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MAUVEY TO A BAWAH: A name, legacy, and cinematic journey
March 5, 2025On a bone-chillingly cold Friday night, I made my way down to the VIFF Centre to watch the film premiere of MAUVEY TO A BAWAH. It’s directed by Andrew Huculiak and shot by Joseph Schweers. Most importantly, it’s about the man, the myth, the legend — BAWAH, or, as some know him, Mauvey. Recently, in honour of his family and his Ghanaian heritage, he decided to change his name to BAWAH, his family name. This project as a whole is “a four-part album series, a film series spanning 48 episodes, and a 48-chapter book.” This premiere is just the tip…
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Y2K thrives in femme group NADUH
July 29, 2024With ‘90s hip-hop and 2000s R&B tunes, Vancouver-based femme group NADUH “fill the industry thigh gap” with their unique, old-school inspired spin on the genre. Listening to their music reminds me of hearing my big sister’s playlists back in the…
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Prepare to care for the Fair in the Square
July 9, 2024On June 9, the Fair in the Square, kicked off. Best of all, it was absolutely free of charge! Visiting the event for the first time helped me re-experience the feeling of creating new connections — like I would in…
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la lune rocks on with songs of disparity
June 26, 2024Disparity is defined as “a noticeable and usually significant difference or similarity.” However, in the case of Vancouver indie-rock and shoegaze band la lune, disparity also refers to the hard-hitting soft beats of their most recent EP. Released on April…
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Grade School’s alt-rock brings coming-of-age movies to life
June 19, 2024Known around Vancouver as the Peach Pit twin of the alternative-rock scene, Grade School creates their own sound while still appreciating the bands they’re influenced by. Their latest EP, Be Cool, Grade School!, was released on May 18 and houses…
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A Look at Snotty Nose Rez Kids’ new Album ‘Trapline’
May 19, 2019By: Ana Staskevich, Staff Writer Snotty Nose Rez Kids, composed of Darren "Young D" Metz and Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce, are a Haisla hip hop/rap duo currently based in Vancouver. They recently released their third studio album, Trapline, on May…
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The Pack a.d. explores a funner sound on their latest release
May 24, 2016The Pack a.d. played a hometown show at The Cobalt, a smoky bar with a disco ball that provides great rock ambience. For those who missed the live performance, The Pack a.d. recently released a music video for their latest…
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Five new-ish albums from Vancouver bands that demand your immediate attention
May 16, 2016The year is less than half over, and already Vancouver’s music community has given us a wealth of memorable releases. Below are five top-notch albums — one for each month of 2016 so far — ranging from five-track debut EPs…
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SFU student Jennifer Lai moonlights as pop-punk guitarist
March 21, 2016Being ‘indie’ in the music industry implies more than just a musical genre — it also means being responsible for handling the business aspects of one’s own career. The obligation of establishing one’s musical image, including the daunting tasks of…
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Colin Weeks talks Origins, inspiration, and the future
March 14, 2016Origins is the debut EP from 21-year-old North Shore native Colin Weeks. A two-time college dropout from music programs at Capilano University and Selkirk College, Weeks proves he doesn’t need a degree to make great music. The base of his…
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Simon Fraser University’s independent student newspaper since 1965.
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