By Emily Senger
Julie Lee isn’t like other country singers. Amidst the slew of radio-friendly, pop-infused country permeating the airways, Julie Lee has managed to create a debut CD true to her country, bluegrass and gospel roots. Fitting itself somewhere between Alison Krauss, who adds some beautiful harmonies to the songs Many Waters and Beautiful Night, and the… Continue reading Julie Lee
By Trenton Shaw
Reggie and the Full Effect’s music, although hard to classify, can succinctly be described as “Deathnotronic.” This label didn’t come from a music snob–like math rock or post-punk–it’s the title of one of the tracks off Songs not to get Married to and could be seen as the inspiration for the whole album, a chaotic… Continue reading Spun: Reggie and the Full Effect
Weezer is one of those rare bands who no one wants to see change. If their fans had their way the band would be forever awestruck nerds releasing songs sounding incredibly similar to “Buddy Holly” and “The Good Life.” Fortunately this is precisely the path Rivers Cuomo and company have decided to follow. Their latest… Continue reading Spun: Weezer
Cuban music has a long-standing tradition of incorporating political attitudes with sanguine rhythms to produce an emotional musical recollection of Cuban history. The simultaneous release of two separate collections of songs from famed Buena Vista Social Club artists Compay Segundo and Omara Portuondo marks the ending of a romantic and classic era of Cuban music.… Continue reading Spun: Compay Segundo/Omara Portuondo
By Chad Utke
Following the ever-so-popular trend in Christian music, dark rockers Kutless put out a worship album entitled Strong Tower, giving homage to their creator and saviour. All the big name Christian bands have done it and Kutless is just one more in a sea of faces. The CD does follow the formulaic standard among worship albums,… Continue reading Spun: Kutless
The greatest commodity in all of music right now is originality, something which the Ditty Bops self-titled album has no shortage of. One of the most refreshing releases in recent memory, the Bops fuse kitsch-country with folk while mixing in elements of ragtime on their se;f-titled debut. The first half of the album plants its… Continue reading Spun: The Ditty Bops
By Kyle Francis
What do you do when you want to burn a mix CD of all your favourite top 40 hip hop songs from the last couple of years but don’t have a burner or any blank CDs? Well, you could buy Ill Vibes from your local record store. This compilation from Universal Music features 16 tracks… Continue reading Spun: Various Artists
By Aneel Brar
Mariah Carey is like that crazy single aunt who used to be cool when she was younger but went a little crazy as time passed and the world changed. You still love her, but more for what she was ten years ago than for what she is now. Now you find yourself trying to avoid… Continue reading Spun: Mariah Carey
Losing a close friend is a horrible tragedy. Within a close knit group of friends, the impact is much worse, as the constantly touring Bleed the Dream was devastated to find out last year when their friend and drummer Scott Gottlieb was diagnosed with cancer. When it looked like he was getting better, an infection… Continue reading Music Interview: Bleed the Dream deal with loss
By Emily Senger
During an Apache Dance the performing couple plays the role of dominated and dominator, with the man pushing and slapping his partner around, using and abusing her physically and sexually. The dance doesn’t end until the man takes all he wants and declares it over. The latest production from Rouges Theater, Danny and the Deep… Continue reading Theatre Preview: Getting intimate with Rogues