It’s a busy month. Starting things off is Dave Matthews, who takes the stage at Rogers Arena on the 2nd. Frazey Ford has hometown advantage at the Commodore Ballroom on the 4th. Other shows at the beginning of the month include; Sloppy Jane (Biltmore, 5th), King Buffalo (Rickshaw Theatre, 5th), Chelsea Cutler (Commodore, 6th), …
Upcoming album releases – October 28, 2022. This week brings the focus to the great white north. Headlined by Dan Mangan, Daevin Townsend, and Dragonette. Click here for an interview with Sarah Niemietz, whose album Superman drops this week. Dan Mangan – Being Somewhere Lightwork – Devin Townsend Dragonette – Twennies Baby Face – Girls’ Night Out Benjamin …
On October 21, 2022, King Princess took the stage and rocked the roof off the sold out Commodore Ballroom. “GET FUCKING CRAZY!” The crowd was loud, singing along to every song, while dancing the night away. The crowd itself, mostly, I’d say 90% female, screamed with a fervour usually reserved for boy bands. The decibel …
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Not even a last minute venue change could stop JJ Wilde from rocking her set at the Hollywood Theatre, October 19, 2022. Previous Next JJ Wilde at the Hollywood Theatre, October 19, 2022. Photo: Jade Dempsey JJ Wilde at the Hollywood Theatre, October 19, 2022. Photo: Jade Dempsey JJ Wilde at the Hollywood Theatre, October …
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This Turn it Up Tuesday, we’re heading to Winnipeg, and turning up The Bros. Landreth and their album ‘87. The last couple of Tuesday’s there’s been a personal bent to my suggestions. This week is just a plain ol’ I listened to this album and liked it. I’d first heard of the Bros. Landreth thanks …
Upcoming album releases – October 21, 2022. Taylor Swift, Tegan and Sara, and the Arctic Monkeys lead this weeks album drops. Taylor Swift – Midnights Tegan and Sara – Crybaby Arctic Monkeys – The Car carly Rae Jepsen The Loneliest Time Meghan Trainor Takin’ It Back Young the Giant American Bollywood ARCTIC MONKEYS carly Rae …
British rockers Wolf Alice took the stage at the sold out Commodore Ballroom, Friday night. The band came in hot and high flying. That voraciousness stayed for the rest of the night, barely stopping to take a breath. Save for a beer cheers mid song between singer, Ellie Rowsell, and bassist Theo Ellis. The rest …
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The year was 2004, and “Somebody told me” you had a boyfriend. Don’t make a Hot Fuss about it. (oof) A statement no one was saying that about me when I first heard The Killers. It’s funny how some songs and albums take you more vividly to a time and place than others. I remember …
This interview has been edited for clarity and pace. On Thursday, October 6th, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sara Niemietz in preparation of her new album Superman, which comes out later this month, on the 28th. We talk about the album, inspirations, and some of her favourite things. Jade Dempsey: What is it about Superman? Sara …
“Vancouver, how have you been?!” -Florence Welsh There was a party at Rogers Arena Tuesday night. It came in the form of Florence And The Machine. The house was pretty full, and of those that were there, about 90% spent the entire show on their feet. It was my first time at a Florence and …
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