Record Store Day brings out the crowds
By Lynne Hogan Record Store Day, April 16, is a young holiday in its fourth year with the goal of celebrating and supporting music. Born out of love for independent record stores and vinyl,...
Category: Arts
D-O-Double-G double sucks
By Kevin Rushworth The big Snoopy D-O-double G himself—other wise known as Snoop Dogg—has taught me four lessons through his bangin’ tunes; first off, the self titled father of rap taught me to lay...
Braids gets tangled in their tunes
by Claire Miglionico The Reflector Braids has come a long way since its earlier days as The Neighbourhood Council – the original band the members formed in their last year of high school. In...
Noise 101 – CD Reviews for April 7th
Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers has been met by a bit of hostility from fans, who call it his most commercial album. I’m not going to deny that it is, but given that this is Fiasco...
Sled in the summertime
by Vanessa Gillard Arts Editor Since 2007 Calgarians have had their own private island — Sled Island. If you have never heard of the little festival that could, you have been missing out. What...
Take a voyage with Radiohead
by Sean-Paul Boynton The Reflector What is a Radiohead record? More specifically, what does an album have to be in order to be classified as such? Does it have to be life-changing, world-skewing and...
Get cultured this summer
by Bri Turner The Reflector This summer Calgary will be busting at the borders with culture and beautiful sights to take in. When winter gives way to Calgary’s festival season, don’t let these arts...
Swap till you drop
by Laura Lushington The Reflector That dress you bought last summer is hanging in your closet, tags attached, never to be worn. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but wouldn’t it...
The great hunt for a perfect spring shoe
by Claire Miglionico The Reflector There are few things in fashion as satisfying as owning a great pair of shoes, and what better than the spring season to get down and funky with our...
Glenbow exhibit showcases Canadian photography legend
by Bri Turner The Reflector Beginning April 2, Calgarians will have an opportunity to celebrate the life and work of Yousuf Karsh, one of the greatest Canadian portraitists in history, at the Glenbow Museum....
