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Showcasing music from the Canadian underground, moving you to feel โœจ Print and online magazine. https://www.reverie-online.com/ Submit your music to our team โญ๏ธ editors@reverieonline.org. ๐Ÿ“Calgary, AB

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Austra Finds Euphoria in Heartbreak on New Album Chin Up Buttercup www.reverie-online.com/interviews/a... | via @reveriemagazine.bsky.social

16.11.2025 17:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Music Roundup: Mustafa, ATYYA, Heartrunner, Slash Need, and Puffer, Oh My! โ€” REVERIE Summerโ€™s rhythm is picking up, and this weekโ€™s releases are all fringing on subtle delinquency. What else can we expect from Friday the 13th. In this edition, we dive into political lyricism, deep bas...

This weekโ€™s roundup is full of angst, bass, and blistering punk heat โ€” what else would you expect from a Friday the 13th drop? ๐Ÿ”ฅ

From Mustafaโ€™s poetic Polaris-nominated lyricism to Heartrunnerโ€™s peak Myspace-core revival, weโ€™re covering all moods, especially the messy ones.

13.06.2025 19:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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APACALDA Confronts the Darkness on Genre-Fluid Debut โ€˜Thereโ€™s a Shadow in My Room and It Isnโ€™t Mineโ€™ โ€” REVERIE There's a Shadow in My Room and It Isn't Mine is a collection of seething emotions expressed over a genre-defiant production; Itโ€™s also the debut album from Montreal-based artist Cassandra Angheluta,...

๐ŸŽถ Thereโ€™s a Shadow in My Room and It Isnโ€™t Mine โ€” the debut album from Montreal-based artist APACALDA โ€” is a genre-fluid plunge into heartbreak, healing, and haunting catharsis.

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13.06.2025 19:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sunniest of Days, Darkest of Hours: Kimmortal Makes Space for it All โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Kortney Gloska

In this radiant interview by Gabrielle Cadiang , Kimmortal unpacks their new EP, karaoke favourites, and the power of seeing yourself in your art. From DIY beginnings to a full-band set at this yearโ€™s Sled Island, Kimmortal is a star โ€” and they are here to remind you that you are too. ๐ŸŒŸ

13.06.2025 19:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First Time Club: Emma Goldman Playing Sled Island 2025 โ€” REVERIE This week, weโ€™re kicking off our First Timers Club series, spotlighting artists performing at Sled Island for the very first time. Whether they are longtime fans finally making the leap to the stage...

Weโ€™re kicking off our First Timers Club series with Vancouver hardcore unit Emma Goldman, a feral blend of screamo chaos and BPM-blasting electronics. From DIY roots to Sled Island debut, theyโ€™re ready to connect, rage, and sweat it out with Calgary. ๐Ÿ–ค
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10.06.2025 20:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Freedom Takes Flight: A Review of Amplify Origins at Arts Commons โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder)

AMPLIFY ORIGINS: FREEDOM โœจโœˆ๏ธ

A night of ritual, theatre, drag, music, movement, and four bold artists taking flight.

Read our full story on reverie-online.com and apply now to be considered for Arts Commonsโ€™ 2026 cohort, accepting applications until June 30, 2025 (link in article).

09.06.2025 20:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sounds of Reverie Playlist ยท Reverie ยท 65 items ยท 30 saves

And a playlist update! Give it a save for new music every week:

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06.06.2025 22:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Music Roundup: Woodhawk, Born Ruffians, TDJ, Purity Ring, Shame, and more โ€” REVERIE Happy June and hello new releases! This week we were blessed with full-length albums, EPs, and singles spanning from stoner metal to hard rock to deep dub. These artists didnโ€™t come to play, and some ...

Happy June and hello new releases! โญ๏ธ

This week we were blessed with full-length albums, EPs, and singles spanning from stoner metal to hard rock to deep dub.

Discover the emerging sounds in Canada โฌ‡๏ธ

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06.06.2025 22:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Still Depths & Preoccupations Live in Calgary: A Homecoming โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) - Preoccupations Thereโ€™s something deeply affirming about watching the torch get passed in real time, especially when it is humming through the amplif...

It was a homecoming for Preoccupations in Calgary, AB this week and we loved every minute of it.

What stood out most was how seamlessly their newer material blended with their early work. Songs from their latest release didnโ€™t feel like departures but rather natural evolutions.

Read our review โฌ‡๏ธ

06.06.2025 22:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Turn Up The Volume, Dial Up is Playing โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Screengrab Media In a city where artistic boundaries are meant to be pushed, Dial Up has emerged as one of Calgaryโ€™s most intriguing musical experiments. What began as founder Tys Burg...

Calgaryโ€™s egg punk darlings Dial Up are hitting the West Coast with their most ambitious project yet โ€” Ball Pit, out June 5 via Splitter Records. ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿ“žโœจ

We caught up with our Spring 2025 cover stars to talk DIY mythology, sugar people vs. gold people, and building community one weirdo show at a time.

