Sled in the summertime
by Vanessa Gillard Arts Editor Since 2007 Calgarians have had their own private island — Sled Island. If you have never heard of the little festival that could, you have been missing out. What...
Tagged: music
Take a voyage with Radiohead
by Sean-Paul Boynton The Reflector What is a Radiohead record? More specifically, what does an album have to be in order to be classified as such? Does it have to be life-changing, world-skewing and...
Local beatboxer aims to bring Canadian championship to Calgary
by Kian Sumalpong The Reflector “Sometimes, honestly, the music sounds terrible,” says Matthew Perry, a 24-year-old SAIT student, as he laughs looking back to the music sessions he has held thus far. Imagine being...
Former MRU student hosts local Jazz Jam
by Michael Bull The Reflector In 2005, Matt Doherty was working at Broken City when a new weekly showcase featuring some of Calgary’s best and brightest young jazz musicians reignited his love of music....
Play this: Jack’s Road
by Lynne Hogan The Reflector Influenced by the writings of the 1950’s Beat generation, alcoholism, and Calgary band The Dudes, songwriter Conrad Marion wrote “Jack’s Road,” his first original song. Written when surfacing from...
Fireside Riot brings the earworm pop
by Lynne Hogan. Lil’ Wayne has it, Stephen Harper doesn’t have it, and some people say they have it, but how does one define the term “swagger?” I always thought it applied to guys...
Reflecting back on 2010
by Claire Miglionico and Aaron Chatha Arts/Features Editors Music Song of the year: “Pick Up the Phone (Francis Preve Remix)” – Dragonnette Best newcomer: Nicki Minaj It girl in music: Katy Perry It...
Noise 101: Four artists that will make your day
by Claire Miglionico Arts Editor FLORENCE + THE MACHINE Florence + the Machine is the latest U.K. import that’s making noise on this side of the ocean. The band first got recognition on...
New music facilities sound good
by Bryan Weismiller News Editor After spending more than a decade securing finances for the $70-million project, Mount Royal University has started looking for a construction company to build a new conservatory to house...
Old college friends form six-piece soul band
by Kevin Rushworth For the members of Calgary six-piece soul band Joanna and the Acrobatiks, a live show is a chance for the band to give and receive the vibes of jazz on stage...
