Music

Clear your calendar for a summer of local live music in Victoria

Additionally, music lovers can often find events in more niche venues around town; record shops, tattoo parlours, photography studios, and even sports clubs!

‘Sports Car Era’: In Conversation with Devours

The album is about having to return home and face the things that you ran away from. Sports Car Era is a reference to the midlife crisis. It's about reintegrating…

Offbeat: CFUV shares top April albums

Eliza Niemi, Men I Trust, Saya Gray and Devours counted among CFUV's top charting artists in April.

Local teen author Olivia Hahn releases debut single

With her drive and openness to growth, Olivia Hahn is one to watch. “I want to put everything into it. This is what I really want to do … if…

‘A record of time’: In Conversation with Sam Lynch

Largely what the album is exploring is what happens if I take parts of myself, hold them out, and observe myself a little bit? I'll be exploring it forever.

Offbeat: CFUV shares top March albums

CJ Wiley, Oklou, and Saya Gray rank among CFUV’s most listened-to artists in March, 2025.

From riffs to recognition: How Thistle became a finalist in Battle of The Bands

The brothers’ experiences on the West Coast are deeply entwined in their music. The McLennans moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington, in 2007 and, surrounded by the San Juan Islands, the…

Have you met UVic’s campus busker? 

“I want to build the community [in Victoria] and find more people that are willing to play on a set of stairs,” says Murphy.

The Weather Station’s newest album cements their presence in the indie scene

The album's title captures the essence of the album – fleshy and real – and suggests that accepting life’s uncertainty is the only way through.