04.06.2025 20:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor bring Liberation to The Palace Theatre in Calgary, AB โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Daman Singh - Godspeed! You Black Emperor in Calgary, AB On a cloudy day, the dark and gloomy space of the Palace Theatre was filled with nothing but a few lights, 16mm projections and...

A night of hopeful liberation at The Palace Theatre with Godspeed! You Black Emperor.

Mat Ball opened with a haunting solo set, preparing the stage for Godspeed You! Black Emperorโ€™s sprawling, cinematic performance that shook Calgary to its core.

www.reverie-online.com/reviews/gods...

29.05.2025 01:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Music Roundup: Still Depths, Distinct Motive, Fine Food Market, and more. โ€” REVERIE This week's roundup has something for everyone, spanning from deep dubstep to hazy slowcore. We are also celebrating some wins from these artists, with Distinct Motive debuting at a major festival, Ar...

Check out what weโ€™re listening to this week, curated by Emma Marshall ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’ฟ

Weโ€™ve got post-punk, cosmic instrumentals, and jazzy dream pop that aches in all the right places - including a new single from Calgary-now-Vancouver based band Still Depths.

www.reverie-online.com/news/music-r...

23.05.2025 18:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Live Review: G.U.S.H. at Loophole in Calgary, AB โ€“ A Night of Catharsis and Community โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) - G.U.S.H. at Loophole Thereโ€™s a certain kind of magic that only happens in sweaty, dimly lit rooms like Loophole. That magic made itself known on May...

Sweaty rooms, screaming choruses, and a whole lot of heart.

We caught Innerouter & G.U.S.H. at Loophole last Friday for a night of music, mental health advocacy and some of the loudest love weโ€™ve seen for the local scene.

Check out our live review: www.reverie-online.com/reviews/gush...

17.05.2025 02:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My interview with Juno and Andrew of @chinamedsband.bsky.social is now up on @reveriemagazine.bsky.social !!! I have loved this band and this magazine for so long and am so stoked about this!! Go read at Reverie right now!!! Link in post below as well as in my bio ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค

12.05.2025 15:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Having fun, fostering community, and eating TERFs: In Conversation with Juno and Andrew of Chinese Medicine โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Taija Grey Chinese Medicine burst onto the Toronto punk scene four years ago and have been a force to be reckoned with ever since. The band - made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Ju...

@emmoore.bsky.social caught up with Juno Hailey and Andrew Pearson of Toronto group Chinese Medicine to talk about the evolution of the songs on their new album โ€˜The Trans Agendaโ€™, existing under capitalism, the importance of community, and so much more.

Read it now on reverie-online.com ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿ–ค

12.05.2025 15:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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New Music Roundup: Babygirl, CAT PISS, Umru, Men I Trust, and more โ€” REVERIE Itโ€™s been a breezy month for new releases, and weโ€™re thrilled to be back with another handpicked collection of standout tracks and projects. From glitchy hyperpop experiments to hardcore electro punk,...

New releases for our ears ๐Ÿฅฐ

This week we are listening to la lune, CAT PISS, Babygirl, Umru, Preoccupations, Men I Trust, and more.

Check out our new music roundup on reverie-online.com!

www.reverie-online.com/news/new-mus...

10.05.2025 00:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Double Floor Rager: Home Front, Poison Ruรฏn, Chain Whip, and more โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: @Guttershotyyc (Myles Marleau) - Home Front Albertaโ€™s own Boot Wave beauties, Home Front made another pilgrimage down  the QE2 on Friday night to The Palomino. Only this time, the...

Albertaโ€™s own Boot Wave beauties, Home Front returned to the Palomino last Friday featuring Poison Ruiin & Rhythm of Cruelty๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿป

Read the full review written and photographed by Myles Marleau!

www.reverie-online.com/reviews/home...

10.05.2025 00:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From DIY Beginnings to Tokyo Dreams: A Journey with Tapeworms โ€” REVERIE In an era where genre-bending is the new normal, Tapeworms stands out as a band that effortlessly weaves together lo-fi charm with polished electronic production. What began as a teenage friendship be...

In an era where genre-bending is the new normal, Tapeworms stands out as a band that effortlessly weaves together lo-fi charm with polished electronic production.

Their new album, Grand Voyage, is out now. Read our full interview with the group.

www.reverie-online.com/interviews/t...

02.05.2025 23:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Review: Viagr aboys by Viagra Boys โ€” REVERIE Knights in shining post-punk armor, Viagra Boys return to save the day with a dose of genre-bending grounded irony on their fourth album viagr aboys . Possibly the weirdest band to emerge this decade...

Remember when we said Viagra Boys were the weirdest band of the decade? Their fourth album โ€˜viagr aboysโ€™ just proved us right again.

Theyโ€™re throwing country twang, jazz flutes, and their signature sax into the mix this time, and somehow it all works perfectly.

Check out our review below โฌ‡๏ธ

02.05.2025 22:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Sounds of Reverie Playlist ยท Reverie ยท 37 items ยท 30 saves

Freshly updated playlist with new tunes for the weekend!

