Blake Haarstad

Under Review

Syrinx

Tumblers from the Vault [Tumblers] is the reissued collected works of Toronto band Syrinx (1970-72), recently released by RVNG from the coffers of Canadian indie…

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Under Review

Japandroids

Japandroids, often hailed as Vancouver’s hottest rock ‘n’ roll duo, have returned from yet another victory lap since their triumphant, make-or-break debut Post-Nothing. Near to…

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Features

TPP

“But what about the artists!?”

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Real Live Action

Swans

I stood in a long line that snaked its way out of Venue nightclub and onto the Granville strip, shoulder to shoulder with fans anxious…

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Real Live Action

Pitre

On the evening of August 5, I cycled North on Clarke Drive and found myself at the nexus of urban development and the Vancouver dockyards…

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Real Live Action

Deafheaven @ Sled Island

In the smallest hours of the morning on June 26, Deafheaven, the final headliners to perform at Sled Island, took stage at The Royal Canadian…

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Real Live Action

Vancouver Noise Fest V

For many Vancouverites, residing in a place that is consistently ranked among “The World’s Most Livable Cities” is a point of pride. This is not…

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