Author: Lee Hurley

Lee Hurley is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Communications and Media Studies. A self-proclaimed "expert" on local music scenes, they're passionate about media theory, music, film, art, and, in general, filling the gap in arts coverage within our province. Lee is usually haunting the Communications wing of the arts building or blasting painstakingly curated playlists in the Muse office, and they're incredibly honoured to take on the role of Managing Editor for the 2025-2026 editorial year. Lee is reachable at managing@themuse.ca

New Brunswick band Penny & the Pits release debut record ‘Liquid Compactor’

What exactly is a ‘liquid compactor,’ you ask? A hydraulic press? No. A mechanical creature enacting feminist vengeance that lives at the bottom of...

Theme of St. John’s Pride is ‘no going back’ says Co-Chair

With over 30 events in 11 days, this year’s annual St. John’s Pride festival is bigger than ever. From July 9-20, the city will...

St. John’s Pride festival schedule breakdown

St. John’s Pride, a volunteer run nonprofit organization has released their 'Gay Agenda,' AKA the festival schedule for 2025. The annual festival will run...

St. John’s band Dogfish releases album ‘Cassette Ape’

St. John’s most eclectic slacker rock band Dogfish released their debut album on June 1st, and rest assured there are “no cats and no...

Muse Reviews: ‘HOME TV’ by iWant2BeOnTV

Screened at Eastern Edge as part of Lawnya Vawnya 15, and born out of adoration for good ol’ cable television, HOME TV, is an...

The Muse’s local music picks: May 2025

2025 is shaping up to be yet another fantastic year for music, and local releases are no exception. As we go in to summer,...

Lawnya Vawnya festival schedule breakdown

Lawnya Vawnya is a local non-profit organization focused on multidisciplinary artists and independent musicians. It hosts artists in residence year-round as well as an...

What does Velvet’s closure mean for the St. John’s queer community?

Closure of local gay bar sparks controversy, discussion about queer spaces.

‘There’s Nothing You Can Do’ comes to LSPU Hall

A unique play "born out of St. John's" says playwright Cole Hayley

Memorial University Announces Incoming President Dr. Janet Morrison

MUN announces incoming President, formerly Sheridan College's Dr. Janet Morrison, aims to be "Memorial's staunchest champion"

Queer Prom to raise funds for trans student

To conclude a jam-packed week of festivities for Trans Week of Visibility 2025, Queer Prom will be held at the Breezeway on Friday, April...

‘Gallery’ releases new single anticipating upcoming EP

Now signed to independent Boston record label, Candlepin records, 4 piece St. John’s alternative/slowcore outfit Gallery is back with another single after nearly a...

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