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
Support local music-makers Rhonda Head!
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)
Support Local Music-Maker JayWood!
Lana Winterhalt is a songwriter born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She has been performing for over 15 years, focusing on her own music in the last 8 of those. Her sound and lyrics are influenced by junky breakups, insomnia, and true love, all wrapped up into simple guitar and haunting harmonies in an attempt to make you feel sparkly and weightless. She has 3 EP's under her belt, with her full studio album set for release October 12, 2018. The new album is a combination of organic and electronic sounds with stuck-in-your-head melodies and dreamy soundscapes that will keep you humming all week.
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
Lana Winterhalt “Rich White Kids“ from Return to Sender
Lana Winterhalt “Maybe I’m Just Tired“ from Return to Sender
Lana Winterhalt “Dream“ from Return to Sender
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Ashley Bieniarz with Lana Winterhalt
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After more than four decades of crooked miles, Heather Bishop has deduced that she is an alchemist and metaphysical artist. Her work transforms beliefs while simultaneously rooting you in the truth that magic is afoot. Armed with only her steel string guitar and rich voice she has traveled the world leaving beauty and light in her wake. In 1979 she created one of the first independent music labels in Canada, releasing 15 multi award-winning recordings.
Before launching her career in music, Heather began as a visual artist, studying Fine Arts at the University of Regina. After graduating in 1969, she began a life long love affair with oil paint and, although touring kept her from her easel, she has returned to her wonderland of colours. A published author, her first book, my face is a map of my time here, is a hardcover edition of her artwork. Heather’s most recent recording is entitled The Montreal Sessions.
Episode 94
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
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For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Support local music-maker Heather Bishop!
It was 20 years ago today that we made our return to the FM dial, bringing you stimulating music and talk programming to our fair city and beyond. We've certainly learned a lot during these past 20 years, proudly making some amazing radio. There might have been a few missteps along the way, and we thank you for bearing with us. We're forever thankful to all of the volunteers who have passed through our doors. Your presence and contributions will never be forgotten - you are the lifeblood of UMFM. ⠀
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To all of the students at the University of Manitoba - thank you for embracing us, for using us to tell your stories and for making our campus an exciting place to be! To all of the student executives and staff at the University of Manitoba Students' Union, both past and present, we feel so fortunate to have helped you promote your ideas, your events, your speakers and your businesses - thank you for your unwavering support. To all of the great musicians who have sent their music our way, especially those right here in our backyard, we thank you for trusting us with your songs so that we might share them with the world. To all of you promoters, festivals and venues who've chosen UMFM as a partner - thank you for bringing new, exciting entertainment to our city - you make Winnipeg a better place, even in the coldest months.⠀
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And finally, to all of our esteemed listeners who believe so passionately in the power of alternative media - thank you for believing in what we do, your support makes it all worth while.⠀ ⠀
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Transition contributed by Noah Derksen (https://www.noahderksen.com/)
Transition contributed by Aaron Bartel (http://facebook.com/flatlandsoulband)
Percussive familial pop.
Mitten Claps is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and consists of brothers Jonathan and Randall Hildebrand. The duo's music is at turns energetic and sparse, spastic and delicate, showcasing intricate guitars and melodic vocals interwoven with unpredictable rhythms.
In 2009, both brothers were musically on their own, after each having played in different previous bands. After aimlessly rehearsing and writing together while hoping for a new band to materialize, they decided it was already fully-formed at two members, and started writing and performing as Mitten Claps.
Episode 93
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
Mitten Claps “Can’t Not“ from Can’t Not
Mitten Claps “Absolutes“ from Can’t Not
Mitten Claps “Opinion Crush“ from Can’t Not
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Ashley Bieniarz with Jonathan from Mitten Claps
Support local music-makers Mitten-Claps!
Silence Kit is a heavily performative alt-rock band from Winnipeg. Their EP 'Kitty Kitty' (recorded by Vancouver's Jesse Gander) is a far jump from our previously released EP 'Started As A Whisper'. Catchy hooks, screams and noise amidst melodic guitar and raw power champion their ethos. Their sound has been characterized as everything from alt-rock to post punk, a staple made readily apparent by their intimate and explosive live performances that always deliver on energy and passion.
Set List:
Silence Kit “Kitty Kitty” Single
Silence Kit “Verbs” from Started as a Whisper
Silence Kit “Tromp L’Oeil” from Started as a Whisper
Support Local Music-Makers Silence Kit!
Alpha Toshineza is a francophone MC and graphic designer. Born and raised in Luxembourg, Alpha started rhyming in the early 90s. He was a member of different rap groups (HLM, MQP, Nouvelle Alliance) before going solo under the name Gospel Emcee. He released his first EP (Bonne Cause) in 2005 and his first album in 2007. In 2014, Alpha moved to Winnipeg, and started his design studio and record label JAZZ INUIT. "Jazz Inuit » is also the name of his latest CD released in 2017. This album earned him a nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards for "Francophone Artist of the Year » and a SOCAN Price for Best Francophone Song. Alpha loves to collaborate with live musicians but also enjoys going back to the essence of hiphop (one mic, 2 turntables). Alpha will rock the stage with DJ Stop at Winnipeg Jazz Fest, Canada Day and the Northerntouch Music Festival. Alpha has collaborated with many local artists like DJ Crabskull, Elessar Thiessen, Justin Lacroix, Kelly Bado, Selci, Joanna Majoko and many more.
