Community, vibrancy, inspiration, creativity and a good time are some of the adjectives which were used to describe the feelings that have been fostered and accrued by the collective that is known as Fresh Out the Trap. With a dream to inspire the present and future generations to make the
Janelle Monáe has always loved a good story. Their previous albums revolve around one, with 2018’s Dirty Computer even including a 46-minute sci-fi film. Monáe’s alter egos and respectable film career — ranging from Moonlight to 2022’s Glass Onion — illustrate their dedication to a role. But
Back in 2018 when lauded and critically acclaimed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was released, I would’ve said that the high standards it set for animated film couldn’t possibly be replicated. Except those standards have been met, and deftly, by the movie’s sequel, Across the Spider-
Sled Island, the crowning music jewel of June in Calgary, took place this year from June 21 to 25 and was — akin to previous years — an incredible experience. Sled Island is often called a one-of-a-kind festival, and it’s definitely one-of-a-kind the way the
On June 23, Canadian indie rock band Mise En Scene released their new EP titled Reality Bites, an energetic record of dream pop with vintage grunge vibes. As a two piece, Mise En Scene is composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Stefanie Blondal-Johnson and drummer Jodi Dunlop, a pair
On June 23, Sled Island x CBC presented a hip-hop showcase on the patio of Modern Love, formerly Broken City. With four incredible artists taking the stage, the audience learned more about the local hip-hop scene and got to experience a wide range of different rap artists. First
While Sled Island may be more well-known for its late-night shows featuring local and international artists, there’s a lot that goes into the festival outside of concerts — art events, conferences, block parties and of course, Sled Alley, which took place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.
On June 23 at Modern Love, the Gauntlet co-presented alongside Sled Island for an unforgettable series of performances from Canadian artists Sargeant X Comrade, Kaeyae Alo and Wura Sol. Despite an unfortunate cancellation by Ebun, who was initially meant to begin the showcase, the three artists — who all criss-
Vancouver-based Empanadas Ilegales is a Latin experimental musical band. They dub themselves Empanadas because there are a diverse amount of Empanadas, equally to the different types of Latin cultures. As I was listening to them talk about their music I can recall them listing Colombian, Brazilian and Peruvian inspirations
This year's block party is in full swing at the Lilydale parking lot (2126 Hurst Rd SE). With a whole host of activities running for the rest of the day, this is a must-go for everyone. This event is open to anyone with or without a Sled
