Zrada’s sound originates equal parts in the fog-shrouded valleys of the Carpathians and the sweaty mosh-pits of Anthrax shows; however their music is mysterious and primal in a unique way. A folk-punk tour-de-force, their subversion of Eastern-European musical traditions, enigmatic imagery and raucous live shows are pushing Zrada to craft some of the most forward-thinking and captivating world music in Canada today. Based in Winnipeg since 2005, Zrada has been experimenting with the soundscapes of their ancestral Ukraine for over a decade. Striking vocal harmonies, powerful trumpet and violin melodies combine with jazz infused rhythms to create a wild and joyous dance floor experience.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode. 

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Zrada “The Black Mountain“ from Legend

Zrada “The Scythe“ from Legend

Zrada “Fog“ from Legend

For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project website.

Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM. Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio.

Transition contributed by Selci.

Ashley Bieniarz with Andriy from Zrada

Support local music-makers Zrada!

Cell is a black metal band that combines cosmic blackened/death riffs, extreme drumming and slight sludge/doom metal. Formed in the late fall of 2014 by Hyperion and David Exell, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, after jamming as a two piece for a few months Ryan Strecker(Daimos) joined on bass, adding the piece that completed the full sound of Cell. Listen as Hyperion gives the Winnipeg Music Project a 101 on the local Metal scene and in the ins and outs about the genre itself.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Cell “The Waiting Sea of Emptiness” from Ancient Incantations of Xarbos

Cell “Drained and Lifeless” from The Frozen Moon of Erebath

Cell “All I See Is Them” from Ancient Incantations of Xarbos

For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project website.

Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM. Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio.

Transition contributed by Selci.

Ashley Bieniarz with Hyperion from Cell

Support local music-makers Cell!

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. After years of putting in work as critically-acclaimed rock foursome The Autopilots, a change of name and a perfected lineup have given Northern Royals a fresh new outlook and a new mission: to rise to the top of the thriving western Canada rock scene. Evan, Kendra and Kyle join us to breakdown the band’s songwriting process, share the details behind their upcoming album and laugh the whole time. 

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Northern Royals “Falling“

Northern Royals “Draw The Line“ from 10 cent Lemonade

Northern Royals “Timebomb“ from 10 cent Lemonade

For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project website.

Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM. Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio.

Transition contributed by Selci.

Ashley Bieniarz with Kyle, Kendra and Evan from Northern Royals (Left to Right)

Support Local Music-Makers Northern Royals!

Veneer’s enchanting trifecta of sentimental souls create a universe of music that is soft, strong, and blatantly vulnerable. This multi-instrumental gaggle of creators is not your typical three-piece; accompanied by brass and woodwind instrumentals, and wielding six instruments in total, Veneer’s enticing harmonies and haunting hooks will have their tunes stuck in your head for days.

Special Guest Host: Graeme Houssin/Contessa Lestrange

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Veneer “Unsure” from the self-titled EP.

Veneer “Don’t Get My Hair Wet" from the self-titled EP.

Veneer “Bianca Casual” from the self-titled EP.

For more local music, check out the Winnipeg Music Project website.

Thank you to UMFM 101.5FM. Music by Will and Art from Collector Studio.

Transition contributed by Noah Derksen.

Support local music-makers Veneer!

Screaming at Traffic is a punk rock band from Winnipeg, Mb, made up of Jacques Richer, Duncan Murta, Paul Colman, and Stefan St. Godard. Their no frills emo-punk riffing add to the group's frenzied live performance and raw yet melodic songwriting.

While filming the interview in a park in downtown Winnipeg, this interview includes the occasional question from the public. Shout out to Trudy for the great questions. Not all of them could make it in due to the audio quality, but if you’re ready this you are appreciated!

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Screaming At Traffic “Pantomime“ from I Don’t Like Sports

Screaming At Traffic “She’s Going Down“ from I Don’t Like Sports

Screaming At Traffic “They Call Me Thrillhouse“ from I Don’t Like Sports

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 Tristan Zaba from ZABA (http://tristanzaba.com/)

Paul and Jacques from Screaming at Traffic

Support local music-makers Screaming At Traffic!

