Winnipeg music & culture since 1989
By Levi Kwade
Over the past three years, Animal Teeth have cemented themselves as stalwarts of the Winnipeg indie community. With their unique musicianship and musical style, Stefan Hodges (guitar and vocals), Ian Ellis (drums), and Adam Nikkel (bass and vocals), are one of the city’s most sought after acts. I had the chance to hang out with Ian and Stefan to drink gin and chat about their upcoming album, and band life.
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by Selci
It was my first Rainbow trout and it was a hell of a time. I had the chance to catch up with some of Winnipeg’s favourite artists, musicians, artisans and foodies. It is clear that Rainbow Trout is a conglomeration of some truly beautiful and talented people. The Roseau river was ideal and made the festival grounds especially comforting in the sweltering heat.
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By Omri Golden – Plotnik
The sun slow roasts Winnipeg patio-goers, and a damp heavy air blankets the city. I am sitting with a beer in one hand and a pen in the other, scratching notes onto my legal pad. Across from me, my companion Dave Quanbury explains the logic behind his song selections for his 90-minute radio program on CKUW, Exile Files. His tendency is to focus on jazz and blues, and particularly songs with an emphasis on brass instrumentation and big vocals.
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Photos by Steve Louie.
Girlpool does what every John Hughes movie tried to do, which is to encapsulate teenage angst and disillusionment in simple, uncomplicated terms. Continue reading “Girlpool :: Before The World Was Big”
By Mischa Decter
Tom Hazelmyer, known to his fans as Haze XXL, is the founder of legendary noise rock/bizarro punk label Amphetamine Reptile Records (AmRep). While putting out records by revered sub popular bands like Helmet, The Melvins, Lubricated Goat, and Thee Headcoats, Haze XXL’s art and gig posters helped define the cultural footprint laid down by an underground of mid-Western weirdos. A documentary about Haze XXL titled The Color of Noise had its Canadian premiere at the Park Theatre on July 18 as part of No List Records’ ‘Summer of UGH’ concert series. Continue reading “Haze XXL”
‘God’s hand’ is something that, theoretically, touches us all, which is what New York-based producer Nick Koenig—better known as Hot Sugar—intends to do with his first album, a wholly unique instrumental journey through everyday life. Continue reading “Hot Sugar :: God’s Hand”
#TBT Continue reading “From the Archives :: Volume 5, Number 5 :: Vav Jungle”
By Selci
TROUT. TROUT. TROUT. Rainbow Trout Music Festival returns for another year from August 14-16. Based on the banks of the Roseau River, just south of St. Malo MB, the fest celebrates all genres of music. I caught up with several artists and organizers from this year’s festival.
Grand, lush, atmospheric, ethereal, and powerful. These are all words that were immediately brought into my mind when I had the good luck of being turned onto this band for the first time.