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Monday Music: Jumping straight into the (magical) books

Arts January 24, 2021

By: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate Inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and the years I’ve spent reading young adult fantasy books, I’ve always been enticed by the idea of starting an adventure in a different world. Picture a place where bards sing about you, where shanties echo your name throughout taverns, and most importantly, where you carry some cool ass swords.  “Woodland” by The Paper Kites [caption id="attachment_116941" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image courtesy of Nettwerk Productions[/caption] Be forewarned: the Woodland EP by The Paper Kites will make you want to leap from your seat and run straight through the woods, chasing euphoria…

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Monday Music: Moody and magical melodies for Halloween

Arts October 28, 2019

By: Kelly Chia, Staff Writer I’ve never really engaged in witchcraft or dabbled in the occult, but sometimes I get the feeling of wanting to transcend some realms, or at least meet some fairies in an enchanted forest. Disregarding the…

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ALBUM REVIEWS

Peak Web September 19, 2016

By: Max James Hill and Courtney Miller Skeleton Tree by Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Even for a Nick Cave album, Skeleton Tree is dark. Partially recorded after the tragic death of Cave’s son, the album is an unfettered…

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Top picks for song of the summer

EIC June 27, 2016

By: Tamara Connor, Jamal Dumas, Max James Hill, Courtney Miller, Nathan Ross, and Jessica Whitesel When that gentle breeze rolls through Vancouver and you find yourself on the beach surrounded by people with sun-kissed skin, or on a patio with…

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