A critical look at the cinematic portrayal of a tortured artist Julian Schnabel both soars and struggles with his recent film At Eternity’s Gate. With this film, Schnabel utilizes experimental camera work resulting in a truly artistic retelling of Vincent Van Gogh’s struggle. Named after a late reworking of a […]
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Bernice’s Puff LP captures a dreamscape of subtle sounds and bursting melody
In the air without a shape marks the band’s first LP under record label Arts & Crafts Bernice’s new release, Puff LP: In the air without a shape, is a collection of light and breezy tracks which delve into elements of pop and R&B. Dreamy and serene in all the […]
House of Blue Leaves is humorous and ultimately shattering
New Guelph Little Theatre production showcases well-rounded cast The Guelph Little Theatre’s latest production is a rendition of John Guare’s The House of Blue Leaves, directed by Trevor Smith Diggins. It is a dark comedy surrounding a pivotal day in the life of Artie Shaughnessy, an aspiring songwriter who, in […]
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino pushes Arctic Monkeys into orbit
Alex Turner and company shoot for the stars, land on the moon From malfunctioning virtual reality masks to interstellar taquerias, the latest album from Sheffield, Eng., rockstars Arctic Monkeys, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, has it all. Frontman Alex Turner wears his influences on his sleeve, and takes us on […]
Nap Eyes’ new record blends self-critique and self-acceptance
Halifax band gets even more introspective on third record I’m Bad Now While listening through Halifax-and-Montreal-based band Nap Eyes’ discography, one cannot help but draw comparisons to artists like Lou Reed or Pavement. Though their songs are far from punk, it’s frontman and songwriter Nigel Chapman’s lyricism that truly highlights the […]
Debut EP encompasses Saya’s talents, but sometimes lacks flavour
Toronto singer’s Chills & Thrills has ups and downs Toronto musician Saya’s debut EP Chills & Thrills is a glimpse at the city’s contribution to the contemporary pop scene, mixing elements of early 2000s R&B with smooth, lofty vibes. Released near the end of January, the EP has been accompanied by […]
Partner, Metz rock Hillside Inside
Winter version of Guelph’s iconic festival features small storefront performances, big rock shows This past weekend, a dizzying variety of acts took over downtown Guelph for the winter edition of Hillside. This year’s Hillside Inside featured storefront performances by women- and queer-identified performers, bluegrass jams, loud punk shows, and much […]
Sun K, Texas King, and Band of Rascals get cozy at Royal Electric
Canadian bands warm up on a wintry weekend Hillside Inside brought a wicked array of Canadian bands to Royal Electric Saturday afternoon. As part of their series of shows this weekend, Band of Rascals, Texas King, and Sun K played to an energetic Guelph crowd. [media-credit name=”Photo by Claudia Idzik” […]
A totally unbiased, not-at-all-salty review of five dating apps
Online dating kind of sucks but here we go anyway I’ve got five free dating apps on my phone. I think they provide amusement and a wealth of mediocre small talk, but very little in the way of genuine connections that lead to good dates IRL. Still, it seems this […]
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