I’m not sure why I waited so long to get folk-pop singer-songwriter JP Hoe on the podcast, but we remedied that with a conversation about his new LP, Botanicals , Winnipeg as a source of opportunity, self-examination in the wake of a global pandemic, and much more! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! You can also throw a one-time tip via Buymeacoffee . As ...
Sep 15, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 724
Winnipeg rapper/poet/mentor/administrator/multi-hyphenate Nestor Wynrush is back on the show to talk about an ambitious new live mixtape project, taking place Sept. 16 at the West End Cultural Centre ! The project, in collaboration with Wall to Wall Mural and Culture Festival and organizations including the Winnipeg Art Gallery, includes intergenerational collaborations between established and emerging local artists. Really insightful conversation. This episode also features music by artists con...
Sep 12, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 723
Scott Nolan is one of Winnipeg's finest singer-songwriters, and on Sept. 3 he performed an intimate little set to a small crowd in my backyard. This isn't a regular podcast -- it's audio from Scott's live show, featuring musical highlights that make up about half of his total set. Scott was on a regular interview episode of the podcast back in May, talking about his gorgeous new record with composer/arranger Glenn Buhr, The Suburb Beautiful . To hear more of Scott Nolan on the podcast, check out...
Sep 09, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 722
Great conversation with Jaymie Von Riesen of alt-folk project Well Sister about her haunting new LP, ‘ Katabasis ’! We talked about the connection between the album’s mythological title and its themes of mental illness, about releasing it on vinyl during the pandemic, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for ...
Sep 06, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 721
Gabe (guitar/bass/vocals) and Mac (drums/vocals) of greasy garage rock duo Heavy Visions are on the show! Here's a conversation about being a “pandemic band”, their two demo releases, playing as a two-piece with designs on a larger lineup, and much more! Hear Heavy Visions drummer Mac on the podcast talking about past projects Mmars ( #236 , June 2017) and Tuff Patch ( #607 , July 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the...
Sep 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 720
You can’t keep a Winnipegger away from the city for too long! Although she hasn’t been able to perform in town since the pandemic, Mira Black is making a return with an intimate new show, “ Journey of Ashes ”, on Sept. 18. Check out this conversation about the show — which blends music and spoken word — finding a new outlet on TikTok, and so much more. Want to hear more Mira? Catch her on episode 247 (Sept. 2017) and on the Acoustically Inclined episode ( 379 , May 2019). This episode brought to...
Aug 29, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 719
It's the hardest working man in punk rock! There are a few people who have an all-purpose “pass” to come on the podcast anytime they have something to talk about, and one of those is folk-punk die-hard Greg Rekus . Greg is about to embark on (another) lengthy tour, kicking off with a local show at Blue Note Park on Sept. 7. We talked about his neverending adventures on the road, performing solo vs. full band, busting out of a pandemic-affected writer’s block, and much more. Want to hear more Gre...
Aug 25, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 718
On this episode: a chat with award-winning Manitoba country singer Jerry Sereda ! While we did talk about his new single, “ Backroad Therapy ” (eventually), it’s a wide-ranging conversation about crossovers between country, hip-hop, pop and beyond, being vulnerable on stage, and so much more. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! You can also throw a one-tim...
Aug 22, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 717
Clarinetist and experimental/improvisational artist Amanda Forest is on the show! We talked about her new improvisational electronic project, ‘ Paintchip Prompts ’ (it’s rad, you should check it out), the clarinet not being the “dusty old relic” I thought it was, delving into electronic sounds during the pandemic, and much more! Now with improved audio! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon , including our newest patron, bitbitbitband! You can help out for as little as $1 a...
Aug 19, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 716
We go deep into a supernaturally-inspired electro-prog concept album on this episode, talking 'Luana Moth' with its creator, Antonio Mazza and his sister, Giovanna Mazza, who sings on the record. It's a fun one, and the record is abolutely deadly. Tune in for a conversation about everything from the importance of interludes, to the daunting task of (maybe one day) performing such a complex piece of music live. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as ...
Aug 15, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 715
Great conversation with singer-songwriter Tod Hughes , about coming back to Winnipeg after decades in Calgary, turning Park Alleys into a thriving music venue/bowling alley despite the challenges of the pandemic, playing with Slow Train Home and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon , like our newest patrons, Tod Hughes (hey, whadda...
Aug 11, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 714
The guests on this episode, Dog Pops, are a new band that emerged from local (sorta) indie supergroup Marshall & Some Buddies . They’re getting set to play their first show and just released a very bird-heavy EP. We talked songs about food and animals (mostly written on the toilet), recurring dog themes, not taking yourself too seriously, the debut record, avoiding social media, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice me...
Aug 08, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 713
By popular demand… it's a conversation with a true Winnipeg original: groovy electronic pop and visual artist Eve Rice , a/k/a Vav Jungle ! On this episode, we talk circuit bending, organ music, early DIY live shows, DJBeekeeni, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon , like our newest patron, Jeremy Jackiew (who will get an on-ai...
Aug 04, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 712
There are no local bands I love more than the short-lived but glorious garage punk foursome The Quiffs. They haven’t been active in about 15 years, but I was able to get all four members back together for a podcast! We talked about learning their instruments as they went along, their outstanding — and not available anywhere online — album, the story behind “Mutant Legs”, and much more! Peppered throughout the interview (and in a big ol' chunk at the end) is their entire recorded catalogue (all ~...
Aug 01, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 711
I had a great conversation with 'punk/indie/twee/screaming/who knows' duo Poodle Paddle , about finding the sweet spot between heavy and soft, playing house shows, changing their vibe (and number of band members!) from show to show, and the power of DIY. Stay tuned. Very cool new band. I dig. You will too. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon...
