By Jason Paul
Don Walsh cannot be stopped. He is a man through which the very spirit and soul of the blues lives vicariously. Having led Canada’s premiere blues band Downchild, and written songs for the Blues Brothers, you’d think he’d get just a tad tired. But after 35 years of virtually non-stop touring, he is still going… Continue reading Music Interview: Downchild still kickin’ it
In a suburban basement of Calgary’s south, two of the members of Veritas are preparing for the upcoming release of their debut album. Chris, who resembles the long-haired guitarist you probably ignored in high school, and Pat, in his bright blue “retard jacket”, are having a jam session. Joining them is Myke, the bald, black-clad… Continue reading Music Interview: Veritas
It’s pretty well established most people think democracy as a good thing. But with the presidential and mayoral elections coming up and the hubbub surrounding them, enough is enough. And yet you can’t help but smile when hearing Kevin Lynn, bassist for King Cobb Steelie, describe their band, “It’s probably one of the more democratic… Continue reading Democraticlly King Cobb
Who thought Mono would be the best thing to come through Calgary since the whiskey trade in the first half of the century? Last Thursday, all of the post rockers at the Mono and Fly Pan Am show at Broken City would have gladly given up the ol’ firewater for the two bands. Possibly, and… Continue reading CONCERT REVIEW: Mono and Fly Pan Am bring the rock
How happy are Canadians to see one of the industrial powerhouses that have been around since the mid-80s? Every show that they have played in Canada so far has been sold out, and to no surprise, they have been absolutely wild. After a long seven-year hiatus, KMFDM made a stop in Calgary to fans that… Continue reading Music Interview: The long lasting taste of KMFDM
He is an artist with a passion to use his work to make people think about the world around them. It’s who Matthew Good is, and don’t think for a second he doubts the power of music to do just that.“Art has the power to influence in a more realistic way than corporations or government,”… Continue reading Music Interview: Kids should listen to the gospel of Matt Good
Bucking the trend of most young bands, by the time Bedouin Soundclash released their second album, Sounding a Mosaic, in February this year, they were four months away from graduating university. With two albums behind them and each member with a degree, they’re focusing entirely on their music for the first time. “It was a… Continue reading Music Interview: Bedouin Soundclash earn a degree in rock
By Emily Baum
To the people out there complaining about the lack of good music in Calgary, pay attention. Bringing mad beats and smooth flow, Rebirth ’04 promises to be one of the hottest showcases of Calgary’s urban talent to be produced yet, motivating y’all to get asses out of your recliners. The brainchild of long time friends… Continue reading Music Preview: Raising Calgary’s hip-hop scene
Throughout the history of music numerous bands have made their impact on the music industry by creating a new style of music. Rarely are people fortunate enough to witness these movements begin, never mind watching these bands before they become cannon. All people are left with are those “important” albums. When ska was reformed in… Continue reading Toasters in the ska oven
From the producers of Bridget Jones’ Diary, Love Actually, Johnny English and Shaun of the Dead, comes the new romantic comedy Wimbledon. So it’s not surprising the movie comes off like Bridget Jones on espn. Peter Colt (Paul Bettany) is the least likely candidate to win Wimbledon. Lizzie Bradbury (Kirsten Dunst) is America’s John McEnroe… Continue reading Movie Review: More than love for Wimbledon