Tag: saskatchewan music
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New Local Music: Cupid’s Heart – ‘Get Up (and Dance)’
Prince Albert-based band, Cupid’s Heart, are back with a rocking new single entitled “Get Up (& Dance)” just in time for a run of spring shows through Alberta and Saskatchewan. Best known for their unique duo performances featuring electric guitar, cello, and drum machines, the band uses this latest release to introduce drummer Zachary Kerr…
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Local Music – Video Release – GreenWing – ‘Better Than Yesterday’
(DISCLOSURE: I have a producer credit on this song, so feel free to take my opinions on this video with as much or little salt as you’d like!) The final test of many romantic relationships is moving in together. This is not because intermingling bathroom habits, setting bedroom cleanliness expectations, and dividing household labour can…
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The Garrys – Get Thee to a Nunnery
Saskatoon’s psych surf rock sibling trio, The Garrys, are releasing a new album, Get Thee to a Nunnery on September 24th, via Grey Records. It is produced by Dallas Good of the Sadies. One of the cool thing about The Garrys is that they’re adept at taking something classic and making it new, while not…
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Interview: Jay & Jo (Part II)
The Riz sits down for Part II of our interview with Jay & Jo, talking about their new album, Victory, songwriting, and more. Recently, I had the opportunity to send a series of questions to Saskatchewan-based vocalists, songwriters, and multi-instrumentalists Jay & Jo, otherwise known as Janaya and Jolissa Trudel. They recently released their sophomore…
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The 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards Nominees
The 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards Nominees SaskMusic today announced the nominees of the 2020 Saskatchewan Music Awards, via a streamed event. The awards are intended to honour excellence and celebrate the achievements of our Saskatchewan music industry members over the past year. The 2020 awards event will take place in a streaming format on January 24/2021 via…
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Special Premiere: The Wolf Willow Radio Hour
From the town of Darston, Saskatchewan, Wolf Willow presents original honkytonk and ripping western swing numbers in the format of an old time radio show. Editor’s Note: We are thrilled to present the sixth episode of Wolf Willow Radio! Enjoy the video and read more about the project below, straight from Wolf Willow themselves. From…
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Local Music Feedback – Gunner & Smith
Gunner & Smith are releasing their new album this month, called Byzantium. We sit down with Geoff Smith to talk about the music and more. Recorded at Sinewave Studios, about 80 klicks away from Saskatoon, Gunner & Smith’s new album, Byzantium, weaves a historic tale that hints at the toil of war on humanity. You…
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Interview: Royal Red Brigade
Regina’s Royal Red Brigade have a new album coming out on August 28th, called On Crimson Shores. We talk to Jason Thiry about their music. Regina kinda punk kinda rock band (we’ll figure that out in a minute) Royal Red Brigade are a few albums in, and they have a new record coming out on…
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Interview: Snake River
We interview Regina’s Snake River have a new album called ‘Sun Will Rise,’ featuring a harder edge and the return of the character Reginald McKruski. Regina’s Snake River is releasing their third album, ‘Sun Will Rise,’ continuing the narrative of a character they created named Reginald McKruski. Featuring Christopher Sleightholm, John De Gennaro, Whistlin’ Jeff…