The latest poppy-jazz diversion from Norwegian wunderkind Sondre Lerche may seem like nothing more than interlude between albums, but it’s still a quality offering.On The Duper Sessions, Lerche and his usual band are joined by pianist Erik Halvorsen resulting in wonderful, jazz infused pop music about love you too can fall in love with and… Continue reading Spun: Sondre Lerche and the Faces Down Quartet
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Spun: Sergio Mendes
Legendary Brazilian pianist Sergio Mendes’ new record, produced by Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas, is a decent album of well done fusion hip-hop/R&B/bossa nova suspended be- tween another BEP record.Ripping on the Black Eyed Peas is easy, but they just don’t really fit here. Their tracks here are indeed danceable, catchy, and make you… Continue reading Spun: Sergio Mendes
Theatre Preview: Trying to succeed
What a drag it is growing old,” the Rolling Stones once astutely observed. This observation sums up 82 year old Judge Francis Biddle’s situation in the eyes of his new secretary, Sarah Schorr, in Theatre Calgary’s latest production, Trying. Based on playwright Joanna McClelland Glass’ real life experience as the secretary of the former attorney… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Trying to succeed
Movie Review: Nanny Mcphee gets by on British charm
I’ve heard angels, and they sound like British children. Sweet, motherless British children with jam on their faces who dislodge their little sister’s dollies’ heads with their homemade guillotines. This is what you’ll witness when Nanny McPhee opens and you bloody well fall in love with it.The movie stars Emma Thompson–who also wrote the screen… Continue reading Movie Review: Nanny Mcphee gets by on British charm
Spun: The Click Five
“I absolutely am in love with The Click Five! I saw “Just the Girl” on MTV this summer and I ran to my BFF’s house and now she loves them too! I just love them soooo much!”-Brittany, age 12, New Albany, IN Before I knew who these guys were or had heard their music, I… Continue reading Spun: The Click Five
Music Interview: Virtuoso comes home
Though he’s lived in Los Angeles for the last two years, cellist Arnold Choi’s roots are still firmly planted in Canada. Studying at the Colburn Conservatory of Music on a full scholarship in a city of stars and budding young hopefuls such as himself has proved the perfect place to expand his career as a… Continue reading Music Interview: Virtuoso comes home
The best boobs on the tube
Oh, the irony. It’s that time of year again, when we’re finally liberated from the shackles of academia and are free to actually waste time doing things like watching TV. But TV land is about to embark on its yearly hiatus, leaving us with nothing to do but read a book, spend time with our… Continue reading The best boobs on the tube
Dance Preview: A montage of reasons to dance
It’s no secret the average non-dancing person will usually cringe at the mention of a dance show. Maybe intimidation has something to do with this reaction. Dance combines athleticism and art, both hefty words–especially with the art–the average non-dancing person might be afraid of not understanding what they’re seeing or being able to appreciate dance… Continue reading Dance Preview: A montage of reasons to dance
Spun: Sarah Harmer
Canadian country music is usually thought of as bland and dull, maybe because it’s filled with bland and dull Canadiana. Thanks to artists like Corb Lund and Sarah Harmer, Canadian country music is getting a bit of a kick. The latter’s latest album, I’m A Mountain, is delightfully country, bluegrassy and Canadian as well, with… Continue reading Spun: Sarah Harmer