHugh House — Calgary’s sixth oldest home — from demolition, CJSW 90.9 FM and the Beltline Neighbourhood Association (BNA) partnered together to refurbish the historic … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, June 16, 2017 —
After bursting onto the music scene in meteoric fashion in 2013 with her debut, Pure Heroine, Lorde returns with Melodrama. Embracing a downcast pop aesthetic akin to her first album, Lorde takes the … Read the rest
By Gurman Sahota, June 15, 2017 —
The Darcys are bringing their nostalgic ‘80s pop tunes to Calgary’s HiFi Club on June 16. The duo, consisting of Wes Marskell and Jason Couse, is touring across Canada and latching onto the … Read the rest
By Derek Baker, June 15, 2017 —
After a string of EPs and singles, Toronto synth-pop artist Alexandra Hughes — better known under the stage name Allie X — released her first full-length album, CollXtion II. In an electro-pop scene … Read the rest
By Scott Christensen, June 9, 2017 —
Bodega is a Mexican-Caribbean fusion restaurant on 10th St. in Kensington. Only a block from the Sunnyside LRT station, it’s an ideal stop for students looking to try new food in the city. … Read the rest
By Saima Asad, Photos by Victoria Nergaard, June 9, 2017 —
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Top: Abercrombie & Fitch, Skirt: Hollister, Shoes: Puma
One of the most exciting things about the start of summer is pulling out all your favourite warm-weather pieces. … Read the rest
