Described by Pitchfork as “Captain Beefheart for synth heads who grew up watching Adult Swim,” Salami Rose Joe Louis (AKA Lindsay Olsen) harnesses electronic tinkerings and glitch-y hooks to explore cosmic tinged storytelling in her lyricism. A signee to Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder label, she recently dropped a recording of a rehearsal entitled Inside, with trio,...

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mineo kawasakiLast seen at Sled Island in 2025, Mineo Kawasaki continues to create rhythm‑driven electronic worlds born from live drums and a MIDI controller. He has toured the world with immersive sets that blur percussion and electronics, and bend post‑rock minimalism to his will. Equal parts precision, texture and motion, this gig is not to...

YarboBouncing between inspirations in “heavy music” with an indifference towards classification, hardcore project Yarbo is consistently fast, catchy and punishing. For a turbulent listening experience that cites “male angst,” “insecurity,” and “redundant social commentary,” among many other riotous ruminations, check out their debut album Husband.dead ex girlfriendsHailing from Treaty 6 territory in Saskatoon, grunge/punk four-piece...

Spirit HotelDetermined to wake the dead by any means necessary, Spirit Hotel deals in whiskey-dipped tape rock and haunted house fuzz, all under the direction of singer-songwriter Nataanii Cornelius. Their 2024 debut Wear Your Death was a countrygaze knife twist on their listeners, and the new direction only drives it deeper, as it gets louder.HeavydiveNeo-wave/shoegaze trio Heavydive...

NIFE FITELoud, bad, and bleeding, NIFE FITE is a new, yet recognizable art-punk trio consisting of Matthew Springer (Radioactive Vampire Teeth, Dial Up), E. Collins (Thee Canadian Dispatch) and Kaiden Jackman (The Furnace). Satirizing violence in the media, the group plows through bite sized tunes about knives, stabbings, and childhood games with reckless abandon.Dual NatureDrawing...

Thee SoreheadsBold, female-fronted punk band Thee Soreheads blend raw power, biting hooks, and multilingual grit. Switching between English and Spanish, their sound channels classic punk urgency with a modern edge. Releasing demos, a live session, and now their debut EP, they showcase tightly crafted tracks that explore anger, identity, and resilience.Brain BentSince debuting in 2020,...

Chris Burns & His Going ConcernsFour decades of Montreal “racket‑roll” come roaring to life with this garage-born collective. As a member of bands like Terminal Sunglasses and Tha Retail Simps, Chris Burns has perfected his punk swagger and noisy improvisation. Now, His Growing Concerns deliver burnzoid anthems right‑this‑minute with ferocious musicianship and unhinged joy. Sounds...

A celebration of Hip Hop and Streetdance in 2 different shows! Join us as we showcase talent from our school and training programs, our faculty, guest choreographers, and dancers from our Calgary Community. Excellence, energy, expression and FUN all wrapped up in incredible shows that will have you dancing in your seat and grooving all...

Soulful singer-songwriter CELIN performs for Acoustic Afternoons. Every week, catch a new songwriter performing a family-friendly afternoon set to soundtrack your brunch.Wild Rose draught beers are on special for $7 during Acoustic Afternoons!About CELIN:CELIN creates music that explores the highs, the lows, and the realities of mental health, identity, and growth. The Calgary resident blends...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Discover the music of ABBA at Studio Bell under the gentle glow of candlelight. (May 24, June 21, July 26)

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.  Tentative Program - I Want to Break Free - We Will Rock You -...

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Calgary. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Hans Zimmer at Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, under the gentle glow of candlelight.  Tentative Program - Time - Inception - This Land - The Lion...