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Feb 25, 20234 min read
"The beauty of songwriting" Sask artists, educators and musicians speak on Bruce Cockburn
by Scott Roos "Pay attention to the poet You need him and you know it" - Bruce Cockburn (Maybe the Poet) Bruce Cockburn's songs have been...
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Feb 25, 20233 min read
A Fusion of Genres: Hafford's The Brothers G
by Casey Ling photos by Aaron Brown Photography I'm fairly new to Saskatchewan, having only recently moving to Regina near the end of...
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Feb 22, 20236 min read
The Royal Prince of City Park
(Part 1 of a 4 part series exploring some of the people making the music work behind the scenes in and around YXE) “I want to take the...
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Feb 17, 20232 min read
The Music Industry's Behinds (Working Title)
by Chris Vasseur When I started my still fresh music journalism side gig(s), I was dazzled at the opportunity to not only listen to new...
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Feb 14, 20232 min read
Video Premiere- The Pxrtals “She’s Gone”
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Natasha Bigeau On Valentine’s Day 2020 The Pxrtals released their second LP, the brilliant, bold and...
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Feb 13, 20232 min read
"Take care of what's in your own backyard first" S.I.M.A. to hold inaugural awards show October 1st
by Scott Roos It’s now official. The Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Association will be holding their inaugural awards show on October...
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Feb 12, 20236 min read
Review: Poet, Guitar Virtuoso, Iconic Vocalist Bruce Cockburn Plays Saskatoon (Feb. 9th, 2023)
by Scott Roos Bruce Cockburn… He’s one of Canada’s most beloved singer-songwriters who has now been going strong for over five decades....
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Feb 11, 20233 min read
The Radiant's "Logical Steps": An Utterly Biased Review
by Melanie Macpherson (article and photos) It was a warm May evening in 2022. The pandemic was over-ish, and my husband and I were...
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Feb 11, 20234 min read
"We're A Punk Band, But These Are Pop Songs"- Pink Perry Release Debut EP
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Madi Demas (Instagram @photosbymadi.d) Jangly clanging guitars, meandering surf melodies and a sloppy,...
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Feb 11, 20231 min read
New Single, New Video From Curtwood Bearsman
By Will Yannacoulias Kindersley's Curtwood Bearsman released a new song and video yesterday, "Minus Forty", a two-fingers-up sneer at...
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Feb 2, 20233 min read
“This Is The First Time We’re Solidified As A Band”- Shirley & The Pyramids Release New Album
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photography and Design For some musicians it's about the lyrics and for some...
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Jan 29, 20237 min read
Rockulism - A way too deep dive, track by track, into the mind of Dylan Jules Cooper
by Scott Roos photos by Scott and Deanna Roos Born and raised in the northern wilderness of Nunavut, singer-songwriter Dylan Jules Cooper...
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Jan 22, 20234 min read
Artist Spotlight: Gunner & Smith
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos Photography Geoff Smith, aka the primary creative force behind rootsy, folksy project Gunner & Smith,...
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Jan 21, 20232 min read
Shovel Your Feet to the Magic Flute
by Chris Vasseur Photo by Daniel Paquet As I recall it was during the holiday break when we got that really big dump of snow here in...
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Jan 16, 20232 min read
Artist’s Sidekick Awards: A Fluff Piece
By Andreea Moore As the year comes to a close we often award those who achieved and stood out throughout the year. It's time that our...
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Jan 16, 20231 min read
Cupid’s Heart Wrapping Up “Juliet” Tour In Prince Albert
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Quentin Friesen Prince Albert alt-punk duo Cupid's Heart celebrated the release of their debut single...
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Jan 15, 20231 min read
"A great host and crowd to kick things off" Justin LeBrash's Winter Warm Up Tour Begins
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos *photos by Deanna Roos* This past Thursday, January 12th, small town hospitality was on full display...
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Jan 15, 20236 min read
"I like to promote acceptance" Jake Vaadeland weighs in on life and music
by Scott Roos Standing stalwart and resolute, a slight look of stoic bemusement etched across his brow, Cutknife’s bluegrass/rockabilly...
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Jan 14, 20231 min read
Nige B's New Single "Tears On Love Letters" A Global Affair
By Will Yannacoulias SaskMusic's 2022 "Instrumental Artist Of The Year" Nige B dropped his latest single January 6th, the...
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Jan 9, 20234 min read
Cake For Everyone! Partying With Seven Mile Sun
Written by Tara McDermott Images by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photography and Design I should move. I’ve been hanging out in the same...
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