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DJ Paisley Eva

Now we’re two years in, we’ve trained probably around 40 women, queer and gender non-conforming folks how to DJ.

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Culturally Relevant Urban Wellness (CRUW)

Located on the traditional and unceded terriotry of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh)…

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Real Live Action

Jessica Moss

The room is mostly silent. There’s a couple sitting at one of the tables beside the stage and they talk in a whisper, possibly wary…

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Vancouver Tenants Union

When Being Polite Stops Working

“So many people across every single neighbourhood are fed up and frustrated with everything.”

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Real Live Action

clipping.

For context, clipping. are doing well. Beyond the trio’s acclaimed releases on Sub Pop, their varied fortunes are respectively a burgeoning PhD in music theory,…

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Under Review

Skye Wallace

Something Wicked is a decent listen. To even the most untrained ear, the attraction of Skye Wallace’s music is obvious. Between her incredible range and…

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Real Live Action

Daughters

If you’re someone that has kept their finger even remotely on the pulse of alternative music, you are as aware as I am that we…

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WANT

A Really Fucking Good Band

“I definitely don’t think people should underestimate the influence they can have sometimes.”

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Real Live Action

Boreal Sons

Boreal Sons at the Biltmore on a Monday night couldn’t have been quieter. As one of the few who arrived early, I observed the slow…

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