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Showcasing music from the Canadian underground, moving you to feel ✨ Print and online magazine. https://www.reverie-online.com/ Submit your music to our team ⭐️ [email protected]. 📍Calgary, AB

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Nov 20

We created a starter pack for artists based in Alberta 💜 Reach out if you’d like to be added!

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 13

This week’s roundup is full of angst, bass, and blistering punk heat — what else would you expect from a Friday the 13th drop? 🔥

From Mustafa’s poetic Polaris-nominated lyricism to Heartrunner’s peak Myspace-core revival, we’re covering all moods, especially the messy ones.

New Music Roundup: Mustafa, ATYYA, Heartrunner, Slash Need, and Puffer, Oh My! — REVERIE

Summer’s rhythm is picking up, and this week’s releases are all fringing on subtle delinquency. What else can we expect from Friday the 13th. In this edition, we dive into political lyricism, deep bas...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 13

🎶 There’s a Shadow in My Room and It Isn’t Mine — the debut album from Montreal-based artist APACALDA — is a genre-fluid plunge into heartbreak, healing, and haunting catharsis.

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APACALDA Confronts the Darkness on Genre-Fluid Debut ‘There’s a Shadow in My Room and It Isn’t Mine’ — REVERIE

There's a Shadow in My Room and It Isn't Mine is a collection of seething emotions expressed over a genre-defiant production; It’s also the debut album from Montreal-based artist Cassandra Angheluta,...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 13

In this radiant interview by Gabrielle Cadiang , Kimmortal unpacks their new EP, karaoke favourites, and the power of seeing yourself in your art. From DIY beginnings to a full-band set at this year’s Sled Island, Kimmortal is a star — and they are here to remind you that you are too. 🌟

Sunniest of Days, Darkest of Hours: Kimmortal Makes Space for it All — REVERIE

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 10

We’re kicking off our First Timers Club series with Vancouver hardcore unit Emma Goldman, a feral blend of screamo chaos and BPM-blasting electronics. From DIY roots to Sled Island debut, they’re ready to connect, rage, and sweat it out with Calgary. 🖤
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First Time Club: Emma Goldman Playing Sled Island 2025 — REVERIE

This week, we’re kicking off our First Timers Club series, spotlighting artists performing at Sled Island for the very first time. Whether they are longtime fans finally making the leap to the stage...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 9

AMPLIFY ORIGINS: FREEDOM ✨✈️

A night of ritual, theatre, drag, music, movement, and four bold artists taking flight.

Read our full story on reverie-online.com and apply now to be considered for Arts Commons’ 2026 cohort, accepting applications until June 30, 2025 (link in article).

Freedom Takes Flight: A Review of Amplify Origins at Arts Commons — REVERIE

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 6

And a playlist update! Give it a save for new music every week:

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 6

Happy June and hello new releases! ⭐️

This week we were blessed with full-length albums, EPs, and singles spanning from stoner metal to hard rock to deep dub.

Discover the emerging sounds in Canada ⬇️

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New Music Roundup: Woodhawk, Born Ruffians, TDJ, Purity Ring, Shame, and more — REVERIE

Happy June and hello new releases! This week we were blessed with full-length albums, EPs, and singles spanning from stoner metal to hard rock to deep dub. These artists didn’t come to play, and some ...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 6

It was a homecoming for Preoccupations in Calgary, AB this week and we loved every minute of it.

What stood out most was how seamlessly their newer material blended with their early work. Songs from their latest release didn’t feel like departures but rather natural evolutions.

Read our review ⬇️

Still Depths & Preoccupations Live in Calgary: A Homecoming — REVERIE

Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) - Preoccupations There’s something deeply affirming about watching the torch get passed in real time, especially when it is humming through the amplif...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Jun 4

Calgary’s egg punk darlings Dial Up are hitting the West Coast with their most ambitious project yet — Ball Pit, out June 5 via Splitter Records. 🥚📞✨

We caught up with our Spring 2025 cover stars to talk DIY mythology, sugar people vs. gold people, and building community one weirdo show at a time.

Turn Up The Volume, Dial Up is Playing — REVERIE

Photo credit: Screengrab Media In a city where artistic boundaries are meant to be pushed, Dial Up has emerged as one of Calgary’s most intriguing musical experiments. What began as founder Tys Burg...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 29

A night of hopeful liberation at The Palace Theatre with Godspeed! You Black Emperor.

