January 19, 2016 —
Each new year brings excitement for the upcoming months. Inching another semester closer to graduation. Following through on countless resolutions. And, of course, upcoming album releases.
While there’s a lot going on all over the pop … Read the rest
December 1, 2015 —
As 2015 draws to a close and album releases slow down, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year’s music and discuss the albums deserving of recognition as the year’s best.
While it’s easy … Read the rest
By Jason Herring, November 26 2015 –
Fifty years ago, CBS first broadcast the Peanuts cartoon A Charlie Brown Christmas. It’s since become a Christmas staple, touching on the holiday’s over-commercialization and the winter blues as Charlie and his friends … Read the rest
This month, Chris Adams discusses his feature on the way climate change is taught in university, Jason Herring reviews some of the last month’s best albums, and Sonny Sachdeva and Eric Licis discuss the Canadian junior men’s hockey team.… Read the rest
By Hayden McBennett, July 30 2015 —
HiFi Club brought famed electronic musician Jamie xx to town to kick off their 10th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday July 22.
The highly touted show sold out almost immediately, due in part to … Read the rest
The 2015 Polaris Prize short list was announced July 16. The annual award, selected by a panel of 11 Canadian music journalists, recognizes exceptional Canadian full-length albums. Factors like sales or genre aren’t taken into consideration — the albums are … Read the rest
June 18 2015 —
Calgary’s beloved music and arts festival, Sled Island, returns June 24–28 with one of its most eclectic lineups yet.
Executive director Maud Salvi says she’s pleased with this year’s artists, including the acts curated by legendary … Read the rest
By Tendayi Moyo, June 12, 2014 —
Canadian artist Shadrach Kabango, better known as Shad, has been making noise in hip-hop since 2005. In 2011, Shad took home the Juno Award for Rap Recording of the Year, edging out fellow … Read the rest
By Chris Adams, June 12, 2014 —
Sled Island Music and Arts Festival is upon us and Calgary’s electronic music lovers have plenty to be excited about.
The East Village Block Party — co-hosted by East Village Calgary and Sled … Read the rest
By Kaleem Khan, May. 22, 2014 —
Close To Modern is a project that links music, art and community under the guise of a record label. Featuring Calgary electronic mainstays such as Sanctums, Beach Season and Sergio Levels, the label … Read the rest