By Jason Herring, March 19 2015 —
The University of Calgary’s department of linguistics, languages and culture (LLC) will explore the cultural significance of krautrock, a music genre that emerged in West Germany in the late 1960s.
Called Kraut, Machines … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, March 19 2015 —
With so many people adopting a gluten-free diet, it can be difficult to make treats all your friends can enjoy. Even more difficult is convincing your friends that gluten-free baking can taste better … Read the rest
By Liam Harrison, March 19 2015
With their first album, Shrines, Edmonton duo Purity Ring successfully straddled underground indietronica and slow beat-centric trap in an accessible way, earning them fans from both camps.
Another Eternity finds Megan James and Corin … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, March 19 2015 —
Canadian folk singer Gabrielle Papillon’s latest album, The Tempest of Old, is defined by its haunting melodies, created by the balance of Papillon’s minimalist vocals and compelling instrumentals. The songs are beautifully layered … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 19 2015 —
The ambitious and wildly experimental Matana Roberts defies classification. Throughout her new album, Coin Coin Chapter Three: River Run Thee, she dabbles in jazz saxophone, field recordings and spoken word.
The album is … Read the rest
By Stephanie Tang, March 19 2015 —
While the end of the semester brings countless essays and presentations, the students at the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) are busy making beautiful music.
Third-year University of Calgary music student … Read the rest
By Connor Sadler, March 19 2015 —
Coming out is an important milestone for members of the LGBTQ community. The Coming Out Monologues provide a forum for individuals to take ownership of their experiences. The event was first held at … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, March 19 2015 —
When Josh Tillman, former drummer for the popular folk band Fleet Foxes, began releasing his own music he called himself Father John Misty.
On his first album, Fear Fun, Tillman seemed to be … Read the rest
By Sean Willett, March 19 2015 —
B.A. Johnston is often seen as a gag musician, and it’s easy to see why. With an album title like Shit Sucks — which features cover art of Johnston chained up à la … Read the rest
By Diltaj Atwal, March 19 2015 —
Museum exhibits usually organize information in a linear and straightforward way. But the Glenbow Museum’s newest exhibit, Cabinets of Curiosity, takes this experience to bizarre and strange places.
The exhibit is a collection … Read the rest