Tag: Music

By Chris Courtice

More than five years ago the Borderguards hit the Calgary punk scene with a vengeance, and an atomic oi punk sound. They’ve survived drummers and bass players leaving, and their sound has evolved into something stronger. Fusing an eclectic amalgam of rock and roll, blues, rock-a-billy, and a shred of their old punk style, the… Continue reading Music Interview: Borderguarding against malaria

By Nathan Atnikov

Some musicians choose to be independent, while others have independence thrust upon them. Of course, those in the latter group are commonly referred to as unemployed. Such is not the case for Montreal-based hip-hop group Offsides. After forming in 1996 the group briefly shopped their demo for a major label deal before deciding to come… Continue reading Music Interview: Offsides ready to get onside

By Garth Paulson

Would it be wrong to say we North Americans have a particular fascination with endings? It doesn’t take a particularly in-depth glance through our unifying institution, pop culture, to see this morbid obsession in full. We just can’t get enough of things coming to an end, whether it’s something as trivial as high school or… Continue reading MUSIC INTERVIEW: Looking up at indie Stars

By Chris Courtice

Almost 50 years ago, a fusion of RB, jazz, classic blues, and shreds of other genres formed ska. Talent like the Skatalites, Desmond Dekker, and even Bob Marley pioneered the genre to great heights. Ska may have evolved over the years into a new permutation, but many bands still carry that great traditional sound from… Continue reading MUSIC INTERVIEW: JFK lives

By Jaime Burnet

Inevitably, people will change as time goes by, and one of the most noticeable indications of this change is music. A shift in style doesn’t necessarily mean a shift in musical values, but can be the product of the self-assurance gained with experience. Two years since their last release, sisters Tegan and Sara have come… Continue reading Music Interview: Jealousy makes world go round

By Nolan Lewis

The End is coming. Perhaps not on pale horses or brandishing flaming swords, but The End still broke into the hardcore scene in a big way with the release of their debut album Transfer Trachea Reverberations from Point: False Omniscient. Three years after, The End has survived the lost of a member, inked a deal… Continue reading Music Interview: The End of the Canadian’s metal scene

By Nolan Lewis

Not since the days of Tom Jones, in his panty hoarding prime, have there been individuals worthy of the title “Lady Killer”, until now. Calgary’s The Neckers are four Casanovas of rock ready to start a panty collection and maybe a little necking on the side with the release of their self-titled album. With the… Continue reading Music Interview: The Neckers get ahead with new album

By Peter Hemminger

In a suburban basement of Calgary’s south, two of the members of Veritas are preparing for the upcoming release of their debut album. Chris, who resembles the long-haired guitarist you probably ignored in high school, and Pat, in his bright blue “retard jacket”, are having a jam session. Joining them is Myke, the bald, black-clad… Continue reading Music Interview: Veritas

By Richard Freeman

Pop-punk rockers Yellowcard managed to dodge hurricanes in their native Florida and make it to Calgary in time for a blizzard. But the band, uniquely including an electric violin will brave the native weather of our fair city and play the University of Calgary’s MacEwan Hall this Sunday. They’re not too worried, riding the success… Continue reading Music Interview: Now for that punk band with the violin…

By Jesse Keith

People don’t use the same scales to measure success. For some, a major record deal and critical acclaim might be enough. After the success of her 2002 album Night Bugs, though, Canadian musician Sarah Slean found herself feeling empty and unproductive. The stress and attention that comes with budding fame often takes its toll on… Continue reading Music Interview: Sarah Slean’s heartfelt honesty