Two decades after first picking up the microphone, Broose Tulloch is still going strong on community radio. Currently hosting UMFM's "[Beer For Breakfast](http://beerforbreakfast.fm)" program, Broose has been promoting local bands since some members of those bands were in diapers. He's also the man behind the annual ["Brewno" awards](http://www.facebook.com/events/2087887454756009/) -- an egalitarian way to recognize Winnipeg's musical talent that another, similarly-named national award tends to...
Mar 25, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 276
It's a quick conversation in a mall food court this week with singer-songwriter [Raine Hamilton](http://www.rainehamilton.com/), right on time for this weekend's release of "Night Sky", her fantastic new record of lush, ethereal chamber-folk ballads with cosmic overtones. We talk about the new record -- which, honestly, is at the top of my list for best local albums in this relatively young 2018 -- and this Saturday's release show, Raine's interest in including sign-language interpreters into th...
Mar 21, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 275
March 31 marks the premiere of the film [Girls With Guitars](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btSLuxXIdUQ), a documentary that focuses on the women who make up a vital part of Winnipeg's music scene, specifically its punk community. On this episode, we hang out at a Robin's Donuts with first-time filmmakers (and musicians in their own right) Kalyn Hanuschuk, Cindy Fouillard and Jennifer Norris Wuckert! The screening of the film also includes an [after-party](http://www.facebook.com/events/13831955...
Mar 14, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Manitoba's very own guitar virtuoso, [Ronnie Ladobruk](http://www.ronnieladobruk.com/), joins us for an interview over coffee and doughnuts on the latest episode of the podcast. Ronnie talks about his dedication to his craft, his surreal experience competing on reality TV, and the new band he's fronting, [Ronnie Ladobruk and the Electric](http://www.facebook.com/pg/RonnieLadobrukMusic/). Ronnie has a number of shows coming up, both as a member of Southern rock outfit Wreckin' So and as leader of...
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Folk singer and multi-instrumentalist [Gerrit Delaquis](http://www.facebook.com/pg/gerritdelaquis.strings) may seem like a new face in the local music scene, but he's spent the past four years quietly perfecting his debut album, 'Calm Cloud', which will be released March 10 at Le Garage. Gerrit talks about his obsession with stringed instruments, the development of the record, the punk aesthetic (or not) of his DIY music, and much more! This episode is brought to you by 2018's [Manitoba Metalfes...
Feb 28, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 272
Although I'm usually heard in audio-only form on this podcast, I've had a couple of opportunities to appear on-camera as part of the [*Mom's House*](http://weareyoungmedia.com/the-moms-house-sessions) YouTube show, which combines interviews with local musicians with exclusive live performances. For this episode of Witchpolice Radio, I returned the favour and interviewed the filmmakers and music fans behind *Mom's House*: [**Young Media**](http://weareyoungmedia.com/young-media). Throughout this ...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 271
A conversation with jazz trumpeter [Chuck Copenace](http://www.chuckcopenace.com/) in a busy mall food court (so forgive some of the background sounds). Chuck has been making a name for himself in the local community for his groove-heavy instrumental sounds as well as his outreach to indigenous youth in Manitoba. He's also headed to a jazz festival in Guatemala to bring his music to an entirely new audience, but before he goes, he's playing a set [this Friday](http://www.facebook.com/events/1979...
Feb 14, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 270
Public service announcement (with guitar): today is International Clash Day, so I can't think of a better time to release this week's episode, which focuses on Saturday's [15th Anniversary Tribute to Joe Strummer and The Clash](http://www.facebook.com/events/163999037690190/)! We hung out at a doughnut shop with event organizers Ian Lodewyks and Ben Rodecker, both of whom have long been involved with the Strummer tribute events -- Ian as a member of [Sub City](http:///www.facebook.com/SubCity-Dw...
Feb 07, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 269
We dive into the R&B/funk/soul/blues/rock/pop amalgam that is local singer-songwriter [Stacey James](http://www.staceyjameswriter.com/)! Stacey talks about her roots in Winnipeg's hip-hop scene, her involvement with the annual [Women Helping Women](http://www.facebook.com/pg/womenhelpingwomenevent/) fundraiser, her upcoming album, and much more! This week's episode brought to you by [Romes at the Park Theatre with the Wild Homes and Robojom](http://www.facebook.com/events/2016055845295603/),...
Jan 31, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 268
This week's a heavy episode, as we sit down with all five members of groove-metal act [Quoth the Sun](http://quoththesun.bandcamp.com/releases). We dig into their take on the local metal scene, plus their origins (including the name), their upcoming album, and the slow-burn in between. This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are hosting the second and final [fundraiser for Manitoba Metalfest 2018](http://www.facebook.com/events/2015640112050912/) on Friday, ...
