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September 2, 2015

CKUWHO: Exile Files

By Omri Golden – Plotnik

The sun slow roasts Winnipeg patio-goers, and a damp heavy air blankets the city. I am sitting with a beer in one hand and a pen in the other, scratching notes onto my legal pad. Across from me, my companion Dave Quanbury explains the logic behind his song selections for his 90-minute radio program on CKUW, Exile Files. His tendency is to focus on jazz and blues, and particularly songs with an emphasis on brass instrumentation and big vocals.
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September 1, 2015

Palm Trees, Benowa, Sam Singer, Mmars @ Bandwidth Theatre:: August 26, 2015

Photos by Steve Louie.

August 31, 2015

Girlpool :: Before The World Was Big

Girlpool does what every John Hughes movie tried to do, which is to encapsulate teenage angst and disillusionment in simple, uncomplicated terms. Continue reading “Girlpool :: Before The World Was Big”

August 26, 2015

Haze XXL

By Mischa Decter

Tom Hazelmyer, known to his fans as Haze XXL, is the founder of legendary noise rock/bizarro punk label Amphetamine Reptile Records (AmRep). While putting out records by revered sub popular bands like Helmet, The Melvins, Lubricated Goat, and Thee Headcoats, Haze XXL’s art and gig posters helped define the cultural footprint laid down by an underground of mid-Western weirdos. A documentary about Haze XXL titled The Color of Noise had its Canadian premiere at the Park Theatre on July 18 as part of No List Records’ ‘Summer of UGH’ concert series. Continue reading “Haze XXL”

August 24, 2015

Hot Sugar :: God’s Hand

‘God’s hand’ is something that, theoretically, touches us all, which is what New York-based producer Nick Koenig—better known as Hot Sugar—intends to do with his first album, a wholly unique instrumental journey through everyday life. Continue reading “Hot Sugar :: God’s Hand”

August 13, 2015

2015 Rainbow Trout Music Festival

By Selci

TROUT. TROUT. TROUT. Rainbow Trout Music Festival returns for another year from August 14-16. Based on the banks of the Roseau River, just south of St. Malo MB, the fest celebrates all genres of music. I caught up with several artists and organizers from this year’s festival.

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August 11, 2015

Teleharmonium :: The Mother Generator

Grand, lush, atmospheric, ethereal, and powerful. These are all words that were immediately brought into my mind when I had the good luck of being turned onto this band for the first time.

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August 11, 2015

Surprise Party :: Circle of Death EP

The newest EP from Winnipeg’s best post-punk band Surprise Party, Circle of Death, is a fusion of unlikely genres and effects. Each track boasts a distinct musical signature. The opening song “Come Down” features a very groovy and upbeat sound, with shimmering guitar riffs lodging themselves in your eardrums. Continue reading “Surprise Party :: Circle of Death EP”

July 22, 2015

METZ :: On the Phone

Touring on behalf of their album II, Toronto Post-Punks Metz will be stopping by Winnipeg on July 29, performing at the Pyramid Cabaret. Stylus got caught up with the band on the phone. Continue reading “METZ :: On the Phone”

July 20, 2015

Lady Lamb :: Clear your head

By Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell

If you enjoy your indie music where the vague genre labels stem from breaking the rules and mixing up the typical formulas, then Lady Lamb is probably on your playlist, or at least she should be. Aly Spaltro aka Lady Lamb has been making music since her days working at her hometown’s popular video rental store in southern Maine, USA. Stylus caught up with Aly on the phone to talk about life and music. Continue reading “Lady Lamb :: Clear your head”