Hearing Trees – “Dear Sahara, 3.5/5
Winnipeg band Hearing Trees offers up something a little different to the local music scene. The strong lyricism and musical sensitivity that’s prominent on their…
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Red Moon Rising
Local folk/roots music trio Red Moon Road is set to release their second full-length album, Sorrows and Glories, at the West End Cultural Centre on…
UWSA launches Roll Call 2015
With the beginning of classes quickly approaching, the University of Winnipeg is gearing up to host the newly revamped Roll Call 2015 – a fresh…
KEN mode anticipate ‘Success’
A band self-described as “northern bellicosity done politely,” Winnipeg’s KEN mode combines elements of noise rock, hardcore punk, and heavy metal into a controlled yet…
New Music and Big Fun festivals
As we find ourselves smack dab in the middle of an ice age, entertainment is key to maintaining both warmth and morale. Here are two…
Greek Riots: cavalier attitude
Five-piece Winnipeg band the Greek Riots bring a unique attitude to the genre of indie rock. After releasing their debut EP Cavalier in November of…
Not so silent nights: holiday music events
With the holidays quickly approaching along with the obligations they entail, tracking down good musical events can be a daunting task. Here are three holiday…
Hearing Trees’ debut EP
The four-piece rock group Hearing Trees recently debuted their self-titled EP. The band is made up of Graham Hnatiuk singing vocals, Ava Glendinning on guitar,…
Shotgun Jimmie: loaded rock ’n’ roll
As a solo artist influenced by 1990s indie rock, Jim Kilpatrick, stage name Shotgun Jimmie, brings an interesting take to the singer-songwriter genre. Having released…
Classical rock stars
This weekend’s pairing between the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) and four well-known local bands is both innovative and a slight refinement of past collaborations. The…