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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...

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Gentle poetry conquers us and delivers an excellent reflection.

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

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

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...

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...

Banff’s Irene Poole releases debut album

Irene Poole's debut album, "The Mountains and the Sea", released on Thursday (Nov. 14) on all platforms.

Roy Vizer from Jon & Roy – Interview

Victoria locals Jon and Roy have released a new album entitled Let It Go, which is a subtle departure from their previous and wildly successful album Homes. I spoke with Roy Vizer (drums/percussion) about the new album, the road, and what life at home in

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...