Another year, another band for Dan Boeckner. EP1 fills a space demanded by the hype created by several live performances by the band. Continue reading “Operators – EP1”
Micah Erenberg :: Music Machine
by Gil Carroll
Micah Erenberg has been a staple in the Winnipeg music scene for more than half a decade. More impressively, he is only 21 years old. As a result of his unique, heartwarming, and often witty songwriting talents and lovable performance style, he is playing multiple shows every week at every venue imaginable in the city and beyond (lots in Gimli). Fans of Micah’s range from toddlers to those in their golden years. Winnipeg has been lucky to have him be so active on the scene, including hosting a night at the former Rose N Bee Pub, performing at Rainbow Trout, Real Love Winnipeg events and even a beyond memorable set on the rooftop of deer + almond last year. Stylus wanted to find out some crucial facts about such an integral piece of the Winnipeg scene. Continue reading “Micah Erenberg :: Music Machine”
Matt Epp :: Bringing “Luma” home
by Sheldon Birnie
Winnipeg’s own Matt Epp returns to take the West End Cultural Centre stage after years of hard travelling. This hard core troubadour, a prairie prodigal son, has been tirelessly working the roads across North America and Europe for the past ten years, carving a name for himself as one of the pre-eminent songwriters of his generation. After some much needed downtime in T.O., Epp returns to Winnipeg with a new album, Luma, in tow. Epp took time out of pre-production on yet another new record in the works to talk to Stylus about life on the road, becoming a father, and what’s next. Continue reading “Matt Epp :: Bringing “Luma” home”
Supersuckers :: Last band standing
by Daniel Emberg
Sometimes there is really no substitute for experience. If you want a sure bet for a great rock show, find a band with a track record. The Supersuckers have been going hard every time they hit the stage since forming in 1988, and have long described themselves as “the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world.” They take each show as key to sustaining the credibility of that claim. Continue reading “Supersuckers :: Last band standing”
Slow Club – Complete Surrender
Slowclub’s Complete Surrender is tortured-heart retro pop with a sultry vibe, often accompanied by big-band instrumentation. Continue reading “Slow Club – Complete Surrender”
Last Ditch on The Left – Last Ditch on the Left
Last Ditch on the Left’s self-titled debut may be the first time Kerri Stephens and Brent Warren have teamed up to make a full-length record together, but they are, by far, no strangers to making music. Continue reading “Last Ditch on The Left – Last Ditch on the Left”
Bahamas + Reuben and the Dark = Good Times, Winnipeg
by Anastasia Chipelski
While Winnipeg is known for its support for the arts, it doesn’t always have enough venues to host all the acts that come through. Such was the story of two touring bands whose paths collided and they opted to join forces. Reuben and the Dark are supporting Australian folk act Boy and Bear on their Canadian tour, while Bahamas is touring with their friends the Weather Station. Continue reading “Bahamas + Reuben and the Dark = Good Times, Winnipeg”
Chromeo :: Playing catch-up with bad taste
by Martyna Turczynowicz
They’ve called themselves the “only successful Arab/Jewish partnership since the dawn of human culture”. Electro-funk/Disco duo Chromeo, have been on the scene since 2002. Their latest album, White Women, was released in May 2014. It features collaborations with Toro Y Moi, Solange Knowles and Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. Stylus sat down with the with Dave 1 and P-Thugg before they played their sold-out show on Monday night. Continue reading “Chromeo :: Playing catch-up with bad taste”
Monomyth – Saturnalia Regalia!
Saturnalia Regalia!, one of the finest albums produced in Canada this year, may be doomed by its own skilled application of influences Continue reading “Monomyth – Saturnalia Regalia!”
These Estates – The Dignity of Man
This debut full length from Regina’s These Estates delivers a solid, free poured kick of “bourbon rock.” Continue reading “These Estates – The Dignity of Man”