Burton Cummings Theatre
May 27th
written by Myles Tiessen
Two glowing letter “C’s” hung suspended high in the air behind Charley Crockett throughout the course of his nearly two-hour show at the Burton Cummings Theatre on May 27th. He let us know who the star was.
Continue reading “Concert Review :: Charley Crockett”March 22, Handsome Daughter
by Stiff Wiggle
The prairies have long been identified as fertile grounds for more than merely vegetation — music springs from our soil like so much sage and clover. Much has been said about the way our winters seem purpose-built for the intense woodshedding and creative hermitage which characterizes the habits of artists of legend. But there’s a flip to this that’s much less frequently considered. I feel that when you’re prairie-bound, inspiration can be hard to come by.
Continue reading “LUANA MOTH/C. Samms/Mutable Body”
written by Sam Doucet
Black t-shirts peppered the landscape of South Osborne on the beautiful evening of May 10th as The Park Theatre hosted the latest edition of Manitoba Metalfest. The annual weekend gathering has been an eagerly-awaited occasion for Winnipeg’s metal community for many years — understandably, given its history of bringing in big-name bands to a city often overlooked on tour itineraries. It doesn’t take much to lure local headbangers to Metalfest — even if the lineup isn’t your scene, the festival’s raucous and jovial atmosphere is unparalleled. But this year’s iteration featured a few reasons for extra excitement.
Continue reading “Concert Review: Manitoba Metalfest “
A good reminder to support local music, local voices, and radio. — Stylus Editor
Photos by Veronica Blackhawk
Written by Bradi Breckman
The University of Winnipeg’s on-campus radio station celebrated 25 years of broadcasting on 95.9 FM radio on Friday, May 17th. The station specializes in local music, so it was only logical that they celebrated with a show at The Handsome Daughter, featuring three local rock bands. Cheap Heat, Bloc Parents, and Guilty Sleep all performed during the three-hour run-time of the show. Doors to the venue opened at 8:00, and concertgoers filed in to see the local talent, celebrate the station, and escape the stormy weather outside.
Continue reading “The CKUW 25th Anniversary Celebration!”
December, 2023
by Steph Kolodka
Disclaimer: For transparency’s sake – I know and love members of the band in the below-mentioned show at the Good Will on Dec 16/2023. All opinions expressed in this article are my own and contain potential bias.
Continue reading “Show Review: Veneer “
by Stiff Wiggle
Any Christmas cheer I conjured this year had long since dissipated by Boxing Day. However, as I found myself standing shoulder to shoulder with a sold-out crowd at the Good Will, eager to enjoy an eggnoggy evening of rootsy rock with Neighbour Andy, there was no room for holiday humbugging.
Continue reading “Concert Review: Neighbour Andy / Big Loser / DJ Hayden Mekai at the Good Will, Dec 26”
written by Stiff Wiggle
photo by Cary Bilcowski
I attended GentleFest 2023 as a performing musician and received a complimentary ticket. I would be remiss not to mention this bias. Despite that, this review presents a sincere reflection of my experience.
Continue reading “Review: GentleFest”
by Myles Tiessen
“Even if it’s the Lord’s Day, who gives a fuck?” screamed The Beaches lead vocalist Jordan Miller to a sold-out crowd at the Burton Cummings Theatre.
A unanimous response from the Gen Z crowd roared back at her; they certainly did not.
Continue reading “Concert Review :: Beaches”An evening of trans + queer sound art and poetry (October 1 @ aceartinc.)
by maggie astrid clark
photos by derek brueckner
As evidenced by September’s so-called “1 Million March 4 Children” and by recent legislation in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, we are living through a time of escalating fascist rhetoric against trans people and related political efforts to strip the most vulnerable of us of access to safe medical and social transitions. Amidst a backdrop of great uncertainty for the future of our communities, it was truly refreshing to attend an evening of Two Spirit, trans, and queer sound art and poetry at aceartinc. (206 Princess St.) on October 1.
Continue reading “Concert Review :: Another Place”*from last year as we gear up for Fundrive 2024!*
Words by Rish Hanco
Photos by Kat Kolesar
Friends and supporters of local “campus and community” radio station CKUW (95.9 FM) came out to the Good Will Social Club on Thursday, March 30 to wrap up the annual pledge drive in support of keeping CKUW listener-driven and free of paid advertising. It was an intimate gathering and a great opportunity not only to support the continued work of CKUW and its in-house music magazine, Stylus Magazine, but for the staff and volunteers to celebrate that work.
Continue reading “CKUW Puts the “Fun” in Fundraiser”
