From Giants’ new EP This Burden is Light is another addition to the growing body of excellent Manitoba folk. Continue reading “From Giants – This Burden is Light”
James Blake – Overgrown
Post-dubstep is a somewhat nebulous label that has been applied to sounds as disparate as brostep to revivalist UK garage. Continue reading “James Blake – Overgrown”
The Burning Hell – People
The latest from hyperactive pop troubadours is a treat, both for longtime fans or those who are new to the band. Continue reading “The Burning Hell – People”
Winnipeg Folk Fest Young Performers – Ila Barker
by Martyna Turczynowicz
Ila Barker is a young artist emerging on the Canadian Folk scene. Her music is lyrical, soulful accompanied by guitar. Ila will be releasing her first album on July 10th at Folk Fest. Stylus sat down with Ila to talk about her experience with the Galaxie Young Performers Program and Folk Fest. Continue reading “Winnipeg Folk Fest Young Performers – Ila Barker”
A Tribe Called Red :: Sound providers for a new generation
by Harrison Samphir
“First Nations music” is a nebulous term. Who and what does it represent? Continue reading “A Tribe Called Red :: Sound providers for a new generation”
Weekenders – 07/04 – 07/08
Hot fun in the Summertime! Let’s get out & see some music, friends! Continue reading “Weekenders – 07/04 – 07/08”
JD Edwards Band :: Talkin’ Winnipeg Folk Fest Joys
by Sheldon Birnie
If you’re at all familiar with the roots scene in Winnipeg, you’ve no doubt come across the JD Edwards Band at some point in your travels. A tight band, killer songs, and pipes on JD himself that wouldn’t be out of place in Memphis, Tennessee combine for a live experience that is tried, tested, and true. After years of hard work and hundreds of gigs, the boys are set to take the Winnipeg Folk Fest by storm next week. Amidst the mud, the blood, and the beers at Dauphin’s Countryfest last week, JD Edwards Band took some time off to talk On The Record with Stylus about the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and their plans beyond next weekend. Continue reading “JD Edwards Band :: Talkin’ Winnipeg Folk Fest Joys”
Hillbilly Highway – Recovering from a wild weekend in Dauphin
by Sheldon Birnie
Sunburnt and filthy as all get out, I’ve finally recovered here from my weekend out at Dauphin’s Countryfest. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Recovering from a wild weekend in Dauphin”
Eagle Lake Owls – Eagle Lake Owls
Eagle Lake Owls began in Timmins, as an Andy Cole solo project and ended up as a band in Winnipeg with Dominique Lemoine on vocals, trumpet, and glockenspiel, and cellist Nathan Krahn. Continue reading “Eagle Lake Owls – Eagle Lake Owls”
Clutch – Earth Rockers
It’s fitting that the ultimate new school dad-rockers, Clutch, have released their tenth album in time for Father’s Day. Continue reading “Clutch – Earth Rockers”