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by Nina Zigic
In this experimental-pop, storytelling album, local artist Steve Basham shows us what goes on in his mind with a mix of electric guitar, electronic music aspects, and his own voice. He goes into detail about his dreams and there’s never a dull moment listening to this album. Continue reading “Album Review :: Steve Basham :: The Nightbug”
by Kaelen Bell
One of the most affecting scenes in last year’s critical darling Call Me by Your Name is of a heartsick lover, waiting and awash in blue. The scene follows in the footsteps of Joni Mitchell’s Blue and Maggie Nelson’s Bluets – art that recognizes the cathartics and heartsick mysteries of blue. Add Lev Snowe’s Faded Blue to the list. Continue reading “EP Review :: Lev Snowe :: Faded Blue”
By Margaret Banka
Weaves is a Juno- and Polaris-nominated indie-rock band based in Toronto and currently on tour for their second full-length album Wide Open, which was released in late 2017. Stylus had the chance to catch up with vocalist and songwriter, Jasmyn Burke, to talk about being a female lead, a killer Canadian compilation, surprising inspiration for the next album, and Trump (but really only a little, we promise). Don’t miss Weaves at the Good Will Social Club tonight, with locals Mise en Scene and Mulibrgub opening! Continue reading “WEAVES”
By Ryan Haughey
Rural Manitoba’s The Young Pixels’ new record is musical, intimate, and so wholesome. With a pop rock style, the married duo drives their songs forward with melodic vocals and meaningful lyrics. Continue reading “The Young Pixels :: Fever of Becoming “
Photo by Eric Roberts
Words by Ryan Haughey
The cold wind subsided and soothed the air in Winnipeg on the evening of February 17, but the weather wasn’t the only thing warming up. Brady Allard’s new project, Warming, played their first set on that Saturday evening. The lineup at the Handsome Daughter included two other groups: SOUP and Dana Lee. Each group brought fresh new music to the audience, which left us excited to see what was next to come. Continue reading “Live show review : Warming, Soup, Dana Lee”
By Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell
At least six years ago Kalyn had an idea to create a TV series about the inspiring and ambitious local girls of Winnipeg, who continuously impress the city with their stringed skills. Fast forward a bit and add Cindy and Jenny, change TV series to documentary, and throw an application in to MTS’ Stories From Home, and we have the beginning of Girls With Guitars. Continue reading “Girls With Guitars”
Winnipeg rockers Trampoline have shared a new single. “Twins on Fire” is a delightful indie gem that is beyond catchy. The band teamed up with filmmaker Landon Lake for the video and will perform at the West End Cultural Centre on March 17. Check it out!
By Chris Bryson
The Big Fun festival has been going on since 2012 and has become a beloved staple and growing fixture of the Winnipeg music scene. Since its inception, the multi-genre festival has been evolving and changing. It is now comprised of four members, and covers 14 shows over 5 days at multiple different locations. Continue reading “Big Fun”
Winnipeg’s lo-fi shoegazers notme have announced a new tape, Mask, that will be released December 21 at the Handsome Daughter. The show is presented by Stylus and we are stoked to share the first single from Mask which is called “Roses.” Continue reading “Premiere! :: notme :: Roses”
By Chris Bryson
Slow Dancers recently returned to Winnipeg to release their newest mini album, Philadelphus. The new album returns to Slow Dancers’ expansively emotive folk – slow and dreamy, sparse and serene, vocals atop a whisper, with stories to make the mind wander. Continue reading “Slow Dancers”