Zine-phobia runs rampant in the world of Blackbird

Take a second to picture a world where the distribution of self-published content could have you arrested. Now, imagine a group of rebellious skateboarding...

The Nix is a raw and real portrayal of life in America

Reading good novels can be challenging. At points they may be tough to get through, even if they are still gripping and engaging. Those...

Juno award winners Metalwood return after 14 years

Just when we thought they were gone for good, Canada’s premier electric jazz group Metalwood explodes from a gooey, melted mélange of bass-heavy funk,...

Parquet Courts lacks stylistic cohesion, but made for an interesting show

Parquet Courts walks a fine line between being a post-punk revival band and a post-punk cover band. If the nostalgic post-punk elements were somehow...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/5aqc52ZW1Rxecllj0BV6Xi “33 ‘God’” – Bon Iver Jessica Whitesel: I am the first to admit...

All Together Now features 20 diverse collections ranging from taxidermy to pinball machines

Remember when you used to collect? Maybe it was rocks, keychains, baseball cards, or Puppy Surprise toys. Whatever it was, many people did it...

CINEPHILIA: Life, Animated exposes the limitations of a Disney ending

Life, Animated, based on the book of the same name, is about Owen, a young boy with regressive autism, who learns to communicate through...

Ten TV shows coming to you soon

Many things experience a summer hiatus — such as school, The Peak, or your favourite TV shows. While I’m sure we’re all looking forward...

Lights Out is a step above mediocre

Music. The beach. Money. A bowl of unsalted peanuts. Everyone has a passion. Mine? Mediocre horror movies, though it’s a mediocre passion. And boy, when...

Calgary Folk Music Festival finds

Every year, something magical happens on an island in the middle of a river, in the middle of a city in Alberta. This happening...