by Harrison Samphir
“This is a note to my future self
Please don’t take my work in vain
The sacrifices made are provin’ that you’re worth your name” Continue reading “Alfa’s Harmattan :: Political rap for the modern man condition”
Black Cloud :: A change in atmosphere
by Gil Carroll
Black Cloud is a five piece explosively beautiful instrumental band from Winnipeg that defy what it means to be a young rock band. Stylus was excited to have them perform at the 25th anniversary show in September, and was not disappointed by the three guitar onslaught. Our assistant editor had the chance to sit down in a Wolseley home with Adrian Schroeder, Brett Ticzon, and Darin Rudd who all play guitar. Continue reading “Black Cloud :: A change in atmosphere”
Chica Boom Boom :: Two Girls, One Drum Kit
by Sheldon Birnie
Take a fuckton of pure raw rocking talent, age with thousands of cold road kilometers, season heavily with equal parts Fu Manchu, Scorpions, Alice Cooper and Dolly Parton, free pour in some whiskey and blood, two girls, one drum kit, and shake it up, hard.
Voila: Chica Boom Boom. Continue reading “Chica Boom Boom :: Two Girls, One Drum Kit”
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”
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”
Blisters – Are You Awake
Are You Awake is the first full length album from now infamously semi-on-hiatus and influential Winnipeg shoegazers Blisters. Continue reading “Blisters – Are You Awake”
Christine Fellows – Burning Daylight
Christine Fellows’ latest album, Burning Daylight, comes wrapped up within a collection of poetry of the same title. Continue reading “Christine Fellows – Burning Daylight”
Greek Riots :: Greeking Out About Their Band
by Kaitlyn Emslie-Farrell
Greek Riots, not to be confused with the riots in Greece, are one of our very own local indie-rock bands of Winnipeg. Originally intending to start a solo project, Jacques Richer was chatting with his buddy Duncan Murta and well, it just happened. They threw together some rough demos and submitted to The Uniter Fiver. Upon hearing that they were in, they scrounged for some more dudes to play the other instruments typically found in a band and bam! Greek Riots now also includes Breandan Flynn, Mack Hatcher and Seamus Hamilton-Pattison. Continue reading “Greek Riots :: Greeking Out About Their Band”
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”