Noise 101 – CD reviews for Nov. 15
The Killers Battle Born Vertigo Record Following Day and Age, and on the heels of Brandon Flower’s solo work Flamingo, comes Battle Born: an underwhelming album. It’s extremely derivative to say the least....
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Sappy, whiny pop needs to die
James Blunt is responsible for everything bad in popular music Nathan Ross Arts Editor There is one fact that is commonly overlooked when discussing “pop” music, and it actually has to do...
The Tallest Man on Earth brings act to U of C
Strand of Oaks warmed hearts right alongside him Martine Balcaen Contributor It was immediately apparent to anyone who entered the University of Calgary on Sept. 13 that, judging from the sheer amount...
Get down with U Fest
Your handy guide to MRU’s back-to-school bash Nathan Ross Arts Editor Summer’s over, and school is back in session. After getting spoiled with summer festivals such as Sled Island and the Calgary...
Folk Fest offers up a beautiful time
A very serious look back at Serena Ryder Daniel Bergman Contributor At the Calgary Folk Music Festival, time is not sequential. When I look back over the years at my encounters...
Sweet City kicks off year of cultural events
The Sweet City Celebration on May 11 was the beginning of a year of events to honour Calgary’s status as one of Canada’s cultural capitals. The massive party featured numerous local performing acts, including...
Noise 101: CD Reviews for Feb. 16
Acres of Lions Collections Cordova Bay Records Listening to the second album, Collections, by Victoria-based Acres of Lions, one major thought keeps returning. While nothing is wrong with this album, nothing is really...
Makeshift Innocence looks to cash in on big payday
Band eyes $200,000 prize for radio contest to be hosted at The Hub Lindsay Douglas Staff Writer Makeshift Innocence is a local roots-rock-reggae band that has been gaining momentum in Calgary and...
Noise 101: CD Reviews for Feb. 2
Gorillaz The Singles Collection 2001-2011 EMI When you have artists who’ve been playing for the past 40, 50 and even 60 years, a decade is nothing special. But, if you’ve bent and broken...
Noise 101: CD Reviews for Jan. 19
Snow Patrol Fallen Empires Fiction/Interscope Upon the release of Snow Patrol’s sixth studio album this month, Fallen Empires was already listed as No. 1 on iTunes, which is unsurprising, due praise for songs...
