Post-grunge...from Arborg? Alt-rock five-piece [Northern Royals](http://northernroyals.com/) hang out for a backyard chat about (some of the members') rural roots, their newly refined lineup, the direction their music has taken since their previous incarnation (The Autopilots), and much more! Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far. Thanks to our supporters, we can keep churning out interviews twice a week! If you like the show, please head down to [patreon.com/witchpolice](htt...
Aug 04, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 306
As many of you are likely aware, I've been guest-hosting a (video) show about local musicians from time to time. It's called '[Mom's House](http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDcPW3OBfNHoOitVKkGhSlQ)', and it's the brainchild of a group of up-and-coming Manitoba filmmakers called Young Media. We decided to use the interview portions of the episodes I host and release them in audio form as bonus podcasts! This first Witchpolice at Mom's House episode features a great conversation with local gypsy/Ho...
Aug 01, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 305
I had the chance to interview relentlessly positive singer-songwriter [Sophie Stevens](http://www.facebook.com/spidersluggos/) earlier this year. It was during an [episode of Mom's House I hosted](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7At5bMBWZM&t=756s), where she was backing up Micah Erenberg on guitar and vocals. Unfortunately, at the time I didn't know anything about her own music, so I felt it was important we reconnect and do an exclusive Sophie episode (Sophiesclusive?) of the podcast. We hu...
Jul 28, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 304
... in which [Giant Skellies](http://facebook.com/giantskellies) lure me into their underground lair to talk about their experimental indie sound, the band's origins as a recording project between two brothers-in-law, and much more! Come for the secret subterranean jamspace, stay for an interesting backstory that includes an American ex-pat, a jazz player, and nailing down the perfect lineup via online help-wanted ads. Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far. Thanks to our supp...
Jul 25, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 303
You may have seen a few of them recently -- stylized online videos of punk and hardcore bands throughout western Canada. They're the work of underground videographers [Scoped Exposure](http://www.facebook.com/SCOPEDEXPOSURE/). We sat down with Scoped Exposure's Spencer Pries (a Winnipeg ex-pat) to talk about the process of documenting heavy music, playing in Winnipeg hardcore bands, and much more! Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far. Thanks to our supporters, we can keep ch...
Jul 21, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 302
It's time to talk about filling holes with rock n' roll, as Winnipeg's finest purveyors of sleaze-rock, [The Love Tongues](http://www.facebook.com/thelovetongues/), sit down for a conversation about finding band members on Kijiji, their upcoming EP (hear three songs here!) and much more. Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far. Thanks to our supporters, we can keep churning out interviews twice a week! If you like the show, please head down to [patreon.com/witchpolice](http://w...
Jul 18, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 301
It's our milestone 300th episode, and who better to have as a guest than alt-country/folk singer-songwriter [Del Barber](http://delbarber.com/)? Del has easily been the most-requested guest over the past few years, by local musicians and listeners alike, and he didn't disappoint. This refreshingly candid interview goes deep on Del's record label struggles, his 2016 album of hockey songs, and his decision to go DIY with the upcoming "[Easy Keeper](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/248696342/eas...
Jul 14, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 300
[Lounge FM](http://www.facebook.com/Loungefmmusic/)'s [*Love Will Let You Down*](http://loungefm.bandcamp.com/album/love-will-let-you-down) is one of the coolest local records of the year -- a slow-burning, psychedelic blend of R&B, jazz, soul and more. We sat down with three members of the group to talk about their rural roots, finding a place in Winnipeg's scene for their "Friday night bath music", and much more. Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far. Thanks to our supp...
Jul 11, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 299
It's a conversation about Winnipeg's music scene, classic Canadian punk rock, reissuing old albums... and hot sauce. Patrick Michalishyn of record label [Sounds Escaping](http://soundsescaping.com/) (and [1882 Fruit-Based Hot Sauce](http://www.facebook.com/1882HotSauce/)) hangs out to discuss all of these things and more! Thanks to everyone who has supported the podcast thus far. Thanks to our supporters, we can keep churning out interviews twice a week! If you like the show, please head down to...
Jul 07, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 298
Folk/roots brother act [The Sturgeons](http://www.the-sturgeons.com/) are no strangers to Witchpolice Radio -- they appeared a few years back as members of [Rory Verbrugge and the Ruckus](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/3529650d0c4e50L/) -- but this time they're on the show to talk about their own project and their excellent new album, Black and White. This one was a quick interview over the lunch hour at the mall, so the usual disclaimer applies: there's a decent amount of background noise... a...
Jul 04, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Singer-songwriter [Ryan Stanley Shodine](http://soundcloud.com/ryan-stanley-shodine) sits down for a chat about his upcoming debut record (you can hear some songs on the podcast too!), his punk and indie rock leanings, and much more. This episode is brought to you by our friends at the [Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), who have a whole calendar of great upcoming shows. Check it out their website for more details! The episode is also brought to you by [Fourth Quarter Records](http://...