Mat Ball opened with a haunting solo set, preparing the stage for Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s sprawling, cinematic performance that shook Calgary to its core.

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Godspeed You! Black Emperor bring Liberation to The Palace Theatre in Calgary, AB — REVERIE

Photo credit: Daman Singh - Godspeed! You Black Emperor in Calgary, AB On a cloudy day, the dark and gloomy space of the Palace Theatre was filled with nothing but a few lights, 16mm projections and...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 23

Check out what we’re listening to this week, curated by Emma Marshall 🎶💿

We’ve got post-punk, cosmic instrumentals, and jazzy dream pop that aches in all the right places - including a new single from Calgary-now-Vancouver based band Still Depths.

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New Music Roundup: Still Depths, Distinct Motive, Fine Food Market, and more. — REVERIE

This week's roundup has something for everyone, spanning from deep dubstep to hazy slowcore. We are also celebrating some wins from these artists, with Distinct Motive debuting at a major festival, Ar...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 17

Sweaty rooms, screaming choruses, and a whole lot of heart.

We caught Innerouter & G.U.S.H. at Loophole last Friday for a night of music, mental health advocacy and some of the loudest love we’ve seen for the local scene.

Check out our live review: www.reverie-online.com/reviews/gush...

Live Review: G.U.S.H. at Loophole in Calgary, AB – A Night of Catharsis and Community — REVERIE

Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) - G.U.S.H. at Loophole There’s a certain kind of magic that only happens in sweaty, dimly lit rooms like Loophole. That magic made itself known on May...

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Em Moore @emmoore.bsky.social · May 12

My interview with Juno and Andrew of @chinamedsband.bsky.social is now up on @reveriemagazine.bsky.social !!! I have loved this band and this magazine for so long and am so stoked about this!! Go read at Reverie right now!!! Link in post below as well as in my bio 🖤🖤

Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 12

@emmoore.bsky.social caught up with Juno Hailey and Andrew Pearson of Toronto group Chinese Medicine to talk about the evolution of the songs on their new album ‘The Trans Agenda’, existing under capitalism, the importance of community, and so much more.

Read it now on reverie-online.com 🖤🖤🖤

Having fun, fostering community, and eating TERFs: In Conversation with Juno and Andrew of Chinese Medicine — REVERIE

Photo credit: Taija Grey Chinese Medicine burst onto the Toronto punk scene four years ago and have been a force to be reckoned with ever since. The band - made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Ju...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 12

@emmoore.bsky.social caught up with Juno Hailey and Andrew Pearson of Toronto group Chinese Medicine to talk about the evolution of the songs on their new album ‘The Trans Agenda’, existing under capitalism, the importance of community, and so much more.

Read it now on reverie-online.com 🖤🖤🖤

Having fun, fostering community, and eating TERFs: In Conversation with Juno and Andrew of Chinese Medicine — REVERIE

Photo credit: Taija Grey Chinese Medicine burst onto the Toronto punk scene four years ago and have been a force to be reckoned with ever since. The band - made up of lead vocalist and guitarist Ju...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 10

New releases for our ears 🥰

This week we are listening to la lune, CAT PISS, Babygirl, Umru, Preoccupations, Men I Trust, and more.

Check out our new music roundup on reverie-online.com!

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New Music Roundup: Babygirl, CAT PISS, Umru, Men I Trust, and more — REVERIE

It’s been a breezy month for new releases, and we’re thrilled to be back with another handpicked collection of standout tracks and projects. From glitchy hyperpop experiments to hardcore electro punk,...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 10

Alberta’s own Boot Wave beauties, Home Front returned to the Palomino last Friday featuring Poison Ruiin & Rhythm of Cruelty🤘🏻

Read the full review written and photographed by Myles Marleau!

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Double Floor Rager: Home Front, Poison Ruïn, Chain Whip, and more — REVERIE

Photo credit: @Guttershotyyc (Myles Marleau) - Home Front Alberta’s own Boot Wave beauties, Home Front made another pilgrimage down  the QE2 on Friday night to The Palomino. Only this time, the...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 2

In an era where genre-bending is the new normal, Tapeworms stands out as a band that effortlessly weaves together lo-fi charm with polished electronic production.

