la lune rocks on with songs of disparity

Disparity is defined as “a noticeable and usually significant difference or similarity.” However, in the case of Vancouver indie-rock and shoegaze band la lune,...

Indigenous songwriters illuminating ancestral languages

Content warning: mentions of colonialism.  Elisapie Prolific Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie’s latest album, Inuktitut, covers ten pop and rock classics translated into ᐃᓄᒃᑎᑐᑦ (Inuktitut). She grew up...

Grade School’s alt-rock brings coming-of-age movies to life

Known around Vancouver as the Peach Pit twin of the alternative-rock scene, Grade School creates their own sound while still appreciating the bands they’re...

Indie jangle pop lives on in Vivian Elixir

Dripping in carefully curated melodies and groovy sounds that culminate in an upbeat yet relaxed tempo, The Sylvia Platters’ new album Vivian Elixir represents...

Etchos is in for more than just a “Good Run”

Just in time for reflective spring strolls, Vancouver-based artist Etchos made her singer-songwriter debut with “Good Run.” The soulful track is about moving on...

Songs from the silver screen

Movies and music go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly. Whether it’s a multi-layered uplifting score, a scary synth track, or a rhythmic pop...

See Palestine from children’s eyes

By: Riley Brown, SFU Student & Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Content warning: mentions of genocide and violence. Children make up 47% of Palestine’s population,...

Dip into a real hell with Gadfly instead of imagining sham ones

A three-member punk rock band has been sending earthquakes throughout Vancouver’s metal scene, and they plan to release a new album this summer. Named...

The everlasting effect of brilliant sampling: J Dilla’s Donuts

Sampling in hip-hop had been around since the early days of the genre, but producer J Dilla took it a step further and composed...

Monday Music: The stages of a love affair

“FMF” by Uncle Strut   Sometimes, that person you’ve been waiting for has been by your side or in your circle all this time. Perhaps it’s...