Rayannah bends noise into music by running voice, breath, synth and percussion through loop pedals. Underscored by intricate beat-making, her evocative lyrics in French and English rise above dense soundscapes, pulling listeners into a world both dark and sweet.
Set List:
Rayannah “Best of You“ from Nos Repaires
Rayannah “En Attendant Demain“ from Nos Repaires
Rayannah “The Love We're Worth“ from Nos Repaires
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Meet Your Music-Maker was a unique opportunity to hear from the local music-makers themselves about their art, their journey as a musician and the music they are currently working on, followed by a live performance showcasing the music. Locals came down to the Handsome Daughter on March 3, 2019 to hear an interview LIVE followed by a mini showcase of each artist’s music and performance style.
Thank you so much to everyone who came and supported local music.
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Rhianna Rae Saj released her debut album "Begin Again" shortly after NYE, but is no stranger to writing music and performing. Saj started making the reoccurring trip down to Tennessee in 2014 and began building her catalogue of songs, which resulted in her signing a synch-licensing deal with Indie Orange, based out of Nashville & Los Angeles. However, she was told her original songs were too slow, sad and not a great fit for radio — and she was subsequently pushed in a direction she didn’t want to go in until she decided it wasn’t for her. She took a four-year hiatus from writing original music and waited until she was emotionally in a place where she felt it was right to go back into the studio to record. Timing the release of the album so soon after the new year makes sense; For Saj, creating Begin Again was a process of learning to fall back in love with what she’s always done through her lyrics: tell stories. Her knack for blending her silky falsetto and country/folk strings with endearing stories about ghosts, monsters and gin comes through in this insightful album.
Set List:
Rhianna Ray Saj “Monster“ from Begin Again
Rhianna Ray Saj “Hyde“ from Begin Again
Rhianna Ray Saj “The Ghost Story“ from Begin Again
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For the first episode of 2019, award-winning musician and author Rhonda Head is a Mezzo-Soprano from Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Sharing her story of her musical childhood to her self-determined evolution and successes into the confident and established performing musician she is today, Rhonda is an inspiration to other women around her.
Set List:
Rhonda Head “Ava Maria in Cree”
Rhonda Head “500 Years (Remix)”
Rhonda Head “Kisakihitan” from Kisakihitan
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What started as bedroom "sad jangle pop songs" just singing about how sad or miserable I was, things slowly started to change as time went on (both style and direction wise) into the more "psych funk" sound that is shown today! JayWood carries a unique sound that has been entirely self-taught, and manages to combine indie-pop with jazz chords and a psychedelic feel. His music is heart-felt and therapeutic at its core, but hosts a feel-good dance party at live performances.
Set List:
JayWood “Club 3Dx” Single
JayWood “Another Life” Single
JayWood “Quit Your Job” from Somber > Summer EP
Ashley Bieniarz with Jeremy Haywood Smith (JayWood)
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Set List:
Noah Derksen "With the Wind" from In Search of the Wind
Noah Derksen "Wilderness of Oregon" Single
Noah Derksen "What kind of love is that" Single, LIVE performance
Noah Derksen "Nothing" Single
Ashley Bieniarz and Noah Derksen
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Graham Hnatiuk of Hearing Trees returned to the Winnipeg Music Project to talk glasses, album releases and more musical things.
Original Picture (as mentioned in interview)
Set List:
Hearing Trees "I've Got Magic" from Quiet Dreams
Hearing Trees "Telling Peter" from Quiet Dreams
Hearing Trees "Lights Out" from Quiet Dreams
Hearing Trees "City of Lost Love" from Quiet Dreams
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Local Hip-hop/rap/r&b artist O.G. Ricky Gee came onto the Winnipeg Music Project to share his story and inspirations surrounding his music and plans for the future.
Set List:
O.G. Ricky Gee "Hell & Back" [Kid Ink Remix]
O.G. Ricky Gee "I Wish"
O.G. Ricky Gee "Where I'm from" (Produced by Magestick Records)
O.G. Ricky Gee "Ballin' No Jersey" (Produced by Foreign Made It)
O.G. Ricky Gee and Ashley Bieniarz
The new years begins with Disraeli Dreamers visiting the station. The Winnipeg Music Project had Peter and Simon on the show to promote their highly anticipated EP "Insomnia Island" which will be releasing in February of this year. They share their songwriting tactics and the cohesive teamwork of the band all the while hinting at upcoming shows and exciting announcements.
