Album Review: 2000 by Joey Bada$$
by Spencer Yu, Contributor Brooklyn native Joey Bada$$ (Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott) is an artist that has been around for quite some time now. Starting with his debut mixtape 1999 which released in 2012, he...
Category: Arts
4 festivals after Calgary Stampede to extend your summer fun
by Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor After the wild celebration that is Calgary Stampede, filled with enthralling sometimes-scary rides, weirdly delectable food creations and pumped-up music, people may find themselves wanting more. But alas, Stampede...
Album Review: Honestly, Nevermind
by Spencer Yu, Contributor October’s very own Drake (Aubrey Graham) for me has always been an artist that has a little more style than substance. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, not every piece...
4 unique events to see at this year’s Calgary Stampede
by Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor After a two-year hiatus, the greatest outdoor show on earth Calgary Stampede is finally here to welcome everyone to their lively fun-filled grounds. Of course, the classic most-awaited staple...
Album Review: Understanding Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
By Spencer Yu, Contributor Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is Kendrick Lamar’s ( Kendrick Lamar Duckworth) most introspective and mature album yet. Self reflection has long been a central theme of Duckworth’s music but...
Otafest raises $16,500 for Skipping Stone foundation
by Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor Otafest, a Calgary non-profit pop culture and anime festival, raises 16,500 on May 21-22 for Skipping Stone, a foundation supporting trans and gender diverse youth, adults and families through...
Review: How the mind-bending Everything Everywhere All at Once forged itself as a future classic
by Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor Every once in a while, a person comes across a film that is so impactful and monumental that it feels like being part of an experience that will be...
Calgary Black Film Festival celebrates in-person for its second year
by Riggs Zyrille Vergara, Publishing Editor This year, Calgary film fans will have the chance to celebrate Black cinema in-person through the second annual Calgary Black Film Festival (CBFF) showing over 45 films from 14 countries...
Seven Portals: Jae Sterling’s new immersive installation transforms Truck Contemporary Art into a zone of contemplation.
by Amie Osness, Contributor The way the pandemic has made people reflect on their past, present, and future is the focus of a new art exhibition, showcasing the multidisciplinary work of Jae Sterling called...
Calgary rapper RTC Profit launches new album exploring the need to stay motivated despite obstacles
by Amie Osness, Contributor The COVID-19 pandemic changed how musicians were able to interact with audiences. But with perseverance and newly relaxed restrictions, Calgary rapper RTC Profit released a new full-length album and celebrated with...
