Roger Roger – “Fairweather” 5/5
Roger Roger is composed of singer-songwriters Lucas and Madeleine Roger. On January 17, the Winnipeg-born twin-sibling folk/roots duo released their first album Fairweather. Fairweather is…
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Frost Fest 2016 in review
On Thursday, Jan. 14, three diverse and talented local bands graced the stage at the second annual Frost Fest – an event put on as…
Federal Lights – “Coeur de Lion” 4/5
Carefully painted with poetry, pounding drum beats, and enchanting layers, Winnipeg band Federal Lights has produced a captivating follow-up to their 2013 debut We Were Found…
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…
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…