Calgary Folk Music Festival kicked off its 45th annual festival with a lineup that combined nostalgic beats with modern tunes. While labelled a folk festival, the festival was encompassed of artists that are masters within their respective genres and brought energy and fun to the first night of the four
New Jersey rock band Bleachers was first formed by frontman Jack Antonoff has always strove for an 80s influence, like their discography could easily slot into the end credits of a John Hughes film, with the same nostalgic, enduring sound. Bleachers’ songs are the kind that are automatically enhanced by
Arkells, a five-piece rock band hailing from Hamilton, Ontario absolutely entranced the crowd at this year's Stampede. The band has been performing for almost 20 years, and the non-stop energy they showcased was unmatched by many of the newcomers during this year's line-up.
In 2010, Easy A catapulted English singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield’s “Pocketful of Sunshine” to enduring fame. Similarly, Anyone But You did the same for “Unwritten” in 2023. It went so far as to have an end credits montage of the cast singing along to it. Bedingfield’s songs might
The Calgary Stampede is making its annual return and will be ensuring that there will be something for everyone to enjoy. From the classic rides, the music lineup, and events the Calgary Stampede will continue to be a festival of fun and excitement. Beginning with the kick off event that
The Palace Theatre on June 21st, the fourth day of Sled Island, was an unbelievably insane experience (in the best way possible). Three astounding performers took over the stage that night, Brain Bent, BB Bomb and of course this year's Guest Curator Otoboke Beaver. Starting the show off
Sled Island day four hosted a number of musicians at the outdoor parking lot of Eighty Eight Brewing. All the performers played through the wind and rain to put on a notable show filled with head bangers, jumping and an improvised mosh pit. From indie to math rock, all the
On day three of Sled Island the Gauntlet presented a slate of performers at Loophole Coffee Bar, all of which played within the genre of punk, rock, grunge and more. Within the small space, each band braved the rain to put on an unforgettable show filled with rebellion and catharsis.
Commonwealth Bar and Stage is a staple venue for performers to grow, and for Calgarians to discover up and coming artists. Sled Island 2025 has welcomed artists both local and beyond to build an exciting line up that is filled with soul, hip hop, and R&B. On Day
Sled Island 2025 started off with a bang by providing festival goers with early shows to hear performers in an intimate setting. Sloth Records on 17th avenue hosted three up and coming artists at an all-access show, starting with Kamra, followed up with Jolene Marie, and ending the show
