By Laura Glick
This past weekend, the undefeated University of Calgary men’s volleyball team slammed the University of Manitoba Bisons during a pair of weekend games. The Dinos now lead CW with a 16-0 record and are ranked third in CIS. The Dinos’ last two games of the season are against the University of Alberta Golden Bears in… Continue reading Volleyball
By Laura Glick
"I’m going crazy today." Grey Area’s Vinny Value is having a rough day. Amidst bank hassles and work, he is contemplating the hardcore scene and his place in it. "A lot of the people now are really young. The scene has changed so much already, there’s so many new kids into it now, they’ve never… Continue reading Slowing down the Victory machine
By Laura Glick
"You get more exotic the further you travel." Carolyn Mark followed her own advice, gathered a few boys, jumped in a van, and hit the highway, traveling across Canada to record her latest album, Party Girl. "I wanted to record with different people," the Victoria resident shares. Each track was laid down in a different… Continue reading Victoria’s party girl shares her secrets
By Laura Glick
Sliding out of a mud-soaked vehicle of trashy blues-rock, Zen Guerilla make knees shake. With the physical intimidation of 6’7" lead singer Marcus Durant and his coif that makes fro combs’ melt combined with frenetic doses of blistering rock, they have the equipment to cause trembling. But do they have the talent? "You have to… Continue reading Atypical white trash rock
By Laura Glick
With a pleasant variety of tempos and styles, the latest Victory Records compilation is more accessible and overall more enjoyable than previous albums. Leading the way are New York’s Snapcase and Ontario’s Grade, dishing out tight, frenetic doses of crunchy, raw hardcore. However, the alternate version of Grade’s "A Year in the Past" lacks much… Continue reading Victory Style IV – Various Artists
By Laura Glick
Seven tour vehicles in seven years. Two European tours, opening spot on the Misfits tour, and potential Japan and Australia tours. After this, Winnipeg’s Guy Smiley doesn’t have a lot to complain about. They’ve paid their dues like any other independent band and are finally starting to reap the rewards. "We always like to play… Continue reading A little bit of Winnepeg positivity
By Laura Glick
"No one wants to go up against the Johnny." Meet Vancouver’s Another Joe. Spewing a bevy of punk rock, the young trio show tremendous lyrical and song growth on their latest full-length, Plasti Scene. "We’re the most proud of that CD out of all of them," says vocalist/guitarist Jon Glen. "We put way more time… Continue reading More than Another Joe
By Laura Glick
"Nobody will judge you." With those comforting words, Ricky Martin cast away the insecurity running rampant in the crowd. The 40-year-olds squeezed into leather pants two sizes too small could undo the top button and let their tummies ooze out. The 20-somethings could pull their chest back in and give the push-up underwire a break.… Continue reading Hey Ricky you’re so fine, you blow my mind
By Laura Glick
Few bands can satisfy your every musical desire the first time you see them live. Every song is new, yet hauntingly familiar and nestles its way into your body. A National Dust live show can do just that. With wandering pop melodies delicately wrapped in a country-influenced ribbon, they manage to strike each nerve and… Continue reading National Dust: perfect soundscapes
By Laura Glick
Take a couple saxophones, violins, Korean holidays, guitars and a videoscreen, add graduate student composers and you get to tickle a dragon’s tail. Confused? The Graduate Associate Composers Society will clarify it for you. On Wed., Mar. 15, the society will present To Tickle the Dragon’s Tail, an interdisciplinary presentation of new music including everything… Continue reading Wanna tickle a dragon tail?