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Fantasy Prom

Fantasy Prom are a band with a plan. A careful staggering of new music, strategic touring, and a reliance on past band experiences all come…

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The Written Years

There isn’t a lot of information online about the Written Years. They have a Twitter account and a Facebook page, like most musicians well-versed in…

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Ben Lai

This September marked the 30th anniversary of Shindig, CiTR’s annual battle of the bands. Over the span of four months, 27 bands compete for one…

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Can You SHiNDiG It?

The history of CiTR’s illustrious battle of the bands, Shindig, is shrouded in mystery — appropriate, considering it’s an event that has taken place in…

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Shindig Semi Finals #1

Before I was even inside the Railway Club to take in the first round of the Shindig semi-finals, I was sure of one thing: I…

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The Mouths

It’s a Wednesday night at the Wolf & Hound Pub, on the corner of West Broadway and Dunbar Street. I’m sitting with guitarist/vocalist James Leung…

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Shindig Night 7

Deaf Chords, at first sight, almost make for too twee a coupling. Their frugal guitar and drums set-up reinforces the close-to-home bedroom rock vibe. But…

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Hot Panda

In the two weeks leading up to Halloween, Vancouverites have the unusual privilege of being able to blast off fireworks with impunity. Considering the grace…