By David Kenney
Doves are Lost Souls. They’re the types to schmooze with Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker, push him over and then cry about it. Nominees for Britian’s Mercury Prize, the Brit-pop group melds Mercury Rev’s atmosphere with Pulp’s inner doubt for a album to drift off to. "Here it Comes" is the perfect after-cocktail to Pulp’s "This is… Continue reading Lost Souls
Do you like radio? Do you absolutely love Power 107? Oh baby, you’ll be all over this stellar compilation of the year’s greatest songs by some of history’s greatest artists. Seamless mixing eliminates those pesky song breaks that so painfully interrupt the musical bliss. With what I like to call the "power section" featuring Shaggy,… Continue reading Groove Station 7
Ohgr’s newest release, Welt, is painful, yet strangely amusing to listen to. These NIN try-hards sound like a bad feedback monitor. The intro to the song "Kettie" made us wonder if our stereo was broken. Another song’s background sirens and chanting guitar chords sounded like Ohgr were being chased by both the bad-music police and… Continue reading Welt
By Nicole Kobie
Go to a bar (except the Night Gallery), and if there’s a live act advertised, it’s safe to say it’s a cover band spewing out top-40 hits. That’s all people want to hear though, right? The members of Ultraviolet Catastrophe hope that’s not true. "Doesn’t anybody care about talent anymore?" laments guitarist and vocalist Jeff… Continue reading Ultra-original music
"An artist’s life." The phrase comes with a lot of baggage and negative connotations best left unsaid. Fortunately, Underexposure, this year’s version of the University of Calgary Bachelor of Fine Arts graduation exhibition, gives aspiring artists a positive start to their careers. The BFA 2001 exhibition, which opens Fri., April 27 and runs to June… Continue reading Grads exposed
By Mike Carron
Garth Ennis. 64 gaping head wounds. One nuclear bomb. One vampire. One possessed preacher. His girlfriend. And Arseface. These are all elements in Garth Ennis’ Preacher comic book series. The series, which started in 1995 and finished last year, has been collected into eight trade paperback collections. This May, the final trade paperback collection will… Continue reading Praise the Lord!
We would’ve tuned out long ago. We should’ve tuned out long ago. But of course we didn’t. The entertainment industry has crawled under our skin like a desert beetle and refused to let us divorce our minds from its grip. What I speak of is the slow and pathetic demise of the classic Hollywood film… Continue reading Modern theatres sell sizzle
By David Kenney
I thank my lucky stars tonight that you are here Your eyes so blue so bright Good fortune’s found me out -"Good Fortune," Weeping Tile Last Thursday night, Sarah Harmer was more than thankful. Playing a sold-out MacEwan Hall Ballroom, the former Weeping Tile singer was just a tad tepid. She’s not used to crowds.… Continue reading Tired Harmer tepid
Everyone expected a good show Monday night–after all, U2 is one of the most established group of musicians in the business–but after two absolutely flawless hours Calgarians were left in awe. U2 has found the missing balance in their most recent stadium tours and uses it to connect with every member of the audience. Instead… Continue reading U2 meets elevated expectations
By Nicole Kobie
When telling a story, it’s usually best to start at the beginning–it’s easier that way and less confusing for the audience. However, there are exceptions and Momento is such an example. A tale told from end to start, Momento is a smart, captivating film; its creative presentation and dead-on delivery make it not just surprising… Continue reading Remember to see Momento