Category: From the Archives
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In a 2009 interview, Kim Moyes from the Presets criticized Billy Corgan’s sour demeanor and claimed their band drew larger, more enthusiastic crowds, despite Corgan’s complaints during their simultaneous performance.
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On this day in 2013, the underrated British alt-rock trio Esben and the Witch played at the long-gone and much-missed Media Club in Vancouver. A couple of years before that, the gothic-leaning band also played Vancouver in March (at the Waldorf on the 26th), so I thought it made sense to revisit both of my…
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Fourteen years ago, Icelandic band Of Monsters and Men debuted in Vancouver. Their North American tour is a surprise success, with many shows sold out prior to their album release.
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This reflective piece revisits a 21-year-old interview with Colin Meloy, discussing the Decemberists’ rise in indie music, their new album Picaresque, and future label considerations.
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Matt Berninger’s solo tour in Vancouver prompts reflection on past interviews discussing his band, the National, and brother Tom’s documentary, Mistaken for Strangers.
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The Zolas’ album “Swooner,” a feminist pop record, showcases their evolution and catchy rhythms, reflecting on societal issues while emphasizing well-crafted lyrics and a solid band dynamic.
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On this day in 2020, the Georgia Straight posted this preview of an upcoming Tall Heights performance in Vancouver. This is a significant one for me, because that show—at the Biltmore Cabaret on Sunday, February 23 of that year—was the last concert my wife and I attended before Vancouver essentially shut down thanks to COVID-19.…
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Pennsylvania punk band Pissed Jeans released their fourth album, Honeys, 13 years ago. Frontman Matt Korvette discusses his songwriting, focusing on personal and relatable themes rather than political topics. He emphasizes authenticity, acknowledging his middle-class background while exploring everyday frustrations, like office politics, in songs such as “Cafeteria Food.”
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That time I interviewed Nardwuar the Human Serviette for the Georgia Straight, back in 2007.
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Australian indie-folk act the Paper Kites release a new album, If You Go There, I Hope You Find It, today. Here’s an interview I did with the band’s frontman and primary songwriter, Sam Bentley, a few years back.
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