Arts & Culture

Local hearts exhibiting local art

By
Alex Braun
The art world can often be an intimidating, unwelcoming space. Our imagined world of pure white gallery spaces and wealthy, pretentious patrons isn’t exactly one that exudes warmth.  But local art. local hearts. is taking...
Arts & Culture

International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards full of rising stars

By
Alex Braun
Winnipeg’s Exchange Event Centre hosted the second annual International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Show Aug. 26 and 27. The awards and surrounding conference highlighted artists in the Indigenous urban entertainment world and celebrated the...
Arts & Culture

Living Hour, ‘Someday Is Today’ — 5/5 Stars

By
Alex Braun
Living Hour has long been a shining star of Winnipeg’s indie-rock scene, providing us sleepwalking prairie-dwellers with dreamy, washed-out and romantic sounds since 2013.  Taking inspiration from our harsh winters and wide open skies, Living...
Arts & Culture

’Toban tracks — study vibes

By
Alex Braun
It’s our back to school issue, classes are starting back up and although we’d rather not think about it, actual schoolwork and studying is back on the horizon.  Study soundtracks are a pretty personal alchemical...
Dallin Chicoine
Editorial

The easy way out of caring for people

By
Alex Braun
In the first episode of Futurama, our hapless hero Philip J. Fry arrives in the year 2999 and stumbles upon one of the future’s popular suicide booths, where for only 25 cents you can...
Dallin Chicoine
Arts & Culture

The Secret Beach — a place, a band, a song, a...

By
Alex Braun
Matlock, Man.’s Micah Erenberg has been a fixture of the Manitoba indie, country and folk scenes for years, and has re- leased a few excellent albums that have shown off his sharp song writing...
Arts & Culture

Real Love Summer Fest makes a successful return

By
Alex Braun
Bolstered by a diverse lineup, beautiful weather and a sold-out crowd, the two-day fest brought together local and touring acts from around the continent spanning a wide variety of genres and vibes.
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