By Lewis Park
Pop Levi definitely gets points for originality. His debut album The Return to Form Black Magick Party marks a bold solo debut for the ex-Ladytron bassist. It’s obvious that Levi wants people to take notice of him with this album, and he does so many things right that there’s a pretty good chance they will.… Continue reading Spun: Pop Levi
By Lewis Park
Many are quick to write off remix albums as a quick and easy way for an artist to cash in on a recent wave of success, and are consequently inclined to pass them by. Champion has certainly had success lately with the album Chill ’em All, receiving positive reviews and getting nation-wide radio play for… Continue reading Spun: Champion – Remixed
By Lewis Park
Frontman Craig Peeling describes the music of Peeler as “music to change your life.” Their debut album The Evils Of the Modern Pleasure Dance, has the ability to do just that. That is, if you’ve never had the opportunity to listen to Default, Nickleback, Staind or Audioslave. Otherwise, Pleasure Dance is another riff-rock, throaty angst-fest… Continue reading Spun: Peeler
When a particular piece of literature has been adapted for the umpteenth time, you have to wonder why. What does this new version do differently from the others? How does it justify its existence? And, specific to film, why should I go see it in theatres? For the most recent adaptation of Romeo & Juliet,… Continue reading Film review: Romeo & Juliet
By Sean Willett
The story started with a photo album. Onalea Gilbertson was flipping through a book of old family pictures when she saw photos of her grandmother, Blanche — not as the person Gilbertson had known, but as the young woman she used to be. From that moment forward, Gilbertson was set irreversibly upon the path that… Continue reading A picture worth 1,000 words
By Taylor McKee
The best kept cultural secret in Calgary may not be an art gallery, microbrewery or theatre company. It may be a place where you can take a punch from Lennox Lewis. Opened in 2011, the Canada’s Sport Hall of Fame’s sheer magnitude and sophistication are impressive. The regular exhibits are striking, beautifully lit and… Continue reading Canada’s highest sporting honour
If the film Lincoln is to be believed, the only thing Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, cared about in the months leading up to his assassination was abolishing slavery. Throughout the entire film, this is the only thing that guides him. There’s a civil war going on, there are family matters… Continue reading Film review: Lincoln
When 23-year-old Echo Fettes busks with her violin at the entrance to an upcoming Stampeders’ home game while sporting green gear in support of the Saskatchewan Rough Riders, it should be known that the act is all part of a dare. This October, Canadians across the country are joining Fettes and accepting random dares, ranging… Continue reading Daring project raises money for HIV/AIDS
Four plays are premiering at this year’s playRites. Read on to learn more about the productions. NiX Despite the snowy setting, NiX is nothing like a winter wonderland. Set in a sudden ice age, the play focuses on the nature of humanity in the post-apocalyptic wintry wastes. NiX, unlike the other playRites shows that take… Continue reading Perusing the plays
By Jon Roe
Women’s cross country team picks up gold This weekend, the Dinos cross country team had a stellar performance at the Eastern Washington University Invitational in Cheney, Washington. This was the second time the Dinos have competed at the EWU meet, and the second time the Dinos women’s team kicked some serious American ass. The Dinos… Continue reading Sports Briefs