Music

Victoria staple FernFest cancelled for 2026

“Over time FernFest has grown into a very large and very expensive undertaking,” the statement reads. “Even for a dedicated organization like ours, we simply can’t do everything.”

Two Rats Loving takes on Battle of the Bands finals

Two Rats Loving is a Victoria-based, multi-genre band, comprising three students, a tattoo artist, and a UVic alum that started practicing in September. Now, they're in the Battle of the…

JP Meldrum can’t stop creating

In anticipation of his 30th birthday, Meldrum knew he wanted to “own it as hard as possible,” while already working towards completing several projects at the beginning of the year.…

Local musicians Cree Dubreuil and Irvin Waskewitch share their passion for drumming 

“It takes a lot of effort to sing and drum for a long time,” Dubreuil said. “It can hurt your body all over. But I like being with everyone at…

There Are Other Worlds (They Have Not Told You About): Seeing Sun Ra in the Age of the Algorithm 

Sun Ra lived with his interests long enough to understand them; he lived with them long enough to let them change him and manifest from the inside out. Maybe that’s…

Offbeat: CFUV shares top February albums

Your campus radio station’s top ten tunes last month

Three songs about sex & love, courtesy of CFUV 101.9FM

In this month's Offbeat by CFUV column, a review of three songs about sex and love for the Martlet's sex and gender issue.

Offbeat: CFUV shares top January albums

Your campus radio station’s top ten tunes last month

Fred again..’s infinite album absorbs another ten tracks in ‘USB002’

In this month's Offbeat by CFUV column, a deep dive into electronic artist Fred again..'s latest release, 'USB002.'