Jim Anderson It’s the taping for an early November episode of venerable UK music show Later… with Jools Holland and 24-year-old Al Spx is making her television debut with only a single to her Cold Specks moniker. She stands in the centre of room, bathed in a blue spotlight, hands[Read More…]
Author: Ryan Taylor
QPIRG should admit to its mistakes
As an organization that funds many worthwhile causes, I find no fault with the goals and actions of QPIRG as a whole. Where I take exception, rather, is with the duplicity and incoherence with which QPIRG has made, and continues to make, its case regarding opt-outable fees. In particular, its[Read More…]
Whedon’s cabin fever
www.collider.com The less you know about The Cabin in the Woods, the better chance you’ll enjoy it. Co-written by Joss Whedon (Firefly, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and directed by fellow Buffy writer Drew Goddard, hardcore fans won’t need much more than the blunt tagline to know what to expect: “Five[Read More…]
Indie pop at the top
indierockreviews.com Fun’s name itself is the best descriptor of their music. The band’s second album, Some Nights, was released in February, and their single “We Are Young” skyrocketed to the top of the charts, making them the first band since 2002 to reach number one on the Billboard Top[Read More…]
Twenty years on, Dandy Warhols stay strong
albionblog.wordpress.com After performing for nearly 20 years, it’s understandable when artists get a little too used to the sound checks, interviews, and general wear and tear of life on the road. Yet, talking to Dandy Warhols’ lead singer Courtney Taylor-Taylor offers a refreshing surprise. While years of doing interviews might[Read More…]
Bully is a wake-up call for more than just students
www.allmoviephoto.com After a typical day of school, 12-year-old Alex Libby jumps on the trampoline in his yard, or walks around the neighbourhood, delicately holding hands with his angelic sister Jada. Sometimes, he throws rocks near the train tracks behind his house as the burly freights pass. In the morning, Alex[Read More…]
QPIRG, online GA ratification questions on ref. ballot
Michael Paolucci / McGill Tribune Polling for SSMU’s exceptional referendum period opened on Tuesday, April 10. The voting period features two referendum questions-one regarding the existence of the Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG), and the other concerning the online ratification of motions passed by the SSMU General Assembly (GA).[Read More…]
MUNACA and admin prepare to finalize agreement
The McGill University Non-Academic Certified Association (MUNACA) and the McGill administration have resolved the remaining outstanding issue on their collective agreement and are preparing to finalize proceedings. The agreement, ratified by MUNACA’s members on Dec. 5 after months of negotiations, marked the end of the union’s three-month strike last fall.[Read More…]
Summer Playlist
Summer is almost upon us. Enjoy this self-indulgent playlist from the Tribune Editorial Board. Neon Indian-“Terminally Chill” (from Psychic Chasms) Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz-“Mercy” Dunson-“Count On It” (from The Investment) Baby Eagle-“Brave Women” (from Bone Soldiers) Deerhunter-“He Would Have Laughed” (from Halcyon Digest) Best Coast-“The[Read More…]
Internal review on asbestos research is inconclusive
On Tuesday April 3, Dr. David Eidelman, vice principal (health affairs) and dean of medicine, announced the completion of the preliminary internal review of professor J. Corbett McDonald’s research on the health effects of chrysotile asbestos. The review was conducted by professor and chair of the department of epidemiology, biostatistics,[Read More…]