For his debut recording Curtis Nowosad inserts a pair of original compositions to an album of jazz impressions of popular music. Continue reading “Curtis Nowosad – The Skeptic And The Cynic”
Weekenders 04/11 – 04/13
Romi Mayes Rides Away
by Broose Tulloch
After more than a decade in the roots scene, Romi Mayes is retiring, “sort of.” Through a series of social media posts, Mayes announced that she was tired of the grind and wanted a change, a big one. Some soul searching later, a plan was hatched; to move from music performance into management and from cold Winnipeg to warm Vancouver Island. Stylus spoke with the roots rocker about the big shakeup. Continue reading “Romi Mayes Rides Away”
Hillbilly Highway – Paisley, LL Cool J, and an internet shitstorm
by Sheldon Birnie
If you were anywhere near Twitter this week, or the decrepit social media hulk that is Facebook, you probably heard about Brad Paisley’s new tune “Accidental Racist” and the shitstorm of vitriol it inspired in pretty much everyone. After getting lambasted online, Paisley took to Twitter to defend the tune, telling folks he wrote the tune to “evoke feelings” and “wouldn’t change a thing about it.” Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Paisley, LL Cool J, and an internet shitstorm”
Boats – A Fairway Full Of Miners
While masterminded by Mat Klachefsky, who writes and sings all the songs, Boats is actually five-piece band, and on A Fairway Full Of Miners, they sound much more like a cohesive band than a collection of musicians supporting a single leader. Continue reading “Boats – A Fairway Full Of Miners”
CORIN RAYMOND & THE SUNDOWNERS – Paper Nickels
There is much to be said about the story behind Paper Nickels, the elaborate and inviting packaging, or any of the over a dozen songwriters whose tunes are on display. Continue reading “CORIN RAYMOND & THE SUNDOWNERS – Paper Nickels”
INGRID GATIN – 1,000 Lives
Ingrid Gatin’s sophomore LP, 1000 Lives, sees the Winnipeg artist hitting her stride. Continue reading “INGRID GATIN – 1,000 Lives”
Distances look to fans for help producing debut LP
by Darcy Penner
As independent bands watch music industry executives rapidly drag their boats out of drying revenue-rivers and chop them into a bunch of mini-boats for the multitude of fresh revenue-creeks, crowd-sourcing campaigns to secure project-capital have become the norm. Continue reading “Distances look to fans for help producing debut LP”
Swollen Members :: Finding Balance After the Bad Dreams
by Harrison Samphir
Will the real emcees please stand up? Continue reading “Swollen Members :: Finding Balance After the Bad Dreams”
Weekenders 04/04 – 04/07
It still ain’t spring here in Winnipeg, but the shows are pouring like it is. So hit the town & see some music! Continue reading “Weekenders 04/04 – 04/07”