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Canmore artists demonstrate 'depth and breadth of artistic pursuit'

A diverse set of emerging artists has been awarded the 2023 Lamphouse Endowment for the Arts Fund to aid in artistic endeavours. Three artists – Hannah Antonsen, Nic Latulippe and the rockstar band of Oliver Robins, Charlie Kestle and Timmy Mann –

Get Lucky with Tom Holliston!

I’ve always thought that someone should rhyme “Erik Estrada” with “vagina dentata” in a song, and it occurred to me, when I came late and awestruck to the solo output of songwriter and Nomeansno/Hanson Brothers guitarist Tom Holli...

Bad Fortune brings Kingston music lovers great fortune

New indie folk duo release debut single, Muscle Memory.

Banff newcomer rocks stage at Tommy’s Unplugged

Carly Mackerras has only lived in Banff for a hot minute but the Aussie has kept a busy schedule with work, skiing at the snowy hills and winning music competitions she didn't even plan on signing up for.

Go Ghetto/Bike/Scatterheart/H.B @ The Railway, Saturday July 5th

Yowza! Saturday night was a melting pot of birthdays, friends, and 4 of Vancouver’s finest bands all under one small jam-packed roof. Getting over the ridiculous layout of The Railway takes some time getting used to if you’re not a regu...

STONEHOCKER SHARES HIS REFLECTION ON "YOU MATTER TO ME – REMIX"

Gentle poetry conquers us and delivers an excellent reflection.

Canmore Folk Festival names artists to lineup

The long-awaited lineup for the Canmore Folk Festival has been announced with 36 musicians and bands set for the stage this summer from Aug. 3 - 5.

The downbeat on Revelstoke’s DJ scene

Learn about one of the staples in Revelstoke’s diverse music scene, underground DJs and producers.

Cult heroes: NoMeansNo-noise-funk-rock-hardcore pioneers you must hear

Last Plague / Hezzakya / Simian Rue

Royal Unicorn Cabaret April 25th, 2008 A pointless evening, overall; I came for Black Betty – Black Betty did not come! Ana was sick. They were replaced by the comparable, admirable Hezzakya, with huge double-stacks of amps-amps-amps ...

Osmose musicale - Review of One Drop's To Hell in a Band Casket

'A must-have for anyone looking for a good time. You're gonna shake your rump on the stompiest sounds around! Lots of styles, well done, raw sound... Will find a place within the collection (and hearth) of people supporting self-produced bands. The ar

Nomeansno at the Royale Banquet Hall

Nomeansno at the Royale Banquet Hall April 3rd By Allan MacInnis Tom Holliston of Nomeansno is a baseball fan, so it was fortunate for him that the band’s recent Japanese tour - only their second in their 30 year history - took plac...

Rough It Up by One Drop

Sadly, this is One Drop’s final album. There’s worse news, too. One Drop has kicked the can for the last time. Yeah, the band has disbanded after a six year experience. Hopefully they’ll get back together sooner or later, as this five...

STONEHOCKER - UPS & DOWNS

Layered with tons of ambient instrumentals, I thought the sound that Stonehocker manages to get across is very atmospheric and emotional. I also felt moved by the airy notes from these numbers. Stonehocker definitely has the voice to carry out these spra