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Lil' Jean: How a 16-Year-Old Jean Changed Calgary’s Musical Landscapenew

Highschool wunderkind Jean Sebastien Audet is the city's most prolific musician, releasing countless singles from indie to hip hop. He just happens to be good at all of it.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Josiah Hughes |
05-04-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Avett Brothers Proud to be Principled Folknew

Ex-Country punks search for balance amidst fame.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jeremy Klaszus |
07-22-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Avett Brothers
Buzzcocks: Sixteen Againnew

Buzzcocks chug from the punk fountain of youth.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jesse Locke |
05-27-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Buzzcocks
Authentically Sharpenew

Former Ima Robot singer Alex Ebert learns to get real with Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
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Peter Hemminger |
05-27-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Quinn Peaks: Calgary-Bred Duo Reaches New Heights With Sainthoodnew

For every moment of unabashed sentiment in the pair’s music, there is a moment of calculated self-awareness, like the sisters are following their hearts. With their latest release, Sainthood, Tegan and Sara are finally letting go of their fixation on the mystery of their art, and just letting the songs be songs.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Matt Learoyd |
01-07-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Will Oldham Doesn't Just Cross Borders, He Transcends Themnew

Will Oldham, a.k.a. Bonnie "Prince" Billy, is the type of artist who simply doesn't come from any one locale or belong to any one time.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Mark Hamilton |
03-19-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews