Jenny Banai: Life is an instrument
/“Sometimes I struggle with directness of words to describe this, but it’s not like, here is my music and then here is me. It’s just, well, all together.”
Read More“Sometimes I struggle with directness of words to describe this, but it’s not like, here is my music and then here is me. It’s just, well, all together.”
Read MoreRich Aucoin is one man party on a cross-country mission to bring us together.
Read More”[Lindsey] Hampton’s ceramic figures portray a friendly optimism, happy to pose for the camera, as they float in the foreground… [this] accompanying playlist aims for a similar optimism and familiarity. Cozy up between the crisp guitar riffs and charming melodies.“
Read More”As inspired by Senchenko’s image, this month’s mix is one part smooth, one part lo-fi fuzz; a leisurely stroll through the last moments of summer, and an embrace of fall’s rough edges.“ Take a listen!
Read MoreOh, to zap the ache of a lonely heart away! Take that, lovesickness! Tim Bauer’s Atomic Broken Heart Cure puts into ink and colour what we’ve all been searching for. Add a synth-y power chorus and some futurism by way of the 1980s, and you’ve got this month’s complimentary mix. Or should I say antidote?
Read MoreWhat does it mean to create a culture, break down the existing structures of power in order to create the world we want to exist in? Who are the creators of culture, and who is culture created for?
These are the questions that drive the annual CURRENT: Feminist Electronic Arts Symposium, a Vancouver-based multidisciplinary and intersectional electronic art and music initiative.
Read MoreLike a warm breeze, this mix inspired by the photographs of Katrin Braga will ease your mind. Braga herself chose some of the songs, so you know they’re bound to be good. Listen on!
Read MoreThe jazz festival is here! It can be overwhelming to flick through the full lineup - we’re making it easier! Here’s a list of five must-see shows, in no particular order.
Read MoreSeptember’s forecast invites us to take stock of our strategies and deepen our understanding of who we want to be. With several intense planetary movements taking place this month, September is a time for recalibrating our needs and capacities—and recognizing which cups to fill and which ones to drain.
We speak to Thomas Maxey, DJ and founder of No Stress Chess, Vancouver’s own casual pop-up chess club, about the importance of connecting with strangers, finding community outside of your own spaces, and how chess can build those bridges.
Shanthini Balasubramanian, creative producer of the Mighty Asian Movie Making Marathon, sits down with SAD Mag to discuss how this film incubator program is fostering local talent.
Chris Cheung, author of Very Vancouver: Uncovering the Soul of a West Coast City, takes us behind the scenes of his writing process as a journalist, reflects on growing up in the city, and shares his close-up view of Vancouver.
August’s Forecast offers opportunities for connection, inviting us to go deeper with ourselves and with one another. Emotional honesty continues to be at the forefront this month, encouraging us to hash things out and make amends. Thanks to the bright energy of Leo, now is a good time to get honest about what we want and celebrate who we are.