A glorious chat with The Glorious Sons October 13, 2017 Maureen Chow Since releasing their debut album, The Union, in 2014, Kingston-based rock band The Glorious Sons has toured across Canada and the U.S., developing and establishing their place in the new...
Electric Sex Panther continues to jam on campus and at Canoe Brewpub September 21, 2017September 20, 2017 Kaitlyn Kokoska Some of the best memories you’ll undoubtedly make during your university career come when you’re out on the town with friends. Unfortunately, if you’re not into laptop DJs or sweaty...
Gallery: Our Rifflandia recap September 21, 2017September 25, 2017 Belle White All photos by Belle White, Photo Contributor...
Definitively West Coast: The Martlet’s chat with Carmanah September 13, 2017September 13, 2017 Maureen Chow From songwriting on Denman Island to advocating for environmental sustainability, Victoria’s Carmanah embrace the ruggedness of their music. Their name comes from the ancient rainforest on Vancouver Island, and their...
Rifflandia to celebrate its 10th birthday September 12, 2017September 12, 2017 Maureen Chow B.C.’s live music scene has undoubtedly taken several hits in 2017, with Pemberton, Squamish, and Rock The Shores festivals cancelled this past summer season. Regardless, Rifflandia Music Festival looks to...
Your soundtrack for September September 12, 2017September 15, 2017 Cormac O’Brien September is a great time to discover new music. The start of a new (or first) year of university means the creation of new memories, and you're going to need...
Neon, trap beats, and attempted excursions: A review of Foster the People’s ‘Sacred Hearts Club’ August 10, 2017August 9, 2017 Maureen Chow Influences of psychedelia, funk, and 60s’ spatiality are as prevalent in today's world of indie and electronica music as blues is to country or hard rock is to heavy metal. Foster...
Tegan and Sara provide much to celebrate at Canada 150 concert July 4, 2017July 4, 2017 Kerris De Champlain The atmosphere in downtown Victoria was electric on June 30 as Tegan and Sara took to the stage for Victoria's Spirit of 150 celebration. Thousands of people, clad in festive...
5 must-see acts at Victoria Jazz Fest June 22, 2017 Maureen Chow With Rock The Shores, Squamish Music Festival, and Pemberton Music Festival all cancelled, live music in B.C. seems a little bare this year compared to past summers. Fortunately, Victoria is...
Pretty Good Not Bad festival raises all and no expectations May 10, 2017May 10, 2017 Myles Sauer Summer’s here, and that means one thing: it’s music fest season, my dudes. With the arrival of good weather comes the usual suspects, including such favourites as Victoria Ska Fest,...
