Beloved electro-indie master Caribou returns to adoring hipsters everywhere with his sixth studio album, Our Love. Continue reading “Caribou – Our Love”
High Ends – Super Class
You might be quite surprised to find out that Jeffery Innes is the man behind both Yukon Blonde and High Ends, two completely different sounds coming from the same brain. Continue reading “High Ends – Super Class”
conduct :: all the rest is irrelevant
by Sheldon Birnie
“Where the germ of the idea comes from, to me, isn’t very remarkable,” explains Nick Liang, of Conduct, one afternoon at Little Sister Coffee Maker. Liang, along with bandmates Rob Gardiner (drums) and Stephen Kesselman (guitar), are here to discuss their upcoming LP Fear & Desire, as well as their new split 7” with their pals and tour partners Tunic. “What I think is interesting is what we bring to the songs or ideas, which is completely collaborative.” Continue reading “conduct :: all the rest is irrelevant”
Clockwork Orchestra – A Fish for a Heart
Clockwork Orchestra isn’t an orchestra at all – it’s a solitary lunatic from Dublin emptying his brain into a synth-heavy, post-punky whirlwind of sound. Continue reading “Clockwork Orchestra – A Fish for a Heart”
Rich Aucoin – Ephemeral
Second albums are sometimes important because they show ways in which an artist is trying to evolve or improve. Continue reading “Rich Aucoin – Ephemeral”
Finn :: Blowing Minds Three Chords at a Time
by Martyna Turczynowicz
Finn is releasing their debut EP on Friday December 5th at the Goodwill Social Club. The band is made up of Daniel Baron on vocals and guitar, John Baron on bass and backing vocals, Matthew Baron on keyboard and backing vocals, Darren Hebner on guitar and Cody Iwasiuk on Drums. Stylus sat down with Darren Hebner, John and Daniel Baron to talk about the debut album and the band’s beginnings. Continue reading “Finn :: Blowing Minds Three Chords at a Time”
Alvvays :: Passionate, realistic, pleasantly surprised
by Anastasia Chipelski
Holed up in a hotel in Philadelphia, billed by the front desk reception as “America’s most historic square mile,” Alvvays lead singer Molly Rankin spoke to Stylus about touring, the long road behind their album, and what it’s like to do what you love as part of the “adult baby” generation. Continue reading “Alvvays :: Passionate, realistic, pleasantly surprised”
The Crooked Brothers :: Thank You, I’m Sorry Winnipeg, Manitoba
by Martyna Turczynowicz
The Crooked Brothers have been making a name for themselves since the release of their previous albums Deathbed Pillowtalk (2009) and Lawrence, Where’s Your Gun? (2011) and proved to not be just another folk trio. Their songs range from foot-stomping tunes to heart wrenching ballads, many of them with a special focus on their hometown, Winnipeg. Continue reading “The Crooked Brothers :: Thank You, I’m Sorry Winnipeg, Manitoba”
The Rural Alberta Advantage – Mended With Gold
This is a Rural Alberta Advantage album. As such, you can expect all the things they have come to be known for: hard guitar strums, cacophonous drums, ethereal backing vocals, lamenting lyrics. Continue reading “The Rural Alberta Advantage – Mended With Gold”
The Wilderness of Manitoba – Between Colours
Between Colours is The Wilderness of Manitoba’s fourth album, and as the name suggests, it clearly marks a transition in their musical styles. Continue reading “The Wilderness of Manitoba – Between Colours”