ALBUM REVIEW: ONE OF US
Abby Weidman , Contributer Album: One Of Us Artist: James Barker Band Label: Universal Music Canada Inc. Grade: A On Sept. 5, James Barker Band released their second studio album, One Of Us,...
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ALBUM REVIEW: DIFFERENT NIGHT SAME RODEO
Brennen French, Staff Writer | ALBUM – Different Night Same Rodeo ARTIST – Bailey Zimmerman LABEL – Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville GRADE – B On Aug. 8, Bailey Zimmerman released his newest album, Different Night...
Oh Canada! A musical journey through Canada’s country scene
Charlotte Holmes, Contributor Country music traditionally is associated with our neighbours to the south. But here in the great white north, we too have a vibrant and diverse country music industry that has seen...
Tenille Townes Wins the CCMA – An Inspiring Story of Alberta Country
By Laine Shepley, Contributor This summer I had the opportunity to work for Corus Entertainment where I was offered the chance to see the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs). As a country music fan...
Shania Twain: She’s still my girl
Emme Larkins, Staff Writer Shania Twain’s notoriety goes beyond being a music talent and hitmaker. She’s a cultural icon to Generation Z. Just ask Harry Styles. At Coachella 2022, he credits our Canadian songstress...
Album Review: Star Crossed by Kacey Musgraves
Star Crossed Kacey Musgraves MCA Nashville and Interscope Records Score: B+ On Sep.10, Kacey Musgraves released her highly anticipated album Star-Crossed. Musgraves’ unique sound has captured the hearts of many people since the release...
The Blue Jay Sessions spark excitement as live entertainment returns to Calgary
By Mackenzie Mason, Arts Editor Live music is finally back in Calgary, starting at Mikey’s on 12th Avenue for the Blue Jay Sessions — a live event for country singers and songwriters to showcase...
Album review: CHICKABOOM! by Tami Neilson
Tami Neilson CHICKABOOM! Outside Music Score: A- Canadian born, New Zealander Tami Neilson has returned with her latest album, CHICKABOOM!. While nominally a country artist, Neilson’s sound has less in common with what you’d...
Album review: Nightfall by Little Big Town
Little Big Town Nightfall Capitol Records Nashville Score: A Nearly every Albertan can agree that the recent deep freeze has left everyone seeking warmth. Released on Jan. 17, Little Big Town’s Nightfall is the...
Justin Townes Earl plays intimate show at The Marquee Room
By Therese Shultz It’s not very often that an artist can renew the sounds of our roots and bring them to an audience in an entirely new light. Mr. Justin Townes Earle is the...
