Music
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Whose House? Jason’s House
Four years ago, when musician Jason Tait moved back to Winnipeg after more than a decade in Toronto, he went about converting his detached garage into a home studio.
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The 2017 Uniter Fiver
Choosing just five new local bands to showcase in our annual Uniter Fiver contest is a pretty tall order. This year, we started with 16 amazing submissions and put them to readers and local music lovers to choose the final five.
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Show time!
Welcome to our new music issue!
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Twins make excellent bandmates
Madeleine and Lucas Roger of local folk band Roger Roger say there are benefits to forming a band with your twin.
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The big Five
Wondering what that giant number five floating through the paper over the last few weeks is all about?
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Practice grounds for musicians
Open mics are a great opportunity for musicians who are new to performing or who want to experiment with their craft.
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Favourite Local radio show or podcast
1. Witchpolice Radio
2. Couch Surfin’
3. HUNKS Comedy -
Favourite Local Album
1. Something Got Lost Between Here and the Orbit (Royal Canoe)
2. Tie: Winter Wheat (John K. Samson) / Forgiver (Yes We Mystic)
3. Rushing River (Tin Can Bandits) -
Favourite Local place to see live music
1. The Good Will Social Club
2. The Handsome Daughter
3. Honourable mentions: The West End Cultural Centre, The Park Theatre -
Favourite Local theme night at a bar
1. Bands as Bands
2. Soul Night at the Cavern
3. Honourable mentions: Pity Party at The Handsome Daughter, Trivia Night at The Handsome Daughter, Karaoke at The Good Will Social Club -
Rosie & the Riveters show women a good time
Feminist band Rosie & the Riveters is coming to Winnipeg for a fun and cheerful show.
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Arts Briefs
Encouraging women in film // The Bickersons // Tim Gray // Eyes of My Community // heaven between // I’m With the Band
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Queer pop music since Boy George
Music in queer culture is about community and finding equality on the dance floor. Whether it is Boy George or P!nk, artists who rep for the LGBTQ+ and queer communities are making that positive space for people.
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Critipeg: NOTFILM
Avant-garde playwright and novelist Samuel Beckett isn’t typically associated with movies.
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Yes We Mystic celebrate 5-year anniversary
Yes We Mystic, the Winnipeg-based indie pop ensemble, recently celebrated their five-year anniversary at the West End Cultural Centre. With three releases and a European tour under their belt, the group has a lot to celebrate.
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Celebrating country tunes
Manitoba awards show highlights local musicians
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Whose House? Alex’s House.
Alex Kohut started his career in vintage clothing as a thrifting wunderkind. The 23-year-old, who runs The Vintage Saint shop on Albert Street, got into the game at a young age.
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Welcome to the Argyle
A look at the history and contemporary uses of Winnipeg’s creative clubhouse
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The Column: Dry Wit
In the world of rock ’n’ roll, booze is often seen as central and necessary. Knowing that some musical heroes are sober while creating and performing their work can be hugely inspirational for fans and other musicians.
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Musical collaboration
Emerging Winnipeg band Darling Twig shows bands don’t need to be formed by musicians with equal experience or any experience at all.