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July 11, 2024 Demian Vernieri

The spirit of Calgary’s music scene has unfolded in enchanting harmony over the course of Spring 2024. Every Friday, our “Five Minutes With” series has taken you on a delightful journey, offering a glimpse into […]

Royal Tusk
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Five Minutes With: Sandy MacKinnon of Rock Trio Royal Tusk

March 22, 2024 Emilea Semancik

Royal Tusk, the Alberta, Canada trio—Daniel Carriere (vocals), Quinn Cyrankiewicz (guitar), and Sandy MacKinnon (bass)—carves its own path with a unique blend of hypnotic hooks, hard-hitting riffs, untethered rhythms, and honest lyrics. Their upcoming 2024 […]

El Niven and the Alibi
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Five Minutes With: Edmonton-based Rock Band El Niven and the Alibi

December 29, 2023 Demian Vernieri

Unapologetically original, uncompromising in their vision, Edmonton-based El Niven and The Alibi (ENATA) create music which is equal parts poetically bittersweet and rank rock n ‘ roll. With a natural bent for lyrics, ENATA’s sound, […]

Sunstrokes
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Rock Band Sunstrokes

November 3, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Sunstrokes is a funky group of four with impactful lyrics, intricate melodic lines and lots of fun. Evelyn weaves intense stories about female empowerment, existential dread and queer journeys throughout the memorizing musicality of her […]

L'omelette
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Art-Rock Band L’omelette

October 27, 2023 Emilea Semancik

L’omelette weaves threads of jazz, soul and punk into colourful, emotionally honest tapestries. The Calgary art-rockers dart between progressive and reminiscent rock rhythms and synth-led dance pop, tied together by commanding, current concepts and melodies. […]

In/Vertigo
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Rock Band In/Vertigo

October 6, 2023 Emilea Semancik

Established in 2016, In/Vertigo is known for delivering unforgettable performances that rival the thunderous roar of a Boeing 747’s jet engines. The band lineup includes vocalist Reed Alton, guitarists Shaddy Elsaghir and Brandon Haddow, bassist […]

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Five Minutes With: Calgary Hard Rock Band The Hi-Tops

August 25, 2023 Emilea Semancik

The Hi-Tops are becoming known around Calgary for their unending creativity, infectious energy, and their dedication to consistent performance. Following the success of their first EP “Whoever Gets It, Gets It”, which was nominated for […]

Confusionaires
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Rock & Roll Band Confusionaires

July 21, 2023 Demian Vernieri

We’re Confusionaires, and we’re a trio from Edmonton that started out as a rockabilly band but has managed to punch our way out of that box over the course of 3 full-length albums and 2 […]

The Psychic Alliance
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Psychedelic Rock Band The Psychic Alliance

June 30, 2023 Demian Vernieri

The Psychic Alliance is one of Western Canada’s best-kept musical secrets. Trading in unabashedly weird underground punk psychedelia since 2010, the band became legendary for their wildly theatrical, chaotic live shows in Calgary, before making […]

The Wandering Off
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Rock Band The Wandering Off

June 23, 2023 Demian Vernieri

The Wandering Off is a Rock band formed by Emily & Kyle Corner, which just released their debut album. Recently, we had the chance to catch up with them to find out more about their […]

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