New Music Revue: Aunt Cynthia Cabin reissue reminder of psych-doom greatnessAunt Cynthia’s Cabin Misty Woman (Black Throne Productions) 4/5 Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin play psychedelic rock with some heavy doom influences, and I am here for it. Hailing from San Diego, their desolate, sun-bleached sound is evocative of vintage motorcycles, LSD-fuelled key parties, and skulls nestled amongst cacti. Their latest release is a redux of their […] Continue Reading |
Little Dickens a Christmas miracle, with strings attachedI had no idea what I was in for when I set out to review The Belfry’s newest show. I knew that Little Dickens—which runs until December 21—was a loose adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic A Christmas Carol; however, I had no idea what was meant by adaptation, or loose, for that matter. After […] Continue Reading |
A very Nexus Xmas: Movies to get you into the Christmas spiritThe semester is almost over, and Christmas is right around the corner. I cannot wait to cozy up on my couch with a nice cup of hot chocolate and watch some of my most-loved holiday movies. One of my favourite Christmas movies from my childhood is He-Man and She-Ra: A Christmas Special (1985). Two children […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue Matt Hitt steps into the realm of solo artist with successMatt Hitt You’ll Be Lucky (Killphonic Records) 4/5 Welsh-born, New York-based musician and songwriter Matt Hitt has been playing with indie band Drowners since 2011 but has now stepped into the realm of solo artist. After two albums with Drowners and spending time as touring guitarist for The Vaccines, Hitt has released his debut solo […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Keaton Henson delivers the feels on ParaderGoing back to memories of his youth, Keaton Henson’s ninth studio album, Parader, is a light grunge/folk-rock record with plenty of well-written lyrics to really make the listener feel the points of the songs. The English musician began his career as an illustrator before starting to record songs in his London apartment. Because of his […] Continue Reading |
Vancouver artist keeps it natural with new exhibitAbstract art can be a tough thing to do well, and tougher still to find your audience for, but Vancouver’s Lee Hutzulak has managed to do both. The multi-disciplinary artist has roots in Vancouver that go back a few decades, having shown art at some of the more reputable Vancouver venues—as well as a few […] Continue Reading |
New exhibit highlights elements of Sikh cultureSheeshe ‘ch thareṛ, or A Crack in the Mirror, is a collection of mixed-media art that highlights different elements of Sikh culture and demonstrates how they interact with one another across the diaspora and across time. Textiles and objects in the exhibit, opening Saturday, November 22 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (AGGV), offer […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Katy and the Null Sets deliver fantastic debut with TroublemakerTroublemaker is an album with a little something for everyone, with sprinkles of punk riffs, heavy tones, and unique instrumentation in a primarily indie-focused sound. Combining all of the best parts of girly-pop vocals, Mac Demarco bossanova inspiration, and some midwest emo lyricism, Katy and the Null Sets have come out swinging for the Portland, […] Continue Reading |
Phoenix Theatre’s Our Town reminds us what’s beautifulThis is the time of year that promises a student equal amounts of joy and stress. The holidays are approaching fast and the smell of finals are in the air. We’ll soon come to the end of one of the most stunning autumns that I’ve ever seen in Victoria. I always relish in the reds […] Continue Reading |
Understory offers hopeful look at climate crisis through memoirEveryone I know is worried about the climate crisis. I’ve had friends tell me that they don’t want to have kids because the planet is dying and they feel hopeless about the future. They’re upset with the deforestation of the Amazon rainforest or when yet another species goes extinct because of humanity’s greed and hubris. […] Continue Reading |
