Tunes Review
By • March 30, 2012
These days it’s kind of hard to ignore unorthodox rap collective Odd Future (a.k.a OFWGKTA). Whether it’s inciting riots in public, selling out shows …
Matt Ritchie, Opinions Editor
Born and raised in Toronto, Ont., Matthew moved to Halifax when he was 17 to begin a degree in English at Dalhousie. But after a few years of reading the works of others, he began submitting articles to Exclaim! magazine and writing for the Dalhousie Gazette. This foray into journalism grew into a position at the paper as assistant arts editor in 2009, leading to his recent return to the Gazette as the new editor of the Opinions section. Matthew has an interest in Canadian politics, social media and art history. While not working at the Gazette, he contributes to The Coast and rides his bike around the city.
Final fantasy
By • March 23, 2012
As I write these words, I’m pretty psyched. Seven days from now I will participate in my annual Yahoo Fantasy Baseball draft. What will …
Oval woes
By • March 23, 2012
Two years ago I sat next to a few friends the week before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. We watched news reports highlighting the …
Tunes Review – WZRD
By • March 23, 2012
You got to hand it to these guys—WZRD is a pretty decent name for a rock band.
Made up of magic mushroom-inspired rapper Kid Cudi …
Hann Solo
By • March 16, 2012
Cheryl Hann is one of the luckiest people in the world. As a member of local sketch comedy group Picnicface, she has the opportunity …
Tunes review: Yukon Blonde – Tiger Talk
By • March 16, 2012
It’s been four years since Yukon Blonde released their first EP, Everything in Everyway, to critical attention. But in that time, Kelowna, B.C. shaggy …
The sound of music
By • March 9, 2012
If there is one program I would consider to be the most interesting show on television in 2012, it would have to be NBC’s …
In full bloom
By • March 9, 2012
As Toronto’s The Wooden Sky and Great Bloomers climbed the tiny stage of The Seahorse on March 3, they did so as veterans of …
Everything is free and nobody’s happy
By • February 17, 2012
When I was in high school my mum would give me $20 allowance a week. Without fail, every weekend I would head down to …
Tunes Review: The Internet – Purple Naked Ladies
By • February 17, 2012
Whether or not you like the music of rap collective Odd Future (or enjoy their unrestrained vulgarity), you have to admit they sure can …
