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01:15:36

#69 - We're Only Here for the Snacks

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2026/04/22

We’re Only Here for the Snacks are quite possibly the world’s only 14 year-old instrumental dual synth indie rock band. Winnipeg, Manitoba grade school friends Madis (guitar), Sebi (synth), Sal (synth) and Bennett (drums) have been performing together since Grade 5. Their unique sound blends electro pop, indie rock, punk and jazz into an energetic style with intricate melodies and catchy riffs that is well beyond their years. We’re Only Here for the Snacks simultaneously bring the noise, the groove

01:22:23

#68 - Luana Moth

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2026/04/17

LUANA MOTH presents their genre-flipping brand of psychedelic conceptual rock, and precision-cut electronica. Sibling duo Tony and Giovanna Mazza tell the story of a young woman’s supernatural experiments by way of frantic guitar work, intricate electronic production, and anthemic soaring vocals.Luana Moth have a backstory and ethos as epic as their live show so I was super excited to have them on the show to dig into it all. They did not disappoint.Find Luana Moth:Spotify:

00:54:46

#67 - Kasador

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2026/04/13

Kingston, Ontario-based Kasador is interested in being a great rock and roll band when connection, friction, and unpredictability are whittled away in favour of algorithmically dictated sameness. Tender and carefully considered, but also raw and wild and burnt around the edges, their sonic and compositional thumbprint nods to classic and alternative rock history while pushing into something new, something exciting. Their new EP, Kasador III, is out on April 14th.I got the chance to have Kasador in

01:31:32

#66 - Chickadee

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2026/04/09

Chickadee is a jazz quintet working on Treaty One territory. Inspired by jazz fusion visionaries like Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius, Chickadee shows are exciting and varied: Chickadee is just as likely to play a fiddle tune as they are to play a modern fusion composition, finding ways to put both under the same banner and make it work. Founded by bassist and composer Fred Warner, Chickadee is made up of Winnipeg musicians Paul Klassen, Tirian Plett, Nolan Gottfried, and Parker Beesley. Their first

01:13:21

#65 - MIINA

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2026/04/06

MIINA is a Canadian singer-songwriter with a sunlit, soulful sound who explores love, connection and our ties to the natural world. Described by Rifflandia Magazine as “the sound of sunlight cutting through the foliage,” MIINA blends warmth, intimacy and emotional depth.Find MIINA:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2be45mouasgEeyH4Tgm4fBApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/miina/1692989284YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellomiinaInstagram:

01:16:47

#64 - Mise en Scene

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2026/04/01

Mise en Scene is a garage rock band from the small Canadian prairie town of Gimli, Manitoba. Founded by BFF’s Stef and Jodi while studying Fine Art, the band is known for their whirlwind of rock-rooted, reverb-drenched dream pop that perfectly meshes modern vibes with vintage charm. Daydreaming, decadence and jam-packed dancefloors, they bring a raucous symphony of rolling thunder drums and Rickenbacker riffage with a bark that matches its bite.I'll be honest, this might be my favourite episode

01:10:26

#63 - Tired Cossack

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2026/03/28

Post-punk, grunge, and shoegaze combine in Tired Cossack. He has a unique ability to bend genre and break musical conventions. Themes of joy and melancholy mix with intense, cold industrial rhythms meeting clever songwriting with nods to Ukrainian folklore. The new LP, ZIMA tears through 10 tracks of jagged post-punk, grunge, and cold wave. It’s a cathartic shout into the void about trauma, defiance, and finding beauty in pain.I saw Tired Cossack for the first time at Rainbow Trout last year (having

01:12:09

#62 - Ed Garcia

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2026/03/23

Ed Garcia is the host of Power Afternoons, Mondays to Fridays from 2 to 6 PM on Power 97 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ed also hosts Power 97’s River City Rocks every Sunday at 9PM where he chats with locals bands to see why they’re all about and play a couple of their songs.Crossover episode! It feels like every notable band in the city has been on Power to talk with Ed. I had him on the show to talk about the local scene, his career in broadcasting, and just talk music.Find Ed on Instagram:

01:37:10

#61 - Misfit Music Management

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2026/03/19

Elise Roller publicly launched Misfit Music Management in 2021 with the announcement of its full-time roster and innovative Artist Evolution program. Active in the Canadian music scene since 2008, Roller began as a self-managed artist before transitioning into industry leadership. She spent four years as Industry Development Coordinator at Manitoba Music, connecting creators and professionals globally, building training programs, and offering career consultations. She has also produced Pride

00:59:08

#60 - ZRADA

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2026/03/15

Join ZRADA on a kaleidoscopic journey through the dark heart of Ukrainian folk music and emerge somewhere in the cosmos. Ancestral sounds explode in a soundscape full of joy, anger, melancholy & madness. ZRADA’s music transcends language and beckons to those ready for a transformative & wild musical experience.I'm no Ukrainian folk savant but still I have NEVER heard another band like ZRADA. Adding elements of prog and metal and who-knows-what-else to their Ukrainian folk foundation with

