By Ken Hunt
Elevator Music burst onto the Calgary scene in August of last year with their self-titled EP, Elevator Music. The traditional five-track EP was refreshing amongst today’s crowd of bands who collaborate with one another to produce the simplest, most similar sound possible. Drummer Nigel Pohran provides an intense, precise foundation for bassist Brandon Zimmerman, who… Continue reading Elevator Music not making boring muzak
By Ken Hunt
The origin of Montreal group Starvin Hungry is a noteworthy fable indeed. It began in Toronto with John Milchem and his one-man band. Eventually Milchem teamed up with his identical twin brother Glen and shortly afterward with drummer Jon Card and bassist Nick Sewell. Milchem moved to Montreal in 2000, where Starvin Hungry’s audience grew.… Continue reading Spun: Starvin Hungry
By Ken Hunt
Michael Ridley, chief information officer and university librarian, gave a presentation commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Information Commons, a well-known, well-organized, well-used technological resource centre for students founded in 1999. Following Ridley’s presentation Oct. 2, a panel of University of Calgary leaders held a Q and A session about “The 21st century learning environment.”… Continue reading Evolution of Info Commons celebrated on 10th anniversary of student space
By Ken Hunt
Canadians shed a frustrated tear when American businessman Jerry Zucker took ownership of The Hudson’s Bay Company in 2006. He died abruptly two years later due to Hudson’s Curse which, allegedly, will not allow a non-Canadian to own the company. Because of Hudson’s vengeful spirit and the fact that the U.S. economy is now about… Continue reading Reversing the curse of the Hudson’s Bay Company
By Ken Hunt
Utah quartet the Used, alongside bands like Alexisonfire, have spearheaded the emo/post-hardcore movement since the early ’00s, invoking punk and alt-rock influences along the way. Like that of many popular bands, their sound has undergone subtle but noticeable changes since their self-titled release in 2002. Their maturity and musical refinement is evident on their recently… Continue reading Spun: The Used
It’s almost that time of the year again: the last push before Reading Week. Unless you’re a robot built by engineering students, chances are your stress has steadily risen since the first week of January, most of which comes from procrastinating on assignments. Don’t kid yourself, friends, I know you all would prefer to do… Continue reading Despite common belief, writer’s block will not cause apocalypse
By Amy Badry
In Greek mythology, the Muses were goddesses who inspired the creation of literature and the arts. Now, the new Scribe and Muse club hopes to do the same this upcoming year at the University of Calgary. “We saw some issues in the English department we wanted to change,” said club president Mike Beckett. “Make it… Continue reading Scribe and Muse describe their musings
By Liv Ingram
The 2014 long list for the Polaris Music Prize was announced on Thursday at the National Music Centre in Calgary as part of the Sled Island Music & Arts Festival. Sled Island performers Shooting Guns, Solids and Bry Webb were among the nominees. Established in 2006, the Polaris Music Prize recognizes the best new Canadian… Continue reading Polaris Music Prize announces 2014 long list
By Riley Hill
Recently I got a lesson in flak. I first read the term “flak” in Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman’s critical media classic Manufacturing Consent. The word refers to the punitive, negative responses a media organization receives from individuals or groups after publishing a story. Most of the time, flak is nothing more than criticism… Continue reading Attack of the flak
Matthew Parkinson has watched over 100 films in 2013. This week he selects his picks for the worst films of 2013. 21 and Over A completely forgettable and unfunny comedy that feels like a crossover between The Hangover and Project X, 21 and Over is a film that follows two unlikable people — and one… Continue reading Worst films of 2013