What does it mean to be indie?
Jillian Zack, Contributor | Indie. People use this word all of the time to describe music in one way or another— but what does it actually mean? The proper definition of indie is: (a...
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OPINION: Genr(uh)?: Beyoncé and country music
Ava Free, Contributor | When most people hear genre, they think of “a category of artistic composition” that is “characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.” Often discussed by media and artists alike...
The best bands you’ve never heard of (yet)
Rylie Perry, Staff Writer | With a new year comes a new demand for more music, more live shows, and more places to spend a night out. Luckily, Calgary-based bands have got you covered....
Soundtrack of the season
Ava Pusztai, Staff Writer | Every year, we see Mariah Carey’s face and hear her high-pitched belting in the Bath & Body Works as the mall continues to swarm. Of all the Christmas music, she...
Higher Ground creates a welcoming environment for local artists.
Mia Smith, Contributor | A secret community of artists brew every Tuesday night at Higher Ground Cafe in Kensington. From the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., everyone is welcome to join and display...
Goodbye, Gambino!
Emma Marshall, Arts Editor | Donald Glover set out on “The New World” tour this year to perform an international closing ceremony for his rap-alias, Childish Gambino. With 58 shows booked-out across the globe,...
“Food, massages, therapy,” NYO Canada concludes the 2024 New Horizons tour at MRU
Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Web Editor | On Wednesday, July 31st, at the Bella Concert Hall in Mount Royal University’s Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, the National Youth Orchestra (NYO) Canada hosted the finale of...
Art at Sled Alley: Stacey Bru
Arroy (AJ) Jacob, Web Editor | The Sled Island Music & Arts Festival seeped through the city streets from Wednesday, June 19th, until Sunday, June 23rd. Venues ranging from the Palomino, to the Alcove Centre...
