As we’ve mentioned at Stylus, Big Fun Festival is approaching quickly. The last weekend of January is when it’s happening, venues all over the Exchange is where it’s happening. Exciting times if you’re in that whole indie/folk scene here, or if you’re curious to check any of it out. Continue reading “First Class Riot; Big Fun Nearly Under the Sun”
Ten Second Epic – Better Off
With three independently released albums, Edmonton’s Ten Second Epic is well on their way to building a strong following in North America and around the world. Continue reading “Ten Second Epic – Better Off”
Tinariwen – Tassili
This bunch of dudes has a unique take on music that is heavily influenced by the harsh terrain of the Sahara desert in their homeland of Tuareg. Continue reading “Tinariwen – Tassili”
COLIN L. ORCHESTRA – Good God / Infinite Ease
Let’s get this straight. In “Colin L. Orchestra,” Colin is for Colin, L is for Langenus, and “Orchestra” isn’t an affectation Continue reading “COLIN L. ORCHESTRA – Good God / Infinite Ease”
Secondhandpants :: Suspendering disbelief across the galaxy
Interview & photo
By Ryan Simmons
Secondhandpants, Winnipeg’s finest Science-Folktion duo has become somewhat of a local institution. Many will know them from the Winnipeg Fringe and Folk Festivals, where they regularly appear as the featured act in a gigantic jukebox, often stealing attention from the main stages they appear next to. Continue reading “Secondhandpants :: Suspendering disbelief across the galaxy”
Hillbilly Highway – Speckled Bird Burritos
by Sheldon Birnie
I’ve been turned onto a lot of great artists over the years by just flipping through the stacks of used records, waiting on something to catch my eye. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Speckled Bird Burritos”
Dum Dum Girls – Only In Dreams
“But in half-dreams that shift and roll / And still remember and forget / My soul this hour has drawn your soul / A little nearer yet.” Continue reading “Dum Dum Girls – Only In Dreams”
Blitzen Trapper – American Goldwing
Blitzen Trapper’s latest album – their third for indie-giant Sub Pop – American Golding is an enjoyable affair. Continue reading “Blitzen Trapper – American Goldwing”
Joshua Hyslop – Cold Wind
I first heard “If I was a Better Man” on CBC Radio 2 a few months ago, and that song is still stuck in my head. Continue reading “Joshua Hyslop – Cold Wind”
Hillbilly Highway – Beer break at Big Bad John’s
by Sheldon Birnie
Holidays are a time for visiting family and friends. My folks have moved on out to Vancouver Island, and so I hit the Highway last week to visit them and spend a couple days in Victoria. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Beer break at Big Bad John’s”