Jul 28, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 710
I caught up with Winnipeg rap mainstays Yy and The Gumshoe Strut to talk about their upcoming concept record as Turn the Gun , the two decades since they first came on the scene with the Milch & Allegra EP , and much more! Need more Yy? Hear him on episodes 657 (2022), 466 (2020), and 042 (2013). Need more Gumshoe Strut? Hear him on episodes 510 (2020) and 120 (2015). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch fo...
Jul 25, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 709
The new JayWood album, Slingshot , isn’t just a record — it’s meant to be a “whole-ass experience”. We talk about the album, about stepping out of comfort zones, venturing into new styles (he raps! It’s rad!) while maintaining that good ol’ JayWood sound, and much more. Love to see a guy like this getting a higher profile in Canadian music and beyond. Well-deserved, for sure. Need more JayWood? Hear him on episode 589 (2021) and episode 308 (2018)! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devi...
Jul 21, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 708
Versatile young artist O.D.U.N. blends afrobeats, hip-hop, dancehall and more in his ‘afro-rap’ sound. We talked about his DIY hustle, finding audiences in Winnipeg, rapping in Yoruba, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the gu...
Jul 18, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 707
Last time I did a Mouth Feel episode, it was a goddamn disaster due to a corrupted audio file. This time, though, we’re good. I talked to Matt (bass/vocals) about the band’s upcoming new record, being old punks, finding their ‘people’ in the local scene, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as little as $...
Jul 14, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 706
I had a great conversation with award-winning country singer Desiree Dorion about growing up in the shadow of Dauphin’s Countryfest, the challenges of releasing an album on the eve of a global pandemic, the great Americana record she has in her back pocket, potentially criminal (haha) teenage shenanigans, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podc...
Jul 11, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 705
Prairie rap firebrand Pip Skid has a righteous new album out on Peanuts & Corn Records -- his first full-album collaboration with producer mcenroe in an inconceivably long time. We talked about the new music, navigating the shitty world of streaming, continuing to rap about issues that matter no matter how bleak things seem, and so much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to eve...
Jul 07, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 704
Singer, songwriter and campus radio host Tannis Kelm (Hörs.) is expanding her horizons with a one-woman play called List of People I’ve Killed (A Love Story) at this year’s Winnipeg Fringe Festival. Stay tuned for a conversation about the hard-to-describe (but it involves conversations from beyond the grave) play, its accompanying EP, and much more! (Note: the connection during this call wasn't great, so there are a couple of glitchy moments where we talk over each other, but it doesn't take awa...
Jul 04, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 703
Winnipeg’s Ben Lowe is the new face behind the bass for acclaimed Canadian blues/rock/reggae staples Big Sugar , but it’s in his blood — he’s the son of late Big Sugar bassist (and reggae icon) Garry Lowe. We talked about carrying on his dad’s legacy, finding time to play music with his own trio here in Winnipeg, and much more. As regular listeners know, I like to include songs by the interviewee in each episode, but Ben said he wasn't sure he had any of his own material he was ready to share (y...
Jun 30, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 702
Emily Thoroski, a/k/a The Environmental Musician , is a singer-songwriter and wildlife biologist who creates music with a focus on environmental conservation! We talked about performing music with a message in unlikely venues, creating programming that combines art and science, loving pop-punk, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company , who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patr...
Jun 27, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 701
Whoa! 700 episodes! Who knew this podcast would make it this far? This one's a banger, as the kids say. It's an interview with KEN mode frontman Jesse Matthewson, in which we talked about the long-running Winnipeg noise rockers' upcoming eighth LP, “Null” — part of a two-album arc. This conversation also touches on the band becoming a four-piece after decades as a trio (adding Kathryn Kerr on sax/synth), being involved in the business side of music, finding ways to enjoy performing again, and mu...
Jun 23, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 700
Robb Nash is much more than just a guy in a rock band — he’s also a motivational speaker, and a passionate mental health advocate known for his work in Canadian schools. We talked about the impact of the pandemic on his advocacy work, the Robb Nash Project’s new album — and how his music ties into to his public persona — and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as little as ...
Jun 20, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 699
With a long-awaited Jazz Winnipeg gig June 17, drummer and composer Tetyana Haraschuk is playing her first local show since the release of her excellent debut album last year. We talked about her new sounds and textures, the prospect of performing live at Cinematheque, gaining inspiration from her origins in Ukraine and current home base of Spain, and much more! Need more Tetyana Haraschuk? Check out episode #630 from 2021! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge t...
Jun 16, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 698
I caught up with BC (via Toronto via Winnipeg) rapper Dog Dad Posse to talk about his upcoming material (including contributions from a number of local Manitoba artists), his ultra-DIY West Hawk Tapes label, linking up with producers as far away as Nigeria, and much more. This episode features music by Dog Dad Posse and collaborators, including Canadian acts Strawberry Shorttemper, Percy Piffus and T-Bai, as well as King Lxcx and Diabxlical Kay from South Africa, and CE Savage and DG Woks from N...
Jun 13, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 697
Juno-winning jazz guitarist, vocalist and educator Jocelyn Gould is about to release “ Golden Hour ”, the follow-up to her acclaimed debut LP. We talked about the new record (which is great), the accompanying tour of Canadian jazz festivals, her upcoming gig at the Albert and the idea of bringing jazz to unconventional venues, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as litt...
Jun 09, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 696
I had a great conversation with country singer-songwriter Nelson Little about his new single, “ High Road ”, his musical origins and coming to Winnipeg's music scene from outside the Perimeter, creating daily content during the pandemic, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! You...
Jun 06, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 695
