Arts
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The Bloodshots are learning from success
Creating music is a whole new game when you start getting big. At least, that’s what Manitoba’s modern grunge-rock band The Bloodshots have experienced.
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Arts and culture briefs
Architecture film competition // Northern Manitoba artists // PTE revisits history // Discothéque on Ice // 2017 Juno Awards // Pop up theatre
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Critipeg: Hand to God
Hand to God runs at Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre’s Tom Hendry Warehouse until Feb. 11.
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Arts and culture briefs
Greg Rekus’ third album // Folk Alliance International // Gender barriers in media // Indian City’s new album // Stages: Drawing the Current // Nickelodeon Writing Program
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Lez be honest
It doesn’t sound like a big deal not to see yourself represented in the latest teen drama or popular blockbuster. And in a way, it’s not significant in the way that basic rights are for the LGBTQ+ community. However, it does represent another level of belonging within society that straight people automatically have.
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PUP: Pathetic Use of Potential
You’ve probably heard of PUP by now. In just a few short years, the band has established their importance to the Canadian punk scene, as well as solidifying a well-earned spot in Canadian music as a whole.
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Critipeg: Soul Sisters
This new documentary examines the personal lives of the Catholic Sisters of Manitoba, presenting an earnest portrait of women spirituality.
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Critipeg: Lovesick
There’s merit in the idea of a genre exercise. There’s nothing inherently wrong with making a romantic comedy that doesn’t aim to subvert, break new ground or be anything more than a great entry in the rom-com genre. Unfortunately, Lovesick doesn’t quite achieve those modest goals.
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Revisit American Idiot with Winnipeg Studio Theatre
Winnipeg Studio Theatre’s presentation of American Idiot comes at a time when Canadians can relate to angsty lyrics about a country divided.
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The Treble back with a new sound
Previously described as a pop/rock/folk band, The Treble is set to release their debut album Modernaires on Feb. 10 with a markedly different sound than their earlier music.
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Arts and culture briefs
YouTube Party // Here’s My Canada // Flashback Film Fest // Randy Bachman documentary // Best original song in film
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Whose House? André’s house
André Lewis is a spontaneous kind of guy. The artistic director of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) has been with the company for more than 40 years, but he says he may never have wound up with them if not for a fluke.
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3Peat
3Peat is living proof that lyricism is still a driving force in hip-hop music. While 2016 may have given us Desiigner and Lil Yachty — and the indecipherable babble of “mumble rap” — Winnipeg's latest crew is sticking to the fundamentals.
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French and English songwriters collaborate
100 NONS paired five French-speaking musicians with five musicians who have some background with the language, but who are not fluent, to write songs together.
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Playwright Agatha Christie is celebrated
Modern audiences can explore classic crime fiction, mystery and plot twists at Christie Fest.
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New MTYP play highlights importance of relationships
Manitoba Theatre for Young People’s (MTYP) newest play, Dib and Dob and the Journey Home, demonstrates how a piece of art can attempt to positively affect people and their relationships.
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Arts and culture briefs
Everything Turns… // SpaceFinder // ONE NIGHT STAND // New Music Festival // CRTC vacant seats
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Where are the women gearheads?
Many barriers keep women out of the music scene
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Streeter
What’s your favourite way to discover new music?
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MCMA Brings music to the U of W
If a student wants somewhere to practice with their band, they can do it on campus at the University of Winnipeg (U of W). But if that same student wanted a formal music degree, they would have to look elsewhere.