Jan 24, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 267
They may be one of the youngest acts we've ever had on the podcast, but they're already one of the most popular. Up-and-coming pop foursome [Panicland](http://www.panicland.net/) have leveraged an innate understanding of 21st century music consumption, a busy social media regimen, and sweet, sweet hooks into huge success so far... and they're only getting started. The fellas talk about their punk rock roots (and you can hear some early tracks on this episode, along with recent hits), their take ...
Jan 17, 2018•58 min•Season 1Ep. 266
We delve into the world of DIY tape labels with **Sean Kaye** of hardcore imprint [**Possessed Records**](http://possessedrecords.bandcamp.com/) and its softer off-shoot [**Little Cowboy Records**](http://littlecowboyrecords.bandcamp.com/). Sean talks about being in 15,000 bands at once while running a label on his own, venturing into vinyl, and much more! Plus, hear songs by Possessed bands **Nice Cops**, **Occvlt Hand**, **Locked In**... plus an unreleased track by **Ceilings**! This episode b...
Jan 11, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 265
After a long hiatus, folk-rockers [**Gold Mountain**](http://goldmountainsound.bandcamp.com/) (a/k/a your mom's favourite band) are back with a new-and-improved lineup. This sprawling interview with Kris (vocals/guitar), Tabitha (keyboard) and Lindsey (guitar)covers the changes in their look and sound since their last (2014) appearance on the show, as well as much, much more. Since the new Gold Mountain has yet to record, the songs on this episode are from their previous EP and frontman [Kris Re...
Jan 04, 2018•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Our final episode to be released in 2017 features folk singer Troy S. Rayner, a/k/a/ **[Gentleman Ghost](https://troysrayner.bandcamp.com/) ** (although he hadn't yet officially moved to the stage name when this was recorded. Troy performed a number of exclusive live songs, talked about his ambitious future tour plans, and a lot more. This episode also features longtime friend of the show Shena filling in as co-host! Brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are hosting [Desi Sub Cu...
Dec 28, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 263
We get psychedelic this week with an interview featuring three members of local psych/prog/metal/folk/jazz/funk/soul outfit **[Dizzy Mystics](https://www.facebook.com/dizzymystics/ "Link: https://www.facebook.com/dizzymystics/")**. They've been hard at work on an upcoming release, and we're excited to premiere THREE previously unheard tracks from the album! (Note: one of the songs ended up on there twice, so stay tuned for an alternate version). This episode is brought to you by **The Park Theat...
Dec 21, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 262
This week's episode finds us in a basement laboratory with electronic experimentalist [FreakingSnap](https://freakingsnap.bandcamp.com/), a/k/a Chris Friesen. Chris talks about his spontaneous writing and recording process, his truly prolific output (a catalogue which has ballooned even further since this interview was recorded over a month ago), and some musings on the local music scene past and present. This episode brought to you by two upcoming film screenings at the Park Theatre. On Jan. 4,...
Dec 13, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 261
A deep conversation in a parked car with young Indigenous electronic artist and sonic experimenter [Exquisite Ghost](https://exquisiteghost.bandcamp.com/). We get into the roots of his "cyborg soul", his enduring love for jazz fusion, his killer new single, ["The Heart](https://exquisiteghost.bandcamp.com/album/the-heart)" (RPM Records), and much more! This episode brought to you by local punks Dangercat's[ last-ever show](https://www.facebook.com/events/1393874260710700/), presented by our frie...
Dec 06, 2017•52 min•Season 1Ep. 260
3Peat rapper **[E.GG](https://eggnmx.bandcamp.com/)** is back again, seemingly out of nowhere, with the release of his masterful new record, _[Est. 1873](https://eggnmx.bandcamp.com/album/est-1873)_. We talk with E.GG and producer **Rayny** about the making of the record, its heavy Winnipeg focus, and the album's 'winter' vibe when contrasted with E.GG's Alverstone. Est. 1873 is seeing an [official release](https://www.facebook.com/events/514114632294918/) Dec. 8 at X-Cues Cafe and Lounge. This ...
Nov 30, 2017•43 min•Season 1Ep. 259
We go back in time and _waaay _outside the usual Witchpolice wheelhouse this week with the **[Trulli Early Music Ensemble](https://www.facebook.com/pg/trullimusic/ "Link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/trullimusic/")** , a local trio that focuses on classical/baroque/renaissance music for recorder, violin and harpsichord. We talk about their interest in this type of music, the trials and tribulations of being an early music group in a town full of more... contemporary artists, and much more! Plus t...
Nov 22, 2017•48 min•Season 1Ep. 258
A doughnut shop is probably the last place you'd expect to find dark synthpop artist [Twitchitt](https://twitchitt.com/), but that's where we met up for an on-the-fly interview on the latest episode of the podcast. Twitchitt just released her second full-length, #AlchemicalWarfare, so we talk about the new record and much, much more! This episode brought to you by the return of Record Sundaze, featuring Dub Ditch Picnic, Eat Em Up Records, Electric Heat Records, and Eye and Ear Control. Nov. 19 ...
