Destined to be most recognized as “the side project of the drummer from Caribou,” Pick a Piper follows in the same style of electronic footprint as Caribou. Continue reading “Pick a Piper – Pick a Piper”
Savoir Adore – Our Nature
What was I expecting from an album featuring the son of Jan “Miami Vice Theme Song” Hammer? Continue reading “Savoir Adore – Our Nature”
Roger Knox & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts – Stranger In My Land
In his native Australia, Roger Knox is known as the Koori King of Country or Black Elvis. Continue reading “Roger Knox & The Pine Valley Cosmonauts – Stranger In My Land”
Leif Vollebekk – North Americana
This album is “after the fact.” After the fact of that night; after the fact of one great encounter with someone or another; completely and totally unforgettable and forgettable. Continue reading “Leif Vollebekk – North Americana”
Haunter :: Long awaited debut about to drop
by Stefan Braun
When I first heard Haunter’s long awaited debut album Rivers and Rust, I drank a case of beer and used a sewing needle to tattoo a rowboat onto my roommate’s arm. Although I don’t recommend this to every first time listener, it seemed we were doing the album justice. It was the ideal soundtrack for a summer ripe with late nights, good times and bad ideas. The album invokes feelings of a prairie highway, a car filled with friends, the sun on your face, nothing in your head, no clear destinations in mind, but unlimited possibilities. Continue reading “Haunter :: Long awaited debut about to drop”
Weekenders 06/19 – 06/25
Hillbilly Highway – Hitting the Highway to Sled Island
by Sheldon Birnie
Sun’s out, guns out, and it’s time to hit the Highway. I’m heading out to check the action at Sled Island, and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Number One Highway. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Hitting the Highway to Sled Island”
Jazz Fest – (Long Lost) BADBADNOTGOOD Feature from 2012
by Shanell Dupras
Jazz trio BADBADNOTGOOD were scheduled to play Jazz Fest in 2012 shortly after the release of their new album on April 3, 2012, BBNG2, which mainly features covers of artists like Odd Future, James Blake, and even My Bloody Valentine. Stylus got a hold of Alex Sowinski, the drummer/sampler, and Chester Hansen, the bassist, for an interview. Shortly before our June/July 2012 issue went to press, BBNG cancelled a number of their Canadian summer dates. We’re happy that they’re able to make Jazz Fest this year. Here is our long lost BADBADNOTGOOD feature from 2012. Continue reading “Jazz Fest – (Long Lost) BADBADNOTGOOD Feature from 2012”
Alanadale – Hypocritters
Hypocritters is, at its heart, a concept album that tells the story of the Hyporitter, a being that Alanadale’s press release describes as “a creative and productive animal pushed and pulled by the many moods that assail her.” Continue reading “Alanadale – Hypocritters”
Powder Blue – Dream in Black
At just six tracks, this LP from Saskatoon’s psychedelic lovelies Powder Blue acts as a satisfying debut, while also wetting one’s taste for more. Continue reading “Powder Blue – Dream in Black”