By Jason Herring, February 9 2016 —
Ever since DIIV’s exhilarating 2012 debut, band leader Zachary Smith has fielded a lot of questions about a follow-up record. Their first album, Oshin, was defined by engulfing guitar-driven musical textures. Smith, though, … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, Feb. 9 2016 —
Sled Island, a popular Calgary annual music and arts festival, announced the first wave of headliners for their 10th anniversary festival on Feb. 9. And based on the artists revealed so far, it … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 2 2016 —
Campus radio station CJSW 90.9 FM recently announced their Calgary Local Music Library project, which aims to compile an aural and visual history of Calgary music. The traveling installation will tour around Calgary … Read the rest
Roller Derby:
I started playing roller derby because my job stressed me out. I work long hours and wanted a hobby that didn’t have anything to do with newspapers.
Roller derby — with its violence and lack of men — … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, February 2 2016 —
For many, the thought of riding a bicycle through cold winds and icy streets is an unappealing prospect. But as year-round cycling’s popularity grows in Calgary and the city builds infrastructure to support … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 26 2016 —
Silence Yourself, Savages’ 2013 debut, silenced many of their critics. The London post-punk group burst onto the scene with a fully formed sound, creating heavy, aggressive punk where every bass riff and snare … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 19 2016 —
Two School of Creative and Performing Arts dance faculty members are tackling topics like post-traumatic stress disorder and climate change in their works. Professional Series: Dance runs from Jan. 21–23 at 8:00 p.m. … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 19 2016 —
Calgary electronic duo Infilm recently released their debut album Emporium, pairing harrowing drum machine beats with soaring vocals to create an atmospheric but occasionally repetitive album. The band, comprising of vocalist Sam Pekarchuk … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 12, 2016 —
During my orientation week at the University of Calgary, I was given all the standard advice — how to build solid study habits, ways to get involved at school and how to find … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, January 12 2016 —
Calgary has a deep, growing musical history that’s often overlooked — and it just keeps growing. Artists like Chad VanGaalen, Rae Spoon, Tom Phillips and Dragon Fli Empire exemplify the diverse music to … Read the rest
