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Local hip-hop duo No Regrets discuss their musical philosophy
March 9, 2015No Regrets is an up-and-coming rap duo based out of Vancouver, having opened shows at various venues around the city for artists including Riff Raff and Problem. Made up of Cliché, a Indian-Vancouverite, and Scoota, an African-American hailing from Alabama, the duo intend to make “quality music with no regrets.” Known for tracks like “She Ready” and “Loyalty,” No Regrets make it look easy to cross cultures, regions, and genres through their music. [caption id="attachment_1019" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Photo courtesy of No Regrets.[/caption] The Peak: What is the meaning behind the band name, No Regrets? Scoota: Basically, to us, No Regrets…
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The Cribs prove that growing up is tough on their new album
March 9, 2015It’s been three years since The Cribs released new material on In the Belly of the Brazen Bull, giving them plenty of time to reflect on their lives, music, and sound. In 2011, the band parted ways with former The…
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Andy Kim trades toothache for heartache on It’s Decided
February 16, 2015Looking like a cross between Bryan Ferry and Gene Simmons, and sounding like Bono without the uncomfortable preaching, Andy Kim’s latest, It’s Decided, rings with a beautifully pained nostalgia. The opening track, “Sister OK,” is honest in its melancholy, informing…
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The Wilderness of Manitoba in constant flux
February 12, 2015The Wilderness of Manitoba are not strangers to change. The only member remaining of the band’s original line up from 2009 — frontman Will Whitwam — stresses how important change is for a band in order for them to grow.…
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Alumnus Baba Brinkman goes wild
January 26, 2015The Rap Guide to Wilderness is the latest album by SFU alumnus and hip-hop artist Baba Brinkman. Now residing in New York City, the multi-talented rapper, playwright, and environmental activist’s most recent work was commissioned by the WILD Foundation, with…
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Behind the electronic dance music
January 19, 2015You won’t be surprised to know that SFU is a cesspool of raw musical talent. These up-and-coming disc jockeys have been spinning this campus out of control with their mad beats. We sat down with three of the best and…
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The best records of 2014
January 5, 2015Angel Olsen – Burn Your Fire for No Witness (Jagjaguwar) Expanding on the sound of her folksy debut, Angel Olsen’s newest is as exhaustive as a landscape and as specific as a diary entry. Pairing smart, confessional lyricism with a…
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Ryan Hemsworth resists pop music with Alone For The First Time
December 26, 2014Ryan Hemsworth’s 2014 release, Alone for the First Time, maintains his trademark eight-bit, intimate bedroom electronica that fans have come to love, while simultaneously painting a more personal picture of the artist than previous releases. Winning Electronic Album of the…
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Peak Editors share their studying sounds
November 24, 2014Alison Roach, Editor-In-Chief Iggy Azalea — The New Classic As an English major, the majority of my end-of-semester fervour is spent furiously writing papers rather than cramming for exams. In this well-refined process, I need jams that are going to…
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Album review: Mother Mother – Very Good Bad Thing
November 17, 2014Mother Mother’s latest album, Very Good Bad Thing, showcases the juxtaposition of dark songs and upbeat tempos that fans of the local-bred band have come to expect. Much like their 2012 album The Sticks, VGBT shows off Mother Mother’s ability…
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