By Jason Herring, July 12 2016 —
Calgary Transit ramps up their train service every year during the Calgary Stampede. For the length of Stampede, trains run at least every eight minutes from 6:00 a.m – 12:45 a.m., and once … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, July 14 2016 —
If you’re not an astrophysics student, there’s a good chance you don’t know that the University of Calgary runs an observatory. The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is located about 15 kilometres outside of the … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, July 14 2016 —
I was a toddler when the first album by The Avalanches came out 16 years ago. That album, Since I Left You, was a marvel made up almost entirely of samples — an … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, Liv Ingram and Jarrett Edmund with photos by Jarrett Edmund — June 26, 2016
Our fourth day of Sled Island began at Tubby Dog for Victoria’s Fountains. Blending vaguely surf-rock moments with ’70s post-punk sensibilities, Fountains’ capricious … Read the rest
By Jason Herring with photos by Jarrett Edmund — June 25, 2016
We kicked off day three of Sled Island at Commonwealth for the Mint Records showcase, where indie-rock artist Jay Arner’s pulsing dream-pop highlighted a packed set. With cheesy … Read the rest
By Jason Herring with photos by Jarrett Edmund — June 24, 2106
We kicked off the second day of Sled Island at the annual East Village Block Party, where crowds took the street to enjoy a variety of free electronic … Read the rest
By Jason Herring and Jarrett Edmund, with photos by Jarrett Edmund, June 23 2016 —
Sled Island is a special time of year for Calgary. The downtown core buzzes with life as thousands venture out to experience the weird … Read the rest
June 16 2016 —
Sled Island kicks off its 10th year as one of Calgary’s most beloved summer festivals from June 21–26. This year’s lineup is packed to the brim with musical acts of all genres.
The festival is curated … Read the rest
By Jason Herring and Scott Strasser, June 14 2016 —
On June 7, the University of Calgary admitted to suffering a ransomware attack — a form of cyberattack that encrypts computer files until a specific sum of money is paid … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, June 16 2016 —
Will Toledo has broken into a new phase in his career. The prolific 23-year–old songwriter, who records music under the name Car Seat Headrest, moves away from his characteristic lo-fi production on his … Read the rest
