Slowclub’s Complete Surrender is tortured-heart retro pop with a sultry vibe, often accompanied by big-band instrumentation. Continue reading “Slow Club – Complete Surrender”
Last Ditch on The Left – Last Ditch on the Left
Last Ditch on the Left’s self-titled debut may be the first time Kerri Stephens and Brent Warren have teamed up to make a full-length record together, but they are, by far, no strangers to making music. Continue reading “Last Ditch on The Left – Last Ditch on the Left”
Bahamas + Reuben and the Dark = Good Times, Winnipeg
by Anastasia Chipelski
While Winnipeg is known for its support for the arts, it doesn’t always have enough venues to host all the acts that come through. Such was the story of two touring bands whose paths collided and they opted to join forces. Reuben and the Dark are supporting Australian folk act Boy and Bear on their Canadian tour, while Bahamas is touring with their friends the Weather Station. Continue reading “Bahamas + Reuben and the Dark = Good Times, Winnipeg”
Chromeo :: Playing catch-up with bad taste
by Martyna Turczynowicz
They’ve called themselves the “only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture”. Electro-funk/Disco duo Chromeo, have been on the scene since 2002. Their latest album, White Women, was released in May 2014. It features collaborations with Toro Y Moi, Solange Knowles and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. Stylus sat down with the with Dave 1 and P-Thugg before they played their sold-out show on Monday night. Continue reading “Chromeo :: Playing catch-up with bad taste”
Monomyth – Saturnalia Regalia!
Saturnalia Regalia!, one of the finest albums produced in Canada this year, may be doomed by its own skilled application of influences Continue reading “Monomyth – Saturnalia Regalia!”
These Estates – The Dignity of Man
This debut full length from Regina’s These Estates delivers a solid, free poured kick of “bourbon rock.” Continue reading “These Estates – The Dignity of Man”
Blunderspublik :: An Homage to 90s Winnipeg
by Victoria King
You probably remember the first local show you ever saw, right? It was probably at the Albert, Ozzy’s, the WECC, maybe even Wellington’s. It was dark and grungy, you were zitty and nervous. But as far as you were concerned, that band onstage were the best thing you’d ever seen. Continue reading “Blunderspublik :: An Homage to 90s Winnipeg”
Odesza – In Return
Odesza is an emerging electronic music duo from Seattle. Continue reading “Odesza – In Return”
JEFF BIRD – Rhythm and Entertainment
From the moment it passed through my hands at the August Stylus Contributor meeting, I was intrigued by Rhythm and Entertainment. Continue reading “JEFF BIRD – Rhythm and Entertainment”
CKUWho :: Stylus celebrates 25 years of independent music coverage
by Gil Carroll
Here at Stylus Magazine, we’re proud to be celebrating 25 years of music coverage in Winnipeg. Over this quarter century, Stylus has seen editors, artists, and volunteer writers come and go, as well as changes in direction, tone and aesthetic. What were once wicked band photos gracing the cover page now are local, oftentimes abstract or subtly morbid original artwork, a change that came around in the mid 90s. Continue reading “CKUWho :: Stylus celebrates 25 years of independent music coverage”