Battlecross – “Seasoned Blue Collar Thrash”
– Interview and Photos By Lana Nimmons A testament to Mayhem Fest’s great execution was that there wasn’t a moment of downtime between the back-to-back sets on the side-by-side stages. […]
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Why Independent Musicians Should Ditch The Question “What Should I Do?”
“What Should I Do?” It’s the most common question asked by independent musicians, and it’s part of our culture in a major way, in every matter from spiritual growth to […]
Beach, Sun and Music at Keloha 2013
Beach, Sun and Music at Keloha 2013 – Photos and Story By Crystal Lee It was a beach’n weekend here in Kelowna as people united to party at Keloha. For […]
Show Review – Groenland & We Are The City Fill Divine Orange
On a perfect night, I was whisked away to head north up the main to the Divan Orange to see a sold-out Groenland and We Are The City. There was […]
Album Review – Battlecross ”War of Will” (American Heavy Metal)
Battlecross is a newer addition to the Metal Blade roster. And it’s obvious why… These guys blend death and thrash metal in a very energetic way. The guitars chug and […]
Album Review – Monster Truck “Furiosity” (Rock)
Originally formed in 2009, Monster Truck broke out in 2011 when they signed with Toronto’s Dine Alone Records, releasing The Brown EP. The EP blew up quick, spawning radio play […]
Artist Spotlight: Emberfield “Exactly What We All Need, More Shine!”
– Interview By Bag Inspired and touched by a colourful palette of life experiences, it’s no mystery how Emberfield conjures up such endearing, bright and earnest songs to share with […]
Album Review – Amon Amarth “Deceiver of the Gods” (Metal)
Amon Amarth has crafted a distinct sound for themselves that blends the intensity of death and thrash metal with catchy melodic hooks and an overall epic atmosphere. Deceiver of the […]
Album Review – Boards of Canada “Tomorrow’s Harvest” (Electronic)
Although Tomorrow’s Harvest is Boards of Canada’s return after an eight year hiatus, their name is still held upon a pedestal in the realm of electronic music. Past releases such […]
Album Review – Queens Of The Stone Age “…Like Clockwork” (Rock)
What do Sir Elton John, Trent Reznor, and Dave Grohl have in common? Like Clockwork, the latest release from Queens Of the Stone Age. Their sixth studio album, Like Clockwork […]
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