Winnipeg music & culture since 1989
by Martyna Turczynowicz
Local folk darlings the Sweet Alibi are releasing their latest album, We’ve Got To, on November 20th. The trio has been winning over fans with their eclectic folk sound and compelling lyrics. Stylus sat down with Amber Quesnel, Jessica Rae Ayre and Michelle Anderson before one of their gigs at the Times Change(d) to talk about the upcoming release and non-stop touring. Continue reading “The Sweet Alibi :: Have Got To”
by Martyna Turczynowicz
Hana Lu Lu is set to release their very first EP, Keepsake, on November 15. The Winnipeg based trio is made up of Kevin Desjarlais on vocals, keyboard and synthesizer, Atom Dzaman on synthesizer and Chris Aquin on drums. The band made a name for itself with it’s fresh, synth-heavy sound. Stylus caught up with Dzaman and Desjarlais to talk about the new album and the band’s upcoming plans. Continue reading “Hana Lu Lu :: Presents you with a Keepsake”
by Sheldon Birnie
Anyone who follows these Hillbilly Highway pit-stops I keep posting up, or who has maybe consumed a couple road pops with me, knows I’m a big fan of Todd Snider and what the fellow is all about. The East Nashville based dude is one of my favourite songwriters, and a true American original. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Here come some Hard Working Americans”
It might be obnoxious if it wasn’t so believable. There’s something genuinely charming in how likable For the Love is, right from the onset. Continue reading “The Young Pixels – For the Love”
Royal Canoe’s much anticipated LP, Today We’re Believers, is exciting, funky and lots of fun. Continue reading “Royal Canoe – Today We’re Believers”
Toronto may not be the first hometown that comes to mind when you think of award winning (two Junos and a Canadian Folk Music Award) banjo players, but Jayme Stone is much more than a player; he’s a true master of the instrument and innovative composer. Continue reading “Jayme Stone – The Other Side Of The Air”
by Daniel Emberg
There is a question that passed through seven generations of my ancestors who never had the privilege of asking an expert. Given the opportunity to speak with Owen Strasky of Krang, I couldn’t avoid putting it to him. That most unscratchable itch could be raked once and for all: what is the difference between stoner rock and psychedelic rock? Continue reading “Krang :: Electric Motorbike Prairie Tragedy”
by Sheldon Birnie
It’s amazing to think that CKUW, our campus and community station broadcasting here from the University of Winnipeg, is celebrating its 50th year in existence this year. The station, which began as a radio club in 1963, broadcasting to a closed-circuit audience from the basement of UW, has seen a lot of changes over the years. The biggest change, perhaps, could be seen as the jump to the FM dial, and a city wide audience, in 1999. Continue reading “Longrunning CKUW DJs reflect on the switch to FM in 1999”
With Remembrance Day on Monday, there’s a Long Weekend worth of shows to check out in Winnipeg this Weekend! Continue reading “Weekenders – 11/07 – 11/11”
by Sheldon Birnie
Jesus rip-roarin’ Christ, how come nobody told me about the Bottle Rockets until today? Has my head been so far up my ass that maybe somebody did tell me, and I either forgot or didn’t bother to check them out? What the sweet fuck? Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Bottle Rockets reissues”