I first got into speed skating during the ‘98 Nagano Olympics (aka the year of the epic Roots hats) when Catriona Le May Doan skated to gold in the 500m. The fluidity, grace, and power – all while wearing a futuristic-looking, aerodynamic suit – was captivating. So was the winning. Canada has more medals in …
True to his name, emerging artist Big Wild lays down big anthems that are sure to fill up a room – and your ear drums. The man behind the moniker is Portland-based artist Jackson Stell, who according to Wikipedia, was making music for an advertising agency before going solo. But, these tunes are too good …
It’s been a while, but I have built up a list of fresh jams to make it through the last days of Winter with. Check out some of these new finds filled with indie-acoustic, pop, and synth vibes that will make you want to spring out into the sunshine. “Roots” – Cautious Clay I absolutely …
Different pandemic! It’s a Sin chronicles the lives of a group of friends in London during the start of the AIDS pandemic in the ‘80s. Sound a bit depressing? Well, at times it is, but it is also incredibly entertaining and funny, filled with a host of charismatic characters coming into their own and finding …
This blog is basically a Mars Rover fan account now. But, this is unprecedented footage from ANOTHER PLANET IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM, so I hope you stick along for the ride! Today, NASA released new video footage of Percy the Rover landing on Mars. This includes a flawless 70-foot parachute deployment (that opened in seven-tenths …
Last week’s best Release Radar find was from emerging indie musician, Delachute. This Montreal-based artist has a vocal sound that reminds me a bit of alt-J, paired with dreamy guitar sounds make for an incredibly pleasant listen. Not so dreamy, however, are the lyrics, which depict sinister stories about criminals in the prison system. But, …
The Australian Open has long been one of my favourite sporting events. Situated perfectly in the depths of our winter, the happy, blue courts, and warm summer scenes offer a sharp contrast to our long, cold nights. Plus, the matches are often well-timed for Pacific primetime. This year, the Australian Open also offers a glimpse …
One thing I’ve found really relaxing during pandemic days has been watching downhill mountain biking and snowboarding videos. The GoPro footage is so high-quality and immersive that you really feel like you are the likes of Mark McMorris throwing down big air on the Swiss Alps. So, I immediately dug in when I saw the …
“Emily Dickinson…she’s a lot.” This line, delivered early in Season 2, does well to encapsulate the premise of Apple TV’s adaptation of Emily Dickinson’s life story. A poet who became famous after her death, Dickinson mixes factual accounts of her life with creative license, allowing for it to provide commentary on our current social climate. …
‘Tis the season to crush TV. At least that’s what I’ve been doing in my free time, as I sit inside donning my evening pajamas (clearly different from my daytime pajamas), and curling up with a hot chocolate and a pack of sour keys (this is a judgement-free zone.) Here are a few of the …