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 …
Wolf Alice at the Commodore Ballroom, October 14, 2022 (Review & Gallery) Read More »
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 …
“Dance yourselves to Death!” Florence and the Machine concert review Read More »
This weeks album as you might’ve discerned from the title is from Florence And The Machine. I will be attending the show tonight, so I thought it fitting that the album this Tuesday was by them. I contemplated exactly which one it would be. Would it be the album that introduced me to the band? …
This interview has been edited for clarity and flow. Blues artist Ally Venable is currently on tour opening for Colin James. On her day off, the Texan made some time for a phone interview with me, where we talked about her influences, albums, guitars, and more. She plays the Queen Elizabeth Theatre tonight (September 30). …
What do Paul Reed Smith stories, Ruffles All-Dressed, a Liverpudlian from California, and handheld works of art have in common? The Vancouver International Guitar Festival. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to spend a long time at the Creekside Community Centre, but every second was worth it for this guitar nerd. Here are a few highlights from …