local music
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Tri-Campus Battle of the Bands
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Music is the sound that binds the souls of millions. The Kitchener-Waterloo region is home to numerous communities centred solely around music and Laurier is no exception! On March 21, Radio Laurier, CFRU 93.3 FM and Jam Network came together to host the Battle of the Bands featuring six local acts. The event took place at Emmanuel United Church, transforming the traditionally quiet…
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Raising Voices and Supplies: How Locals Are Standing With 100Vic
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Local artists, activists and mutual‑aid groups collaborate to spotlight the ongoing fight against displacement at Kitchener‑Waterloo’s largest encampment. A benefit concert, hosted by the Emmanuel United Church on Jan. 17, 2026, with a lineup consisting of five bands (“Dear Evangeline,” “Cease,” “Gutter Girl,” “One More Lane” and “Fenech”) was put together by local Kitchener-Waterloo organizations PublicSeatingDIY and Fight Back! KW, with the…
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Paying Tribute to Shannon Lee
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The melodies of HouseCat returned to Maxwell’s Concerts and Events on Jan. 23, 2026, to recognise the professional legacy of Shannon Lee, a local musician and Laurier alum. Lee was a musician, songwriter, sound technician, and alumnus of the Wilfrid Laurier University Integrated Musical Arts program. According to the Laurier website, she was a local…
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This Old Dog…Returns to Ontario
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After a six-year wait, indie rock artist Mac DeMarco has finally returned to Ontario to play and promote his latest album dubbed, “Guitar”. Massey Hall hosted the indie prince as well as the opening Australian band, Texcrick (another indie rock band) on Dec. 8 and 9, 2025. Massey Hall was an illustrious venue that contrasted with the light tone of Mac DeMarco’s show, but to no degree did it hold the show back, if anything added to the show’s playful nature. After a short time waiting in line, they…
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KW’s Music Scene Finds Harmony in Diversity and Community
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From raves to cozy gigs, KW pulses with sound brant, inclusive soundscape For many in Kitchener-Waterloo (KW), musicians are the foundation of community life. Music is something that connects, inspires, and moves people, creating intense waves of change throughout culture. KW is a community of musicians bursting with talent which may initially appear intimidating but…
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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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World-first Laurier discovery offers new therapeutic strategy to target viruses and cancer genes
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Wilfrid Laurier University virologist and immunologist Stephanie DeWitte-Orr has made a significant discovery with the potential to revolutionize the method by which scientists search for and eliminate genes that cause cancer and viruses. This new therapeutic technology is promising for the treatment or prevention of a wide variety of diseases and conditions including cancer, back…
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Comment devrions-nous parler de la thérapie psychédélique dans le contexte du traitement de la santé mentale
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Traduit en français par Erin Cannon, Courtney Legere, Alina Mehmeti. Est-ce que nous voulons des lois qui encouragent la bienveillance? Bien sûr. Est-ce que, vu la croissance des taux d’addiction, d’anxiété et de dépression, la santé mentale devrait être une priorité? Oui. Alors, si nous identifions des traitements de santé mentale efficaces, sécuritaires, et économiques,…
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How we should talk about psychedelic therapy in the context of mental health treatment
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Do we want laws that promote goodness? Yes. Should mental health be a priority, especially given the increasing rates of addiction, anxiety and depression? Also yes. And if we find mental health treatments that work, are safe, and cost-effective, should we not consider them as a legitimate solution? Once again, yes. This is the context…
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Therapy dogs help students get through ruff times
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At Laurier, it’s not uncommon to see a service dog in training on campus or even see people in your building about to take their dog on a walk. It seems like Laurier has an infatuation with the four-legged friends that is unlike any other. Dog therapy has become increasingly popular within academic institutions, but…
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