Writings and Ramblings | North Sask Music Zine

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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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Blue Prairie Songs: A Review of Jolie Blue's "Wayward Ways & Wheatfields" album

by Chris Vasseur If you are ever driving down a gravel road somewhere between an Eyebrow and an Elbow (only SK peeps are gonna get that...

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Jan 8, 20232 min read

"I wanted to have something for everybody to enjoy" Larry Krause talks Broda Lounge Concert Series

by Scott Roos Started up by well known, local, and respected country music troubadour Larry Krause, the ten show concert series entitled...

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Jan 6, 20232 min read

Cupid’s Heart Debut a “Not Sure Where You Fit In” Vibe

By Will Yannacoulias & Aidan Orison Photos by Josalynn Lawrence @mildmusings Regina alt-punk duo Cupid’s Heart released their debut...

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Jan 3, 20233 min read

"So far it's been amazing" Poppen and Gaudet take over hosting The Capitol's Open Stage

by Scott Roos photos by Aaron Brown (Aaron Brown Photography) The inevitability of change... change is a good thing... change is always...

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Jan 2, 20232 min read

Editor's Choice: Three Albums you may have overlooked in 2022

by Scott Roos Nero's Waltz - The Local Group Nero's Waltz is an eccentric, out of the box offering from Saskatoon bluegrass afiacionados...

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Dec 30, 20225 min read

NSMZ's Best Songs of 2022

by Scott Roos and Will Yannacoulias "9 a.m." - The Radiant "Pop imbibed, groovy, heavy and progressive, with '9 AM' The Radiant serve up...

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Dec 30, 20222 min read

Untimely Demise’s Maverick Metal Album of the Year

By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Aaron Brown Photography It’s all there; the operatic highs and guttural lows, chugging riffs and...

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Dec 28, 20222 min read

She's back: Hot Dog Helen gets to know Edmonton's Darryl Saves Lives

by Hot Dog Helen Hi, Hot Dog Helen here! On my adventures, I have come across a most excellent Edmonton based band who call themselves...

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Dec 23, 20223 min read

NSMZ Photography Awards 2022

by Scott Roos COVER OF THE YEAR: Aaron Brown of Aaron Brown Photography We had a pretty tough decision to make in all our photography...

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