William Prince – “Earthly Days” 4/5
Released just before Christmas, William Prince’s Earthly Days is already drawing deserved acclaim. The Winnipeg singer-songwriter – by way of Peguis First Nation – had previously earned…
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Local love for the lake
On Thursday Jan. 14, an eclectic group of local musicians are set to perform at the West End Cultural Centre (WECC) to raise funds for…
Lytics light up the Hub
On Friday, Jan. 8, University of Manitoba students can ring in the winter term at the Hub with local hip-hop outfit the Lytics. Students at…
Promising the moon
Winnipeg progressive funk/rock trio Moon Tan looks like they’re from another planet and sounds like they were plucked from a hidden gem in your dad’s…
Sweet Alibi – “Walking in the Dark” 3.5/5
Traditionally in music, the third album is often a make-or-break situation for an artist or band’s career. This knowledge is not lost on the members…
Community Profile: Evans Musonda Jr.
Evans “Muzo” Musonda Jr. has been rapping since high school but put his music on hold to pursue his post-secondary education. Since graduating with his…
Sweeter, soothing sounds
The West End Cultural Centre will reverberate with an enchanting sonic wave on Friday, Nov. 20. Such is the effect of the music on Sweet…
From wastes to wonders
The brainchild of Jason Neufeld, Wood Anchor is a wood reclamation company established in 2005. Neufeld, referred to as “el capitano” of Team Wood Anchor,…
Rayannah – “Boxcar Lullabies”, 3/5
Winnipeg’s Rayannah is very much a one-woman band. Using a variety of pedals, she is able to loop vocal patterns, layering each individual piece into…
Murray Pulver & Friends – “The Guest List”, 5/5
Former Crash Test Dummies and Doc Walker guitarist Murray Pulver has been a prominent figure in the Winnipeg music scene for decades. The Guest List…