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02.05.2025 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Weekly Music Roundup: New Saint, Hermitess, NON ULTRAS, SAMWOY, Rachella Wred, and more โ€” REVERIE We've missed you! The sun is out, festival lineups are dropping left and right, and our inbox is absolutely overflowing with incredible new music. Pour yourself something nice, get comfy, grab your he...

Have you asked yourself lately: โ€œwhat is the Reverie team listening toโ€? Well, weโ€™re back baby!

Our favourites of the week include New Saint, Hermitess, NON ULTRAS , SAMWOY teaming up with Virginie B, Chloe Stankowski and Nevik, Rachella Wred, and more!

www.reverie-online.com/news/weekly-...

02.05.2025 22:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tawni Bias carries the weight of emotion on new album Saddle Fawn โ€” REVERIE Photo Credit: Daman Singh What started as a solo project by Calgary-based artist TJ Elkin has now become the experimental noir-folktronica trio, Tawni Bias. Their debut release, SEL Fellow , has be...

What started as a solo project by Calgary-based artist TJ Elkin has now become the experimental noir-folktronica trio, Tawni Bias.

With their new album Saddle Fawn out today, Reverie had the opportunity to sit down with vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, TJ Elkin.

25.04.2025 20:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sled Island Music & Arts Festival Sled Island is an annual, multi-venue independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta.

Learn more about the band (and the origins of Ribbon Skirt collaborating with @marlaenamoore.bsky.social and Monty Munro leading back to Sled in 2022) on www.reverie-online.com.

And lock in your passes for Sled Island on sledisland.com so you can catch Ribbon Skirt live this summer!

25.04.2025 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bite Down: How Community Helped Forge Ribbon Skirt's Breakthrough Album โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) - Ribbon Skirt @ SXSW 2025 Sled Island is what I would call a music discovery festival. A festival where each year you find out your new favourite art...

Ribbon Skirt recently released their new album โ€˜Bite Downโ€™ to critical acclaim and we cannot get enough.

We caught up with the band at @sxsw.com after a melting performance at Swan Dive to chat about their return to Calgary this June for Sled Island.

25.04.2025 20:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Glitter Glue, School Damage, and No Brainer Live at Pin-Bar โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: @Guttershotyyc (Myles Marleau) - No Brainer The only thing better than a long weekend starting on Friday is kickstarting it on Thursday night with a loaded trifecta of Canuck Punk at b...

The only thing better than a long weekend starting on Friday is kickstarting it on Thursday night with a loaded trifecta of Canuck Punk at beloved local haunt, Pin-Bar.

Read our review of local acts Glitter Glue, School Damage, and No Brainer.

www.reverie-online.com/reviews/no-b...

23.04.2025 02:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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FILM REVIEW: Ebony and Ivory at Calgary Underground Film Festival โ€” REVERIE Few art forms have more in common than comedy and music. In addition to performers going up on stage baring their souls (whether through music or comedy), thereโ€™s an inherent rhythm to the cadence of ...

FILM REVIEW: Ebony and Ivory

โ€œBrace yourselves for a lot of male nudity, gross-out moments and a film that eschews plot for Weirdo Vibesโ€ฆLike the best kind of art, it provokes a reaction and response and that is reason enough it demands to be seen.โ€

www.reverie-online.com/reviews/ebon...

23.04.2025 02:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CUFF Shorts Package: In Conversation with Zach Green (Cancer Szn) and Jade Benoit (No Artichokes) โ€” REVERIE The Calgary Underground Film Festival is offering yet another program of exciting features, but theyโ€™ve also balanced that offering with an eclectic collection of short films. While all shorts have a ...

Cancer Szn is a story of queer yearning and obsession inflected with supernatural-horror elements. No Artichokes was born out of an odd spark of inspiration from the Late Night at the Plaza alumns.

Read our chat with the directors to learn more!

www.reverie-online.com/interviews/k...

23.04.2025 01:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Calgary Underground Film Fest is currently taking place and weโ€™ve been having a blast checking out some of the best in independent cinema!

Some of our favourites include CUFFโ€™s short film packages that include โ€˜Cancer Sznโ€™ and โ€˜No Artichokesโ€™.

23.04.2025 01:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tour - Mac DeMarco

Mac Demarco shares that heโ€™ll be going on tour in Canada, with a new album slated for August ๐ŸŽ‰

Check out the full list of dates, including a show in Calgary at MAC Hall: www.macdemarco.com/tour/

08.04.2025 17:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Black Country, New Road defy expectations on Forever Howlong โ€” REVERIE Photo credit: Eddie Whelan

Happy release day to our โ€œbestiesโ€ Black Country, New Road.

Their highly anticipated third studio album, Forever Howlong, is out now via Ninja Tune.

Read our chat with drummer Charlie Wayne and violinist Georgia Ellery (who both also lend their vocals to the BC,NR chorus) on reverie-online.com โ™ฅ๏ธ

04.04.2025 18:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0