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In black and white, under a concrete bridge, a boy stands in a sweater and jeans as he leans against a pillar.
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The West Coast rules with Triton

Peak Web November 27, 2024

By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer While Vancouver is home to many amazing artists, I never thought that I’d find one right in my classroom! As a former classmate of independent alternative artist Triton Smith, it has always been fascinating hearing his bedroom-pop sound transition into something new in real time. His constant involvement in music, whether it be at school or on his own, was always fun to hear. He brought a nuanced sense of musicality that was different from much of the local sounds I’d heard; fresh beats from well-known alternative genres, all fused in a stylistic medley.  Smith…

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Charlie Kerr, Cole George, Mike Noble, and Clark Grieve (Hotel Mira)
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Hotel Mira makes Vancouver proud

Peak Web February 12, 2024

By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Vancouver alternative rock band Hotel Mira’s sold-out concert at the Commodore Ballroom was a show-stopper. The band was fuelled with energy that’s only felt from a hometown crowd, and their gratitude was emphasized after each…

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Monday Music: Soulful gems

Peak Web August 1, 2023

By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate  “Colors” by Black Pumas Photo credit: ATO Records / Fontana North Black Pumas is a rock-soul band from Austin, Texas who bring contemporary twists to the genre. “Colors” is full of rhythm and groove,…

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Alternative music has a misogyny problem

Peak Web July 19, 2023

By: Isabella Urbani, Staff Writer Content warning: mentions of sexual harassment, grooming, sexual assault of minors, misogyny, and queerphobia.  There are a few ways in which women are generally framed in alternative music — usually rock, punk, and metal. They’re…

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Monday Music: Indie songs for surmounting unrequited love

Peak Web November 28, 2022

By: Daniel Salcedo Rubio, Features Editor  “Casio” by Jungle Photo credit: XL Recordings Are you feeling broken-hearted but don’t want to listen to a sappy crying-in-the-shower sad song? Then this song is perfect for you! “Casio” is about holding…

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Wallows’ new EP Remote as things I’ve done during quarantine

Arts October 31, 2020

By: Juztin Bello, Copy Editor Does the current state of the world have you wallowing in despair? Well, hopefully the release of Wallows’ new EP Remote can help alleviate those worries for at least 16 and a half minutes. Wallows,…

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Buckle up as I gush about the wonder that was Tall Heights’ concert at the Biltmore Cabaret

Arts March 11, 2020

by Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer Tall Heights made a stop in Vancouver during their 2020 tour, so even though I had an assignment due the next day that I had yet to start working on, I somehow convinced myself that I…

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