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SFU student Jennifer Lai moonlights as pop-punk guitarist
EIC 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 booking tours, promoting singles, and paying for recording sessions, is placed in the hands of the band members themselves. This is the case for This Side Of Town, a Vancouver-based punk band that exemplifies the meaning of ‘indie.’ The band describes their sound as an amalgamation of modern pop vocals and early 2000’s punk influences, reminiscent of Paramore and A…
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Colin Weeks talks Origins, inspiration, and the future
EIC 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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