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How did D'Arcy ska?

In the "How did blank ska?" feature, we'll get into just how our organizing team got into ska and reggae music. This first edition features our merchandise coordinator, D'Arcy Briggs

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 ...

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...

The downbeat on Revelstoke’s DJ scene

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

Jon and Roy at Sugar Nightclub

Zoubi Arros heads up Zoubi And The Sea, which balances folk, funk, jazz, and pop, along with a healthy dose of sexy during their incredible cover of Queens of the Stone Age’s Make It Wit Chu.

Interview: Stonehocker

Through honest writing of individual personal memoirs, Stonehocker crafts songs that explore and express the pain and joys of life. In a society where mental health issues have become even more prevalent, his goal is to be open, honest and inspire people

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...

Scatterheart: Redefining the Rainbow

There aren’t a lot of modern rock bands running around spouting an ethos of love, harmony and goodwill toward one other. In a market where the gloomy, aggressive or just plain aloof is king, you wouldn't think these kinds of happy cuddly ...

Shred Kelly rocking Summer Sounds and Flats Fest

Alternative Folk-Rock band Shred Kelly from Fernie are excited to announce their 2024 summer tour. Following a successful 17-date album release tour in support of their 2023 LP Blurry Vision, the band is pumped to get back on the road this summer.

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

This poster turned a group of preteens into Canmore's newest rock band

The members of Canmore's newest rock group, the Four Ducks, may be too young to buy beer, vote or even get their learner's permits — but that hasn't dampened their rock and roll dreams.

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

Lineup announced For Rock the Kootenays 2025

Eleven acts for ‘Rock The Kootenays 2025’ have been officially announced for the weekend concert series, set for Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2025 in Cranbrook.

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