Nov 15, 2017•47 min•Season 1Ep. 257
It's [Krazy Madness](https://www.facebook.com/KrazyMadnessband/)! The local hair metal enthusiasts talk about the band's roots as a family project, their undying love for the genre, their 10 years in the trenches and much more! This episode brought to you by the return of Record Sundaze, featuring Dub Ditch Picnic, Eat Em Up Records, Electric Heat Records, and Eye and Ear Control. Nov. 19 at PEG Beer Co.
Nov 08, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 256
On Oct. 1, Witchpolice Radio took to the stage at **[Torque Brewing](https://torquebrewing.beer/) ** for our first live podcast in almost a year. This episode was called _Mutual Appreciation Society_ , and the premise was that we had three local musicians on the show to talk about songwriting and (more importantly) cover each other's songs! Because the sound equipment for this event was kind of MacGyvered together (huge thanks to **UMFM** for the mics!), the audio quality is, to be honest, not g...
Nov 02, 2017•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 255
Reports of ska's death have been greatly exaggerated. New-on-the-scene Winnipeg act [Minus 40](https://www.facebook.com/Minus40MB/) are proudly waving the third-wave flag in 2017! We talked to them about the upcoming Fear the Skanking Dead show (Oct. 27 at the Windsor), how they got into the genre in the first place, and much more. Since Minus 40 doesn't have any official recordings yet, you'll hear a bunch of live stuff (from one of their previous gigs) throughout this recording. If you like th...
Oct 25, 2017•58 min•Season 1Ep. 254
We're hanging out on the rooftop of a parking garage with producer [Jordan Voth](http://jnvoth.com/), best-known for his work on albums and singles by some of the leading lights in Winnipeg's punk scene. He's also a member of (recently-resurrected) melodic punk outfit [Bleed American](https://bleedamerican.bandcamp.com/). This episode features songs Jordan has produced, including tracks by Bleed American, The Honour, Nice Cops and Occvlt Hand! ...and don't forget, there are still a few days left...
Oct 18, 2017•42 min•Season 1Ep. 253
This week's guests are experimental psychedelic jazz-fusion instrumental (that's already a mouthful, plus they throw 'shoegaze' in there somewhere) group [Odd Outfit](https://oddoutfit.bandcamp.com/releases). We talk about their excellent debut release, Up/Down (Aug. 2017), their experiences as a jazz-rooted band with little connection to the local jazz scene, and much more! This episode is brought to you by the first-annual Winnipeg Weekender; two nights of live music, DJs and comedy presented ...
Oct 11, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 252
We're in a pool room* this week with folk-rock foursome [Odder Than the Otters](https://www.odderthantheotters.com/), who have a debut EP, 'The Port of Lopez' slated for release in early 2018. We talk about the band's roots, the concept that loosely connects the songs on the upcoming EP, and more! This episode brought to you by the new line of beer soap by local punks The Uglies and Little Tree Hugger Soap! *A garage with a pool table in it.
Oct 04, 2017•51 min•Season 1Ep. 251
We avoided being murdered when we met up with singer-songwriter [Skylar Bouchard](https://www.skylarbouchard.com/) in a terrifying, pitch-black park to record this episode. Skylar is on the verge of releasing his debut EP (Thursday, Sept. 28), so he talks about the recording process, his work as a member of Two Socks, and much more. Hear a few advance cuts from the EP throughout the episode!
Sep 27, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 250
"Heavy metal grunge" rockers Solhounds (well, half of them, anyway) are back on the podcast for the first time since 2015. In that time, they've made some significant changes to their sound and their lineup, and they talk about how everything is falling into place for the new, improved version of the band. Solhounds performs live for the first time since taking a summer hiatus on Sept. 22 at the Good Will in Winnipeg.
Sep 20, 2017•53 min•Season 1Ep. 249
We're in the back of a van this week with progressive metal outfit **[Fawnchopper](https://www.facebook.com/fawnchopperband)**. The three-piece, which has a new album in the works, talks about its origins as a solo "being a spaz in an apartment" project, its current solidified lineup, and much more. You can catch Fawnchopper live Sept. 15 at the Merch in Selkirk and Sept. 17 at the Good Will here in Winnipeg.
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 248
This week's episode features Winnipeg expat **[Mira Black](http://mirablack.com/)** , back in town to present her epic ['Fearless' ](https://www.facebook.com/events/1440271579367370)show Sept. 10 at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. Mira talks about the story behind the ambitious project, her history in the local music scene (as frontwoman for '90s roots outfit **Acoustically Inclined** ), her collaborations with some of Winnipeg's finest jazz artists and much, much more!
Sep 07, 2017•56 min•Season 1Ep. 247
