If you’re wondering what Ponder the Albatross will play when they open for Shawn James, you’re not alone. Even the band doesn’t know. “We’re very ‘on the fly,'” says bandleader, vocalist and mandolin ...

We independently select everything we recommend. Buying through us may earn us a commission, which supports our work. When it comes to Lower Mainland music events, the Albatross Music Festival is a ...

Though they’re on record as rejecting the trip-hop label, San Francisco duo Halou has long been considered one of the prime exponents of the style — and certainly among the most prominent in the ...