folk music
Folk and roots by the beach is a highlight of summer
September 18, 2024By: Petra Chase, Editor-in-Chief I have fond memories of long days spent at Vancouver Folk Festivals at ʔəy̓alməxʷ (Halkomelem), Iy̓álmexw (Squamish), or Jericho Lands. Perusing eclectic public vendors beyond the gates as music trickled from the stages and bunnies pranced always made me feel connected to the festival even without a ticket in. On July 21, I attended the final day of the three-day event going on its 47th year, and saw why the turnout is always in the tens of thousands, not to mention run entirely by a dedicated volunteer base. This year’s lineup brought traditional and contemporary acts…
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New Music: “Sinisin” is melancholic and full of yearning in the very best way
March 16, 2023By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Emét gives off soft indie-folk vibes with their single, “Sinisin,” their most recent release following their EP, Carlin’s Farm. “Sinisin” was my introduction to Emét’s funky discography, and it sent me down a rabbit hole…
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New Music: Poolblood’s debut album, Mole, is a soothing blend of genres
January 13, 2023By: Aditi Dwivedi, News Writer Breaking through the symmetry of the traditional forms of music and storytelling, Toronto-based artist Poolblood just released their debut album, Mole, on January 13. An experimental blend of punk, folk, indie, and pop, Mole is…
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Monday Music: Cottage core
October 24, 2022By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor I don’t know about you, but when midterms hit and deadlines all come crashing at once, it can be hard to find brief moments of respite in the chaos. I don’t know how…
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Maggie Rogers dazzles at the Orpheum Theatre
September 30, 2019By: Remy Brayshaw, SFU Student There are countless different ways to spend a Friday night in Vancouver, and choosing to spend it dancing the night away with Maggie Rogers was without a doubt the best decision any of us could…
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Calgary Folk Music Festival finds
August 2, 2016Every year, something magical happens on an island in the middle of a river, in the middle of a city in Alberta. This happening is known as the Calgary Folk Music Festival. This was my first year attending and throughout…
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