This one's a little different. It's part of a series of episodes I'm doing in collaboration with local rapper Ezoman 's Creative Side Entertainment for this year's 'Future of M"you"sic' competition, which is a five-month long showcase of up-and-coming local artists at the Limelight. Here's the third episode, which is similar to my old Quick Hits format (remember that?), and it features a clip of Ezoman giving some background on the event, plus interviews with three of the artists who participate...
Jul 29, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 814
Their Bandcamp page describes it as “horse taming music”, but local outfit Boys Road has a mountain of eclectic, experimental weirdness out there, including the new ' Brand New Spankin Man' album! Check out this conversation about the record, the band’s experimental sound, and much more… This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Hot Goth Summer Fest II , happening Aug. 11 at Blue Note Park! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help ou...
Jul 26, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 813
Jordan Dorge (vocals) and Brett Goodchild (guitar) of long-running local metal outfit Wilt are on the show! We talked about their excellent new ‘ Huginn ’ record, playing doom/black metal in a town that loves thrash, the importance of album packaging, unexpected musical influences (would you believe country?), and much more... This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Hot Goth Summer Fest II , happening Aug. 11 at Blue Note Park! Huge thanks to everyone who supports ...
Jul 22, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 812
I caught up with experimental prairie rap impresario Kitz Willman to talk about the new ‘ Grim Errands ’ album! We got into making (somewhat) more accessible hip-hop, influences from Alice Coltrane to Thrush Hermit to John Prine, including lyrics in a rap album, and much more! Need more Kitz Willman? Check out episode #574 (March 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by Hot Goth Summer Fest II , happening Aug. 11 at Blue Note Park! Huge thanks to everyone who...
Jul 19, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 811
The guest on this episode, Emma Peterson , is an award-winning Brandon country singer. We talked about her new pop-tinged single ( 'Got It Back' ) and acclaimed debut album, starting out in tiny Winnipegosis, falling in love with both Johnny Cash and Taylor Swift, the importance of songwriting, 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 a couple bucks a month if y...
Jul 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 810
Country-rocker JR Charron crossed an item off his musical bucket list the other week when he performed at Dauphin's Countryfest, and he’s now gearing up toward the next goal, with a new single out and an album in the works. Here's our conversation about being fired up to perform post-pandemic, cranking up the ‘rock’ half of the country-rock equation, those awesome hats, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Need more JR Charron? Check out episode #544 (...
Jul 12, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 809
Jazz pianist Will Bonness is back on the podcast to talk about his excellent new record, ‘ Is This a Dream? ’ Tune in for a conversation about the album’s dense sound, its striking artwork, following up a Juno award-winning release (2020's 'Change of Plans'), the 'jazz uniform' and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Need more Will Bonness? Check out episode #592 (May 2021). Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon ! You can help out fo...
Jul 08, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 808
Ojibway trumpet player/arranger/composer Chuck Copenace has a deadly new single, “ Creator ”, out now! This episode features a conversation about the track and the upcoming album, creating an experimental fusion of ceremonial sweat lodge melodies, jazz and electronic sounds, why jazz lends itself so well to spiritual expression, and much more! Need more Chuck? Check out episode #270 (Feb. 2018) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge thanks to everyone who supports...
Jul 05, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 807
I caught up with funky, grungy locals Confuschia -- their first appearance on the show in five years -- for a chat about their upcoming DIY album, the importance of cover art, deliberately making recordings that can’t be reproduced the same way live, and much more. Need more Confuschia? Check out episode #288 (June 2018). 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 a couple bucks...
Jul 01, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 806
Great conversation as always with local MC Len Bowen , who is set to drop his fourth release since 2020, NTHN4GRNTD , at the end of the month! We talked about the album -- the 'finish line' of everything he's worked on since the pandemic -- sincerely reflecting your roots and culture in your art, learning from and improving on the back catalogue, and much more. Need more Len Bowen? Hear him on episodes #207 (Nov. 2016), #475 (April 2020), and #647 (Dec. 2021), and as a member of Shadez on episod...
