Penguin & Peacock: March 6, 2019 issue |
Magazine Issue
Health with Tess: Stretch it outYou know that hunchy, achy feeling right between your shoulder blades and up into your neck? Some people call it “texting neck” but I think it can be equally named “Instagram neck” or “Candy Crush neck.” Too much time slouching over our phones is bad for our posture, impacting our organs, body language, and causing […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Adam Baldwin takes listener on moving journey with new EPAdam BaldwinNo Rest for the Wicked(Sonic Records)4.5/5 Adam Baldwin’s second solo EP, No Rest for the Wicked, is a catchy and energetic rock release that takes the listener on a journey through Baldwin’s fight with drug addiction. Each song beautifully captures emotion, from the guilt-ridden “Shattered” to the hopeful “Dark Beside the Dawn,” all while […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Ladytron give good feelings after seven yearsLadytronLadytron (!K7)4/5 This is the first album in seven years for British synthpop quartet Ladytron, and its 13 tracks give me all kinds of good feelings. The band’s connection to their music is out of this world and it makes for an amazing artistic experience. They’re masters of their genre, and it shows. “Deadzone” has a […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Emily King half-delivers with new albumEmily KingScenery(ATO Records)3/5 Scenery is Emily King’s fourth album; while her 2007 debut earned her a Grammy nomination as an R&B and soul artist, Scenery has more of an indie vibe. This romantic album starts off strong, smooth, and sultry—my head was bobbing along to the unique and catchy drum beats of the first few […] Continue Reading |
Open Space: Nicole Arbour needs to learn the difference between satire and stupidityYou might recognize Nicole Arbour’s name from the viral 2015 YouTube video “Dear Fat People,” or one of her countless other filmed rants, such as “Dear Black People,” “Dear Feminists,” “Dear Sluts,” “Dear Refugees,” or myriad other distasteful videos created by the Canadian comic and YouTube star. Just when we thought that she couldn’t go […] Continue Reading |
What’s Going On: March 6 to 19, 2019Until Saturday, March 16A tale of two timesLangham Court Theatre presents That Elusive Spark,writtenby Janet Munsil. It takes the true tale of a man surviving an iron rod through the brain in 1848 and adds in the story of a descendant of the man’s doctor. A comedy of two stories in different centuries woven together, […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Golden Daze deliver powerful second albumGolden DazeSimpatico(Autumn Tone Records)4.5/5 LA-based indie rock duo Golden Daze’s second album, Simpatico, delivers powerful imagery through minimal means. The band’s two members, Jacob Loeb and Ben Schwab, tell a story through the album’s dreamy, lo-fi folk songs. A sense of nostalgia and longing for what were once simple and familiar days is evoked. There […] Continue Reading |
Event focuses on short films by and for womenJust in time to honour International Women’s Day, LUNAFEST is an evening of short films by, about, and for women. Featuring films by both emerging and award-winning directors, the 2019 lineup focuses on intersectionality, highlighting important stories about women that may not otherwise receive attention. “We try to find topics that speak to the social […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Radiant Baby’s debut delivers fun nostalgiaRadiant BabyRestless(Lisbon Lux Records)3.5/5 Restless is the first full-length by Felix Mongeon, an electro-pop artist from Montreal who goes by the stage name Radiant Baby. The artist maintains a flow throughout the album in most of his songs, creating something unique and easily recognizable. Restless is a mix of relaxing vibes and pulsating beats, which […] Continue Reading |