What does it take to make it in the Calgary music scene?
Behind the scenes of what it takes to make an art a living in Calgary
Tagged: music
Putting ‘The Blue’ in Blue Sky City
How a Calgary artist creates community and culture through music
How TimberFang turns local roots into something loud and unforgettable
Emma Voelpel, Staff Writer After a two-year hiatus, the Calgary and Siksika Nation-based alternative rock band Timberfang is back on stage. Popping up at local venues, the band has brand-new music and a...
Records refuse to quit
Anais Loeppky, Staff Writer Despite being entrenched in the digital era, vinyl sales have steadily increased over the past decade. One can’t help but wonder why the physical form of media continues to...
What happened to live music for students at Mount Royal University?
Avarie Mckinnon-Forgeron, Staff Writer Mount Royal University’s (MRU) reputation as a major live music venue in Calgary was not accidental. It was formed through sustained institutional support, clear cultural priorities and a student...
Bob-Sled music festival returns to The Palomino
Emma Voelpel, Staff Writer The Sled Island Music Festival is typically in hibernation until summer, but The Palomino Smokehouse will be warming up in January with a special edition, Bob-Sled 2026. Presented alongside...
ALBUM REVIEW: The Second Best Band in Bowness
ALBUM – The Second Best Band in Bowness ARTIST – Sour Patch Men LABEL – Howdy Doo Dah GRADE – B- A local Calgary band, Sour Patch Men recently released their debut album, The...
ALBUM REVIEW: All Cylinders
ALBUM – All Cylinders (Deluxe) ARTIST – Yves Jarvis LABEL – Anti Records GRADE – A+ Calgary’s own Yves Jarvis has released his sixth album, a deluxe reimagining of his fifth record All Cylinders,...