Jun 30, 2018•44 min•Season 1Ep. 296
"Punk-rap" artist [Thatcher Robinson](http://soundcloud.com/t-robin) hangs out in an unusually loud food court, talks about his new music, and attempts to explain the appeal of Soundcloud rap and emo rap to my old, out-of-touch brain. It's an interesting discussion, because I have absolutely no frame of reference for those subgenres. This episode is brought to you by our friends at the [Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), who have a whole calendar of great upcoming shows. Check it out ...
Jun 27, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 295
Rapper/singer/producer and now festival impresario [Shea](http://www.facebook.com/musicfromshea/) (fka Abstract Artform) is on the show to talk about the 2018 edition of the [Northern Touch Music Festival](http://northerntouchmusicfestival.ca/), a hip-hop-focused festival and conference showcasing over 70 artists from Winnipeg and beyond from June 29-July 1! We discuss the festival's format, the business of independent hip-hop, the importance of education/training sessions at an event like this,...
Jun 23, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 294
They're back! Noisy local duo [Vampires](http://vampiresband.bandcamp.com/) are set to make their [triumphant return to the stage on June 23](http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=181196729248141&ref=br_rs). They're releasing of their new full-length, 'Nature Laughs', after a long time out of the spotlight. We talk about the album, the upcoming release show (which I'm hosting!), the reasons behind the long delay, and much more. Listen in for four new tracks from 'Nature Laughs', which is a ...
Jun 20, 2018•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 293
We've gone international for this episode... kind of. The guests, Santiago and Christina of folk duo [Project: Constellation](http://www.facebook.com/projectconstellation), are based in North Dakota but have strong Winnipeg connections. They're joined by Chanelle, one of their collaborators when they perform and record on this side of the border. They talk about touring, finding their sound, Santiago's former gig as a Winnipeg-based Buddy Holly impersonator (for real!), plus they perform three s...
Jun 16, 2018•47 min•Season 1Ep. 292
Third-wave ska is back, and it's found an unexpected home in Winnipeg's large, vibrant Filipino community! [Ragdolls](http://www.facebook.com/pg/ragdollsSKA/) are inspired by the genre's '90s heyday and lay claim to being the city's first and only all-Filipino ska group. We talk about their musical and cultural roots, the ongoing appeal of ska music, and navigating Winnipeg's wider music community as relative newcomers. Although Ragdolls haven't recorded any original music (yet), they have a wid...
Jun 13, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 291
As many of you are likely aware, I've been guest-hosting a (video) show about local musicians from time to time. It's called 'Mom's House', and it's the brainchild of a group of up-and-coming Manitoba filmmakers called Young Media. We decided to use the interview portions of the episodes I host and release them in audio form as bonus podcasts! This first Witchpolice at Mom's House episode features a great conversation with local singer-songwriter [Joe Curtis](http://www.joecurtisband.com/). The ...
Jun 09, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 290
Regular co-host Ryan Sanders hops in the driver's seat for this episode, bringing frequent guest Tony Beaudoin (of Union Stockyards) along for the ride. Together, they interview one-half of local punk rock supergroup [Slow//Steady](http://https://slowsteady.bandcamp.com/)! This episode was recorded a few months back, so since then, Slow//Steady has emerged from its cocoon and is back on the scene, having played a big show at the Good Will this past weekend. This episode is brought to you by our ...
Jun 06, 2018•53 min•Season 1Ep. 289
Originally recorded back in March, we held on to this episode to coincide with the [release of Confuschia's debut EP](http://www.facebook.com/events/168088177187915/), taking place June 2 at the Cavern. [Confuschia](http://www.facebook.com/Confuschiaband/) blends the angst of '90s grunge with the upbeat vibes of funk and psychedelia. We talked about the origins of their sound, the recording process and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are presenti...
Jun 02, 2018•56 min•Season 1Ep. 288
On this week's episode, we catch up with longtime friend of the show Nestor Wynrush at the food court to talk about his upcoming live mixtape creation and performance, taking place [June 1 at the Tallest Poppy.](http://www.facebook.com/events/1933659913371772/) Since the project deals with themes of 'home', we dig into that subject, while talking about Winnipeg, being genuine in one's artistic expression, and much more. This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Park Theatre, who are p...
May 30, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 287
It's Christmas in the springtime with country trio [The Moonlit Road](http://themoonlitroadband.com/). The band talks about melding its country influences with alt-rock sounds, about the way anxiety and depression have affected their songwriting, and they perform two songs live! Make sure to check out The Moonlit Road live on May 26th at the King's Head Pub as part of this year's [Rattlesnake Music Festival](http://www.facebook.com/events/970514033101076/). This episode is brought to you by our ...
