By Trenton Shaw
Without Feathers is irresistibly catchy, fun and sweet. Pristine vocals coast over tambourines and handclaps, flowery piano lines and pretty guitar licks. Although the music is mostly sunshine, Tim Fledger’s dark and moody vocals sometimes make for an interesting juxtaposition. In “Destroyer,” the blazing pop melodies of the trumpets and guitars are offset by the… Continue reading Spun: The Stills
By Kenzie Love
Most students know that Renaissance literature has provided the inspiration for a string of films set in the present. What is probably less known is that works of the period have also been exploited for contemporary music, most recently on Sound the Alarm, the latest album from emo band Saves The Day. The band doesn’t… Continue reading Spun: Saves the Day
Steeped in the spirit of ’60s psychedelia and fuzzed-out acid trips, Tetrix’s blend of cheap analog synths, meandering melodies and arcade blasts invokes nostalgia for the great video game soundtracks of the ’80s. The influence of ’80s pop music–albeit completely skewed to the experimental side–is just as obvious. Tetrix 7 also journeys into the realms… Continue reading Spun: Tetrix
By Darren Young
Playing in a band is a lot like being in a long-term relationship. As dedication begins to fades, the relationship flounders. Then there is the matter of breakups. Bitter words are exchanged, disappointment and anger ensue, and the individuals move on. After some healing, usually the members are ready to date other people in hopes… Continue reading Not as Dark as You’d Think
By Kyle Francis
“THEATREboom: We’ll get you laid,” laughs Joel Smith, forefather of the small band of Calgary players, THEATREboom. Whether or not the boomers were joking about approaching friends who had come to their shows with dates and thanking them for never-made suggestions that greatly improved the performance, the notion accentuates one thing about the rag-tag Mount… Continue reading Theatre that goes ((boom))