Jack Vrolyk
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Local singer-songwriter Courtney Wolfe releases emotional new single “Last Call”
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Genre-bending Kitchener native Courtney Wolfe has a new single out, and it’s a must-listen. Born and raised in Kitchener, Wolfe started playing music at a young age. While she plays some covers, her real passion lies in songwriting and she has an impressive discography to prove it. “Truly, there’s no better feeling for me than when…
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Addison Rae is an influencer turned musician success story
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When your career starts on social media, it’s hard to be known for anything else. The music industry’s history as judge, jury and executioner has left behind a trail of TikTok stars who tried and failed to make it. Among the broken dreams and short-lived careers, you can find a lucky few who pulled off…
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Need something to listen to this April? Check these out
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While March gave us a glimpse of warmer weather before replacing it with more snow and freezing temperatures, we can look forward to April as a time for sunnier days, baby animals and blooming flowers. Here are some albums perfect for the upcoming warm weather. The New Sound – Geordie Greep (2024) An electrically explosive…
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Seven albums to kick off your spring on the right foot
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March comes with a lot of reasons to celebrate, from Mardi Gras to St. Patrick’s Day, but this year, everyone’s favourite day of March is the 20th, the first day of spring. After an especially cold and snowy winter, you can get ready for sunnier days with this collection of albums to start your spring…
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What albums should you revisit in February?
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Music in February is all about love. Whether you’re deeply in it, in the early stages or angry about love there’s an album for you. Here are some of the best albums you can listen to in February. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” – Lauryn Hill (1998) Hill created this album in an era of…
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Local artist spotlight: Meet KW’s The Plainspotters
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Recently I was at a concert at Maxwell’s and heard this fantastic new band with a groovy sound. Once I learned that it was their second gig ever, I knew I had to reach out to them. That band was The Plainspotters. Last week I sat down in the Radio Laurier studio with Evan Peters,…
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The ongoing debate between practical effects and CGI
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In the world of movies and television there are some debates that rage on forever. Marvel vs DC, who the best Chris is (Evans, Hemsworth or Pine) and whether the Avatar movies are overrated (they are). However, one of my favourite debates is the one between practical effects and computer-generated imagery (CGI). Practical effects tend…
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Films to look out for in 2025
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The new year brings a brand-new slate of movies. While we might still be reeling from 2024’s hits such as Challengers and We Live in Time, 2025 promises another impressive collection of films. Let’s take a look ahead. Sequels and reboots: 2025 is set to be the year of the franchise, starting in January with Leigh…
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Thoughts while rewatching Gilmore Girls in 2024
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It’s that time of year again. With the warm weather gone, people across the world are settling into their yearly tradition: Rewatching Gilmore Girls. For me, this year marks my first rewatch. While I’ve seen a lot of the show more than once out of order, last year my girlfriend had me go through the…
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I think I am a big fan of fall now
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I have never been a big fan of fall. For as long as I can remember, I’ve dreaded it. While some welcome the leaves changing colour, pumpkin spice lattes and colder weather – I miss summer. It’s not just that I don’t like fall. I’m on the opposite end of the spectrum of fall lovers…
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