If you haven’t heard of Winnipeg band Distances yet, this EP will be putting them in the spotlight. Boulders is a melodic pop-punk fan’s wet dream. Continue reading “Distances – Boulders”
Cluster New Music & Integrated Arts Festival
by Daniel Emberg
Cluster New Music & Integrated Arts Festival is known for the quality and innovation of its programming in music and interdisciplinary arts, with its annual call for submissions being answered by artists all over the world. Cluster also maintains an unwavering commitment to highlighting the work of Winnipeg artists alongside that of their cutting-edge contemporaries from farther afield. Stylus recently got in touch with several of those involved to find out more about Cluster’s 2014 program, the theme of which is AMPLIFICATION. Continue reading “Cluster New Music & Integrated Arts Festival”
The Hours – “Steady Glazed Eyes”
The Hours are working to make 2014 the year you fall for them, and their debut single is a take on propulsive dreamy psych-pop just hard enough to shake your whole body without knocking you stupid. Continue reading “The Hours – “Steady Glazed Eyes””
Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller – North/South
After years of gigging around town, from regular stands at the Bella Vista, the Rose N Bee, and Times Change(d), to sold out shows at the Park Theatre and the WECC, Winnipeggers ought to be familiar with Scott Nolan, at this point. Continue reading “Scott Nolan & Joanna Miller – North/South”
Ridley Bent :: Wild Card up his sleeve
by Sheldon Birnie
“I’m a little card player,” Ridley Bent says with a laugh. “ I wouldn’t consider myself a very good card player or a gambler at all. But my characters are.”
With two critically acclaimed full length records under his silver buckled belt, and an underground hick-hop classic in his back pocket, Ridley Bent is preparing to release his third country record, Wild Card, in January. Bent’s albums are full of toe-tapping tales of gamblers, drifters, hard working, hard boozing, hard rocking characters, and his latest is no exception. Continue reading “Ridley Bent :: Wild Card up his sleeve”
Les Jupes – Negative Space
Coming from Winnipeg, these guys seem to have a very specific type of music they enjoy jamming to. Continue reading “Les Jupes – Negative Space”
Pop Nuit!
by Broose Tulloch
Last year the WSO’s New Music Festival added a late night component, Pop Nuit. The two-night affair featured a performance of Beck’s Sound Reader, an album released only as sheet music, from Winnipeg’s own Royal Canoe. More than a coincidence, as Royal Canoe’s Matt Schellenberg is the curator of Pop Nuit, and WSO Music Director Alexander Mickelthwate is a fan of the band. Stylus spoke with Matt Schellenberg about this year’s music, artists, and festival. Continue reading “Pop Nuit!”
Manitoba Music presents January Music Meeting
by Gil Carroll
The New Year is full of promise for Winnipeg musicians. Festival season is brewing, new releases are emerging, and Manitoba Music is here to help along the way. The January music meeting hosted by Manitoba Music takes place January 24-26 and will feature some huge players in the Canadian music community including label representatives, management professionals, and industry professionals of all kinds. Stylus caught up with Manitoba Music’s Training Coordinator, Roland Deschambault, along with program Manager, Sean McManus about the upcoming excitement at Manitoba Music. Continue reading “Manitoba Music presents January Music Meeting”
Surprise Party :: Rock and Roll all night and Party everyday
by Gilad Carroll
Surprise Party is without a doubt one of Winnipeg’s busiest (and tightest) bands. Between full time jobs, school, music video filming and editing, recording, weekly shows, and ironic T-shirt shopping Stylus managed to sit down with them and talk about all that goes into Surprise Party. Luckily, Mischa Decter (guitar and lead vocals) figured he, Danny Hacking (Bass and vocals) and Kyle Loewen (Drums) could fit Stylus in one night after work, and before a fiercely competitive race to see who could eat an entire box of ice cream using only chopsticks the fastest (Mischa won). I quickly realized that Surprise Party is much more than just a loud and fun Winnipeg band: it is a state of mind, a way of life if you will… Continue reading “Surprise Party :: Rock and Roll all night and Party everyday”
Animal Teeth :: Raw sentiments & Delayed reactions
by Gil Carroll
Local indie rockers Animal Teeth take the stage at The Union Sound Hall on Thursday, January 16th, sharing the bill with The Bokononists and Montreal’s The Luyas. Stylus checked in with guitarist and vocalist Stefan Hodges about the release of their EP, and what is in store for 2014.
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