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UPTOWN BOYBAND discuss their sound, bilingual music, and the Canadian music scene
Arts November 20, 2020By: Michelle Young, News Editor Editor’s note: Some of the answers below have been edited for length and clarity. Toronto-based UPTOWN BOYBAND released their first album, CLUB UBB, on November 20. It’s a concept album that’s divided into two parts, HEARTTHROB and HEARTBREAK, and showcases the band’s musical versatility. Comprised of Roc Lee, Joe Rascal, and Justin Trash, the band has been releasing singles since early 2020 — like groovy and upbeat “SAILORMOON” and hard-hitting “CHUMCHURUM.” The Peak had the opportunity to interview the band over Zoom to discuss their new album. The Peak: Why did you decide to break…
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SFU needs to invest more in its language offerings
Opinions July 4, 2020By: Michelle Young, Staff Writer Over the years, SFU has been slowly picking away at its language program. The Spanish Language Certificate was suspended in 2017, and there is speculation that Arabic and Persian courses will be the next to go.…
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