Best of the west
Despite a lacking audience, the festival was still a success Levi Severtson Contributor On Oct. 4 and 5, Calgary played host to some of Western Canada’s greatest musical talent for Breakout West...
Category: Arts
Ross’ Rants: No secret frustrations
I must admit, I hate MRU confessions Nathan Ross Web Editor This is a rant I’ve been putting off for a while, because this will, likely, be the piece that ensures that...
Women love metal
Heavy metal conference kicks off with lecture on female representation Becca Paterson Arts Editor When you hear of the words “heavy metal,” it is very likely that you think of hardcore concerts...
Noise 101: CD Reviews for Sept. 26
Miesha & the Spanks Girls, Like Wolves Saved by Vinyl Score: A The debut album by local band Miesha & the Spanks, Girls, Like Wolves, fulfils its ferocious namesake with all of its...
Ross’ Rants: Lights acts invisible at U-Fest
Turns out no press is actually bad press Nathan Ross Web Editor Last year when The Arkells came to Mount Royal, we had a special request to send the band’s manager all...
Floods, fires and fan connections
Canadian folk artist is all about openness Becca Paterson Arts Editor Arguably the best element of an intimate venue is a more connected and interactive show with the band or artist playing....
Poetry corner
Frontenac House’s Quartet series releases four books of poetry David Wenzel Contributor Every autumn, Calgary-based publishers Frontenac House release their annual Quartet, a series of four poetry books written by local poets...
The conversation continues
Calgary-based Axis of Conversation release long-awaited album Becca Paterson Arts Editor In October 2006, Axis of Conversation released their first EP, There’s Hope for You Yet (Just Kidding). Now, seven years later,...
Noise 101: CD Reviews for September 12
Big Sean Hall of Fame Getting Our Our Dreams Score: B+ With catchy songs like “Ashley” and “Beware,” featuring Miguel and Lil’ Wayne respectively, Big Sean’s second studio album Hall of Fame is...
No more lovin’
The show won’t go on for I Heart MRU Becca Paterson Arts Editor New Student Orientation (NSO) can be an overwhelming two days for new students to Mount Royal. It is a...
