OSHEAGA 2014 Lineup Confirmed! (fo realz this time)
And now, Ladies and gentlemen, It is without further ado that I present to you, The OSHEAGA 2014 lineup! (the full text, non-picture, dumbed down, easy to read version so we can all stop guessing what...
View ArticleOOKAY and ETC! ETC! This Thursday at HiFi
This Thursday at Calgary’s legendary indie dance club we are proud to present a huge show. We have Mad Decent artists Ookay and ETC! ETC! sharing the stage alongside Hai Karate residents Smalltown...
View ArticleElectronic Music for Dummies
Since moving to Berlin – the world capital of underground electronic music – I’ve become a dedicated disciple of the genre. But finally, I’ve figured out a way to share the love with you, my fellow...
View ArticleThe Mimics and Gimics of the Modern DJ
Everyone knows a DJ or two…or three…or 17. Each person has also been a DJ themselves whether for a friend’s party, summer roadtrip or mixing a good playlist. So what is the difference between an ipod...
View ArticleWhat About the Music?
There used to be a time when people would go to music festivals to go and enjoy, to listen to, and to be one with the music. However, nowadays I’m not too entirely sure what festival goer’s main...
View ArticleThe Sex + The Dead South at Capitol Music Club
Hey Rooster readers! Just dropping this here to let you know I’m playing a show with my band “The Sex” this Saturday at Capitol Music Club. For musical foreplay, which in this case might top The Sex,...
View Article‘Skippy.Smooth.BeatNutz.Butter’– Free Summer Mixtape!
We are in the peak of music festival, cabin camping and summer vacation season… which all equal road trips! And with great road trips come great musical responsibility. So I’ve put together an hour...
View ArticleKyle Riabko Returns Home for Two Shows This Friday!
Kyle Riabko may be living in Los Angeles when he isn’t on tour, in a studio, on a film set or working on major Broadway Productions in New York, but he never forgets his prairie roots in his hometown...
View ArticleStompa-ing her way into our hearts
“Sometimes I feel like I’m 6,” Serena Ryder confessed giddily about three-quarters of the way through her electric set last of soulful power alt-pop night at the Burton Cummings Theatre. Her youthful...
View ArticleSummer Invasion’s Underdogs
It’s time again for Summer Invasion, where big name acts like Hedley, Swollen Members and Grandtheft will take the festival stage in Wascana. But this time you’re going to see some local talent warming...
View ArticleMovie Review: Frank
Frank is a curious film about a motley group of artists struggling to find a voice through their music. Most people will be drawn to the film for its overt quirkiness, which it undoubtedly revels in....
View ArticleIgnore the Oncoming Winter with an Hour Mixtape of Sunny Indie Beats!
Well, it is about that time of year where we all except the fate of winter at our doorsteps. Except the reality is that for us Canucks, summer…is simply a state of mind! All you really need is a bit of...
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