Winnipeg music & culture since 1989
by Victoria King
“Sparkly” is an appropriate word to describe glitter glue, sequins, maybe even slumber parties – but now it is also the word that Carl Newman of the New Pornographers chooses to describe the vibe of Brill Bruisers, the band’s latest release. Continue reading “Propulsive Pornographic Sparkles :: The New Pornographers release ‘Brill Bruisers’ on August 26”
Dark smokey clouds twist and contort as “Triangle” introduces BADBADNOTGOOD’s lastest release III. Continue reading “BADBADNOTGOOD – III”
These Winnipeg dudes released their self-titled debut in 2012 and it straight up kicked ass. Continue reading “Vampires – Every Kind of Light”
If you’ve never seen a Dub Rifles show, don’t feel bad but don’t hold your breath either: they last graced a stage just over 30 years ago and there are apparently no plans to reunite. Continue reading “Dub Rifles – No Town, No Country: EPs and Rare Recordings 1981-1984”
Kyle Loewen : “The worst part about being a Winnipeg band is that we have to be compared to Royal Canoe. “ – Stylus Interview January 2014. Continue reading “Surprise Party – Heart of Love”
by Shanell Dupras
Positive. Moving. Vibe. These are the three words Ontario jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD (BBNG) – Alex Sowinski (drums and sampler), Chester Hansen (bass), and Matt Tavares (keyboards) – used to sum up their new album, III. Continue reading “BADBADNOTGOOD :: Positive. Moving. Vibe”
by Daniel Emberg
If you make a record with one of the most beloved recording engineers on the planet, the subject will inevitably be broached in every interview for awhile. So let’s start with vocalist/guitarist James Stewart giving a little primer on the latest record from his band Slates. Continue reading “Slates :: Spreading wings far & wide”
Laura Cantrell’s first album of completely original songs in nine years begins with the honest and light-hearted “All The Girls Are Complicated.” Continue reading “Laura Cantrell – No Way There From Here”
What an enjoyable, pleasant daydream of an album. Continue reading “Paul Federici – Now And Then…”
Now this is what I’m talking about. SSRIs, the progressive synthpunk band from Vancouver, just changed their name to Spring, and decided to release a somewhat more subdued psychedelic folk/skronky hard rock album. Continue reading “Spring – Celebrations”