music
Passenger impresses with acoustic set
September 18, 2015Plugged in acoustic music does not bring to mind the concerts that bring the house down, but, as proved in the Orpheum on September 9, it can be done. The performances of Passenger and opening act Gregory Alan Isakov were both masterfully done, and all the more impressive due to the fact that there was only one performer on stage with a plugged in acoustic guitar. At the beginning of his set there were few people in the audience who were aware of Isakov, but by the end of his set there was a murmur throughout the crowd asking who…
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Ben Harper brings college radio sounds to Vancouver
September 14, 2015Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals brought the sounds of late ’90s and early ’00s college radio back with a vengeance on September 4 at Malkin Bowl. Describing their music as such doesn’t sound like the highest praise that could…
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Five albums to get you through the semester
September 8, 20155) Earl Sweatshirt — I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside Earl Sweatshirt has always displayed a dazzling mastery of the english language through his exceptional lyricism, and I Don’t Like Shit, I Don’t Go Outside is no exception.…
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Summer Soundtrack
August 4, 2015#5 The O’My’s A Humble Masterpiece The O’My’s are an up-and-coming band from Chicago who seamlessly blend blues, jazz, soul, and rock together to produce an eargasmically organic sound. Their latest offering, A Humble Masterpiece, compliments summer days and nights…
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EDM and rap reign at Pemberton
July 31, 2015The Pemberton Music Festival took place from July 16–19 and offered a host of interesting artists. The main focus of the lineup was rap and EDM, featuring big acts such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and Jack Ü complemented by…
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Daniel Wesley’s “beach music” comes to Shorefest
July 27, 2015Vancouver’s Shorefest kicked off on July 25, and I had the opportunity to catch up with Daniel Wesley, a BC artist playing at the festival. Wesley has toured all over the province and will be making a stop at Shorefest…
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1D in Vancouver: even better than before
July 24, 2015Friday July 17 proved to be a turning point for Vancouver Directioners as One Direction played their best and most energized Vancouver concert to date. It opened with a bang with “Clouds,” a song off their newest album Four, which…
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The Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer to play at Shorefest
July 20, 2015Shorefest is back with a wide-ranging lineup that is sure to please any festival goer. Set in one of the most picturesque settings in Vancouver, English Bay, Shorefest promises not only great scenery, but great music, good food, and even the…
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Matt Epp is Ready in Time
July 13, 2015Returning with a new take on his folk-pop sound, Matt Epp released his full-length album, Ready in Time, on June 23. The record was foreshadowed by his EP Luma last October. Hailing from Winnipeg, Epp’s Canadian content has been showcased…
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Eli Bennett, Jazz Man at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival
July 11, 2015Vancouver is full of Canadian jazz artists every bit as exciting as the monster stars who play at the Orpheum for the Vancouver International Jazz Festival each year. Artists like Eli Bennett, for instance. A 35-time award-winning jazz saxophonist, Leo-nominated…
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