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Jess Arcand
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Senior National Publicist at Take Aim Media
Founder of REVERIE Magazine
Host of Mint Condition on CJSW 90.9 FM

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March 7!!! We’re throwing a party at the palomino!! @reveriemagazine.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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Who’s excited for Sled Island? 🙋🏻‍♀️ The first wave lineup dropped yesterday, so we thought we’d highlight a few of our favourite artists on the bill that you won’t want to miss this year:

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Sled Island First Wave Lineup: REVERIE Picks — REVERIE
The first wave of artists has arrived for Sled Island Music & Arts Festival 2025, and it's already shaping up to be an eclectic celebration of boundary-pushing music. This year's guest curator, Ja...
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February 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
At the Montreal airport and there were no coffee sticks to stir our coffee…so Luke proceeded to use the arm of his sunglasses. Chaotic energy that I cannot relate to.
February 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
♥️ I love my friends ♥️ had a blast at the first ever BOB SLED! Six days of live music fun with the best people.

📸 Daman Singh
January 27, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I played a set at Controller Club last week and you can watch it back if you missed it ♥️ Thanks for tuning in!

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SET #3 - 2JESS2STRESS
YouTube video by Controller Club
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January 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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I couldn’t help but wonder, do fancy literary prizes mean anything anymore? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/b...
Sarah Jessica Parker to be a Judge for the Booker Prize in 2025
The actress and publisher will help decide the 2025 winner of the prestigious British book award. It is “the thrill of a life,” she said.
www.nytimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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"No wonder this guy is getting, like, commissioned for so many soundtracks. You're getting the range and sonic variety of several different musicians out of one man." Fantano reviews Colin Stetson's 'The love it took to leave you': theneedledrop.com/album-review... @envisionrecords.bsky.social
Colin Stetson - The love it took to leave you
Contains some of Colin's most impressive work to date.
theneedledrop.com
December 11, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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Just Announced: Japanese punk rock legends Otoboke Beaver are the 2025 Guest Curators for Sled Island Music & Arts Festival! 🎸🔥

Catch their explosive live show June 21, 2025 at The Palace Theatre in Calgary + stay tuned for the lineup.

Read via @exclaimdotca.bsky.social exclaim.ca/music/articl...
Otoboke Beaver Named Sled Island's 2025 Guest Curator │ Exclaim!
The Calgary festival will run from June 18 to 22
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December 10, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Cool live session happening on Mint Condition this week!
[Small update to the schedule]

In support of Black Ice next week, 5 artists will be coming through and performing live on air. You can catch Idlefon, Angrboða, Garland Briggs, DJ SILKRØAD, and Ugis on air throughout next week. Check out the dates below to tune in!
December 9, 2024 at 9:21 PM
Instead of sharing my wrapped that contains the same 5 artists that’s on everyone else’s list + Spotify sucks (but yes, the Charli album was amazing!). I’m instead just gunna shout out some bands you should be listening to that made it on my Top Songs of 2024 playlist.
December 5, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Writing grant applications and embracing my inner music industry professional side who knows what she’s doing (do any of us really?) 😤🔮
December 4, 2024 at 12:55 AM
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Now that we’re halfway into the ‘20s, here’s a new list of the 50 best punk, emo, hardcore, etc albums of the second half of the 2010s www.brooklynvegan.com/50-best-punk...
50 Best Punk & Emo Albums: 2015-2019
Now that we're half a decade removed from the 2010s, here's a fresh look at the best punk, emo, hardcore, etc albums from the decade's second half.
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November 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM
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Sister Ray’s latest single, “Animal Thing”, marks a compelling re-emergence for Alberta-born, Toronto-based artist Ella Coyes. Set in the late-night haze of Toronto’s Imperial Pub, “Animal Thing” explores the delicate space between curiosity and connection.
New Music Friday Roundup - November 29, 2024 — REVERIE
This week in new music releases bring a mix of emotional depth and sonic exploration, from Sister Ray ’s introspective single “Animal Thing” to Toronto indie/pop artist Housewife ’s latest single of...
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November 29, 2024 at 10:18 PM
I love Lia Kuri and I adore this record. If you haven’t listened to ‘Motherland’ yet - a beautiful love letter to our planet - please give it a listen 🌎
Lia Kuri - Cyclone (Official Visualizer)
YouTube video by Lia Kuri
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November 28, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Went from only knowing how to make a grilled cheese to homemade chicken gnocci soup - I’m unstoppable.
November 25, 2024 at 2:31 AM
In my redhead era
November 24, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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We created a starter pack for artists based in Alberta 💜 Reach out if you’d like to be added!

go.bsky.app/BTNk7FF
November 20, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Nicole Kidman has worked with 15 female directors since she committed to working with one every 18 months back in 2017. I love her I love her I love her.
November 19, 2024 at 3:38 AM
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Here’s the echo chamber I’m in.
I Follow You
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November 18, 2024 at 4:22 AM
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Death From Above 1979 stormed the Palace Theatre in Calgary last week as part of their 20th anniversary celebration of I’m a Woman, You’re a Machine, proving that after two decades, their chemistry is still as explosive as ever.

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Death from Above 1979 Throws Calgary Back to 2004: You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine 20th Anniversary Tour — REVERIE
Death From Above 1979 @ The Palace Theatre - Photo Credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) On September 13, 2024, Death From Above 1979 stormed the Palace Theatre in Calgary as part of their 20th ...
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November 18, 2024 at 10:49 PM
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Ain’t no party like a Calgary party, especially when it’s a double header at the Palomino Smokehouse 🎉

Read our review of That Party Last Night Vol. 7 and Chairman featuring The Blue, Malaika Hailey, Heavydive, and more.
Double Header at the Palomino: The Blue, Chairman, Heavy Dive, Malaika Hailey, and more — REVERIE
The Blue @ The Palomino - Photo Credit: Shannon Johnston (@me_onlylouder) It’s a good day when you can floor hop from the hip basement of the Palomino underground, to the upstairs bbq-scented room t...
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November 17, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Now listening to my fav anthem
Brat
Shiv and the Carvers · Brat · Song · 2023
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November 16, 2024 at 9:06 PM
I’m just going to live in the paradise that is bluesky and letterboxd forever
November 16, 2024 at 9:03 PM