Noise 101 – CD Reviews for April 7th
Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers has been met by a bit of hostility from fans, who call it his most commercial album. I’m not going to deny that it is, but given that this is Fiasco...
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‘Necks stronger than expected
by Bryce Forbes The Reflector From nearly missing the playoffs to eyeing the Champions Cup in the course of one season. That’s the path the Calgary Roughnecks are currently on this National Lacrosse League...
Stamps fired up for new season
by Laura Lushington The Reflector After a season-ending 20-16 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the 2010 Western final, the Calgary Stampeders are looking to redeem themselves. Putting the past behind them, the players...
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...
Vetere debuts for ‘Necks in time of need
by Bryce Forbes The Reflector The timing for Joe Vetere could not have been worse. After wallowing on the Calgary Roughnecks’ practice squad for three years, only seeing action in one exhibition game, he...
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...
Meet your executive SAMRU council candidates
By Bryan Weismiller and Bryce Visser President Kyle MacQuarrie Why are you running for president? “Mount Royal is a spectacular institution, but there are areas that I have found that need to be addressed....
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...
New site combines social media and music
by Aaron Chatha Vivoscene is an interactive media website set up like a social media network that combines a variety of music reviews, news, interviews and articles. Vivoscene is a music website. The label...
Escape to Milk Tiger Lounge
by Gabrielle Domanski Tucked away on Fourth Street, between a hair studio and a food mart, only steps away the bustling 17th Avenue S.W. strip, stands Milk Tiger Lounge. With only a small white...
