Articles by Martin Turenne

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  Return of the Foot Fetish

  Things Are Not Looking Up For Shoegazer Revival

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2003

  In a parallel universe, far out of range of electroclash and garage rawk, there's a vibrant renaissance going on. For the past two years, s...

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  Remember Shakti

  Centre for Performing Arts, Vancouver BC - September 23, 2003

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2003

  From the moment these four musicians stepped on stage to the time they took their final bows, a large weeknight audience hung on their ever...

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  Greg Davis / FS Blum / E*Rock

  The Sugar Refinery, Vancouver BC - October 5, 2003

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2003

  Taking the stage at Vancouver's most charming venue, the Sugar Refinery, Oregon's E*Rock left no doubt that this would be a subdued affair....

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  Grandaddy / Elbow

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC - October 16, 2003

  PUBLISHED Nov 1, 2003

  A few hundred souls braved the first big rains of fall to witness stellar sets from two of rock music's best young outfits. Manchester's El...

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  Crunk In the Trunk

  New South Simplicity Skewers Lit-Hop

  PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2003

  The encroachment of white artists has led observers to argue that African-Americans will eventually leave hip-hop behind — as in the case o...

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  Atmosphere

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC - September 14, 2003

  PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2003

  Minnesota's MC Slug may not be a household name, but the Midwest spitter has already become indie-rap's first crossover star — a collegiate...

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  Grime Wave

  England's Hip-hop Renaissance Comes Fast and Furious

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2003

  Heat rises. No matter how far below the surface its source, heat pushes up inexorably, hissing through cracks, bending around obstacles and...

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  Culture

  Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver BC - August 9, 2003

  PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2003

  A righteous shaman for these godless times, Culture front-man Joseph Hill entranced the assembled with his resonant tones and spiritual inv...