Articles by Alan Ranta
At Rifflandia, the Beaches Cut to the Feeling
Main Stage, September 15
PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024
As much as the Toronto pop-rock quartet have enjoyed their success in recent years, that success came from a difficult time. Their most ...
At Rifflandia 2024, Crash Test Dummies Turned Back the Clock
Main Stage, September 15
PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024
Even at the relatively early timeslot of six p.m., legendary Winnipeg folksy alt-rockers Crash Test Dummies were a fair few minutes late ...
L7 Came Out Swinging at Rifflandia
Phillips, September 15
PUBLISHED Sep 17, 2024
Although I came of age in the '90s, I somehow missed the L7 train. At the time of their performance at Rifflandia, I hadn't seen ...
Oliver Tree Brought the Weird to Rifflandia
Main Stage, September 14
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Oliver Tree is an absolute weirdo. Like, did you know he's actually from Victoria? You don't need to look that up. He lived here until he ...
Sophie Ellis-Bextor Gave Murder on the Main Stage at Rifflandia
Main Stage, September 14
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
This set took a long time to get going. Literally, English singer/songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor didn't hit the stage until almost a...
Rezz Let the Bass Do the Talking at Rifflandia
Main Stage, September 13
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Since Fyre Festival founder Ja Rule attempted to overstay his welcome, pushing a track or two beyond his set time until his DJ had to tell...
Slayyyter's Rifflandia Set Was Wet (Literally) and Wild
Main Stage, September 13
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Stuck with a relatively early set at six p.m., it was surprising that Slayyyter was legally allowed to perform in the daylight. If you've ...
Tokyo Police Club Took a Well-Earned Bow at Rifflandia
Main Stage, September 13
PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2024
Doubtlessly one of the most bittersweet moments in the festival's storied history, Rifflandia 2024 launched the final tour of Newmarket...
