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 |
Wild World of Wendland: November 12, 2025 issue |
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 |
Crumb and Crouton: November 12, 2025 issue |
Evie the Alien: November 12, 2025 issue |
Food for Thought: Victoria’s 2SLGBTQ+ bar and restaurant scene is strugglingIf you’re like me and crave a little fun once in a while but the average age of the patrons at the various nightclubs downtown is over a half-decade younger than you, then you need something with a little more variation. In recent years, I’ve been going out to nightclubs less and less, favouring more […] Continue Reading |
Telescopic Penguins: November 12, 2025 issue |
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 |
mr. andy: November 12, 2025 issue |
Open Space: We haven’t destigmatized mental healthMental health has become a mainstream topic over the last decade. There have been countless TV shows and articles about anxiety and depression, suicide awareness, and eating disorders. It’s important to have these discussions, but we haven’t eliminated the stigma around mental illness nearly as much as we like to think. Yes, people will say […] Continue Reading |