Jun 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 805
Great conversation on this episode with singer-songwriter Karen Hammarstrand , who released her second album, ‘ Still Life ’, earlier this month! We talked about the record and its diverse sounds (folk, jazz and beyond), working with the likes of Rusty Robot and Lloyd Peterson, the spontaneous way she became a musician, 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 a...
Jun 24, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 804
This one's a little different. It's part of a series of episodes I'm doing in collaboration with local rapper Ezoman 's Creative Side Entertainment for this year's 'Future of M"you"sic' competition, which is a five-month long showcase of up-and-coming local artists at the Limelight Here's the second episode ( hear the first one here ), which is similar to my old Quick Hits format (remember that?), and it features a clip of Ezoman giving some background on the event, plus interviews with four of ...
Jun 21, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 803
I’ve always thought about expanding the scope of the podcast and occasionally interviewing artists with no local connections, but whose music I really love. …so when the opportunity to talk to Israel Joseph I came up, I jumped at the chance. Israel is probably best known for his time fronting the greatest band of all time, Bad Brains , on the “ Rise ” album (1993), but he was also the singer in the great Fireburn and recently released the excellent “ Meltdown ” solo LP . Check out this conversat...
Jun 17, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 802
Here's a conversation with country singer-songwriter Jade Turner ! We talk about her new single, “Deadweight”, moving into a roots/Americana direction, country music in northern Manitoba, a rise in representation for Indigenous artists, 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 a couple bucks a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guita...
Jun 14, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 801
The 800th episode of the podcast features Rod and Jill from Bloc Parents — a new group blending post-punk, power pop and more, featuring members of Duotang, The Sorels, The Windups, and the Telepathic Butterflies. We talked about the group’s roots as a one-off tribute act to the band X, their debut EP , the dynamic between the two lead vocalists, and more! Check 'em out this Saturday at Blue Note Park with Ultra Mega and Mahogany Frog. Need more? Hear Rod on episode #172 (March 2016) as a member...
Jun 10, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 800
Fredheads of all ages unite: it's an interview with acclaimed singer-songwriter, children's entertainer, TV host, actor, writer and national treasure Fred Penner ! Still active, the multiple-Juno winner and Member of the Order of Canada is back onstage at a familiar event this week, the Winnipeg International Children's Festival . We had a quick chat about the festival, redeveloping a live connection with audiences post-pandemic, the musical continuum, performing and touring as a septuagenarian,...
Jun 07, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 799
Singer/songwriter/music educator/multi-hyphenate Heidi Korte can now add published author to her list of accomplishments! I sat down with Heidi to talk about her book, On The Edge of Greatness , which aims to help young musicians and other creatives get past mental obstacles and accomplish their goals. Instead of the usual songs I would include in an episode, this one includes audio clips of contributors to the book -- including some of Heidi's music students -- telling their stories. Want to he...
Jun 03, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 798
Jazz musician, woodwind specialist, composer and educator Sean Irvine sat down for a conversation on the podcast. On this episode, we talk about ska as a gateway for band nerds, teaching music to students with exceptional needs, coming back to Winnipeg after a stint in Toronto, his upcoming gig at the Pride Winnipeg festival , 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...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 797
I caught up with "all-female, all-Hailey" alt-rockers The Haileys for a conversation about their upcoming debut album (' The Haileys' by The Haileys, available everywhere June 23) and first tour, being a ‘COVID band’, adding a third Hailey since the last time we spoke, and much more! Need more from (two of) The Haileys? Check out episode #646 (Dec. 2021). 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 o...
May 27, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 796
Sean and Todd McGinity are a big part of the local podcasting community in this sordid little burg, as hosts of the SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast , but they’re also musicians. You may know them from their work in hard rockers Dome , but we sat down for a conversation about The Kitchen Sink by Bros Before Gin — a new collection of unreleased tracks from their various bands over the years, some of which go back decades. Stay tuned for a chat about the CD, documenting everything, musical family con...
May 24, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 795
Brandon rocker Matt Cory is on the show to talk about the music scene in the Wheat City, his prolific discography and love for the EP format, 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! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast pla...
