Music

The Georgia Straight presents the Skatalites with guests Tonye Aganaba and the Foundation

The Georgia Straight presents the Skatalites with guests Tonye Aganaba and the Foundation

By Staff | February 9, 2012
The veteran Jamaican ska band comes to Vancouver on April 19.
3:01 Pick Me Up: The Band

3:01 Pick Me Up: The Band

By Staff | February 9, 2012
Well, that goofy Rolling Stone list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time got something right when it included Robbie Robertson.
A love song for the Internet

A love song for the Internet

By Stephen Hui | February 9, 2012
Here's the My Drunk Kitchen star singing an anti-SOPA/PIPA tune turned Internet love song.
3:01 Pick Me Up: Comeback Kid

3:01 Pick Me Up: Comeback Kid

By Staff | February 8, 2012
Why not get a really loud stereo system and some Comeback Kid and then head down to the local cemetary?
Hot Tuna (Electric) headlines Bellingham's Mount Baker Blues Festival

Hot Tuna (Electric) headlines Bellingham's Mount Baker Blues Festival

By Steve Newton | February 8, 2012
One of the seventies' most underrated rock acts is still going strong.
3:01 Pick Me Up: Nas

3:01 Pick Me Up: Nas

By Staff | February 7, 2012
For the love of fuck, we’re all adults here.
Vancouver's Black History Month screenings delve into local and musical history

Vancouver's Black History Month screenings delve into local and musical history

By Craig Takeuchi | February 7, 2012
Black History Month continues on with events around the city, including several film screenings.
Madonna brings her 2012 World Tour to Vancouver

Madonna brings her 2012 World Tour to Vancouver

By Staff | February 7, 2012
The American pop-rock singer-songwriter and actress performs at Rogers Arena on September 29.
Lady Gaga to launch social networking site LittleMonsters.com

Lady Gaga to launch social networking site LittleMonsters.com

By Michelle da Silva | February 7, 2012
Will the “Born This Way” singer be the next Mark Zuckerberg?
Madonna's Super Bowl halftime performance upstaged by M.I.A.'s shit-disturbing finger?

Madonna's Super Bowl halftime performance upstaged by M.I.A.'s shit-disturbing finger?

By Craig Takeuchi | February 5, 2012
This time around, the controversy didn’t come from her Madgesty. It came from British rapper M.I.A.
Former Scorpions Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker sting Seattle soon

Former Scorpions Uli Jon Roth and Michael Schenker sting Seattle soon

By Steve Newton | February 5, 2012
There's some shit-hot hard-rock guitar happening Stateside this month.
CBC host Sook-Yin Lee eats ashes of dead cats

CBC host Sook-Yin Lee eats ashes of dead cats

By Charlie Smith | February 4, 2012
This way, her beloved Oscar and Hannah will remain with her forever.
New video roundup: M.I.A., Neon Indian, and more

New video roundup: M.I.A., Neon Indian, and more

By John Lucas | February 3, 2012
We end the week with some of our favourite videos released in the last few days. Happy Friday.
Video: Gear up for the Super Bowl with Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (featuring M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj)

Video: Gear up for the Super Bowl with Madonna's "Give Me All Your Luvin' " (featuring M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj)

By Miranda Nelson | February 3, 2012
Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. join the Material Girl in her latest football-themed video for "Give Me All Your Luvin".