May 26, 2018•52 min•Season 1Ep. 286
Musician, songwriter, performance artist and original Witchpolice co-host (2012-14) [Rob Crooks](http://www.robcrooks.com/) is back on the show to talk about his fantastic new release, *The Nothing From Which Nothing Comes*, which drops on [Disintegration Records](http://www.disintegration.ca/rob-crooks) May 26. Rob is also the star of the upcoming Mike Maryniuk film, [*The Goose*](http://vimeo.com/249316437), which has taken him to European film festivals and beyond. As noted in the disclaimer ...
May 23, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 285
Cellist and composer [Rob Knaggs](http://www.robknaggs.com/) may hail from Brisbane, Australia, but his real home is on the icy shores of northern Manitoba. Rob is a frequent visitor to Churchill, where his lifelong dream of performing his cinematic post-rock compositions for Arctic wildlife like belugas and polar bears can be fulfilled. Before Rob's next lengthy stay up north, he's playing one last Winnipeg show, [May 16 at the West End Cultural Centre](http://www.facebook.com/events/1499918810...
May 16, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 284
When her [Spacebutt](http://spacebutt.bandcamp.com/) bandmates went their separate ways earlier this year, Bailee Woods didn't miss a beat, and shifted her focus to a solo power-pop project. As [Housepanther](http://housepanther.bandcamp.com/) (the person/the band/the legend), she released last month's excellent '[Club Soda Lows](http://housepanther.bandcamp.com/album/club-soda-lows)', an album that marries anxiety and dread with massive pop hooks. We met up in a mall food court for a ridiculous...
May 09, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 283
For the first time since our milestone 200th episode, we're back in the West End for a chaotic discussion with Winnipeg's best rap outfit, [3Peat](http://threepeatmusic.bandcamp.com/)! The group -- frequent guest E.GG, plus Steve, Dill the Giant, and manager Anthony Carvalho -- talks about its upcoming European tour, the way the 3Peat sound has progressed since their debut EP, and their acceptance within music scenes of all stripes. Hear a new 3Peat song on the podcast, too! Fittingly, this epis...
May 02, 2018•59 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Roots/folk/bluegrass ensemble [Hay Fever](http://www.hayfeverband.com/) may have come to their genre of choice via a different route than most bands. While their excellent debut album is steeped in roots tradition, vocalist Zohreh Gervais and multi-instrumentalist Greg Hay sat down to talk about the five-piece's deep classical background (Greg, for example, is a member of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra), and the way that has impacted their sound. This episode brought to you by the Park Theatre,...
Apr 25, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 281
We talk to first-time festival impresarios CJ Loane ([The Bloodshots](http://soundcloud.com/the-bloodshots)) and Ryan Sorensen ([Disraeli Dreamers](http://disraelidreamers.com/)) about their ambitious new event launching this August: [Toba Rock Fest](http://tobarockfest.com/home)! The new festival features the cream of Winnipeg's current rock talent, as well the reunion of 2000s local-rock-icons-gone-international [Jet Set Satellite](http://www.facebook.com/Jet-Set-Satellite-11294107498/), playi...
Apr 18, 2018•48 min•Season 1Ep. 280
Folk singer-songwriter [Skylar Bouchard](http://www.skylarbouchard.com/) is back on the show (in the semi-civilized setting of Robin's Donuts this time) to talk about the unexpected success of his single ["Montreal"](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK-OjfM7Meo), his upcoming tour of western Canada and much more! Skylar's 2017 debut, 'Tired of the City' was on my best-of-the-year list, and by the sounds of things, he has even more great stuff in the works for the future. This episode brought to yo...
Apr 11, 2018•51 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Country storyteller [Ridley Bent](http://www.ridleybent.ca/) is back with his first new record in four years, and he sits down to talk about the new album, his band the Killer Tumbleweeds, his impressions on Winnipeg's music scene as an outsider (albeit one who has been living here for about a decade already), and much more! Head down to [the Park Theatre this Thursday (April 5)](http://www.facebook.com/events/2064772493805421/) for the release of the new album, featuring opener [Kevin Roy](http...
Apr 04, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Way back over the Xmas holidays, Winnipeg expat Zac Houston, a/k/a [Sorrier](http://sorrier.bandcamp.com/releases), was back in town (briefly) to do the family thing and sneak in a recording session with superproducer Jordan Voth for his second album. We had a chance to meet up and talk about the new songs, playing acoustically vs. loud punk rock, his previous role fronting emo outfit Boys' Club, and much more! We held off on the release of this episode because he's about to come back to town fo...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 277
