Category: From the Archives
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The writer has launched a Substack titled “Do You Love It?” for their content, transitioning from their website as a portfolio. Expect free and subscriber-exclusive posts, starting with a 2013 interview.
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On this day in 2012, Spiritualized, led by Jason Pierce, demonstrated his meticulous approach to music in their album “Sweet Heart Sweet Light,” revealing eclectic influences and intimate songwriting.
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On May 13, 2015, the Jesus and Mary Chain brought the Psychocandy 30th anniversary tour to Vancouver. The Georgia Straight sent lucky ol’ me to review it. In retrospect, I had a lot of nerve calling William Reid “doughy and bespectacled”, given that this is now a very accurate description of myself. I would put…
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Twenty-one years ago to this day, Crooked Fingers played a show at the long-gone and sorely missed Richard’s on Richards in Vancouver. A few days before that, I had the opportunity to interview Eric Bachmann about his project’s latest album, Dignity and Shame.
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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.
John Lucas 