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Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver’s fall indie lineup
October 2, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer As the leaves fall amid the changing of seasons, a plethora of intimate shows are rolling into town to kick off the autumn 2024 tour season. Many eclectic artists from all across Canada have already passed through Vancouver, bringing their talents to local venues such as The Wise Hall and Lounge. Any season is a good season to support indie music, but with full fall lineups, what better time is there than now? Here’s a peak into some of this fall’s upcoming standouts. Donovan Woods October 5 Centre in Vancouver for Performing Arts, 777 Homer…
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A call before noon with Geoffroy
October 2, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Montréal musician Geoffroy brought the Good Boy tour to the Hollywood Theatre on September 21 in support of his latest album of the same name. A deluxe edition of the record was released on September…
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Fun and flavour are homegrown at the Trout Lake Farmers Market
August 2, 2024By: Yasmin Hassan, Staff Writer On a Saturday at 11:30 a.m., I found myself following the scent of food trucks and fresh herbs. As I walked, I took in the sun-dried night’s dew while listening to Minnie Riperton’s “Les Fleurs.”…
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How to spend a day at . . . Chilliwack’s District 1881
July 24, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Staff Writer The first time I saw Chilliwack’s District 1881 on social media, it was being compared to Disneyland. Walking through the narrow pedestrian alleyways, the brick façades of the nearby shops and restaurants give off a…
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How to spend a day in…Downtown Langley
July 18, 2024By: Zobia Khalid, SFU Student Downtown Langley blends a small-town vibe with the liveliness of a city. This place showcases the talent and culture of artists such as Langley muralist Judy Pohl. An afternoon walk here can reveal the beauty…
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Prepare to care for the Fair in the Square
July 9, 2024By: Amrit Kamaal, Peak Associate On 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…
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How to spend a day at . . . Granville Island
July 3, 2024By: Izzy Cheung, Arts & Culture Editor With a bustling public market and beautiful views of False Creek, Granville Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vancouver. Even as locals, many of us are still privy to…
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la lune rocks on with songs of disparity
June 26, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Disparity 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…
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Grade School’s alt-rock brings coming-of-age movies to life
June 19, 2024By: Hailey Miller, Staff Writer Known 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…
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