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Prof looks to curb use of antibiotics in animals

By Connor Sadler

A University of Calgary professor is warning that the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture has increased the level of drug resistant bacteria. However, he thinks he has a solution.      Every year, North American farmers use large amounts of antibiotics to treat disease in livestock and to encourage growth. “Most antibiotic use is in fact… Continue reading Prof looks to curb use of antibiotics in animals

The Pack A.D.

By Connor Sadler

Vancouver duo Maya Miller and Becky Black, better known as The Pack A.D. have released their fifth album, Do Not Engage. Miller and Black have put quite a new feeling into their latest album, combining rock and indie styles of music into something entirely energetic and, coincidentally, engaging. Black and Miller’s style of music has… Continue reading The Pack A.D.

Spun: Ken Stead

By Connor Sadler

Edmonton-based singer songwriter Ken Stead’s debut album titled Unfinished sounds as though it’s anything but. Each song creates a reflective and relaxing mood for the listener — with soft vocals and complex acoustic instrumentals. Each song tells a story from his five years of making music, presented with hope and persistence. The contemporary folk-style music… Continue reading Spun: Ken Stead

Spun: CC Trubiak

By Connor Sadler

CC Trubiak has banded together with a small mob of friends, musicians and muses to create his latest album, fittingly titled Tiny Army: The D. Holmes Sessions. Trubiak’s music is quite personal with each song telling a story, yet the instrumentals stay energetic with some folk elements mixed in and his piercing tenor voice takes… Continue reading Spun: CC Trubiak

Spun: Dog Day

By Connor Sadler

Dog Day’s latest album is titled Fade Out, but the group’s surreal classic rock is not likely to fade from memory anytime soon. The group from Halifax was started by Seth Smith and his wife Nancy Urich almost 10 years ago and they have been creating their unique mix of rock-influenced guitar, dreamy surreal bass… Continue reading Spun: Dog Day

Spun: Tim Moxam

By Connor Sadler

Toronto-based singer songwriter Tim Moxam is launching his solo career with the EP Blue Son. The title, Blue Son, reflects his personal style of music, which is smooth, somber and haunting, but hopeful. Each song on the EP avoids the folk-rock style of his previous band Great Bloomers in favour of a folk-Americana blend of… Continue reading Spun: Tim Moxam