Winnipeg music & culture since 1989
by Scott Wolfe
Fans of heavy music here in Winnipeg are undoubtedly all over the KEN mode train. But the rest of the world is catching up. In case you weren’t at the station when last it pulled out, Stylus caught up with Jesse Matthewson to see how the band is doing on the road and talk their new record Entrench, which is out now on Season of Mist. Continue reading “Bring the Noise and set your dials to KEN mode.”
Holy Crow! Easter Weekend is jam packed with great shows! Get out & party! Continue reading “Weekenders 03/28 – 04/01”
by Kabir Kaler
Hello and welcome to Kontroller. Today I will be talking about a game that brings something new, yet is a little nostalgic, called DMC: Devil May Cry.
Before I go on I need to say that this DMC is a new game with its own timeline that is completely separate from previous Devil May Cry entries. Continue reading “Kontroller :: Dmc – Devil May Cry”
by Sheldon Birnie
One of the hardest working bands in rock n roll is hitting Winnipeg this week, and I for one could not be happier.
Lucero are a long-running, hard-touring band out of Memphis, Tennessee. Having been out on the road for well over a decade, playing up to or over 200 shows a year, the band are far from slowing down, even as they edge into their 40s. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Hard touring Memphis act Lucero roll into town”
I wouldn’t call it ambitious or remotely close to the edge, but it is fun, a lot of fun! Continue reading “MADNESS – Oui Oui Si Si Ja Ja Da Da”
This album blended into one mish mash of two rappers trying to be lyricists. Continue reading “SONREAL + RICH KIDD – The Closers”
The Trews have consistently been pumping out rock albums since “Not Ready to Go” first came blaring out from every Canadian rock station in 2003. Continue reading “The Trews – …Thank You and I’m Sorry”
by Darcy Penner
Remember that time that I wrote about the venue 555 Osborne and their Songwriter Explosion series? Remember when I said it ends in March? Well not anymore!
Mr. Hamilton of the Sturgeons has informed me that they’ve got acts booked all the way until May 15. The full list is available on the Facebook event, which includes JD Edwards, Steve Basham, and Carly Dow amongst a lot more.
So get back on the bus and eat some Thai food! Shows start at 7 PM every Wednesday night.
by Fabian Suárez-Amaya
Keeping the same touring and recording line-up together for over a decade, Stars is something of an anomaly among modern musicians. They recently strode through Winnipeg as an opening act for Metric at the MTS Centre. I spoke to Evan Cranley as Stars is preparing to embark on their next tour, promoting their new album The North. Continue reading “Stars :: Conquer the North”
Spring has, er, sprung? Regardless of the shitty weather, get out & see some live music this Weekend! Continue reading “Weekenders – 03/21 – 03/24”