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The Dears, Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique

By Farrah Alladin

Unlike the tired post-grunge scritch-scratch of more commercial Canadian rock, Montreal’s The Dears begin their Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique with a bang. The six-piece band prefers otherworldly soundscapes consistent with British acts like Radiohead and Coldplay. The first track pleads for “Heathrow or Deathrow,” smoothly leading into the concept behind the album: escaping the loneliness… Continue reading The Dears, Orchestral Pop Noir Romantique

Local filmmakers get their shot at $100 Film Festival

By Ben Rowe

Since 1992, the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers has hosted the $100 Film Festival, an opportunity and contest for low-budget films and the artists behind them to receive community recognition and support. Held every March at the Plaza Theatre, the $100 Film Festival was originally a challenge to create short films for $100 or less.… Continue reading Local filmmakers get their shot at $100 Film Festival