Music

Mosh pit

Why you should spend more time in the mosh pit

Can you really consider yourself a true resident of Victoria if you haven’t spent a Saturday night in a mosh pit, getting pushed around?
Nature songs

Five songs inspired by nature

What better way to read the Climate Issue than with a hand-crafted playlist of nature songs in the background?
Anteater Eater

Beloved indie band returns after hiatus

Anteater Eater has spent the majority of the past two years balancing sudden hiatuses and surprise returns.
Rifflandia “The Park” review

Rifflandia “The Park” review

The Victoria music scene’s crown jewel event has come and gone once again. Rifflandia took place over the course of two weekends this year, as opposed to its usual three-day…
Tyler the creator, pgoto by Rick Kern via wireimage.

Top seven artists to watch in 2023

With new music and artists popping up all the time it’s hard to keep up, but the following musicians and their projects are ones you don’t want to miss.
Taylor Swift in Midnights promo, photo via Taylor Swift on Twitter.

In review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ a worthwhile listen

It doesn’t take much to understand the appeal of Taylor Swift. Her discography reaches nearly every audience, and her music encompasses the emotions that come with heartbreak, growth, love, revenge,…
Headphones, photo by Ryan Bruce via Burst.

Cancel Culture: Should it stop you from listening to your favourite song?

This article mentions sexual assault. Recent sexual assault allegations made against music artist Rex Orange County (real name Alexander O’Connor) have left his large fan base with their jaws on…
Lorde at Rifflandia music festival

Rifflandia Resurrected

After a four year hiatus, Rifflandia returned to the City of Victoria, starting on Sept. 15 and closing out on Sept. 18.
Kaash Paige, photo by Andy Wang.

In photos: The Function rocks Victoria

The Function, a new BIPOC music festival that features both emerging Canadian talent and international artists, hit Victoria for the first time at the end of August. Along with the…

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