By Jill Girgulis, February 22 2016 —
University of Calgary students with an interest in art will have a chance to get their hands dirty on Feb. 23 from 5:45–8:30 p.m. in That Empty Space for the Scene and Heard … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, February 17 2016 —
On Family Day weekend, the first annual Block Heater Festival brought sold out crowds to the historic community of Inglewood. The Calgary Folk Music Festival off-shoot featured over 20 artists of national and … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 9 2016 —
The Calgary Game Developers Association (CGDA) is celebrating independent video games and showcasing the work of local developers at their second Indie Game Bash on Feb. 20 at the Sunalta Community Centre.
The … Read the rest
By Jarrett Edmund, February 9 2016 —
The community of Inglewood will soon have one more festival to add to its impressive repertoire. The inaugural Block Heater Festival is making its way to the newly dubbed Music Mile on 9 … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 9 2016 —
Ever since DIIV’s exhilarating 2012 debut, band leader Zachary Smith has fielded a lot of questions about a follow-up record. Their first album, Oshin, was defined by engulfing guitar-driven musical textures. Smith, though, … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, February 9 2016 —
Rihanna’s new album is a force to be reckoned with. Like the artist’s previous release, ANTI is an ambitious step forward for the pop star, featuring a collection of songs exploring different genres … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, February 9 2016 —
From Feb. 12–14, filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds are participating in the Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation’s (CCMF) first annual 48-hour Anti-Racism Film Festival at the University of Calgary.
Each group of filmmakers … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, Feb. 9 2016 —
Sled Island, a popular Calgary annual music and arts festival, announced the first wave of headliners for their 10th anniversary festival on Feb. 9. And based on the artists revealed so far, it … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 2 2016 —
Campus radio station CJSW 90.9 FM recently announced their Calgary Local Music Library project, which aims to compile an aural and visual history of Calgary music. The traveling installation will tour around Calgary … Read the rest
By Emilie Medland-Marchen, February 2 2016 —
Daughter, who broke out with their impressive 2013 debut, If You Leave, just released Not To Disappear, a follow-up filled with nuanced electronics and breathy vocals. The band, fronted by London’s Elena Tonra, … Read the rest