Hammer Museum dusts off artist Forrest Bess’ work

Forrest Bess was an artist caught between two worlds, and this internal struggle can be viewed within his artwork shown at the Hammer Museum. For the first time in over 20 years, the abstract expressionist painter Forrest Bess’ work is being displayed, with a total of 50 pieces of his artwork from 1946 to 1970. […]

Q&A: Wake Owl band frontman shares inspiration

Vancouver-based indie band Wake Owl is comprised of four artists that, although separated by space, come together to make music. Consisting of vocalist and guitarist Colyn Cameron, drummer Andy Shauf, bassist Josh Daignault and violinist Aiden Brant-Briscall, Wake Owl’s sound will be familiar territory for anyone accustomed to the indie scene; the band isn’t breaking any boundaries.

Free Food influenced by blend of rap, jazz

Many people have made bad jokes that have outlived their expiration date. Free Food’s moniker falls under that category. “Our band name is a pretty bad joke. We figured folks were more interested in coming out for food than music. It’s more a bad joke than anything,” said Oliver Brown, frontman, lyricist and fourth-year ethnomusicology […]