Micah Visser is a fairly new face in the local scene with a real knack for songwriting. Continue reading “Micah Visser – The Moon in a Jar”
Raine Hamilton :: Introducing Small Packages
by Daniel Emberg
Raine Hamilton grew up in Winnipeg and has been in music her whole life. Her expertise in theory and technique were largely earned by way of the violin, but she has recently added guitar to her toolbox and is forging her own path through the singer-songwriter forest.
Her debut EP, Small Packages, is something of Hamilton’s “howdy” to the world. A short collection of songs that are simultaneously earnest and mature, Hamilton is already preparing to take Small Packages on the road with an extensive tour planned through British Columbia later this summer.
First things first though: a release show will be taking place on Monday, June 9 at the Exchange Community Church (75 Albert Street). In advance of that event, Stylus found Raine Hamilton waiting at a picnic table in the middle of the city. To call the space a “serene oasis” would surely be taking it too far, but a little pocket of calm amidst urban bustle seemed perfectly appropriate for the conversation, and here’s where it went.
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Potatoes :: First instinct is to “Cut”
by Daniel Emberg
Potatoes is a hard rocking outfit comprised of a bunch of longtime Winnipeg musicians: Sean Ceretti (guitar/vocals) had a band by the same name many moons ago, and is now joined by Aaron Goss (electric mandolin), Gareth Wesley (bass), and Ted Simm (drums).
Their new release is entitled Cut, and Potatoes are throwing a big bash at the Windsor on Saturday to celebrate. Stylus had the chance to speak with Goss earlier this week and find out a little more.
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Super Duty Tough Work :: Grown up hip hop
by Martyna Turczynowicz
“If I’m being completely frank, most music that’s categorized as hip hop in Winnipeg that I see, I’m really not feeling,” says Brendan Grey, the brains and vocals behind Super Duty Tough Work and one of the Sleeping Giants one afternoon over coffee. Continue reading “Super Duty Tough Work :: Grown up hip hop”
Slow Dancers :: Day After Rain finally sees the light
by Shanell Dupras
For Slow Dancers, things have gotten off to a bit of a slow start. Guitarist and songwriter Jesse Hill, bass player Marie-France Hollier, and drummer Cole Woods set up in the studio and recorded their debut full length album, Day After Rain, two years ago, but the album was never officially released. Continue reading “Slow Dancers :: Day After Rain finally sees the light”
The Zags :: Just when you think you know who we are…
words & photo by Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell
There’s zigging and zagging and, unfortunately, some people are swagging. When it comes to Taylor Benjamin Burgess, David Skene and Steph “what the fuck” Kolbuck and their band, The Zags, there’s no confusion. Forming in December of 2012, The Zags have been hiding away and only popping up to tease the city every once in awhile. Stylus met up with Taylor and David at a local Tutti Frutti and they told us some stuff. Continue reading “The Zags :: Just when you think you know who we are…”
Naysa :: Troubled Hearts and Fresh Baked Pies
words & image by Kaitlyn Emslie Farrell
With the upcoming release of their new EP Troubled Heart, local five piece indie rockers Naysa is working hard and having a good time doing so. Dave Todd, Hayley Smith, Sean Leslie, Grant Danyluk and Graham Duval are making their mark on Winnipeg’s goofy, underground music scene that never disappoints. Last month, the band took time out of jamming to talk to Stylus about their band, the way spring smells, meteor showers, and fresh baked pies. Continue reading “Naysa :: Troubled Hearts and Fresh Baked Pies”
Head Hits Concrete :: Kicking Ear Drums in the Ass to Death
by James Korba
So yeah, Head Hits Concrete are playing the Frames Arts Gallery this Saturday March 15th with Cetascean and guests. You should go because it’s gonna be punishing as all hell. Stylus had a chance to talik to vocalist Mike Alexander about their impending doom, I mean “tour.” Yeah, tour! Continue reading “Head Hits Concrete :: Kicking Ear Drums in the Ass to Death”
Del Barber :: Mapping Prairieography
by Sheldon Birnie
On a biting cold late December evening, Del Barber shuffles into the Yellow Dog Tavern. He’s here, in the historic grain Exchange District of Winnipeg, to talk to Stylus about his new album, Prairieography, an album rooted in the spaces — physical, intellectual, emotional — between urban and rural living. Continue reading “Del Barber :: Mapping Prairieography”
Tangent Project – Calm After The Storm
Winnipeg guitarist Tangent Project spent 18 months living in Mexico and returned home with his first album in a decade. Continue reading “Tangent Project – Calm After The Storm”