Music
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Agent Codeine Banks
Agent Codeine Banks' style draws from many different genres, such as power electronic, trap, gabber, death metal and punk just to name a few.
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Palm Trees
Palm Trees is a collective of musicians from a variety of Winnipeg bands that have come together to release their first record, States.
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The Village Idiots bring concert series to Facebook Live
Anyone who can’t hear the Village Idiots’ apartment-based concerts through their floorboards can enjoy it free on Facebook Live every Wednesday night.
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Winnipeg celebrates Black History Month
Across the country, the month of February is packed with events celebrating black history. In Winnipeg, this includes a visual art show with music and weekly movie nights.
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A theatrical history of the Underground Railway
Singer/songwriter Khari Wendell McClelland co-created a show featuring the songs his great-great-great grandmother Kizzy likely sang on her escape to Canada through the Underground Railway.
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Jamming at The Cavern
After a long hiatus, jam nights are back on Mondays at The Cavern, with a few updates.
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The Bloodshots are learning from success
Creating music is a whole new game when you start getting big. At least, that’s what Manitoba’s modern grunge-rock band The Bloodshots have experienced.
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PUP: Pathetic Use of Potential
You’ve probably heard of PUP by now. In just a few short years, the band has established their importance to the Canadian punk scene, as well as solidifying a well-earned spot in Canadian music as a whole.
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Revisit American Idiot with Winnipeg Studio Theatre
Winnipeg Studio Theatre’s presentation of American Idiot comes at a time when Canadians can relate to angsty lyrics about a country divided.
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The Treble back with a new sound
Previously described as a pop/rock/folk band, The Treble is set to release their debut album Modernaires on Feb. 10 with a markedly different sound than their earlier music.
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French and English songwriters collaborate
100 NONS paired five French-speaking musicians with five musicians who have some background with the language, but who are not fluent, to write songs together.
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Where are the women gearheads?
Many barriers keep women out of the music scene
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Streeter
What’s your favourite way to discover new music?
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MCMA Brings music to the U of W
If a student wants somewhere to practice with their band, they can do it on campus at the University of Winnipeg (U of W). But if that same student wanted a formal music degree, they would have to look elsewhere.
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Agency helps local bands find that first date
First Date Touring (FDT), a booking agency created in January 2016, came to fruition with hopes of fostering support for the community of DIY bookers and the bands they love.
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Dry Wit
Stepping back onstage without drunken antics
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Propagandhi supports the LGBTQ+ community
Band moved by RRC’s rural reach and the Orlando shooting
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Non-traditional concerts
Some Winnipeg organizations and musicians are moving away from hosting traditional shows.
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Vinyl Salon creates safer spaces for music lovers
The Vinyl Salon started as an intimate affair and has grown into a city-wide hub for women-run entertainment in safer spaces.
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Arts and Culture Briefs
Big Fun // Industry conference // UMSwing // Fundraiser for Sage House // Discounted music lessons