We stumbled upon the local hip-hop group Jet City Records while collaborating with USA Blog Network for it’s Facebook live interview series “Hometown Hero.” We connected after the show and decided to have them on the Winnipeg Music Project to talk more about their efforts and confidence in the local hip-hop scene.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Jet City Records “Ya Ya“

Jet City Records “Strippa Pole“

Jet City Records “She Fly“

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 Tristan Zaba from ZABA (http://tristanzaba.com/)

Jet City Records with Ashley Bieniarz

Support local music-makers Jet City Records

Paige Drobot considers herself a stream of consciousness artist. She believes that pure art is a gift from an entity larger than her and happens once she can achieve zero thought. Zero thought is achieved by allowing the soul to be totally uninhibited, so that the spirit can translate her emotions to art. 

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Paige Drobot “Wonder“ from Zero Thought

Paige Drobot “She’s Going Down“ from Zero Thought

Paige Drobot “Get Over It“ from Zero Thought

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 Tristan Zaba from ZABA (http://tristanzaba.com/)

Support Local Music-Maker Paige Drobot!

Jacob Brodovsky is a singer-songwriter patently from Winnipeg, Canada. Jacob transforms stories of mundane people and places into emotional, driving tunes with straightforward yet smart lyricism. He falls into the beloved line of uniquely Winnipeg folk-based, talk-singing, moody-Manitobans. His memorable melodies and emotive tunes are toe-tapping enough to be enjoyed at face value, though, it is difficult not to divulge in the quarter life crisis of a 26-year-old with a knack for making you feel the most subdued of feelings.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Jacob Brodovsky “Bachelor Suite“ from Sixteen Years

Jacob Brodovsky “Sev“ from Sixteen Years

Jacob Brodovsky “El Nino ft. Sierra Noble“ from Sixteen Years

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 Tristan Zaba from ZABA (http://tristanzaba.com/)

Ashley Bieniarz with Jacob Brodovsky

Support local music-maker Jacob Brodovsky!

Born from the fusing of eight Winnipeg, MB based musicians. Apollo Suns have created a refreshing and innovative sound and live performance combining jazz, funk, rock and psychedelic music. They are "Instrumental Artists of the Year" nominees at the 2018 at the Western Canadian Music Awards.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Apollo Suns “Dark Night“ from Dawn Offerings

Apollo Suns “Passing By“ from Dawn Offerings

Apollo Suns “A Song for Sterling“ Dawn Offerings

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 (https://www.facebook.com/flatlandsoulband/)

Support local music-makers Apollo Suns!

The guys from The Inflatable Band came onto the show to talk about their beginnings and their intense desire to constantly create wacky, fun and loud music.

All pre-recorded music has been removed from this episode.

The set list originally featured in this episode:

The Inflatable Band “Comely Falls The Straw“ from Discount Everything

The Inflatable Band “$25“ from Discount Everything

The Inflatable Band “Mojo Workin’“ from Discount Everything

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 The Inflatable Band

Support local music-makers The Inflatable Band!

The Flat Land Soul Band is Manitoba's primary keeper of the groove, providing the very best music of the 60s and 70s. Ranging anywhere from the smooth, sultry passion of Soul and R&B, to the classic Funk vibes that will make you get up offa that thing, this 9 piece band is a force to be reckoned with. Featuring a 5 part horn section made up entirely of highly skilled jazz performance majors, backed by an ultra tight rhythm section, and fronted by the city's best young vocalist, The Flat Land Soul Band has it all.

Set List:

Flat Land Soul Band “Mantra“ from Middle of Somewhere

Flat Land Soul Band “To My Mother“ from Middle of Somewhere

Flat Land Soul Band “What I wouldn’t Do“ from Middle of Somewhere

Support local Music-Makers Flat Land Soul Band!

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

Support Local Music-Maker Rayannah!

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

Support local music-maker Rhianna Rae Saj!

Set List:

housepanther “17% Wine“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Passenger Party“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Learning the Rules“ from Homewrecker

Support local music-maker housepanther!

Set List:

Amadians “Young Hearts Fail” Live Performance

Amadians “Wasting Time” Single

Amadians “ Ocean & Moon” Live Performance

Support Local Music-Makers Amadians!

Set List:

Taylor Janzen “Stations”

Taylor Janzen “Better Now”

Taylor Janzen “New Mercies” Single

Support local Music-Maker Taylor Janzen!

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

Support local music-maker Lana Winterhalt!