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Swedish DJ Avicii found dead at age 28

The Grammy-nominated Tim Bergling has cited Daft Punk and Swedish House Mafia as major influences.

Kanye West news cements his status as the man who won’t go away on Twitter

The philosophy book is going to have to wait a couple of days

SKOOKUM Festival announces the release of single-day passes

Organizers have announced that single-day passes for this year’s innagural SKOOKUM Festival in Stanley Park will go on sale this Friday (

Westward Music Fest announces second wave of artists that includes Andy Shauf, Chad VanGaalen, and A$AP Twelvyy

Previously revealed headliners include Kali Uchis and Kelela

Kendrick Lamar makes history with an unprecedented Pulitzer Prize win

Who cares about the Grammys.

Nardwuar schools Cardi B on history of Vancouver's Penthouse Nightclub in divine interview

In which the Bronx rapper also talks Junie B. Jones, stripping, and yogurt.

Vancouver LGBT venue Odyssey Nightclub announces it will close in June

It’s end of a long journey for one of Vancouver’s LGBT nightlife institutions.

Aurora Cannabis to kick off free concert series on 4/20 with Vancouver show featuring Dillon Francis

Dillon Francis will be joined by Tiesto protege Dzeko, along with Vancouver-based producer and performer Daijo.

Snoop Dogg NHL promo explains the most wonderful time of the year, as well as "ass man" ending up on the Stanley Cup

Don't feel bad about gluing yourself to the couch until June.

Let’s talk about Bush, Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, and Ringo Starr

A Bush show in Atlantic City spiralled into a drunken mess with security tackling people on a stage that was full of fans, one of whom grabbed the mike and started singing.

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