by Nigel Webber
Anthony OKS has achieved certified banger status with “TBA.” OKS, a member of long running Winnipeg hip-hop group the Lytics, has a new single from his solo project that features his brother and fellow Lytic, Andrew O. The beat for “TBA,” produced by Paalsh, is driven by a pulsing bass guitar riff, allowing OKS’ vocals to reinforce the urge to head nod. Continue reading “Track Review :: Anthony OKS “TBA””
by Neda Masoomifar
Local Winnipeg producer F.C Coconut released his newest album, Coconut Island in early May. This album is around 38 minutes long, and despite each track having its own variety and differences, they all flow perfectly to create a relaxing and stimulating album. Continue reading “Album Review:: F.C COCONUT :: Coconut Island”
by Zoe Lebrun
The subgenre of art rock is generally described as being music that involves challenging, avant-garde, unconventional, or experimental musical elements. By this definition, one could come to the conclusion that Suuns is practically the epitome of modern art rock. With the release of their LP Felt, recent music video for their song “Look No Further”, and upcoming Canadian tour on the way, we talked to guitarist Joe Yarmush, to find out more about this intriguing group. Continue reading “SUUNS”
by Kaelen Bell
There are rare moments when it seems that every hippie you’ve ever met was right; that time really is a construct, man.
That it’s all in your head – that the past and the present and the future and every minuscule, incomprehensible halfway moment exist at once. That you can touch the air beside your face and brush against uncountable realities. Continue reading “Album Review :: Saltwater Hank :: Stories From the Northwest”
by Kaelen Bell
One of the most affecting scenes in last year’s critical darling Call Me by Your Name is of a heartsick lover, waiting and awash in blue. The scene follows in the footsteps of Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Maggie Nelson’s Bluets – art that recognizes the cathartics and heartsick mysteries of blue. Add Lev Snowe’s Faded Blue to the list. Continue reading “EP Review :: Lev Snowe :: Faded Blue”
by Scott Price
Veteran Hamilton based rapper Lee Reed has released one of the most relevant EP’s of the decade, The Steal City EP. Lee sets his sites on the gentrification of Hamilton which has recently been subsumed into the Toronto housing bubble. Continue reading “Album Review :: Lee Reed :: The Steal City EP”
by Ryan Haughey
Deafening blows to snare, tom, and cymbal alike accompany low tuned guitars drenched in feedback on this album. Vancouver group Woolworm follow many hard-core tropes while simultaneously sending out shoegaze vibes. Deserve To Die is a masterful display of songwriting talent and energy-invoking recorded performance. Continue reading “Album Review:: Woolworm :: Deserve To Die”
by Jen Doerksen
Rae Spoon’s new LP bodiesofwater comes out on the twentieth anniversary of the first show Spoon ever played, and ten years after the release of their break-out album superioryouareinferior. As a non-binary person, Rae is no stranger to having an identity that doesn’t fit societal and legal structures. Like bodies, water is regulated and increasingly commodified, despite being fundamental to life. On this, Spoon’s ninth album, they explore their common ground and connections with the ocean surrounding their Vancouver Island home. Continue reading “Interview :: Rae Spoon”
by Daniel Kussy
Success With House Plants is Urban Vacation’s incredible debut LP. Continue reading “Album Review :: Urban Vacation :: Success With House Plants”
Words by Mark Rabkin
Art by Natasha Hassan
From the first reverb soaked, swirling saxophone lines I was hooked. Evoking thoughts of a bygone time in my life. Reminiscent of late nights and early mornings with the lights down low. Where the last wisps of smoke dance away. Continue reading “Vaporwave: An Introduction”
