Living Words: In Defence Of The Spoken Word

Music is, by-and-large, one of the most accessible art forms out there. Even someone who isn’t particularly interested in the arts could be handed a ticket to a music festival and absorb it blissfully like we do with the radio every day.

It’s questionable whether the same might be said for poetry. Continue reading Living Words: In Defence Of The Spoken Word

Single: Mike Legere Explores The Perception Of Social Identity On ‘Yourself’

Without even having to set foot into any parallel dimensions we know there are multiple version of ourselves that exist. There is the way we see ourselves, and there is the version of ourselves that others perceive us as. But what if in becoming conscious of said perceptions we begin spontaneously creating and collapsing entire realities in an effort to control them? That’s what Mike Legere gets at in his new single “Yourself,” though without mentioning any of the apocalyptic consequences. Continue reading Single: Mike Legere Explores The Perception Of Social Identity On ‘Yourself’

In Review: SJTC’s Production Of ‘Mamma Mia!’ Is A Crowd Pleaser

Wednesday night the Saint John Theatre Company premiered their long-awaited production Mamma Mia! – its Main Stage season finale for the 2017-2018 year. The show has been highly anticipated for a number of months with ticket sales through the roof for this ABBA-inspired musical. The SJTC had to add additional performances for Mamma Mia! to cope with the high demand for tickets! Continue reading In Review: SJTC’s Production Of ‘Mamma Mia!’ Is A Crowd Pleaser

Hometown Heroes: New Brunswick Gets Showcase During National Campus Radio Conference

In an effort to insure that New Brunswick gets a fair shake, both The Capital Complex and CHSR 97.9 FM are taking advantage of the National Campus Radio Conference in Fredericton to highlight the abundance of local talent by hosting a four-day extravaganza of the best and bright brightest musicians that the province has to offer. Continue reading Hometown Heroes: New Brunswick Gets Showcase During National Campus Radio Conference

Monthly Roundup: May 2018

We’ve survived the Great Flood of 2018, and now the temperature is rising along with our excitement to go listen to some live music in some fields. May zoomed right past us, and we’re sure the coming few months will go even faster. So as we head into June and into the thick of festival season, just remember to take a step back every now and then and appreciate the summer days while they’re here. And make sure to keep your plants and yourself plenty hydrated. Continue reading Monthly Roundup: May 2018