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CKUW’s Local Music Gift Guide
You need to look no further than this weeks top 30 chart to pick out a great gift for a music lover. Seven of the top ten spots are held by local musicians! Here’s a rundown of whats what:
Four of the seven locals are from the Transistor 66 label. Known mainly for quality punk & roots, Transistor 66 has a diverse roster of artists including:
- The Magnificent 7’s – modern bluegrass with a punk/rebel edge.
- The Lonely Vulcans – romantic surf rock.
- The Crooked Brothers – country & roots deluxe.
- This Hisses – operatic surf noir.
The Cannon Bros are on the fledgeling local Disintegration records label.
- Cannon Bros – vintage, energetic indie rock.
Eat ‘Em Up records is home to some of Winnipegs toughest punk acts – so tough that you cant find them on the Internet!! #7 on this weeks chart is Rock Lake
- Rock Lake – psych/punk freakouts.
Closing out this weeks local chart toppers is The Ripperz on the Newform label with their new album ‘You Are The Moon’
- The Ripperz – anthemic and unapologetic sing along rock.
Well there you go, seven great gift ideas. If that doesn’t cover your favourite music fiend then dig a little deeper in our charts for more great ideas. There is an abundance of great local music in Winnipeg.
If you’re asking where can I get this stuff?? We recommend any of CKUW’s choice music retailers as found on our Friends of CKUW map
- Into The Music
- Music Trader
- Planet of Sound
- Sonus Musica
- War on Music
- Wild Planet
- Winnipeg Folk Festival Music Store
Happy holidays etc… from CKUW!!
