music
The resonant harmonies of Ruby Singh’s Vox.Infold
November 19, 2024Vancouver-based interdisciplinary artist Ruby Singh released his debut album, Vox.Infold, in January 2022. The sequel album, Vox.Infold II, is set to grace the ears of the public on November 29. In preparation for this, I had the pleasure of seasoning my ears to the sweet a cappella tastings of Singh’s first record. Vox.Infold showcases “the sheer force of collective vocalization in a musical exploration that intertwines the past, present, and future.” Singh mixes South Asian, Black, and Indigenous elements of throat singing among the 11 featured tracks. Many of these songs include a sonic tranquility of rhythms that sway back…
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The sound of social music with Mary Ancheta Quartet
November 6, 2024Inside Hero’s Welcome were dim yellow and purple lights hanging from the ceiling, surrounded by paraphernalia of all kinds — darts, pinball, pool tables, Canadian veteran’s memorabilia, and more. Within minutes the pub was packed, buzzing with people settling in,…
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Monday Music: Original Pilipino Music (OPM) classics
November 6, 2024“Manila” by Hotdog International students can surely relate to the feeling of missing home, and “Manila” by Hotdog perfectly encapsulates this. Released in 1976, this Manila sound (a genre blending rock and roll, jazz, funk, and disco) track talks about…
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Afrorack rocks repurposed materials
October 17, 2024Ugandan sound artist Brian Bamanya — better known by his stage name, Afrorack — brought his modular synth performance to Vancouver New Music on September 27 and the Red Gate Arts Society on September 28 following a seminar presentation with…
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Need to Know, Need to Go: Vancouver’s fall indie lineup
October 2, 2024As 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…
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A call before noon with Geoffroy
October 2, 2024Montréal 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 13, alongside a music video…
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Monday Music: ‘90s romcom soundtrack
September 23, 2024 “Give Love a Try” by Twilight Sometimes, love feels hopeless and you want to completely give up on searching for it. Perhaps give Twilight a listen and you’ll be excited to “give love a try.” Opening with a funky…
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Folk and roots by the beach is a highlight of summer
September 18, 2024I 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…
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A deep Revelation lies in Leif Vollebekk’s intricate indie tunes
July 31, 2024Born in Ottawa, and a long-time resident of Montréal, Leif Vollebekk is an indie artist whose music is full of smooth rhythms, soft melodies, and lilting lyrics. His highly-anticipated album, Revelation, will be released on September 27, with a European…
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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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