Ginger Beef is the sizzling new instrumental pop project from husband-and-wife duo Jiajia Li — a virtuosic flutist — and Warren Tse (aka MSG), a seasoned producer and multi-instrumentalist. Together, they cook up a bold […]
Summer Bruises is a Calgary-based band that combines indie rock flair and dream pop melodies. Made up of former members of iconic and beloved Calgary bands Hot Little Rocket, High Parade, Committee of Public Safety, […]
Kayla Williams is making waves in the world of yacht-pop with her signature blend of ’70s and ’80s retro-funk, soulful vocals, and a modern edge. Based in Calgary, she returns with her sophomore EP POPSTALGIA, […]
Calgary’s indie-folk outfit The Sour Patch Men blends sharp modern songwriting with the warmth of traditional arrangements, creating a sound that feels both timeless and daring. Beloved for their disarming stage presence, quick wit, and […]
Born in New Brunswick and raised in Alberta, Jacquie Drew is a solo singer, songwriter and dazzling multi-instrumental performer. This means that, depending on her chosen arrangement for a given song, she layers hand-held percussion, […]
We’re excited to share our Fall Spotify Playlist—a rich, soulful collection of tracks from Calgary’s ever-growing music scene. Every week on the Calgary Guardian, we highlight a different local artist, and as the season changes, […]
Born out of the raw energy of Treaty 7 Territory’s punk scene, Quit It! has carved out a reputation as a band that refuses to be ignored. Praised by Maximum Rocknroll as torchbearers of “socio-political […]
Hailing from Calgary, Oranje is a dynamic math-rock trio known for their tight, start-stop arrangements rooted in jazz and articulated through a raw punk-tinged energy. The group consists of Joseph Bahhadi on guitar, Michael Buie […]
Chris Nikiforuk-Rhyason, better known as Damn Coyote Chris, has been a vital presence in Alberta’s cultural landscape for more than 35 years. A multi-award-winning tattoo and visual artist, as well as a musician and writer, […]
Science is Fiction is a four-piece indie rock band from Calgary, Alberta, comprised of Pavan Singh (vocals, guitar), Kirk Stensrud (vocals, guitar), Blair Lipkind (bass), and Matt Anderson (drums). Their music is built on a […]
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