By Liv Ingram, May. 22, 2014 —
The reception for Michael Jackson’s second posthumous album Xscape has been mixed. Some feel MJ would approve, while others, like Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney, call it “bullshit.” Releasing posthumous work is tricky. … Read the rest
By Louie Villanueva, May. 22, 2014 —
Turn Blue marks the Black Keys’ eighth studio album and sees the duo continue to grow.
The psychedelic album cover and psych-rock soul reflect the style of co-producer Danger Mouse. This is the … Read the rest
By Scott Strasser, May. 22, 2014 —
The final season of Mad Men will be split into two parts, with the first half of finale airing on May 27. This means that fans will have to wait until next summer … Read the rest
Liv Ingram
Entertainment Editor
Get out your bowler hats and bow ties because cycling in Calgary is about to get a lot more stylish.
Taking place May 19, the third-annual Victoria Day Tweed Ride encourages cyclists to don their finest … Read the rest
Conner Sadler
Entertainment Assistant
With patio season in full swing, sitting in a dark, crowded movie theatre can’t compete with sitting outside and drinking beer with friends. But the Calgary Society of Independent Film (CSIF) aims to bring those events … Read the rest
By Sean Sullivan, May. 14, 2014 —
The Shakespeare Company is rounding out its 2013–14 season with a production of William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at the Vertigo Theatre from May 15–24.
While the first two productions of the season — … Read the rest
Liv Ingram
Entertainment Editor
His first solo record since 2011’s Diaper Island, Calgary-native Chad VanGaalen’s Shrink Dust marks a definitive change in his sound.
While VanGaalen often relies on homemade instruments to craft his zany soundscapes, Shrink Dust features the … Read the rest
Conner Sadler
Entertainment Assistant
Upon opening Eamon McGrath’s latest album, I was greeted with handwritten instructions to “Play it Loud as Hell.” These instructions serve the album well. The songs are filled with loud, forceful guitars and percussion as McGrath’s … Read the rest
By Liv Ingram, July 24, 2014 —
Tabestoon Festival, the first contemporary Iranian arts and culture festival in Calgary, is making its debut this weekend. Tabestoon, which is Farsi for summer, aims to promote contemporary Iranian arts and culture in … Read the rest