Brian Lipsin, resident vinyl virtuoso and owner of Brian’s Record Option on Princess St., treats the Journal to an anecdote in light of his pick this week, John Prine’s self-titled album, as told to Ally Hall.

Artist in Profile with James Gilbert.

It’s certainly the season for dramatic productions on Queen’s campus and Kingston as a whole. With Queen’s Musical Theatre and Queen’s Student Opera Company wrapping up their fall productions, the spotlight has fallen on Blue Canoe Productions and their staging of Sweet Charity.

Kylesa, who will be playing at Time to Laugh on Sunday, is one such band that has enjoyed the resurgence in popularity of metal among more typically indie publications. For example, websites like Pitchfork and Stereogum both ranked Kylesa’s newest album, Spiral Shadow, among their top 50 of 2010.

The raw energy of a live show is a difficult thing to capture on a record, but the Golden Dogs, known for their boisterous, adrenaline-charged performances may have accomplished just that. Last July, the Toronto-based group released their third full-length album, Coat of Arms, to widespread critical acclaim.

A new exhibition attempts to locate the moral implications of war in our digital era of global unrest.

Rex Murphy’s latest book proves Pamela Anderson, Conrad Black and Tim Horton can fall onto the same page.

With just one EP under their belts, Toronto-based band Bravestation have already been compared to the likes of Yeasayer, Local Natives, The National and Foals.

Rock & Roll Report Card

The Coen Brothers bring their rich inventive writing and directorial flare to a new adaptation of Charles Portis’ 1968 Western classic True Grit.

Far from ordinary day.

With their weekly gig at The Toucan, local five-piece Ghetto Express pull passengers from all fronts of Kingston’s scene.

The Most Serene Republic solidify their creative independence with their new label, Home of the Rebels.

Ra Ra Riot talks to the Journal about The Police, keeping the fun and the beauty of peach trees.

Five Journal staffers weigh in on the sickest sonic releases of the year.

Modern Fuel’s party tonight will take place outside the gallery walls, currently occupied by the engaging Reconnaissance.

Mookie and The Loyalists bring buoyant grooves, melodic blues and an unwavering thirst for success with the release of their self-titled EP.