Category: journalism
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Hi! If you’re new here, this is a thing I do every month, where I provide a roundup of all (or at least most) of my writing that has been published in the preceding month. March was a bit of a light month, to be honest, and while I continue to actively pitch, I would…
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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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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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In February 2026, various articles highlighted Nardwuar’s cultural significance, a unique sound installation by AO Roberts, revival of Yorkville’s folk scene, and Aleksi Campagne’s creative exploration.
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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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The content discusses three artistic pieces from January 2026. The first explores the profound, lasting trauma of the Russo-Ukrainian war through a theatrical lens. The second highlights the Fretless, a Canadian string quartet, as they adapt by incorporating vocals into their music. Lastly, a musical reflection on family and memory by Adrian Glynn McMorran emphasizes…
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That time I interviewed Nardwuar the Human Serviette for the Georgia Straight, back in 2007.
John Lucas 