Courtney MIller

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New Music Friday

Peak Web November 17, 2017

By: Jenna Beetstra, Edna Batengas, Courtney Miller, and Natasha Tar [embed]http://https://open.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/3jjK7pTR0aknbvAWtYREYF[/embed] “Boa Me” – Fuse ODG, Ed Sheeran, Mugeez Jenna Beetstra: I absolutely love Ed Sheeran. His music, his voice, everything. So I was excited to listen to this song. It’s not bad, but I wish he had more singing in it. Edna Batengas: All my favourite artists on one track. I freaking love this song! Downloaded it and I’ll play it on repeat. Yes, yes, yes, Ed Sheeran you have definitely won my heart. This is our wedding song, haha! Courtney Miller: Catchy guitar riffs. Don’t know who anyone…

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New Music Friday

Peak Web November 10, 2017

By: Edna Batengas, Neil MacAlister, Courtney Miller, Natasha Tar [embed]https://open.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/06b0QfzKmvzPLNoWJ4ttzB[/embed] “No Peace” – Sam Smith, YEBBA Edna Batengas: Sam Smith, constantly dropping romantic ballads. Love this one, downloading it as I type. I approve! Neil MacAlister: I've heard nothing but…

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Album Reviews

Peak Web September 22, 2017

By: Neil MacAlister and Courtney Miller Saturation II by Brockhampton There’s always a fear that when an artist (or, in this case, a collective) drops too much music too quickly, that they’re diluting quality in favour of quantity. Brockhampton —…

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Best and worst albums to have sex to

Peak Web July 22, 2017

By: Alex Bloom, Courtney Miller, Natasha Tar Valtari by Sigur Rós Composed of select instrumentals and explosive endings, almost every minute of this album could be the soundtrack of sensual sex. Each song is framed in about the same way: slow,…

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Album Reviews

Peak Web July 15, 2017

By: Neil MacAlister and Courtney Miller Big Fish Theory by Vince Staples Over the years, Vince Staples has been steadily progressing as an artist; sharpening his already deft, evocative lyricism; adjusting his sound to fit his growth; and building his…

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Album Reviews

Peak Web July 9, 2017

By: Alex Bloom, Courtney Miller, Natasha Tar Evolve by Imagine Dragons This is an album that could have been so much more. Then again, I shouldn’t be too surprised. Imagine Dragons are, in my opinion, a fairly hit-and-miss group. Their frontman,…

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Getting to know the communi-tea

EIC November 26, 2016

Let me preface this by saying that, all things considered, the third annual Vancouver Tea Festival was an educational, and fun time. With a packed schedule of tea tastings, a companion schedule for workshops that educated the average festival-goer on…

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URP’s production of Rent hit all the right notes

EIC November 26, 2016

The 20th anniversary production of Rent by URP wrapped its last show on November 20, and I’m not alone in wishing it would stick around for longer. I already wish I could see it again. Upon entering the theatre, the…

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Peak Web November 26, 2016

By: Sarah Finley, Courtney Miller, Jessica Pickering, and Jessica Whitesel Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/1VuFrQAXxOvqDSbmvourFM “Rockin’” – The Weeknd Jessica Whitesel: After all the hype, we finally have Starboy. And…

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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY

Peak Web November 19, 2016

By: Courtney Miller, Jessica Pickering, and Jessica Whitesel Follow The Peak on Spotify to stay up to date on New Music Friday. https://play.spotify.com/user/thepeaksfu/playlist/1NxQeiiftvo7Z32Qze03n0 “I Feel it Coming” – The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk Jessica Whitesel: The Weeknd is talented, Daft…

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