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A tale of two rappers
In a genre populated with stage names such as Drake, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and Pitbull, Doug Crawford isn’t the most hip-hop of handles. Neither is Peter Jackson. Luckily, their names haven’t held them...
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My favourite albums of 2011
1. Austra, Feel It Break 2. Bon Iver, Bon Iver 3. Born Gold, Bodysongs 4. Florence + The Machine, Ceremonials 5. The Black Keys, El Camino 6. Secret Squares, Secret Squares 7. Les Jupes, Modern Myths...
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Bieber defeater to play Edmonton’s Jazz Fest
One of the most unexpected winners in recent Grammy history will headline next year’s Edmonton International Jazz Festival. Bassist/singer Esperanza Spalding will perform Tuesday, June 25 at the...
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Jo Thrillz takes on Drake
Edmonton rapper/social media star Jo Thrillz decided to put his own twist on Drake’s latest single, Started From the Bottom, and even shot a video — with real snow. (OK, but no Bentley … )
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Prism Prize reveals shortlist of best Canadian music videos of 2012
Electro-pop priestess Grimes is competing against herself in a new prize to honour the best Canadian music video of 2012. Two of her videos, Oblivion and Genesis, made the shortlist for the $5,000...
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Drake delays Edmonton show to December
Like the release of his album, hip-hop/R&B star Drake is pushing back the date of his Sept. 30 show at Rexall Place. The former Degrassi actor, and current obsession of Amanda Bynes, will now...
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More Edmo shows: The Darcys/RATD/NO, The Zolas/James Younger
* The Darcys, Reuben & The Dark and NO: Tuesday, April 1 at The ARTery. Tickets: $16 plus service charges at yeglive. Check out some of the latest offerings from The Darcys, including a cover of...
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Compared to Beyonce's Lemonade Drake's Views feels bloated, indulgent and...
Album: Views Artist: Drake (OVO Sound) Three out of five stars Poor Drake. Not only is the Toronto rapper/singer still haunted by his ex-girlfriends, his latest album is overshadowed by another woman:...
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Drake brings his Summer Sixteen tour to Edmonton
Your prayers have been answered, Edmonton. You won’t have to fly to Vancouver to get a view of Drake’s Summer Sixteen tour — the hip-hop/R&B star is adding YEG to his itinerary. He’ll perform...
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Carrie Underwood sets date with Edmonton
Rogers Place has announced another concert … and guess what? It’s another country artist. Carrie Underwood will perform Oct. 13. Tickets range from $69 to $111 plus service charges. On sale: Aug. 5...
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Drake: Serious vibration testing rocks Rogers Place
Oh no! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are getting divorced? For Edmonton fans of the Hollywood power couple, there was only one way to ease the pain — spend the night with hip-hop stars Drake and Future...
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Track Stars: Listen to songs by Austra, Drake and Duotang
1. Austra, Utopia. Dystopia is more like it. Austra’s trademark combination of Katie Stelmanis’s detached arias and warm synths denotes a cold, robotic and futile future à la Bladerunner. Utopia,...
View ArticleDrake and Migos on their way to Rogers Place Nov. 6
Platinum-selling Degrassi alumnus Drake is coming to Rogers Place Nov. 6, one of 41 dates across North America on his Aubrey and the Three Amigos Live! tour. He’ll be bringing Migos along for the ride,...
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Wildlife: Wayne Gretzky's aura summoned to Nuit Blanche outdoor art night...
Nuit Blanche Sept. 29 is off to a “Great” start — its first announced artist will be summoning the aura of onetime bedrock Edmontonian Wayne Gretzky. The interactive art exhibition, which is free all...
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Wildlife: Cindy Baker makes hard work look peaceful at dc3 Art Projects
As usual, dc3 Art Projects is a hive of activity — even though one of its key pieces of art by Cindy Baker is about embracing the opposite: inactivity. In her show Crash Pad, which wraps up after...
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10 things to do in Edmonton this week: Jack White, Lest We Forget, and Drake
Jack White On Friday night, what happens at Rogers Place stays at Rogers Place. That’s because Jack White has decreed that no cell phones will be allowed at the arena when he stops in on his Boarding...
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Three to See on Tuesday, Nov. 6
Drake: Fresh off a turbulent stop in Vancouver, the Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour arrives in town as Drake brings a bevy of hits and spectacular visual display to Rogers Place for the first of...
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Review: Drake brings bouncy ambassador act to Rogers Place
As a general rule, ambassadors are roundly adored. Drake delivered a raucous rhythmic display Tuesday night during his Rogers Place party, with fireworks blasting above and the stage transforming...
View ArticleDrake brings his Summer Sixteen tour to Edmonton
The hip-hop star has just announced a second show at Rogers Place.
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