Art Angels – Grimes

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With the release of her fourth full-length, Art Angels, everyone’s favourite urban faerie has catapulted herself into the public pop stratosphere. And when I say catapulted herself, it’s in the truest sense of the phrase – the Vancouver native has built her career on her own terms, uncompromisingly hacking out a sonic and cultural space that celebrates the weird, the feminine, the surreal, the twisted. Continue reading “Art Angels – Grimes”

Grey Lands :: Right Arm

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Grey Lands is the side project of Cuff The Duke’s frontman, Wayne Petti. I admit I have never paid any attention to Cuff The Duke and I’m happy to hear Wayne Petti with fresh ears for the first time here. The first three of the eight songs on Right Arm, released on September 11 2015, instantly bring to mind a striking resemblance to bands I can recognize. Continue reading “Grey Lands :: Right Arm”

RasTamils :: It’s a Dream

 

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Reggae music in Canada has been static and ordinary for the last decade or so. Many have come, but few have been chosen. We have not seen much to compare to the likes of Messenjah and Truths and Rights, but today, we have in our midst in Winnipeg up and coming talent that may be able to fit those shoes. RasTamils demonstrate this with their latest and original album, It’s a Dream. Continue reading “RasTamils :: It’s a Dream”

Basic Nature

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By Rachel Narvey

It’s the first snowfall of the year and already Winnipeg drivers seem to have forgotten the rules of the road. I make my way across Main, narrowly avoiding a few ambitious cars. At her apartment, Lizzy Burt (one half of Basic Nature) offers me some tea. While we wait for her counterpart, Claire Bones, to arrive, we talk about staying motivated, how gross the mall is, and holistic healing. Continue reading “Basic Nature”