By Kyle Francis
What’s the best way to make the most money with the smallest amount of creative input? Remix albums. By remixing his 2005 release Guero, Beck actually managed to squeeze a little more blood out of the stone. Guerolito isn’t a bad collection of songs by any means, it’s just nothing you haven’t heard already. Well,… Continue reading Spun: Beck
By Ryan Pike
It’s been almost four years since Creed’s last album hit the airwaves. While the band has indeed broken up, former Creed front man Scott Stapp has released his solo debut, The Great Divide. If you have a deep hole in your heart only more Creed music could fill, consider it filled, because this is essentially… Continue reading Spun: Scott Stapp
By Kyle Francis
Metal music reached its zenith in the ’80s, but has remained a vital element in the music scene ever since. However, it has become increasingly difficult for metal bands to get mainstream recognition. With a hope to counter this trend in mind, Magick Records created the three-disc compilation, This is Metal. With solid artists like… Continue reading Spun: Various Artists
The music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur has influenced a generation and paved the way for a booming rap industry. Unfortunately, those around them have found it essential to make money off their tragic deaths through endless remix, unreleased and tribute albums only focused on cashing in. Duets: The Final Chapter bucks this trend.… Continue reading Spun: The Notorious B.I.G.
When you write for a small publication, ‘best of’ articles are a dubious beast. No matter how awesome your tastes may be, and no matter how many pins you have clipped to your shoulder bag, people will always accuse you of ripping off larger publications. In an effort to counter this dastardly reality, the Gauntlet… Continue reading Time Review: The best of 2006
The short days of January are the big leagues for cliches. It’s always during the first few lectures when profs pull out their dusty ol’ colloquialisms and use them anew. Meanwhile, every student is heard spouting the same old resolutions about better study and sleeping habits. But not even the most blow-hard history prof could… Continue reading Film Review: Sex, drugs and twang
By Ryan Pike
Oil, black gold, Texas tea, no other substance has a larger impact on our lives, either in terms of quality of life or how much money it can make us. However, dwindling oil reserves have come to shape the foreign policies of oil-consuming nations like the United States, a phenomenon examined in detail in Toronto… Continue reading Book Review: Crude not too crude, dude
By Kyle Francis
Anyone who says they haven’t wanted to unduly influence a federal election is a goddamn liar. Now, thanks to 80soft, any aspiration you may have had about leaning on the media so they’ll imply Stephen Harper is a pedophile can finally be realized. In Prime Minister Forever, you take the role of your favourite (or… Continue reading Elections for all!
By Kyle Francis
Not everything has to end with me taking a shit on a squirrel,” says Ryan Belleville, a young Canadian comedian, actor and writer imparting his philosophy of comedy and disappointing readers everywhere. “I believe in strong imagery, but I don’t believe everything has to be scatological.” Belleville lost his comedic virginity on the Loose Moose… Continue reading Comedy Interview: Ryan Belleville vs. squirrels
By Darren Young
On the list of cool and charismatic jazz figures, one name is unfortunately missing. The name belongs to none other than Canadian jazz saxophonist Mike Murley. Murley is a cool, confident character whose personality makes a perfect match for his playing style. A quick look at his idols like Sonny Rollins, Lester Young, and Wayne… Continue reading Music Interview: Murley cool in the sax