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Three Albums that Define the Musical Upbringing of Hannah Epperson

The worldly young musician is playing an album release show at the York Theatre on March 24 as part of The Cultch's "Soft Cedar" series.

Why the Soundtrack is So Damn Good at Steel & Oak Brewing Co.

A love of vinyl is deep and soulful for Jorden Foss, the owner of the New West brewery. He loves seeing sippers singing along.

Nick Black of Strange Fellows Brewing Details His Three Favourite Albums

What do Tom Waits, The Rolling Stones and The Kills all have in common? They're loved by this guy.

The Music Behind the Tastes of Campagnolo Upstairs Barman Peter Van de Reep

This fellow holds it down with great drinks (and tunes) at the much loved Camp Upstairs on Main Street.

Don’t Believe the Hype! Defining the Musical Tastes of Strathcona Beer Company’s Adrian McInnes

As I discovered on a recent visit to Strathcona Beer Company, where a killer playlist including PJ Harvey, Dinosaur Jr. and Iggy Pop was blaring out of the speakers, McInnes has close ties to the music industry, with a past life as a DJ.

When A Record Store Owner Picks His Favourite Albums, You Listen

We've done dozens of these interviews over the years but I think this is the first time we've ever asked a record store owner for their selections. The results, unsurprisingly, are pretty awesome.

Burdock & Co.’s Julie Sopuck On Her 3 Favourite Albums Of All Time

Today we hear from Julie Sopuck, whose trio of records reveal three unique sides of a proud Prairie gal who found her second home running the show as the General Manager of Main Street's popular Burdock & Co. restaurant.

Royal Dinette’s Chen-Wei Lee Picks His Three Foundational Albums

Local Musician Louise Burns Reveals The Albums Behind Her Tastes

Juke Fried Chicken’s Justin Tisdall Explains His 3 Favourite Albums

Albums That Sent ‘St. Lawrence’ Manager Michael Ziff His Own Way

The Three Albums Anchoring The Tastes Of Chef David Gunawan

The Three Albums Of ‘Little Mountain Shop’ Owner Natasha Neale

The Three Essential Albums Of The Juice Truck Boys, Zach & Ryan

The 3 Albums Behind The Tastes Of ‘Miradoro’ Chef Jeff Van Geest

Understanding Why ‘The Birds & The Beets’ Always Sounds Good

The Music Defining The Tastes Of Savio Volpe GM Miguel Quezada

3 Albums Anchoring The Tastes Of Nassi Soofi Of ‘The Wild Bunch’

Cuchillo Chef/Owner Stuart Irving Chooses His 3 Favourite Albums

3 Vital Albums In The Life Of Post Projects Co-Founder Alex Nelson

Pop-Up Cook Abdallah El Chami On Turning Up The Molten Lava Cake

Mark Brand Digs Deep Into The Crates For His Most Essential Albums

Restaurateur/Wine Pro Tom Doughty’s Surprising Musical Tastes

Torafuku Owner/Chef Clement Chan Selects His 3 Favourite Albums

Local Artist/Designer Brendan Megannety Picks His Top 3 Records

Top Three Albums Of FRANKIE Frontwoman Francesca Carbonneau

YVR Improv Comedian Devin Mackenzie Picks His Top Three Albums

Tight Club’s Keighty Gallagher Shares Her Three Favourite Albums