Sophomore Lytics album to be released this October
It’s been a couple years since the debut of the Lytics’ self-titled EP, but the wait is almost over. The popular Winnipeg hip-hop group will…
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Concert Review: Indian City
The West End Cultural Centre is well-known for its awesome live shows. One of the latest acts, Indian City, was no exception. Indian City is…
SNFU: What No One Else Wanted to Say
“My dog likes to shit. My dog likes to shit. My dog likes to shit on the radio. I’ll sell it to the record stores;…
The Ocean that rocked the boat
During the first week of July, two high-profile figures in the public eye revealed they are either gay or have been in a same-sex relationship….
The Folk Fest beginner’s playlist
Having been a newcomer to the Winnipeg Folk Festival last year, I arrived at Bird’s Hill overwhelmed and unprepared for the amount of talent I…
Blue Bombers backtrack on cowbell ban
You know the CFL regular season is almost upon us when the Winnipeg Blue Bombers are caught up in a controversy that has almost nothing…
Sound Off w/ Zach Allard of Viridians
In early 2011, the Winnipeg band formerly known as Amuse split away from the path formed by that project to become Viridians. Branching out into…
Down in the Flood: Interview with Sheldon Birnie
In Canada, certainly in the prairies, we’re no strangers to the plight of enduring uncompromising, sometimes unforgiving, battles with nature. For better or worse the…
Sound Off w/ The Cat Empire
The Cat Empire, formed in Australia, is a six-piece fusion band that has managed to fly under the radar while selling millions of albums worldwide….
Sound Off w/ Greg Rekus
Local punk rock musician and folk singer Greg Rekus recently released his new full-length album entitled The Dude Abides. Having toured across Canada in 2011,…