Blog — Parton and Pearl

Video Round Up - December 18

New video picks from Clare Blackwood, Manny Blu, Em Cooper, and Ryland Moranz.

Comedy, CountryParton and PearlDecember 18, 2020Music Videos, Comedy Video, Sketch Comedy, Clare Blackwood, Em Cooper, manny blu, Ryland MoranzComment

I Wish I Could Quit Comedy

I’m sick and need help . . .

ComedyChris MiddletonDecember 17, 2020Essays, Stand Up, Canadian Comedy, FeatureComment

Album Review: Chris Locke Live At His Birthday

Chris Locke Live At His Birthday is a compilation of sardonic secrets strung together by esoteric riffs and (surprisingly accurate) sound effects.

ComedyChris MiddletonDecember 16, 2020Chris Locke, Stand Up, Canadian Comedy, Album ReviewComment

Album Review: Taylor Swift, evermore

Though this album is quieter than Taylor Swift’s previous releases, it is deeply ambitious

CountrySteacy EastonDecember 15, 2020Taylor Swift, Album ReviewComment

Cassie Cao on Maintaining Happiness

Cassie Cao has become one of Canada’s rising stars in stand up. Chris Middleton chats with her about her process and the start of her career.

ComedyChris MiddletonDecember 14, 2020Cassie Cao, Stand Up, InterviewComment

Album Review: Tomato/Tomato, It'll Come Around

It’ll Come Around is a bit of country, some fine soul, a pinch of rockabilly and a whole lot of fun

CountryJason MacNeilDecember 11, 2020Album Review, Tomato/Tomato, Canadian countryComment

Album Review: Brothers of Song, Welcome To Lonely, Vol 1

Brothers Of Song ooze '70s pop with ample comedic moments.

ComedyJason MacNeilDecember 10, 2020Album Review, Brothers of Song, Musical ComedyComment

Album Review: Gavin Stephens, All Inclusive Coma

Gavin Stephens takes us on a journey of what getting older feels like in a raw, yet endearing way.

ComedyTamara ShevonDecember 9, 2020Gavin Stephens, Howl and Roar, Album Review, Stand UpComment

Album Review: Gus Miller, Self-Titled EP

Gus Miller shows a slightly different side of himself with each track of this self-titled EP

CountryJason MacNeilDecember 8, 2020Album Review, Country Music, Gus MillerComment

Film Review: Belushi

Known for his iconic characters and sketches on both stage and screen, this documentary takes a look at the brilliant life of comedic legend John Belushi.

ComedyMichael McNeelyDecember 7, 2020Film Review, John Belushi, Sketch Comedy, ComedyComment

Canadian Christmas Music Roundup

Check out these Christmas songs from Kristin Carter and JoJo Mason, Wordburglar, Jason Blaine, Andrew Hyatt, K Trevor Wilson, Nice Horse, Owen Barney, and Jon Brett.