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Vancouver's New Breed of Musical Mavericksnew

From circuit-frying techno-punk to creaky-floorboards alt-folk, and from heartfelt indie rock to neck-snapping metal, these are the sounds that make a night out in Vancouver a sonic adventure.
The Georgia Straight  |  Staff  |  09-19-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

31 Christmas Siscs from Ho Ho! to Oh No!new

Let's have a little sympathy for Jesus. After all, he sounds like a pretty righteous dude. So it's a pity that we celebrate his birthday every year by singing some truly wretched songs.
The Georgia Straight  |  Staff  |  12-17-2007  |  Reviews

Deborah Harry Stretches Vocal Chordsnew

Her fifth since 1981's Koo Koo, and her first in 14 years, Necessary Evil finds the singer working with a Brooklyn-based version of the Matrix.
The Georgia Straight  |  Staff  |  10-22-2007  |  Reviews

Notes from Vancouver's Undergroundnew

Twelve of the indie scene's most promising acts -- Bison, The Pack, Octoberman, more -- reveal a few of their favorite things about living in the city.
The Georgia Straight  |  Staff  |  09-21-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

The (Modest) Mouse That Roarednew

Not only has success not gone to Isaac Brock's head, it apparently hasn't even hit the frontman yet.
The Georgia Straight  |  Staff  |  04-13-2007  |  Profiles & Interviews

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