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…
Nick’s on Broadway turns one
A little over a year ago, a boyhood sandwich fan spotted a vacant space on one of Winnipeg’s most historic routes. Subsequently, a unique downtown…
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…
The Relevance of Islamic Identity in Canada sparks timely conversations
This book is neither a manual, nor a dissertation, on the relevance of Islam in Canadian society. It’s a conversation intended to make the reader…
Is The Force Awakens the sequel you’re looking for?
Here at the Manitoban, some of us are huge nerds. When Star Wars: The Force Awakens was released last month, it didn’t seem fair to…
Breaking the chains of gravity
Released in the United Kingdom and in eBook format on Oct. 22, and slated for worldwide release on Jan. 12, 2016, Breaking the Chains of…
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…
Room for breakthrough
The recently released Canadian-Irish movie Room provides a gripping experience for its audience. This is primarily down to Irish director Lenny Abrahamson and the excellent…