Musical mashup of old and new
Towodo, the self-professed “electro-infused psychedelic trip-hop” act from Winnipeg, formed in jam room 2-0-2 above the Goodwill Social Club in 2009. The band formed with…
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Batman v Superman starts strong at box office, ultimately falls short of expectations
Blockbuster season has kicked off early this spring with the first instalment of a potential DC Comics cinematic universe: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice….
The threads that bind us
A multidisciplinary arts showcase, THREADS, will take place at the Graffiti Gallery (109 Higgins Ave.) on April 8. The event promises to celebrate Winnipeg’s art…
The Strumbellas – “Hope” 4/5
If you’ve tuned into mainstream indie/alternative radio in Canada at all lately, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been bombarded by The Strumbellas’ latest single…
Black Mountain – “IV” 4.5/5
Black Mountain’s IV – the band’s first release in six years – sounds for all the world like a union of Black Sabbath and a…
Alumni profiles: Curtis Nowosad
Curtis Nowosad – Bachelor of jazz studies, 2011 Born and raised in Winnipeg, Nowosad attended the U of M as part of the first graduating class…
Alumni profiles: Osamede Aruhnmwunde
Osamede Arhunmwunde – Bachelor of arts (economics), 2011 Since graduating from the U of M, Arhunmwunde has become an international bestselling author and publishing expert….
Jordan Klassen – “Javelin” 4/5
Jordan’s Klassen’s Javelin is a lot of things, but boring isn’t one of them. The Vancouver-based soloist’s latest album lives up to his self-ascribed genre…
Towodo – “The Depths” 3.5/5
Local psychedelic/trip-hop group Towodo will be releasing their new album The Depths at the Good Will Social Club on Friday, March 25. The album has…
Gardening gala welcomes green thumbs of all ages
The ninth annual Gardening Saturday will be held at the Victoria Inn Hotel and Conference Centre on March 19. The gardening convention is being organized…