Amarie, the multi-faceted artist
Hunter Pratt, Staff Writer “Made to f**k the game up” are five simple words in an Instagram bio, which refer to this artist’s own plans—this is Amarie, and she is one to watch. Few...
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ARIO, up next
Hunter Pratt, Contributor Every so often, you come across an artist who’s music sends a wave of inspiration towards you. Even better, when the artist you found resides in the same city as...
Anonymity on the streets
Mia Smith, Staff Writer | What is graffiti? Train cars, old buildings, and public streets are all canvases for graffiti—defined as visual communication within the public eye, often without the property owner’s permission. In short,...
Profiling Calgary’s rap superhero: Boy Wonder
Hunter Pratt, Contributor | Where is the love for Calgary musicians? Don’t get me wrong, to be hesitant about supporting local talent can be justified when you’re looking at copycats and dupes of artists...
Creative Careers
By Mikaela Delos Santos, Publishing Editor Katie Lois Leahul is a Calgary-based painter, showcasing contemporary cubism through acrylic mediums on canvas. The self-taught artist is inspired by natural landscapes which are adapted into her...
Getting to know House Composite’s Chidera Uzoka
The MRU Info Design student talks with the Reflector’s Mikaela Delos Santos about her faith, her culture, and her art.
Supporting local artists can be more convenient and less expensive than you think
By Danielle Steele, Contributor Local artists and makers are vital to our communities; their artwork is a reminder of what’s important and simply brings joy to those who observe it. We know artists are important,...
How a local indie musician’s artistry blossomed through the pandemic
By Astrid Cunanan, Arts Editor The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways. Learning to cope during a pandemic can be tough. For some people, they used the COVID-19 lockdown to learn...
Album Review: Satin Playground by Dacey
Satin Playground Dacey Dacey Score: A Dacey’s latest EP, Satin Playground will have you melting into your couch as you bathe in sunbeams on a Saturday afternoon. If you’re constantly looking to update your...
Album Review: Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition) by Grimes
Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition) Grimes 4AD Score: C+ A remix of the Canadian artist Claire Boucher’s fifth album, better known by her stage name, Grimes, delivers Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition). Unfortunately, the album feels...
