Tag: Music

By Jackie Panera

On their new album, Blue Rodeo proves they can diversify their sound with an orchestral flavour, and still keep their faithful fans tuning in. “You have to keep it fresh,” says Glenn Milchem, the drummer of Blue Rodeo. And a fresh sound is certainly what Blue Rodeo’s latest release Palace of Gold entails, with an… Continue reading Blue Rodeo is still pure gold

By Ivan Danielewicz

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare yourselves for an experience unlike any other. Honeyrocket released their new album, Comforting Violence, and music has never sounded so good. They’ve described themselves on their website as “one part distortion, one part sarcasm, one part laughter at the foibles of the common man, one part tonsillitis, one part actual chops,… Continue reading Clad in plaid

By Sara Grawbarger

Tegan and Sara sing about travelling nowhere in the backs of cars on their new album, If It Was You. However, in terms of their career, they are in the driver’s seat and are certainly going anywhere and everywhere. The sisters will bring a band along on their Canadian tour this go around. The additional… Continue reading Tegan and Sara

By Sarah Radomsky

If you are normal, your thoughts aren’t swirling with images of blood, murder, monsters, and genitalia. Also, you must have missed Gwar. After successfully crossing the 49th parallel for the first time in almost a decade, Gwar invaded MacEwan Hall last Tuesday. “Basically, this year we wanted to get away from the super elaborate plot… Continue reading Gwar loves gore

By Kevin Rothbauer

At the age of 26, Emm Gryner has already released seven full-length albums, founded her own record label, and worked with such diverse international recording artists as David Bowie and Rob Zombie. Her most recent release, Asianblue came out in July. Led by the first single, “Beautiful Things,” it may prove to be her most… Continue reading Emm Gryner: In a league of her own

By Ivan Danielewicz

Just over a week ago, the Den was blown away by the return of GrimSkunk. Having not been in Calgary in four years, the Quebec-based band returned to happily awaiting fans.“It was great to come back to Calgary,” comments singer/rhythm-guitarist Franz. “I’m really surprised at the reception the band got after four years. I thought… Continue reading GrimSkunk

By Myke Atkinson

The leap out of the garage and into the mainstream is one that few bands can lay claim to. Typically, the journey is slow, difficult and full of pitfalls. And for most, it’s one that stays unfinished.It has been a long trek for major-label newcomers 30 Seconds To Mars, however, the voyage is almost complete.… Continue reading 30 Seconds To Mars

By Falice Chin

A DJ is an instrumentalist–one crate of records, a set of turntables, and a whole lot of dexterous juggling creates the dance floor groove. Pinning down the definition of a true DJ is Toronto-based veteran Paul E. Lopes who will bless Calgary with some funkadelic beats alongside De La Soul and Ivana Santilli on Oct.… Continue reading Paul E. Lopes

By Kyle Young

Zita is a lucky person. Like most of us, she likes to sing in the shower. However, unlike most of us, Zita’s singing managed to get her discovered by a couple of musically inclined friends and marked the beginnings of the Canadian group One Ton. “It was a nice way to wake up,” remarks Byron,… Continue reading One Ton of abnormal pleasure

By Ashley Martin

Great Big Sea has had an amazing year. Their fifth studio release, Sea of No Cares, debuted at number one on the Canadian music charts. Foot-stomping singles like the title track and “Stumbling In” have been mainstays on local radio stations all across the country. The band also enjoyed national television exposure at this year’s… Continue reading Sticking with their roots