All Blog Posts
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Pixel Radio: 5 Great Soundtracks
April 25, 2024 by Grayson Golding
On my radio show, Pixel Radio, I play a lot of music from video games. I wanted to take the chance to talk about some of my personal favourites.
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My Rocking Favourites from 2023.
April 22, 2024 by Charlotte Carr
Maneskin came in with a bang with their fourth studio album. I gotta say this album has many jams on it that are still apart of my repeat playlist.
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Celebrating the Cinematic Synth Soundscape!
April 22, 2024 by Kendrick Sims
Leo Tolstoy once wrote that music “carries me off into another state of being, one that isn’t my own…under the influence of music I have the illusion of feeling things I don’t really feel, of understanding things I don’t understand, being able to do things I’m not able to do…” With good music song, whether […]
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Embracing the Fun Factor in “Bad” Movies
April 19, 2024 by Kendrick Sims
Hosting a show every week on the subject of film scores, I like to consider myself pretty knowledgeable on the multitude of films and film movements over the years, while always being open to learning more about them. A night/matinee out to a movie or simply enjoying one in the comforts of home…it’s a joy […]
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Bands and Artists I Found on NR92
April 18, 2024 by Kate Gullekson
Being on the radio for the past 6 months really helped me discover new bands and artists. NR92 plays all kinds of different genres of music so it’s a great way to discover different bands and artists.
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Live Show Review: Wacken Metal Battles’ Edmonton Final
March 26, 2024 by Thomas McPhee
This weekend saw one of Edmonton’s most important metal shows: The Wacken Metal Battles’ Edmonton Final. For the uninitiated, Wacken Open Air is the biggest outdoor metal festival on earth.
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Guide to Finding the Right Manga/Anime for You
March 25, 2024 by Jay Coram
The popularity of anime and has increased over the years. With so many anime already out and even more releasing each year, it can be difficult for new anime fans to find a show to enjoy.
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Pixel Radio: Creating a Pokémon Tabletop United NPC
March 25, 2024 by Grayson Golding
While I said I’d be talking about world-building using radio in my last post, I wanted to do some world-building with radio instead. Specifically with the tabletop game Pokemon Tabletop United (PTU).
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New Music Edmonton: Empowering Artists and Creating Sound
March 25, 2024 by Kate Gullekson
New Music Edmonton (NME) began in 1985, founded by local composers at the suggestion of their teacher, Violet Archer. The group began a new concert series under the name The Edmonton Composers’ Concert Society.
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Celtic Music to pep up your St. Patrick’s Day weekend!
March 15, 2024 by Kendrick Sims
On NR92 we live by our motto “Something Worth Sharing”, and through that, we love to showcase new music that deserves its time in the spotlight. Now I’ve always been a fan of film scores.
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Pixel Radio: Broadcast “Downloading”
February 26, 2024 by Grayson Golding
Radio has been a part of gaming since home consoles and personal computers have. This is the first part of a short series discussing how radio has interacted with video games throughout gaming’s short history.
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Alberta Adventures: 5 Must-See Destinations for Unforgettable Experiences
February 26, 2024 by Charlotte Carr
To top it all off there’s Banff which is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Alberta. Banff brings you many things to do in all seasons.