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Adrian McCavour

Adrian McCavour is a concert reviewer, UBC student and the author of the music blog, 50 Ways to Make a Record although we're pretty sure he only knows 45.

The top 5 albums of 2010

2010 has been an amazing year for music, but which five albums stand out above the rest?
Adrian McCavourDec 29th, 2010

Delorean brings the Biltmore Cabaret back to the future

Delorean, a Barcelona-based alternative dance band, arrived at Vancouver’s Biltmore Cabaret to an excited, mostly-hipster crowd last Saturday night as part of their North American tour. The Spanish qu
Adrian McCavourNov 16th, 2010

Gorillaz, Snoop Dogg and Bruce Willis rock Rogers Arena

Gorillaz, the brainchild of British musician Damon Albarn, hit Vancouver’s Rogers Arena Wednesday night to roars of applause and excitement. The collaborative, virtual band finished the North...
Adrian McCavourNov 5th, 2010

Catching Lisztomania with Phoenix

“We love Vancouver!” yelled Phoenix front man Thomas Mars at Sunday evening’s reunion of the Grammy-nominated indie-rock band with its roaring Vancouver fans, many of whom waited for hours to pack...
Adrian McCavourSep 29th, 2010