r&b
Etchos is in for more than just a “Good Run”
March 25, 2024By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Just in time for reflective spring strolls, Vancouver-based artist Etchos made her singer-songwriter debut with “Good Run.” The soulful track is about moving on from someone while being grateful for the memories. With a laid-back melody that compels finger snaps and swaying, Etchos’ honeyed vocals and honest lyrics shine. I met up with Etchos and The Peak’s photo editor, Gudrun, at Monaco, a cozy café on Water Street. She likens her name’s pronunciation to “nachos” but it’s more than just fun to say — Etchos comes from Tagalog slang prevalent in queer communities,…
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Monday Music: Soulful gems
August 1, 2023By: Hailey Miller, Peak Associate “Colors” by Black Pumas Photo credit: ATO Records / Fontana North Black Pumas is a rock-soul band from Austin, Texas who bring contemporary twists to the genre. “Colors” is full of rhythm and groove,…
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New Music: Täbï Yösha teases debut EP with two sultry singles
May 15, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor As a trained singer and dancer, Täbï Yösha has long been a go-getter in Quebec’s music scene, collaborating with artists and dipping her toes in many genres. From jazz and classical to hip-hop…
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New Music: Singles and music videos from February
March 7, 2023Editor's note: This article was updated on March 8 to correct the release date for Witch Prophet's album. By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor [caption id="attachment_124812" align="alignnone" width="300"] PHOTO: Quest[/caption] “INtrlD” by OK Naledi Released on Valentine’s Day along…
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Monday Music: Uplifting Afropop
January 19, 2023By: Balqees Jama, SFU Student Listening to Afropop makes me wish I fully understood Pidgin so I could get even more lost in its euphonic bliss. Afrobeats is an umbrella genre of contemporary pop and music from Nigeria, Ghana, and their…
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Monday Music: Late night wine
November 21, 2022By: Idara L. Udonya, SFU Student Let me set the scene: you’re in a low-lit room, a vanilla musk candle is burning, and you’re enjoying your favourite vin doux, maybe a bottle of Jam Jar sweet shiraz or roscato. There’s…
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Monday Music: Songs for Scorpio season
November 14, 2022By: Jerrica Zabala, SFU Student Content warning: mentions of gun violence in lyrics. We’ve reached the peak of Scorpio season and the air is powerful, sultry, and arousing. There’s a certain seriousness to being a Scorpio and these magnetizing bass…
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Monday Music: Groovy tunes to blast on your way to a beach day
July 5, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, Arts & Culture Editor To be honest, I’m not a huge beach person because I’m a wimp when it comes to direct sunlight. If I want a tan in the summer, I want to be outside…
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Sunset Rollercoaster discusses inspirations, sound, and creative process on their new album Soft Storm
October 31, 2020By: Michelle Young, News Editor Synthy band Sunset Rollercoaster has returned with another dreamy record. The alternative Taiwanese band consists of members Tseng Kuo-Heng (vocals and guitar), Chen Hung-Li (bass), Lo Tsun-Lung (drums), Wang Shao-Hsuan (keyboard), and Huang Hao-Ting (saxophone).…
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dvsn makes performing live look effortless
June 17, 2016On June 8, Canadian R&B duo and recent OVO signings dvsn played their first show of their debut tour at Fortune Sound Club, to support their debut album Sept. 5th. The duo consists of talented singer Daniel Daley and producer…
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