Winnipeg music & culture since 1989
by Daniel Emberg
field//// has been active around Winnipeg since late 2010, and are about to embark on a follow-up to last year’s debut album. The group recently sat down with Stylus on the patio of a local diner to chat about that, some upcoming video projects, and the philosophical stance that partly guides their work. Continue reading “Introducing : field////”
by Sheldon Birnie
It’s that time of year again, where brain cells struggle to regrow after an onslaught of booze, chemicals, smoke, and sun. The week(end) that is Winnipeg Folk Fest failed, once again, to disappoint this festival goer. With a diverse and interesting line-up, beautiful weather, and wild & wacky times in the campground, I’m feeling exhausted and inspired once again. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Recovering from a wild week(end) at Bird’s Hill”
Yet another entry into the ever-growing sea of electro-pop, Vancouver’s Gold & Youth at least have the decency to do it well. Continue reading “Gold & Youth – Beyond Wilderness”
For those of you who dig the sounds of the old time juke-joints as reimagined by 21st century pickers and crooners, you best pick up this latest from Luke Winslow-King. Continue reading “Luke Winslow-King – The Coming Tide”
The saxophone is schmaltzy. Every connotation derived from each note signifies something cheesy and unappealing. Continue reading “Renny Wilson – Sugarglider”
by Sheldon Birnie
Here we go again, friends. It’s time to hit the Highway and head north to Bird’s Hill for the 40th annual Winnipeg Folk Festival. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Hitting the Highway to Bird’s Hill”
Intrepid Assistant Editor Zach Fleisher outlines his Top 3 Picks for this Weekend’s Winnipeg Folk Festival. Look for his coverage of “The Good, the Bad, and the Folked” over the course of the Festival. Continue reading “Zach’s Top 3 Picks for Winnipeg Folk Festival”
by Isaac Würmann
The Caribbean waters and dense rainforests of Belize may seem like a dramatic departure from the rugged northern landscapes of Canada, but that’s exactly where Ontario-born musician Danny Michel went to record his latest album. Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me, which was recorded exclusively in Belize and features the Belizean music group the Garifuna Collective, is an equally dramatic departure from the sounds of some of Michel’s earlier albums. Continue reading “Danny Michel brings eclectic mix to Folk Festival mainstage”
When you’re considered one of the best in your field, like Stephen Fearing, expectations are much higher, perhaps unfairly so. Continue reading “Stephen Fearing – Between Hurricanes”
