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Arkells rise to first headlining-stadium tour

Written on November 29, 2017. Posted in Arts.

Arkells frontman Max Kerman wants you to do three things at their show: sing, dance and take care of each other. At the K-Rock centre last Friday, the Arkells made sure their stadium-filling act delivered on those promises. Four albums and countless shows later, the group has evolved from its humble...

Arkells’ Max Kerman talks upcoming Kingston show

Written on November 7, 2017. Posted in Arts.

For front man Max Kerman, the Arkells are never far from their college band beginnings. “A lot of being in a band is striving for the next thing,” Kerman said. “You played [for] 100 people in a city and you go, ‘next time I hope 150 show up.’” Instead of just another 50 curious concertgoers, there’ll...

Arkells take Homecoming by storm

Written on October 30, 2015. Posted in Arts.

Arkells felt right at home at Queen’s Homecoming. The AMS held its second annual ReUnion Street Festival on Saturday night, which brought food, music and dancing to students and alumni on Union St. This year, the AMS hosted Hamilton rock-band Arkells for an unforgettable performance at the festival....

‘There’s no down time’

Written on November 2, 2012. Posted in Arts.

When you’re staying at a rock star’s house, people might think you’re one too. Toronto rockers Poor Young Things have spent the past few years touring Canada and finding mentors in groups like The Trews and Arkells, even crashing at the family home of The Trews’ Colin and John-Angus MacDonald. Guitarist...

Arkells pack Ale

Written on January 31, 2012. Posted in Arts.

The Arkells frontman hadn’t forgotten. “We played this song in Kingston and our PA went out. You guys carried us through it,” lead singer Max Kerman told the sold-out crowd at Ale House on Friday night, referencing a Zappas Lounge appearance last year. The Hamilton band uses their Kingston concerts...

A year of albums worth reviewing

Written on December 1, 2011. Posted in Arts.

Thrice – Major/Minor Dustin Kensrue isn’t content to sing about anything less than the big questions of life and the fervour with which he writes spills over into his singing. The drum lines are irregular and ensnaring — it’s heavy without getting messy. Mother Mother – EurekaEureka is...

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Arkells rise to first headlining-stadium tour

Arkells’ Max Kerman talks upcoming Kingston show

Arkells take Homecoming by storm

‘There’s no down time’

Arkells pack Ale

A year of albums worth reviewing

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