Set List:
Disraeli Dreamers "Everest" from Insomnia Island EP
Disraeli Dreamers "Little Lies" from Insomnia Island EP
Disraeli Dreamers "Shotguns & Chivalry" from Insomnia Island EP
Disraeli Dreamers "Lighthouse" from Insomnia Island EP
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Ed from Apollo Suns has come back on the Winnipeg Music Project to share the exciting news in the band's future. With a tour kick-off show planned for Saturday October 21, 2017 and a second album in the near future, these guys have been busy. It's always a pleasure having Ed on the show and this interview was definitely entertaining.
Listen to Ed's Previous Interviews on the Winnipeg Music Project:
Apollo Suns "An Impossible Bond" from Each Day a Different Sun
Apollo Suns "A Study In Red" from Each Day a Different Sun
Apollo Suns "A Lesson In Sharing" from Each Day a Different Sun
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This week Jacques Richer from Screaming at Traffic came onto the Winnipeg Music Project. He gushed about the local punk band's beginnings and their recently released EP S.A.T.! Listen to it here!
Events mentioned in interview:
Set List:
Screaming At Traffic "Broken Teeth" from S.A.T.
Screaming At Traffic "Metagame" from S.A.T.
creaming At Traffic "Monstrosity" from S.A.T.
Ashley Bieniarz and Jacques Richer
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The lovely Erika Fowler came on for this episode of the Winnipeg Music Project to promote her recently release EP Stay. She shares her story and the events leading up to now with her successes in francophone musician competitions such as La Chicane Electrique and her experiences at folk fest. Tune in for a wonderful chat with this up and coming local indie folk singer songwriter.
Set List:
Erika Fowler "Stay" from Stay
Erika Fowler "Oublie" from Stay
Erika Fowler "Worth It" from Stay
Erika Fowler and Ashley Bieniarz
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Episode forty-six of the Winnipeg Music Project, is with Mike, Aaron and Save from the metal band Awaiting The Answer! This laid back group of dudes came down to the station and talked about the metal scene in Winnipeg, their origins as a group, their influences and how their songs are written and played and more! Listen here for a super fun and hilarious interview!
As a fun extra, the guys also answered a question from a listener. I've transcribed it below:
Set List:
Awaiting the Answer "No Innocence" from Awaiting the Answer
Awaiting the Answer "Methods Unspoken" from Awaiting the Answer
Awaiting the Answer "Lakes of Sounds: from Awaiting the Answer
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The fortieth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with David Oschefski, a master classical saxophone student currently studying at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Music. We had a really fun conversation about the music program and courses that are offered in the faculty as well as the life of a saxophone student. A unique interview, I highly recommend checking it out.
Set List:
Astor Piazzolla "Tango-Etude pour Saxophone No3"
Ludwig van Beethoven "Trio in B-flat major, Op.11"
The thirty-eighth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project if with Max and Jacob from Kakagi band! A folk rock quartet whose music makes you think Neil Young and the Weakerthans music had a musical baby. We talked about how the band formed, their decision to make their EP (pronounced /ke-ka-gi/), what inspired each song and their plans for the future! We were a couple of goofballs, and I'm sure you'll love to hear it for yourselves!
Set List:
Kakagi "Spadina Streetcar" from Pronounced Ke-Ka-Gi
Kakagi "The Inbetweener" from Pronounced Ke-Ka-Gi
Kakagi "Small Town" from Pronounced Ke-Ka-Gi
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The thirty-seventh episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with the very talented The Mariachi Ghost! The Mariachi Ghost fuses traditional Mexican song, progressive rock, and a flair for the dramatic, to ignite the world of their namesake's tenuous existence. They're also super friendly and funny music-makers that all work together when making their music.
Listen to the interview here!
Set List"
The Mariachi Ghost "Cascabel" from The Mariachi Ghost
The Mariachi Ghost "Cempazuchitl" from The Mariachi Ghost
The Mariachi Ghost "Susanna" from The Mariachi Ghost
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.The thirty-fourth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project was a little special. It was our first live show and we interviewed ME (Ashley) to talk about the Winnipeg Music Project and the BreakOut West Conference that happened this past weekend. Jared, the station manager, interviewed me and we chatted/bonded.
Set List:
William Prince "Breathless" from Earthly Days
Adam Hanney & Co. "Architects" from 12/12
Jocelyne Baribeau "Lonely" from Entre toi et Moi
Ghost Twin " These Remains" from Kindest Cuts & Ghost Twin
