May 16th, 2013
I kind of have a thing for Europe. Specifically Scandinavia and the Nordic countries. The bands and musicians that come from that area seem to have a greater appreciation for music (so do the fans)...
Apr 30th, 2013
Nonprofit organization Public Records has teamed up with TELUS to assist emerging artists in 15 communities across BC and Alberta with the creation of independent music videos through the “Summer ’13...
Apr 27th, 2013
Unlike certain other Canadian singers, Serena is much-loved here in her home country by listeners from coast to coast.
Apr 27th, 2013
Abundance. That was a word that came up frequently during Lila Downs’ set at The Chan Centre on Sunday night. This Mexican-aboriginal-British-American performer is full of it. She sang for just under...
Apr 26th, 2013
If the Arab Revolution had a soundtrack, it would be "The Call: Songs for Liberation" by Palestinian musician and composer, New York-based Simon Shaheen. Shaheen brings his Arab Spring-themed...
Apr 22nd, 2013
From Vienna to New York, Macedonia’s Music Progressive Quartet won over the most discerning audiences with their Balkan inspired melodies. Far from traditional, the string quartet gives...
Apr 22nd, 2013
This was my second time seeing Randy Bachman. A couple of things were different. First, he wasn’t playing with Tom Cochrane and Red Rider. Second, there was more, much more storytelling involved....
Apr 9th, 2013
Starting their career in the blogosphere, New York-based duo MS MR has recently grounded themselves in the physical world of music. Opening for Jessie Ware at the Commodore Ballroom on Monday, April...
Mar 16th, 2013
Vancouver's last porn cinema to be reborn as Waldorf 2.0.
Mar 13th, 2013
It’s hard for me to be objective in this review. You see, I have been a fan of Great Big Sea (and Celtic music in general) for a very long time. I first saw them perform about 12 years ago. A few...