00:57:17

#59 - O.D. Beresford

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2026/03/11

O.D Beresford is the musical project of Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter Owen Dueck. His debut EP, "On My Way," is set to be released on March 20, 2026, and introduces a distinct blend of indie, alternative, and neo-psychedelia influences into the long-standing Winnipeg folk-rock tradition. His intricate songwriting and introspective lyrics evoke a sense of familiarity while defying easy categorization.Owen and his band captivated me when they opened for Virgo Rising a few months ago and

01:01:22

#58 - Claire Morrison

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2026/03/07

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Claire Morrison delivers “luminous … dazzling” alt-folk (Rocknfool) with fearless intimacy. A Folk Alliance 2025, Folk Canada 2022, and Pop Montreal 2021 showcase artist, she was named a “Canadian artist to watch” by the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris. Indiemusic calls her “a unique, surprising, and insatiable composer.”Find Claire:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gEPev2nkwI0VZMMQ5i7fgApple Music:

00:56:58

#57 - Le Diable à Cinq

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2026/03/03

Le Diable à Cinq is Quebec’s most electrifying traditional band, fusing roots music with raw rock energy. Blending time-honored repertoire with bold original compositions, the quintet delivers high-octane performances that unite audiences and keep dance floors moving. Their 2025 tour took them to six countries, including a standout appearance in Japan at the Osaka Expo. Le Diable à Cinq is set to launch their fourth album in May 2026 alongside a brand-new live show—more festive, more powerful, and

01:12:47

#56 - VVonder

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2026/02/27

VVonder was formed in the earth’s crust in the Mesozoic era but kept in stasis until the world was ready for its message. If you like wurlitzers, cool drum stuff, bass licks and wicked solos you oughta find out what everyone is wondering about. May contain melodic hooks reminiscent of Beach Boys in Hot Lava. Find VVonder:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4p3dOkvr9RzvSgrhoKhub7Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vvonder/1619825794Youtube:

00:51:07

#55 - Inn Echo

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2026/02/23

Inn Echo crafts a cinematic, high-energy sound rooted in Celtic traditions, blending fierce fiddle, grooving guitar, and exploratory cello. With original tunes and bold arrangements, they push trad music into new territory. Their JUNO-nominated sound is rhythmic, dynamic, and ever-evolving—like a late-night session that refuses to end.Thanks to Festival du Voyageur for providing a space to record! (https://heho.ca)Find Inn Echo:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aoMCE07CVpOEMifVOQuuXApple

01:06:57

#54 - Altered by Mom

In the Zone with Andrew Boris ·

2026/02/19

Altered by Mom is a smart, irreverent, and effortlessly cool rock band from Toronto, Canada. The female fronted trio brings a mix of catchy, well-crafted rock music with a rebellious edge and a sense of humor. JUNO-winning songwriters Gina Kennedy (Bass/Vox) and Devon Lougheed(Guitar, Vox), joined by Max Trefler (Drums) play with gender roles, lean into DIY creativity, and embrace a badass, fun, and authentic energy. Their shows will leave you smiling, sweaty and screaming for more. Altered By Mom

00:52:57

#53 - CEC

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2026/02/16

CEC uniquely blends RnB and folk while writing in both English and Spanish. The Treaty One-based artist and producer’s music is distinguishable by its slow groove, intimate lyrics, and soaring vocal layers. An alum of national accelerators such as Women in the Studio and RBCxMusic First Up, they operate The Clubhouse, a co-op studio in Winnipeg with the goal of reducing barriers for underrepresented artists and producers through workshops, mentorships, and open studio days.Find CEC:Spotify:

02:00:02

#52 - Don't Cry Wolf

In the Zone with Andrew Boris ·

2026/02/09

Crossover episode! Braeden from Don't Cry Wolf.Don’t Cry Wolf is a media outlet focused on the Canadian underground music scene. It hopes to capture the feeling of walking into your older brother’s room in the late 90s or early 2000’s with posters on the walls, rap CDs and skateboard magazines scattered around. It strives to make the music scene feel exciting and accessible to outsiders through live events, original programming, and its variety-style show inspired by MuchMusic and 106 &

00:46:36

#51 - Ghost Twin

In the Zone with Andrew Boris ·

2026/02/05

Ghost Twin is a dark synthpop group from Winnipeg, Canada that combine roaring synthlines, dirty pulsing bass, dreamy guitar, and a haunting vocal dichotomy where Baroque meets Industrial. Formerly the husband-and-wife duo of Jaimz and Karen Asmundson, following Jaimz' passing in 2024, Pat Short (Kindest Cuts) and Alison Hain (Mutable Body) joined the band, bringing new perspectives and helping Karen complete Jaimz' unfinished work. Find Ghost Twin:Spotify:

01:08:15

#50 - J Riley Hill

In the Zone with Andrew Boris ·

2026/02/02

Episode 50! I brought on perhaps the best audio engineer in Winnipeg to celebrate. In addition to his own solo project Meanspath and his band Mulligrub, Riley has worked with Andrina Turenne, Irvin Miller, Merin, Great Wealth, William Prince, Warming, French Class, Mattmac, Deerhoof, Jocelyn Gould, Neighbour Andy, Cookie Delicious, Jace Bodner, Sam Singer, The Love Letters, Noah Derksen, Kelly Bado, Silas Presley, Tyler Del Pino, and Ariel Posen... to name a few.Work with Riley:

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