Tag: Music

By Garth Paulson

People can’t make up their mind about synthesizers. Once all the rage during the ’80s, the symbol of everything wrong with music throughout the ’90s and recently the very definition of hip. Despite the confusion swirling around these dastardly devices, some artists manage to overcome the controversy to make damn fine music with those unholy… Continue reading Music Interview: Falconhawk

By Rachel Betts-Wilmott

There’s an old man standing at the corner of 17th Ave. and 8th St. yelling about religion–usually claiming we’re all going to Hell, though he doesn’t restrict himself to ranting about general damnation. Many times he’s heard calling young girls “dead whores” and referring to kids with piercings and visible tattoos as “devilish fiends.” Comparisons… Continue reading Music Interview: [Insert simile here for No Hands]

By Sherri Shergill

Let’s admit it: the majority of Canadian entertainers are rarely taken seriously or given celebrity status when compared to the rest of the world’s performers. People are likely to equate the amount of money generated by an artist to the quality of his/her music, forgetting fame and fortune have nothing to do with musical talent.… Continue reading Music Interview: the Fisher King

By Kate Foote

In Calgary, bands seem to believe if they scream their frustration at angst-ridden 14-and 15-year olds loud enough, they can establish a cult-like following. Bands falling out of that category find it difficult to make a name for themselves. However, two former members of a junior high wrestling team, their buddy from high school and… Continue reading Music Interview: “Screamo without the emo”

By Kyle Francis

“Whoooooooo’s Hunnnngry!?” Orange, red and violet lights flashed in sequence over the stage as Simon Le Bon thrust his chest forward and screamed into the microphone. The stage came alive with strobe lights and mist as Duran Duran kicked it into high gear and played the song everyone paid to see. Playing “Hungry like the… Continue reading Concert Review: Hungry for Duran Duran?

By Alan Cho

Respect as an emcee is earned and held in a grip soaked in cristal and blood. The hip-hop game requires certain prerequisites–flaunting the right gear, the bling and an origin scraped off the mean streets of the inner city. So when three college-educated white women from the suburbs in Long Island decide to take the… Continue reading Music Interview: Don’t call them Beastie

By Kate Foote

‘However, it will take a lot more than an acrimonious sock to bring down the tenacious Robin Black. According to Black, the world is in need of a truly great rock ‘n’ roll band. “We’re one of the last great tight-pants-wearing, shirtless, long-haired motherfuckers out there,” boasts Black, citing the near-extinction of real rock and… Continue reading Music Interview: Back in Black

By Paul Jarvey

Rising from the depths of Regina, Ghosts of Modern Man brings big sound and enough rock for everyone. Brothers in arms against a lifestyle with an expiration date, they’re ready to burn this city to the ground with vengeance and volume. Their latest release, City of No Light is a driving and expressive melee due… Continue reading Music Interview: The travelling Ghost of Modern Man

By Chris Courtice

Lawyers, doctors, business people and other professionals make up one of the most rich and prestigious sectors of society. Respected for their intelligence and strong work ethic, these people drive our world. But have they really lived? Successful, rich and respected among other things, they haven’t experienced the important things. As the cliched phrase goes,… Continue reading Music Interview: Keeping your mind in the Guttermouth

By Kristin McVeigh

Oh, the glamour of being a Juno nominee. Just the thought of rubbing elbows with the likes of host Brent Butt and Canadian skater girl Avril Lavigne makes people shiver with anticipation. For the band Sekoya, that’s all well and good, but it’s the pride in recognition for a CD recorded largely in one of… Continue reading Music Interview: Neo-funk has a new name: Sekoya