New Music Revue: Victoria’s The Bad deliver invigorating groove on new LP

The Bad Under Canadian Skies (Independent) 4/5 Local rockers The Bad have a real sassy, upbeat, invigorating groove on their new LP Under Canadian Skies, which follows up their 2015 debut, Seasons. The beats and riffs on this LP could jumpstart hearts, as could the energetic vocals in “Moving to the Country.” It’s a perfect […]

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What’s Going On: September 12 to 25, 2018

Until Saturday, September 15 Ride the wave The 11th annual One Wave Gathering will be wrapping up with a day of celebration and Pacific arts and culture at Centennial Square on September 15. From 12 pm to 5 pm, participants will have the opportunity to experience Indigenous presentations, food, interactive displays, educational activities, and cultural presentations. […]

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Mike Farris figures out how to walk the straight line

Mike Farris has walked a long and winding road that, on September 22, will bring the Nashville-based musician to the University of Victoria’s Farquhar Auditorium in support of his latest solo effort, Silver & Stone. “This is our first trip to Victoria,” says Farris. “There has been great support for us all over Canada. To […]

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Mix Master Mike brings his legendary style to Rifflandia

Change is in the air. The tourists are gone, the kids are back in school, and life is returning to normal for students here at Camosun. One popular end-of-summer ritual is just around the corner for thousands of Victoria residents. It’s safe to call it an institution at this point: Atomique Productions’ Rifflandia Festival. Coming […]

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Victoria singer/songwriter Rae Spoon’s new album all about the lyrics

Rae Spoon is an old pro when it comes to releasing albums. With a new tour about to launch and their ninth album, bodiesofwater, set to drop at the beginning of September, the Victoria-based singer/songwriter is returning to lyrical roots set deeply in imagery after exploring several other genres. “Even though some albums go further […]

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Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival gets into the rhythm

The Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival will take over stages throughout the downtown core from August 30 to September 3. One behind-the-scenes change that those watching the performers won’t necessarily know is that last year’s talent organizer, Michele Montgomery, has stepped into the position of festival organizer, a role that includes talent scouting. As is the […]

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Ted Talk meets Kafka and theatre at Victoria Fringe Festival performance

What do you get when a TED Talk meets a short story? A theatre production born from Franz Kafka’s German short story “Ein Bericht für eine Akademie.” Kafka was known for using humour to address dark topics on a human level; thematically, those topics appealed to Austrian director Myriel Meissner, who chose Kafka’s work to […]

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Blackwood Kings pride themselves on genre jumbling

Victoria’s Blackwood Kings have always taken a very unique approach to playing reggae, dub, and ska. Ever since drummer Michael Luis, lead singer Chris Zielonka, and guitarist Noel Anstey went to school together, they knew the reggae scene was their cup of tea.  “We were into all sorts of things,” says Luis, “whether it was […]

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Broken Social Scene move ahead with 30 or so feet on the ground

Brendan Canning is one of the most down to earth and genuine souls walking among us, and he also just happens to be one of the founders of Toronto’s celebrated indie rock band Broken Social Scene. The band—which is more like a collective than a traditional rock band —is returning to Victoria on August 31, […]

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