Manic Shakes – Manic Shakes 7”
The debut, self-titled 7” from No Label Collective’s Manic Shakes is a great little platter of gritty, angsty rock n...
TESTAMENT – Dark Roots of the Earth
I was hoping that this Testament album would be either one of two things: either a horrible mess that I...
Glen Hansard – Rhythm and Repose
Academy Award winner Glen Hansard has put out the type of record the Academy is primarily preoccupied with. It runs...
They Say / Enjoy Your Pumas / The Secrets / JICAH // @ Park Theatre 09-28-12
photos & words by Ginaya Jesmer On September 28th the Park Theatre was taken over by four very talented bands...
JohNNy SiZZle :: Still shaking the tree after 20 years
by Sheldon Birnie “A funny thing has happened on the way to the stage,” says Winnipeg’s JohNNy SiZZle as we...
Ingrid D. Johnson :: Art for Hope
By Darcy Penner For over half a decade, Ingrid D. Johnson has been creating and publishing poetry, music, spoken word,...
Weekenders 10/04 – 10/07
Another busy weekend here in Winnipeg, Manitoba. What the heck are you up to? (more…)
Hillbilly Highway – Those Darlins new Winnipeg inspired track
by Sheldon Birnie It's no secret I'm a big fan of Nashville based rockers Those Darlins. Since seeing them open...
Lindi Ortega – Cigarettes & Truckstops
From the first tune through the final cut of Cigarettes & Truckstops, Lindi Ortega’s voice cuts through Colin Linden’s thoughtful...
The Folk – Say It Again
In a niche and popular genre, The Folk have managed to write memorable, catchy songs, on this short, three-song EP....