By Leonie O’Sullivan, July 13 2023—
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour was the most goosebump-inducing experience I have ever been privileged to witness. Securing a ticket for one of the U.S. shows felt like unwrapping a candy bar, only to see … Read the rest
By Glory Okeleke, June 29 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 29 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 29 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 29 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, June 27 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, June 26 2023—
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.
Photo by Daman SinghDespite … Read the rest
By Reyam Jamaleddine, June 25 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, June 24 2023—
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 … Read the rest
By Ansharah Shakil, Julieanne Acosta, June 23 2022—
Day two of Sled Island was packed through the late afternoon to night with shows ranging from heavy metal to melodic indie folk. The Gauntlet caught two sets to really show the … Read the rest