May 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 794
Comparing his artistic personality to that of a ‘queer mad scientist from the ‘80s’, synthesizer enthusiast Stiff Wiggle is set to perform live for the first time in a while. Check out an enlightening conversation about identity, realizing one’s creative purpose, Prince, and so much more. Need more Stiff Wiggle? Hear him on episode #578 (April 2021) and #98 (Oct. 2014) under his birth name, as well as #152 (Nov. 2015) as a member of Autumn Still ... and don't forget to check out his upcoming liv...
May 17, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 793
Solid conversation on this episode with jazz pianist/saxophonist Connor Derraugh , who just released his debut album, ‘ Acceptance ’, with vocalist Cordelia Donovan. We talked about the record — which was inspired by the passing of a close mutual friend — and the discovery of a new musical partnership. We also got into Connor’s unique journey, which includes a traumatic brain injury that left him temporarily unable to use his right hand (not great for a piano player!) and how that shaped his pla...
May 13, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 792
You probably recognize Kyle Halldorson from his work in bands like Dizzy Mystics and the Gerry Hatricks -- and from the epic theme song to this podcast -- but he’s going solo (kind of) with the new project Dr.Rift ! We talked about Dr.Rift's conception, focusing more on hooks than technical complexity, getting a band together, playing a first show (with another on May 20), and much more. ...and make sure you stay tuned to this one all the way through for an exclusive first listen to never-before...
May 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 791
Country-tinged indie rocker Amos the Kid just released his excellent debut LP , Enough as it Was , after a pair of highly-regarded cassette EPs via the House of Wonders label! We sat down to talk about the record, creating a bigger sound (and playing on beat) and much more. Give this interview a listen before you hit up Amos' release show May 6 at the West End Cultural Centre. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Pa...
May 06, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 790
Her name always comes up whenever I ask listeners which local artists they'd like to hear on the show, so here it is: an interview with Winnipeg pop chanteuse extraordinaire Begonia ! We talk about the new ‘ Powder Blue ’ LP, living up to expectations after the success of 2019’s ‘Fear’, touring the U.S., some of her extensive history in the local music scene, and a whole heckuva lot more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company ! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the p...
May 03, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 789
The gents from "wholesome musical fusion" duo Hallfield Community Home were on the show for a good talk about punk rock, exploring pop sounds, finding a good vibe writing music together during the pandemic, having a name that sounds like a seniors’ residence, and much more! Plus hear some brand new tunes from the group right here on the podcast. Hot damn! Need more Hallfield? They both appeared together on the podcast as members of Nice Cops ( #335 , Nov. 2018), Alex has been on the show talking...
Apr 29, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 788
Singer-songwriter Shay Wolf is back on the show to talk about still being a “baby” artist, her excellent new EP, ‘ Stay ’, emotional reactions to songwriting, why everyone should sing, and so much more. Need more? Hear Shay Wolf on the second Quick Hits episode ( #579 , April 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by past Witchpolice guests Book of Ghosts , who are playing Saturday, April 29 at the Bulldog Event Centre with Votov and Evil Piece! Huge thanks to...
Apr 26, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 787
Great conversation on this episode with Chell Osuntade of Fold Paper ! We talked about the other bands he plays in ( Julien's Daughter , JayWood ), loving post-punk, future plans for the Fold Paper project, experiencing Winnipeg’s music scene after moving here from the U.S., and much more! Want to hear more from Chell? Check out the Julien's Daughter interview ( #545 , Dec. 2020) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by past Witchpolice guests Book of Ghosts , who a...
Apr 22, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 786
This one's a little different. It's part of a series of episodes I'm doing in collaboration with local rapper Ezoman 's Creative Side Entertainment for this year's 'Future of M"you"sic' competition, which is a five-month long showcase of up-and-coming local artists at the Limelight Here's the first episode, which is similar to my old Quick Hits format (remember that?), and it features Ezoman giving some background on the event, plus three of the artists participating in the first stage of the co...
Apr 19, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 785
