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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
By Blaine Meller Sports Editor If anyone doubts that hockey is quickly growing into a truly international game, talk to somebody in the know. Somebody like Tash Farrier. Farrier, 21, returned to Canada and...
by Asha Siad The Reflector In the basement of an old church, a diverse group of women cook dishes from all over the world. The room is packed with ingredients and kitchen appliances that...
