Music 2011: The Best of Calgary

When music critics based in California, or even Vancouver, review the work of a Calgary musician, it usually comes with an assertion that “the cold, stark nights of [insert artist’s name] hometown have bled into each song.” Granted, seasonal weather changes can catalyze insular pieces of artistic achievement, but the … Read More

DailyXY’s 2011 Gift Guide: Books

One of the oldest standbys for Christmas presents, books are so taste-dependent that they can also be the stocking stuffer most likely to disappoint. This year, make it the big whopper, the doorstopper, the slambang coffee table–breaking tome they could never justify buying for themselves — and will actually want … Read More

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