Tue, 10/25/2016 - 15:06 by karyn
Vancouver is absolutely overflowing with exciting new music these days and the debut single “Missing Scene” from 1990s inspired alt provocateurs Leathers is no exception. A super group of sorts, Leathers is the combined effort of producer Jason Corbett and keyboardist Shannon Hemmett, of ACTORS, and Jahmeel Russell and Robbie Zgaljic, the rhythm section and brain trust of Red Vienna.
Tue, 10/25/2016 - 11:17 by karyn
Mon, 10/24/2016 - 14:35 by karyn
Established in 1982, Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre is the only artist-run media arts center supporting all forms of media art in Atlantic Canada. Concentrating its efforts in promoting the development of media and contemporary art, the gallery offers exhibitions, artist residencies, screenings, artist talks and lectures, performances and public workshops.
Mon, 10/24/2016 - 10:32 by karyn
The Buchla is an enigma of an instrument; the complexity and beauty of the music it creates is overwhelming. As I prepared for this piece I spent much time agonising over this instrument, trying to understand — even at the most basic level — what it was and how it works. The instrument itself is a large machine with multi-coloured knobs, dials, and wires connected everywhere; an intimidating but very intriguing instrument.
Fri, 10/21/2016 - 14:45 by karyn
It's a pretty miserable day today in Montreal, but don't let it stop you from getting down to Ville-Émard to check out Red Bull Music Academy's 'Québec Électrique : Montréal Discoville' happening tonight at 9PM at Théâtre Paradoxe. The night is notably featuring disco legend Robert Ouimet -- the Montreal disco DJ of the '70s, a title earned as house DJ at the famed Rue Stanely spot Lime Light (now Chez Parée strip club). In 1977, he won Billboard Magazine's 'Best Canadian DJ' award.
Thu, 10/20/2016 - 16:10 by karyn
The sweatshirt: It’s practical, versatile and looks good on everyone. The Bummer Sweater from Pretty Bad Co is 50% cotton/50% polyester and printed using direct to garment printing with eco-friendly water-based inks. You know that that means? It means the planet is going to give you a big fat hug for wearing this.
Thu, 10/20/2016 - 15:50 by karyn
The Encyclopedia Hearsay was founded on four principles: misinformation, rumours, half-remembered conversations, and outright lies. Anyone can contribute, so long as articles are written with no research whatsoever. If you are citing The Land Before Time as a source, or abusing footnotes like David Foster Wallace, you are on the right track.
Wed, 10/19/2016 - 08:17 by vanessa
If you are not familiar with Red Bull Music Academy, now is the perfect time to check it out. The Red Bull Music Academy is a month long incubator for music, art, and culture, where established musicians collaborate and create with up and coming musicians, and then the creations that stem from these collaborations are shared with the public via video or live performances. There are also various talks and presentations by musicians and creators from around the world.
Wed, 10/19/2016 - 07:52 by karyn
Anyone who has ever spent a little bit of time around Vancouver’s music scene knows that this city is known for not only breeding huge worldwide hitmakers but also for an underground of artists who intend to create something that is unique and, at the very least, interesting. Cue Brutes, a new analogue synth-based darkwave project from vocalist Lindsay Dakin, keyboardist Christian Pelech and programmer Jonathan Salvatore.
Mon, 10/17/2016 - 15:16 by karyn
Today Vancouver’s Louise Burns has debuted the video for "Storms", the lead single off of her upcoming, and quite lovely, album Young Mopes (2/3 on Light Organ Records). The clip shot in beautiful black and white and directed by Exquisite Corps, the filmmaking team of Justin Gradin and Ben Jacques, shows Ms. Burns trying to flee a haunted dollhouse. The house comes complete with floating sharks, man-eating furniture and a melted faced doppelganger waiting on the other side.
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