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
Alpha Toshineza “Chaque Jour”
Alpha Toshineza “I don’t know (ft. Selci)“
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Alpha Toshineza with Ashley Bieniarz
Support local music-maker Alpha Toshineza!
They call themselves heavy-metal grunge, only because there is no other way to describe their gritty, gut-ripping, brand of stoner rock. The combatant energy this band radiates on stage is one you can’t dismiss. You’ll drop your phone, dig into the old, angsty feelings you thought you left behind, raise your devil horns, and head bang at all things corporate, and unjust. Join the movement that Solhounds represents. one of equality and empowerment. one where a five-foot-three-inch woman could stone a giant with the martial punch of her guttural, spitfire vocals. Sung with her whole body, Elise Roller delivers songs of the underestimated and the under-appreciated.
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
Solhounds “Body Bandit“ single
Go For The Eyes “The Birds & The Bees“
Solhounds “I Taught Him“ single
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Ashley Bieniarz with Elise Roller from Solhounds
Support local music-makers Solhounds!
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
Support local music-maker Noah Derksen!
Set List:
Michael Matthews "IV. Desprisa, Tierra" ft. Sarah Jo Kirsch from Solo Queda el Desierto
Libby Larsen "IV. Anne of Cleves" from Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII
Libby Larsen "V. Katherine Howard" from Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII
Matthew Ricketts "I. Skylla" from Swallow Songs
Ashley Bieniarz and Sarah Jo Kirsch
Support Local Music-Maker Sarah Jo Kirsch!
With their unique combination of small-town roots and big city sound, Winnipeg alt-rockers Northern Royals have come to conquer your radio, your streaming service, and your local stage.
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
The set list originally featured in this episode:
Northern Royals “Falling“ single
Northern Royals “Happy“ single
Northern Royals “Draw the Line“ single
Northern Royals “To The Floor“ from 10 Cent Lemonade
Transition contributed by Tristan Zaba (http://tristanzaba.com/)
Transition contributed by Aaron Bartel (http://facebook.com/flatlandsoulband)
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Transition contributed by Aaron Bartel (http://facebook.com/flatlandsoulband)
Northern Royals with Ashley Bieniarz
Support local music-makers Northern Royals!
Set List:
p o u t "Forgive Forget" from Nylon Tears
p o u t "Unchanged" from Serenity
p o u t "Foul Words"
p o u t "Pacify" from Nylon Tears
black-eyed SUZIE core members, mother-daughter duo Christine and Jara Marek, are reinventing themselves following a 3-year hiatus and recent move to Winnipeg MB, where they have teamed up with fellow musician Sara Jane Hamel from Labrador.
All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.
Set List:
black-eyed SUZIE “Where does the Sun go?” from Back to You
black-eyed SUZIE “for Persephone” (2012 Remix)
black-eyed SUZIE “Intention” demo
For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project (http://www.winnipegmusicproject.com/)
Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM (http://www.umfm.com/)
Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio (https://www.collectorstudio.net)
Transition contributed by Noah Derksen (http://www.noahderksen.com/)
Ashley Bieniarz with black-eyed SUZIE
Support local music-makers black-eyed SUZIE!
Set List:
Kakagi "Fate Accompli" from Stay Up Late
Kakagi "Stay Up Late" from Stay Up Late
Nick Faye & The Deputies "Hold Me Back"
Kakagi "Honest Ed's" from Stay Up Late
Support Local Music Makers Kakagi!
Luke came onto the #winnipegmusicproject to talk about life as a twin, the advantages of having a family of graphic designers and audio engineers and the exciting release for their third album!
Set List:
The Sturgeons "Let it Shine" from Black and White
The Sturgeons "Black and White" from Black and White
The Sturgeons "Make the Move" from Black and White
The Sturgeons "One More Song" from Black and White
Support local music-maker The Sturgeons!
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
Support local music-makers from Hearing Trees!
Set List:
Black River Drifters "Rumble Strips" from Drive by Feel
Black River Drifters "Down Near El Paso" from Drive by Feel
Black River Drifters "Old Friend" from Drive by Feel
Black River Drifters "These Chains I'm In" from Drive by Feel
Support local music-makers Black River Drifters!
Set List:
Selci "Gone with Thuh Wind"
Selci "In Heaven"
Selci "Apple$"
Support local music-maker Selci!
Set List:
Slow Spirit "Unknown" from Idle
Slow Spirit "Sleep into the Afternoon" from Idle
Slow Spirit "Oh I Know" from Idle
Slow Spirit "Nobody Knows" from Idle
Support local music-makers Slow Spirit!
