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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.…

Corduroy Aspect debuts first album ‘It’s The Best I Can Do Right Now’

The band may not know exactly where they’re going, but Courchesne indicates that they certainly know who they are.  “Don’t book us if you don’t want a fast band that’s…

UVic’s resident Taylor Swift expert gives his opinion on ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

“I really like ‘Fate of Ophelia’ almost despite myself. I kind of don't want to, because it's the most obvious bait for an English prof, but I really think it’s…

‘Bad Luck Pearl’ is a massive multi-instrumentalist foray into self and reflection

“She understood what the songs were supposed to be,” said Sorenson. “She instantly was able to improvise over them very fluidly."

wHIMSY by Destin Conrad 

wHIMSY largely succeeds in what it sets out to do. It is a genre-blending, atmospheric, emotionally honest album that showcases another side of Destin Conrad’s artistry. It might not be…

Q&A with singer-songwriter Nate Silas

UVic grad, Nate Silas, has a self-written song titled “Wandering Lunacy”, which pays tribute to an old friend.

Your soundtrack for September

September is a great time to discover new music. The start of a new (or first) year of university means the creation of new memories, and you’re going to need…