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August 22, 2013

Royal Canoe :: Believers Today

by Nick Van Doeselaar

Royal Canoe has been getting a lot of attention, both at home and internationally, over the past few years. After releasing a couple teaser EPs, their long awaited full length is ready for the world. Stylus was able to sneak in an email interview with Royal Canoe’s Matt Schellenberg during a very busy time of touring and preparation for their upcoming album release gigs August 22nd at Park Theatre and August 23 at Union Sound Hall. Continue reading “Royal Canoe :: Believers Today”

August 20, 2013

Haunter – Rivers & Rust

Haunter’s Rivers & Rust is one of this year’s most anticipated local releases. Continue reading “Haunter – Rivers & Rust”

August 15, 2013

Vibrating Beds hit the Windsor stage

by Shanell Dupras

The Vibrating Beds have been a bit off the charts this summer writing new material, and with a sudden burst of shows coming up in August, Stylus decided to sit down with singer/guitar player Jenna Diubaldo to catch up, talk about their upcoming show with Salinas and Clipwing at the Windsor on August 15h, and see what else is coming up for the band. Continue reading “Vibrating Beds hit the Windsor stage”

August 14, 2013

August Festival Round-up

by Daniel Emberg

Summertime signals a bevy of exciting festivals throughout Manitoba and fine music may be heard ringing across cities, woods, and lakes. One of the busiest weekends for festivals will be August 16-18, and here we focus on three festivals taking place during that stretch, which hint at the wide range of options available to Winnipeg music lovers. Continue reading “August Festival Round-up”

August 8, 2013

Arsonfest 2013 :: Ready to rip the Windsor a new one

by James Korba

If you haven’t heard of Arsonfest then you’re probably not a fan of heavy music. Over 13 years Mike Alexander has put on Arsonfest as a means to expose us to so many forms of heavy music. Stylus had a chance to catch up with him leading up to this year’s event. Continue reading “Arsonfest 2013 :: Ready to rip the Windsor a new one”

August 6, 2013

Animal Teeth – Me & You

Animal Teeth’s debut album depicts an upwards spiraling path of a band to the apex of an indie rock mountain. Continue reading “Animal Teeth – Me & You”

August 6, 2013

The Unbelievable Bargains – Fun Times Why Not

This debut from local rockers the Unbelievable Bargains is just what I expected: tight little garage rockers about food, getting dressed, animals, and poop. Continue reading “The Unbelievable Bargains – Fun Times Why Not”

July 23, 2013

Mulligrub – Pre-Grub EP

Mulligrub’s Pre-Grub EP has been my go to soundtrack for morning coffee and planning my day. Continue reading “Mulligrub – Pre-Grub EP”

July 19, 2013

SuperFX :: Taking Video Games to a New Level

by Broose Tulloch

Have you ever caught yourself humming a tune from a videogame? Or worse, from a level you can rarely achieve? Oh, the humanity! Where will you get your fix? SuperFX has what you need, videogame music played on real instruments by live musicians. Continue reading “SuperFX :: Taking Video Games to a New Level”

July 18, 2013

Introducing : field////

by Daniel Emberg

field//// has been active around Winnipeg since late 2010, and are about to embark on a follow-up to last year’s debut album. The group recently sat down with Stylus on the patio of a local diner to chat about that, some upcoming video projects, and the philosophical stance that partly guides their work. Continue reading “Introducing : field////”