New Music Revue: The Real McKenzies keep Celtic punk alive on new albumThe Real McKenzies Beer and Loathing (Fat Wreck Chords) 4.5/5 Vancouver punks The Real McKenzies’ 11th album, Beer and Loathing, transforms Celtic punk’s aging horse into a gelding made of bagpipes and distortion. Beer and Loathing comes out like combat boots having gone for a shoemaker’s resole: broken in yet soles new, shiny, and black. Vocalist Paul McKenzie […] Continue Reading |
Because I Said So: Affordable and healthy summer funWith classes—for ourselves and for our children—at an end, the BC government moving into phase three of its restart plan, and summer upon us, I notice the tension in the air melt away like the sea-salt caramel ice cream cone dripping in my hand. While we now have the freedom to travel within British Columbia, […] Continue Reading |
New Music Revue: Tokyo Police Club’s Dave Monks leaves mark with solo EPDave Monks On a Wave Goes Wild (Dine Alone Records) 4.5/5 When asked about their goals with their work, every musician I have talked to has said something along the lines of this: “I want to build a lasting piece of work that leaves a indelible impression.” Tokyo Police Club vocalist/bassist Dave Monks has moved […] Continue Reading |
Student Editor’s Letter: Loss of Continuing Education major hit to CamosunIt’s a fine sunny summer morning in Victoria. There isn’t a sound save for the fan stirring warm air about in the corner, but I have to practice some deep breathing. I even put some Zen music on YouTube. It’s exactly what it sounds like—something that’s meant to help guests relax and get in touch […] Continue Reading |
Freedom from Addiction: The formula for recoveryEvery journey through addiction recovery is unique, because everyone’s journey through life is unique. However, I believe that there are some essential ingredients in order for an addict to have success in becoming sober and finding the lost joy, peace, and self-worth that comes from remaining sober. If there is a formula for addiction recovery […] Continue Reading |
Penguin & Peacock: July 7, 2020 web exclusive |
New Music Revue: Enterprise Earth hit peak deathcore with new EPEnterprise Earth Foundation of Bones (eOne) 3.5/5 Spokane, Washington-based deathcore band Enterprise Earth’s 2019 album Luciferous was great. The shows supporting the album were cancelled due to COVID-19, but the virus can’t prevent the band from releasing new material in the form of the Foundation of Bones EP. With its five tracks, Foundation of Bones […] Continue Reading |
Lovebirds: July 6, 2020 web exclusive |
Liberals and WE Charity end partnership for Canada Student Service GrantShortly after an announcement that the federal government had launched the $912-million Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) program, which provides grants to post-secondary students who volunteer, the contract with the organization that was to be distributing the money has been cancelled. The Liberals had faced much criticism after they announced WE Charity would be distributing […] Continue Reading |
The Examined Life: Are you angry?By now you’ve heard about the Black Lives Matter movement and the associated protests. Maybe you’ve even attended one of these marches yourself. It’s so extremely disheartening that these protests are even necessary. We have made huge strides in the past 100 years, but bigotry still lingers. The movement has seen some success: the amount […] Continue Reading |
