It was not the way the year was supposed to begin. On Jan. 1, 2023, longtime Calgary musician…
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Guitar God: Randy Bachman, eternal teenager, celebrates music, guitars and playing ‘ ’cause it’s fun’ with new National Music Centre’s Studio Bell exhibit
Dopamine rushes. Remember the bliss they gave you as a teenager when you cruised around with friends, listening…
Back to School: Calgary artists Tegan and Sara continue to build their media empire with new graphic novel
It’s asked rather flippantly, but, well, an answer to the affirmative wouldn’t have been too surprising. What’s next?…
From the ashes of adversity: Tara MacLean’s Song of the Sparrow mines
raw pain to find beauty
When PEI-born songwriter Tara MacLean, who now splits her time between there and Salt Spring Island, was approached…
Not Quite Normal: Andy Shauf unites God, stalkers and strange moments on new album Norm
Audiences, by regions, have personalities. Who knew? Ontario singer/songwriter Andy Shauf, that’s who. Speaking from Fort Worth, Texas,…
Faster, Hotter, Funner: Calgary band The Lovebullies update and expand their vintage sound with latest release Somewhere
Calgary’s The Lovebullies have always been fast and hot. Fast, well, maybe they just look that way —…
Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir has faith in the power of music to help bassist and Calgary scene vet in his battle with MS
While fans of Calgary’s Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir will delight to hear aptly titled Everything Was a Long…
Matt Berry’s Guide To Middle-Age Charm and Radio Popularity
"How can I get my song on the radio?" As music director of Calgary alternative rock station X92.9,…
Goodbye and Hello: After a lengthy hiatus, Canadian singer-songwriter Cold Specks to retire her name and reclaim her own after Block Heater appearance
What’s in a name? Roses, posies and stuff aside, it really is, for the most part, meaningless. Unless…
Just Backdated: Alejandro Escovedo looking forward to keeping the pace in his musical marathon
It’s daytime on New Year’s Eve, and songwriter/guitarist Alejandro Escovedo and his wife Nancy Rankin are at Milton…