The Party Dress played their first show for the last Stylus release back in October with a set full of thick, turned-up, and jagged rock ‘n’ roll. Continue reading “The Party Dress – You’re Dead 7””
Danny Brown – Old
Unlike many rappers who front for brand names and labels, Danny Brown is an honest reflection of Detroit, the city in which he was born and raised. Continue reading “Danny Brown – Old”
Lukewarm – Out of the Womb, Onto the Hook
Lukewarm is brand new to the Winnipeg music scene – at this point, as I write in mid-November, they’ve only played a couple shows: one in a basement deep in the West End, and one on an opening slot at Union Sound Hall. Continue reading “Lukewarm – Out of the Womb, Onto the Hook”
Glass Random – Tell Them About the Moon
Sometime in October, Winnipeg-based electro-shoegazer Glass Random quietly released a collection of songs called Tell Them About The Moon. Continue reading “Glass Random – Tell Them About the Moon”
Jordan Klassen – Repentance
Vancouverite Jordan Klassen’s latest album Repentance, is his first full length. Continue reading “Jordan Klassen – Repentance”
The Creepshow – Life After Death
I’ve been a fan of The Creepshow for some time now. I’ve seen them live a bunch at the Pyramid and the Albert and they never disappointed. Continue reading “The Creepshow – Life After Death”
Slow Leaves – Second Chances
It’s worth telling the story of how this Slow Leaves EP came to exist, because it’s a lesson in what good can happen if you just ask the right question to the right person. Continue reading “Slow Leaves – Second Chances”
Califone – Stitches
It’s fitting that the leadoff track from Califone’s 12th album, Stitches, is titled “Movie Music Kills a Kiss.” Continue reading “Califone – Stitches”
Real Love Winnipeg Presents – Beach Station Blues II
As the cold weather approaches, I feel very masochistic reviewing a summer CD, especially because the title directly refers to the beach. Continue reading “Real Love Winnipeg Presents – Beach Station Blues II”
Hana Lulu – Keepsake
This might just be the coolest EP to come out of Winnipeg this year. Continue reading “Hana Lulu – Keepsake”