Stylus celebrates as more than 30 years of music writing digitized
The Pompous Old Fart, the biting critiques of a young Bartley Kives, the formative years of the Weakerthans and Begonia … all captured in so many gonzo interviews and reviews. […]
Stylus Magazine's storied history, spanning more than three decades of Canada's independent music scene, will be commemorated at a celebration tonight at the West End Cultural Centre. The digital archive of the magazine, which launched in 1989 as the program guide for the University of Winnipeg's radio station CKUW, will be unveiled.
The event features performances by Vav Jungle and local band Prairie, both of which were first featured in Stylus. The party also includes contributions from former Stylus contributors like Jill Wilson, who now edits the Free Press's Perspectives section. Stylus, known for its irreverent tone and biting critiques, has evolved in recent years, with some critics lamenting the shift towards more politically correct and less nuanced journalism.
The digital archive, funded through Manitoba's heritage grants program, serves as a tribute to the magazine's legacy while preserving its cultural significance for future generations of musicians and music enthusiasts.
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