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Say ‘yes’ to UMFM

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Ian T. D. Thomson
During this year’s UMSU election, campus radio station 101.5 UMFM will be asking the student body to raise its levy by $1.50 per student, per term. If successful, this will be the first fee...
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Portrait of a (solitary) man

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Calgary singer-songwriter Chad VanGaalen, who will play the West End Cultural Centre on Sept. 25, brings his unique blend of folk and experimental music to centre stage. VanGaalen takes the definition of a solo artist...
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Human Music – “Sup”, 3.5/5

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Human Music is a psychedelic pop band from Winnipeg. Comprised of members from successful local gems Haunter and Cannon Bros., the group released their debut album Sup back in June of this year. The timing...
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José González re-sharpens his claws

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Ian T. D. Thomson
One of the highlight performers at the 2015 Winnipeg Folk Festival was singer-songwriter José González. Having released his third album Vestiges & Claws in February of 2015, González took the main stage on Saturday around...
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Straight from the [White]horse’s mouth

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Promoting their latest album, Leave No Bridge Unburned, the indie-rock couple Whitehorse takes their unique and expansive live sound to the Burton Cummings Theatre on April 24. Whitehorse consists of married singer-songwriters Luke Doucet and...
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Elephant Revival

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Combining elements of folk, Americana, and Celtic music is the Colorado quintet, Elephant Revival. On tour in support of their 2013 release These Changing Skies, the band will take the stage at the West...
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Misc. circles

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Ian T. D. Thomson
Songwriting is not an easy process. Obtaining the necessary levels of musicality, rhythm, and sincerity in a song requires patience. This often leads to tedious and frustrating trial and error. In hopes of alleviating...
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