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…
Funk Hunters cap off record year with festive tour
In many ways, 2016 has been a record year for Vancouver’s electronic dance music duo the Funk Hunters. The charismatic band is looking to close…
Steve Bell to celebrate twentieth album
Over the last three decades, Steve Bell, one of Canada’s best-known Christian singer/songwriters, has released music that is appreciated by Christians and non-Christians alike. His…
The Trews’ Time Caspule tour comes to Winnipeg
Off the back of a new album release, Canadian hard rock band the Trews kicked off their national tour earlier this month and will be…
Tokyo Police Club lights up Winnipeg
On Sept. 27, Tokyo Police Club, Born Ruffians, and the Elwins tore up the Garrick Centre. The Elwins kicked off the show with a ton…
Permanent universal safe space sought at U of M
Students who organized a safe space during this year’s Frosh Fest are calling for the University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) to bring a permanent…
Rock hard truth
As Winnipeg brims with new, upcoming bands and musical talent, Solhounds has managed to stand out with their own unique brand of hard rock. Just…
Ultimate Painting, “Dusk” 3.5/5
Like many alternative rock bands, Ultimate Painting’s sound rides on the waves of gloom and doom. Their music seems to remind one of an impending…
Frosh looks to rebound
After negotiations with Diyobo landed an agreement to offload much of the risk, UMSU ultimately decided to go ahead with the festival.