Local bands to watch in 2017
This year, the Manitoban has decided to take on the daunting task of selecting a few of the many extremely talented local artists. This list…
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The best local albums 2016 had to offer
For local music enthusiasts in Manitoba, the year 2016 had its fair share of excitement as several local artists and bands ignited the music scene…
Blackie and the Rodeo Kings – “Kings and Kings” 5/5
Since 1996, Hamilton, ON native band Blackie and the Rodeo Kings have been releasing folk-rock alternative country music and, in that time, have racked up…
Taking it to heart
Occupational therapist and University of Manitoba alumnus Ryan Montemurro always wanted to be involved in music. Inspired by The National’s charity compilations that raised funds…
Kenny vs. Spenny stars, Troma co-founder to appear in upcoming Canadian video game
A comic artist’s love for trash cinema, zombies, and Victoria, BC inspired him to develop a video game that pays homage to each. The indie video…
Spoon brings synth-pop stylings to Winnipeg
Montreal-based indie/pop singer-songwriter Rae Spoon is gathering a lot of attention for their eighth album Armour, which they are taking on a cross-Canada tour from…
James Hill: the Old Silo
Nova Scotia songwriter and ukulele player James Hill made waves in the Canadian music scene last fall with the release of his new roots/Americana album,…
Sobey Art Award: Canadian art landscape
Since Nov. 1, 2014, the Winnipeg Art Gallery (WAG) has been hosting an exhibition of the nominees of the Sobey Art Award. Presenting the shortlisted…
The future of U-Pass, public transportation on campus
In light of the upcoming referendum in which students will vote to determine the outcome of the universal transit pass (U-Pass), the U-Pass referendum forum…
Winnipeg under new management, Bowman in the hot seat
Winnipeg is under new management, and citizens, along with University of Manitoba students, can expect big changes over the next four years. That is the…