By Michelle Swami
With its “Wild Things” theme and femme-forward ethos, the electronic music gathering delivered a weekend of radical joy and thoughtful celebration.
Sophia Bel - Anxious Avoidant
Bonsound Records
by Michelle Cavaleri
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With pop-punk making its return to the indie music world, Sophia Bel’s Anxious Avoidant is the perfect re-introduction to this iconic genre for young music fans.
But this album is so much more than an attempt at pop punk revival. Filled with empowering ballads and catchy anthems, Bel has created a masterpiece that is a unique mixture reminiscent of Avril Lavigne and early P!nk. The vulnerability in her lyrics immerses listeners in her story, taking you through a journey of heartbreak, love, and insecurity, which instantly becomes relatable for everyone from Gen A to Gen Z.
By Ben Boddez
Back-to-back sold-out shows, Vancouver got the full pop-prophet treatment from Canada’s biggest pop export.
By Cam Delisle
RANGE editor Cam Delisle unpacks his first time at the crown jewel of Quebec City’s festival circuit.
