Five banned books you might want to read

“The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.” Oscar Wilde’s quote is perfect for capturing the...

FOOD FIGHT: Bao Bei presents problematic dining

Bao Bei is a modern Chinese restaurant on the outskirts of Chinatown, an accessible 10-minute walk from Main Street SkyTrain Station. It’s critically acclaimed,...

Five beers to warm your autumn nights

I will confess, my love of beer only just began over the summer. Since that first blush with a floral ale, I’ve delighted in...

Meet the musician who’s doing a PhD for fun

When How to Dress Well, the stage name for Tom Krell, arrives in Vancouver for a show at the Biltmore Cabaret, he’ll find loads...

ALBUM REVIEWS

By: Tegan Gallilee-Lang, Courtney Miller, and Tessa Perkins Remember Us to Life by Regina Spektor You might know her as the voice behind Orange Is the...

NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

By: Sarah Finley, Courtney Miller, Connor Robinson, and Jessica Whitesel Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/5TJ8VQOyeTv9uZA07wHPVv “Don’t Wanna Know”...

Fall TV Reviews

How to Get Away with Murder If you thought the third season of How to Get Away with Murder would come with fewer twists, time...

The Strumbellas bring vibrant indie rock to Commodore

When vocalist and keyboardist David Ritter answered my call, the Strumbellas had just left the stage at the Austin City Limits Festival, and the...

Oh Pep! has their Cake and brings it to Vancouver

There are a lot of differences between Canada and Australia. The list includes deadliest animals, which side of the road to drive on, and...

ALBUM REVIEWS

By: Max James Hill, Tanya Humeniuk, Courtney Miller, and Connor Robinson Sirens by Nicolas Jaar Nicolas Jaar’s second LP, Sirens, does not break new ground with...