By Derek Baker, July 16 2015 —
Gone are the days when British electro-pop singer Victoria Hekseth, better known as Little Boots, had to work under the cookie cutters of the big label pop music industry.
Little Boots released her … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, July 16 2015 —
As cycling in Calgary thrives with newly opened downtown cycle tracks, the city’s do-it-yourself bicycling festival, Cyclepalooza, returns for its fifth year.
Cyclepalooza is a community-organized ten-day festival that gives anyone the opportunity … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, July 14 2015 —
After the HiFi Club opened in early 2005, the venue became a staple in Calgary’s music scene, hosting underground and innovative electronic dance music (EDM) artists.
The venue is now celebrating its … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, June 29 2015 —
Mark Mills, J.Sherri, Aleem Khan — Broken City:
Sled Island can be an expensive staycation, so I was grateful Broken City hosted a free vegan BBQ Saturday afternoon. Their patio was packed … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, June 27 2015 —
The Avulsions, Acronyms, Susan, The Radiation Flowers — Tubby Dog
Because of my aversion to paying a lot of money for something that by its nature should be inherently shitty, I have never … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, June 26, 2015 —
Big|Brave, Godspeed You! Black Emperor — Central United Church
Day 2 of Sled Island 2015 was a colossal day for Calgary music fans, marking the first of two performances by the highly-anticipated Godspeed … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, June 25, 2015—
Feverfew, Hundred Waters, Son Lux — Central United Church
Starting Sled Island with the Wednesday night show at Central United Church has become a tradition of mine. After Rhye brought down the house with … Read the rest
June 18 2015 —
Calgary’s beloved music and arts festival, Sled Island, returns June 24–28 with one of its most eclectic lineups yet.
Executive director Maud Salvi says she’s pleased with this year’s artists, including the acts curated by legendary … Read the rest
By Rachel Woodward, June 18 2015 —
Feminist theatre company Urban Curvz is now showing Jacob Richmond’s Legoland, a play about the failings of patriarchal capitalism.
Directed by Urban Curvz’ artistic producer Jacqueline Russell, the story revolves around Penny … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, June 18 2015 —
Jim O’Rourke is the most prolific musician you’ve probably never heard of. As a producer, he’s worked with acts like Wilco, Sonic Youth and Joanna Newsom. He’s released albums of classical, noise, rock … Read the rest