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Jul 16, 20245 min read
Banastronaut’s 'Liminal Spaceman' Explores the Void
Article by Melanie Macpherson Photos by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photography and Design Saskatoon alt-rockers Banastronaut are back...
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Jul 11, 20244 min read
A Punk Injection: Hollow Oax bring us 'Another Dose'
Article by Melanie Macpherson, Photos by Tara McDermott Saskatoon’s own Hollow Oax has unleashed their latest album, Another Dose, a wild...
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Jul 9, 20243 min read
New Release Roundup (2024-07-09)
With so much great music coming out of Saskatchewan these days it can be tough to stay in the loop. NSMZ is here to help. So saddle up,...
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Jul 2, 20244 min read
New Release Roundup (2024-07-02)
With so much great music bustin' out of Saskatchewan these days it can be a real challenge to stay in the loop. NSMZ is here to help. ...
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Jul 1, 20242 min read
"The Dog Patch Festival grounds are top tier so we're told" - Regina's The Hourhand set to play Dog Patch Music Festival
by Scott Roos photo collage by Scott Roos “Candy”, the latest single from classic rock revivalists The Hourhand, is essentially, upon...
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Jun 27, 20242 min read
"Playing it forward" - Sunset Country Music Festival prepares for third edition this summer
by Scott Roos Aiden Edwards photo by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography Josh Stumpf photo by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue...
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Jun 23, 20242 min read
Singing in the Rain: Highlights from Art in the Garden Festival
Photos by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photography and Design Article by Melanie Macpherson Art in the Garden was held Saturday, June 8 at...
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Jun 23, 20246 min read
I Am In It, Vol. 2: Greg Orrē's Unique Take on Living in the Moment
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson Sometimes when you first hear a song or an album, you make a snap judgement, an instant...
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Jun 22, 20243 min read
"Cali to Saskatchewan" - Snoop Dogg makes tour stop in Saskatoon (June 19/2024)
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography This past Wednesday, June 19th Snoop Dogg’s “Cali to Canada Tour”...
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Jun 21, 20243 min read
Strata Festival of New Music Night Two: High Score
by Scott Roos photos by Matt Luciuk On Friday, June 14th, at Quance Theatre on the University Saskatchewan campus, the Strata Festival of...
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Jun 17, 20242 min read
Strata Festival of New Music Night One: Famous Last Words
by Scott Roos photos by Matt Luciuk This past Thursday, June 13th, in the Riverview Room of the gorgeous, cultural beacon that is the...
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Jun 16, 20244 min read
Velvet Threads Show Up With Their 'Sunday’s Best' (An Album Review)
Article by Melanie Macpherson Photos by Aaron Brown Photography It's always a thrill when a band you've been following from the local...
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Jun 16, 20242 min read
Prince Albert's 19th annual edition of the Street Fair a resounding success
Words and Photos by Scott Roos This past Saturday, June 15th, on the revered grounds of Memorial Square, with the stoic statue of our...
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Jun 12, 20245 min read
Take a Trip Back in Time with Haunt Era's "Psychic Honey"
Article by Melanie Macpherson Photos by Tracy Creighton (Copperblue Photography) Psychic Honey is the brand new debut album by Saskatoon...
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Jun 10, 20244 min read
"All smiles" - Another year of Bluegrass at the Barn comes to a close
by Scott Roos photos by Scott Roos/Scotty the Rooster Photography This past Saturday, June 8th, at the Barn Playhouse near Saskatoon, the...
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Jun 9, 202410 min read
"The experimental nature of the festival is known to musicians far outside of Saskatoon" - Rodney Sharman's works to be performed at Strata Festival of New Music
by Scott Roos Rodney Sharman photo by SD Holman Guest Composer Rodney Sharman's renowned music, featuring the Strata Ensemble at Remai...
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Jun 6, 20244 min read
“Cutting Edge Culture” - Strata Festival of New Music Artistic Director Paul Suchan talks 2024 edition
by Scott Roos photos/posters courtesy of Strata Festival of New Music Paul Suchan/Rory Lynch playing with SJO photo by Deanna Roos Next...
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Jun 2, 20243 min read
"The importance is in breaking the stigmas" - Rock for Mental Health at P.A.'s Rock Trout raises $1200 for CMHA
words and photos by Scott Roos (Scotty the Rooster Photography) This past Friday, May 31st, at Prince Albert’s posh, vibe-tastic, Rock...
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Jun 2, 20243 min read
Fourth annual Bluegrass at the Barn event set for next weekend: June 8th (Saskatoon) and June 9th (Regina)
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna and Scott Roos Lonesome Town Painters photo courtesy of the artist Wow! Okay that came up quickly… Yes,...
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Jun 2, 20243 min read
Capitol 10th: Kieran Gardner Wraps Up Anniversary Celebrations
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson The Capitol Music Club wrapped up its 10th Anniversary Celebrations this weekend with a final...
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