Why live music still matters
Good music is just a click away. With headphones or earbuds, you get the best sound from your favourite artist, perfectly tuned to your ears….
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Amir Bissen performs Mendelssohn’s violin concerto
A while ago, the U of M symphony orchestra performed its latest concert, Poèmes sans paroles, on campus. It featured 20th century compositions by Violet Archer…
The Love Letters release latest single “Valentine”
Winnipeg-based band, The Love Letters, consists of members Nathaniel Muir (lead vocals), Adam Yarish (rhythm guitar and keyboards), Joe Lezak (bass), Ben Schmidt (lead guitar)…
A night of Gershwin, cherry blossoms and Filipino vocals
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I’ve never been the biggest fan of love songs — they’ve always struck me as sappy and maudlin,…
Students and faculty to perform Every Freeze is Different
Next week, U of M students and faculty will present Every Freeze is Different, a concert featuring contemporary music, improvisation and live digital visual art….
Olivia Lunny returns to her roots with new album
Olivia Lunny currently calls Los Angeles home, but her musical career began in Winnipeg. “Music has always been something that I’ve been around and been…
The Magic Flute, but make it Manitoban
A while ago, a friend invited me to watch Mozart’s The Magic Flute performed by U of M voice students and the university’s symphony orchestra….
Nine Circles to host World AIDS Day cabaret
Since 1998, communities around the world have observed World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 to show solidarity in the fight against HIV and remember those…
Striker tours in Winnipeg Nov. 28
Heavy metal band Striker, originally from Edmonton, started from humble beginnings. Each member began playing music in their teens and came from similar backgrounds. Before…
Skye Wallace releases fifth album, The Act of Living
Skye Wallace describes their music as rock, but not typical rock. While they refer to it broadly as “alt-rock,” they avoid defining themselves by a…