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Spun: The Albertans

By Dylann Golbeck

The Albertans, hailing from Alberta, Saskatchewan and the United States, have put forth a sonically curious album with their recently released Dangerous Anything. Initially performing under the name Sex with an Angel in 2007, the band moved to Vancouver in 2008 and took up their current name. Since then, the band has continued to change… Continue reading Spun: The Albertans

Spoken word combats racism in commemoration of World Poetry Day

By Dylann Golbeck

March 21 marked the anniversary of a significant historical event — the 1960 Sharpeville massacre, where South African police killed protesters demonstrating against apartheid laws. The U.N. now recognizes the day as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. At the University of Calgary, the Stop Racism Committee has the same goal. Since… Continue reading Spoken word combats racism in commemoration of World Poetry Day

Spun: New Found Glory

By Dylann Golbeck

New Found Glory has been instrumental in the pop-punk genre. On Radiosurgery, their most recent album, they’ve incorporated an early ’90s feel reminiscent of Green Day’s Dookie, representing a return to their earlier punk roots. While pop-punk bands are somewhat limited in their ability to mature by the very nature of the genre, this album… Continue reading Spun: New Found Glory