Their new album, Grand Voyage, is out now. Read our full interview with the group.

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From DIY Beginnings to Tokyo Dreams: A Journey with Tapeworms — REVERIE

In an era where genre-bending is the new normal, Tapeworms stands out as a band that effortlessly weaves together lo-fi charm with polished electronic production. What began as a teenage friendship be...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 2

Remember when we said Viagra Boys were the weirdest band of the decade? Their fourth album ‘viagr aboys’ just proved us right again.

They’re throwing country twang, jazz flutes, and their signature sax into the mix this time, and somehow it all works perfectly.

Check out our review below ⬇️

Review: Viagr aboys by Viagra Boys — REVERIE

Knights in shining post-punk armor, Viagra Boys return to save the day with a dose of genre-bending grounded irony on their fourth album viagr aboys . Possibly the weirdest band to emerge this decade...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 2

Freshly updated playlist with new tunes for the weekend!

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · May 2

Have you asked yourself lately: “what is the Reverie team listening to”? Well, we’re back baby!

Our favourites of the week include New Saint, Hermitess, NON ULTRAS , SAMWOY teaming up with Virginie B, Chloe Stankowski and Nevik, Rachella Wred, and more!

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Weekly Music Roundup: New Saint, Hermitess, NON ULTRAS, SAMWOY, Rachella Wred, and more — REVERIE

We've missed you! The sun is out, festival lineups are dropping left and right, and our inbox is absolutely overflowing with incredible new music. Pour yourself something nice, get comfy, grab your he...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Apr 25

What started as a solo project by Calgary-based artist TJ Elkin has now become the experimental noir-folktronica trio, Tawni Bias.

With their new album Saddle Fawn out today, Reverie had the opportunity to sit down with vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, TJ Elkin.

Tawni Bias carries the weight of emotion on new album Saddle Fawn — REVERIE

Photo Credit: Daman Singh What started as a solo project by Calgary-based artist TJ Elkin has now become the experimental noir-folktronica trio, Tawni Bias. Their debut release, SEL Fellow , has be...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Apr 25

Learn more about the band (and the origins of Ribbon Skirt collaborating with @marlaenamoore.bsky.social and Monty Munro leading back to Sled in 2022) on www.reverie-online.com.

And lock in your passes for Sled Island on sledisland.com so you can catch Ribbon Skirt live this summer!

Sled Island Music & Arts Festival

Sled Island is an annual, multi-venue independent music and arts festival in Calgary, Alberta.

Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Apr 25

Ribbon Skirt recently released their new album ‘Bite Down’ to critical acclaim and we cannot get enough.

We caught up with the band at @sxsw.com after a melting performance at Swan Dive to chat about their return to Calgary this June for Sled Island.

Bite Down: How Community Helped Forge Ribbon Skirt's Breakthrough Album — REVERIE

Photo credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) - Ribbon Skirt @ SXSW 2025 Sled Island is what I would call a music discovery festival. A festival where each year you find out your new favourite art...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Apr 23

The only thing better than a long weekend starting on Friday is kickstarting it on Thursday night with a loaded trifecta of Canuck Punk at beloved local haunt, Pin-Bar.

Read our review of local acts Glitter Glue, School Damage, and No Brainer.

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Glitter Glue, School Damage, and No Brainer Live at Pin-Bar — REVERIE

Photo credit: @Guttershotyyc (Myles Marleau) - No Brainer The only thing better than a long weekend starting on Friday is kickstarting it on Thursday night with a loaded trifecta of Canuck Punk at b...

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Reverie Magazine @reveriemagazine.bsky.social · Apr 23

FILM REVIEW: Ebony and Ivory

“Brace yourselves for a lot of male nudity, gross-out moments and a film that eschews plot for Weirdo Vibes…Like the best kind of art, it provokes a reaction and response and that is reason enough it demands to be seen.”

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FILM REVIEW: Ebony and Ivory at Calgary Underground Film Festival — REVERIE

Few art forms have more in common than comedy and music. In addition to performers going up on stage baring their souls (whether through music or comedy), there’s an inherent rhythm to the cadence of ...

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