Winnipeg music & culture since 1989
by Daniel Emberg
If you make a record with one of the most beloved recording engineers on the planet, the subject will inevitably be broached in every interview for awhile. So let’s start with vocalist/guitarist James Stewart giving a little primer on the latest record from his band Slates. Continue reading “Slates :: Spreading wings far & wide”
By Darcy Penner
I was sitting in the Stylus office a few weeks back when Adrienne Yeung tossed Slates’ album Prairie Fires into the CD player. My excitement for the band quickly turned to annoyance when I found out how long I had not known about this fantastic quartet, and their post-punk, Americana influenced rock n’ roll. Leading up to their cross-Canada tour in support of Prairie Fires, Dallas Thompson took the time to send some emails my way and answer a few questions. They play Winnipeg on Saturday, July 7 at the Lo Pub.
Continue reading “Slates: Petro-state rock n’ roll hits the Lo”