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A Look at Snotty Nose Rez Kids’ new Album ‘Trapline’

By: Ana Staskevich, Staff Writer Snotty Nose Rez Kids, composed of Darren “Young D” Metz and Quinton “Yung Trybez” Nyce, are a Haisla hip hop/rap duo currently based in Vancouver. They recently...

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Dr. Steven Tanaka talks Next Music from Tokyo

By: Kitty Cheung, Staff Writer Next Music from Tokyo, an annual cross Canada tour of Japanese Indie bands, came to Vancouver for its fourteenth time this past May. The tour is organized, and funded, by...

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Soundtracks for your major

By: Kelly Chia, Nicole Magas, Lubaba Mahmud, Marco Ovies, Andrea Renney, and Winona Young There are several factors that can contribute to a student’s choice in major: eventual career prospects,...

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Monday Music: Hot new singles edition

By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor In this edition of Monday Music, we’re showcasing four new songs from three of my favourite bands: NOFX, the Growlers, and Twin Peaks. While these tracks are all...

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Four must-see artists at this year’s Westward Music Festival

By: Marco Ovies, Staff Writer  Now in its third year, Westward Music Festival is returning to Vancouver to offer live music enthusiasts a unique festival experience and a lineup of artists that spans a...

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Monday Music: BC Ferries’ Wi-Fi edition

By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor  A trip to Victoria is a common long weekend getaway for SFU students looking to get out of the city. While the ferry ride From Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay might offer...

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Monday Music: Are cover songs considered academic dishonesty?

By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor  I’m not sure if this is specific to the computing science department, but my course syllabi always include an exhaustive section detailing SFU’s Academic Dishonesty...

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Monday Music: Songs to cry over midterms to

By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor Even though it feels like the semester just started, there’s no avoiding the fact that it is, unfortunately, midterm season. While I personally spend more time crying...

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Boy & Bear and Stu Larsen deliver a heart-warming performance at the...

By: Kim Regala, Peak Associate Following a four-year hiatus after releasing Limit of Love in 2015, Boy & Bear have returned to the music scene with a global tour to promote their new album Suck on...

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White Reaper proves rock and roll isn’t dead at the Biltmore Cabaret

By: Andrea Renney, Arts Editor Long-haired guys headbanging. Girls in ripped t-shirts and leopard print dresses in the front row. Powerful guitar riffs taking centre stage. Is this a rock concert scene...

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Buckle up as I gush about the wonder that was Tall Heights’ concert at the...

by Lubaba Mahmud, Staff Writer Tall Heights made a stop in Vancouver during their 2020 tour, so even though I had an assignment due the next day that I had yet to start working on, I somehow convinced...

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Songs to lay on the grass to

All of the Monday Music for the Summer 2020 semester is now available on The Peak’s Spotify Playlist, Monday Music Summer 2020. Don’t forget to follow thepeaksfu on Spotify to listen more easily! By:...

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Olo Radio attempts to reinvent the experience of listening to music

Written by: Harvin Bhathal, Peak Associate School of Interactive Arts and Technology professor William Odom has designed a physical device that compiles data on the user’s music listening history.  The...

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Monday Music: Intro to Indian Indie

All of the Monday Music for the Summer 2020 semester is now be available on The Peak’s Spotify Playlist, Monday Music Summer 2020. Don’t forget to follow thepeaksfu on Spotify to listen more easily!...

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Attacking the wrong people takes away from crucial dialogues

by Kim Regala, Peak Associate I recently came across a Tweet from singer-songwriter Shamir that read: “A white boy from Utah who calls himself Ritt Momney getting successful off a cover of a Black...

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Foxx and Swann puts heart back into rock and roll

By: Kelly Chia, Peak Associate “Rock and roll love on Sunday morning.” These are the words used to describe alt-rock husband and wife duo Danny and Natalee Lovelock’s band, Foxx and Swann. The New...

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jooj two: an experimental pop album that explores the nature of grief and loss

By: Kaila Bhullar, Peak Associate Editor’s note: Answers have been edited for length and clarity. New music alert! Toronto interdisciplinary artist Sook-Yin Lee, originally from North Vancouver, has an...

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Local band Black Pontiac discusses the creative process behind their new...

By: Kimia Mansouri, SFU Student Editor’s note: Answers have been edited for length and clarity. Following a recent online performance at The Roxy on March 19, the members of Black Pontiac — lead singer...

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McFogg the Dog, Take The Wheel: an SFU-inspired playlist

By: Nancy La, Staff Writer  After a full year of online learning, I find myself missing the prison-like architecture of campus and the ambiance of non-stop construction. If you’re unlike me (good for...

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Taylor Waters turns personal experiences into trending songs

By: Nancy La, Staff Writer SFU alum Taylor Waters‘ musical career is gaining a foothold within the industry. Her hit single, “Little Sister,” is trending on Spotify’s indie pop & chill playlist....

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