Music
Five Minutes With: Calgary Alt-Pop Band SHY FRiEND
Have you ever woken up in a cold sweat, feeling as if you just lived an entire lifetime in a dream that you can never fully grasp again? SHY FRiEND is the alt-pop project that […]
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Pop Rock Musician Awab Paracha
From his early days in the local music scene to becoming a recording artist, Awab Paracha embodies a coming-of-age aesthetic in his music. Awab blends the raw, aggressive sound of his guitar—honed in the smoky, […]
Funk / Soul / RnB
Five Minutes With: Calgary R&B Artist Justine Tyrell
Canadian R&B artist Justine Tyrell has established a strong musical presence across Canada with her smooth vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and early-millennium influences. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta, she began channelling her emotions into music at a […]
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Rock Band The Definitive
The Definitive is an all-Canadian rock band that was formed in Calgary, Alberta, in 2023. The group’s distinctive sound combines Evan Burns’ progressive slap bass lines, Dylan Jones’ classic rock-inspired guitar riffs, Vaughan Xavier’s dynamic […]
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Five Minutes With: Calgary Indie Rock Band The Muster Point Project
Created by Kevin Franco, The Muster Point Project (TMPP) blends diverse influences and instruments, including mandolin, horns, and guitar. For “Don’t Give Me Anything,” Franco enlisted Sterling Laws (percussion), Robin Hatch (keys), and Odighizuwa Patience […]
Blues
Calgary Guardian Spring 2024 Spotify Playlist
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 […]
Folk
Five Minutes With: Calgary-based Folk Singer-Songwriter Sonia Deleo
Sonia Deleo is a Calgary-based singer, songwriter, actor, RMT & mom of two, known for her comedic banter and dynamic vocal range. After showcasing at Canadian Music Week (Toronto) in June 2024, Sonia and her […]
Folk
Five Minutes With: Calgary Folk Artist Spencer Jo
Canadian artist Spencer Jo isn’t interested in sugarcoating things. In fact, they spent much of their musical life searching for sour truth and throwing the spotlight onto it. They’ve been in and out of punk […]
Funk / Soul / RnB
Five Minutes With: Calgary-based R&B Musician Ollee Owens
Born and raised in New Bothwell, MB, music was always around Ollee Owens growing up. Artists such as Elvis, Odetta, The Band, Mavis Staples, Etta James Bonnie Raitt and Bob Dylan informed and shaped her […]
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Five Minutes With: Vocalist and Teacher Lorie Querubin
Lorie Querubin wears many hats in her professional life, balancing her role as a mental health nurse at Rockyview General Hospital with her passion for music and teaching. By day, she tends to patients’ needs, […]