LLUX is a band fronted by Canadian songwriter Lindsay Thomson, born and raised in the Northern town of Kenora, Ontario. The band’s sound blends indie rock and power pop, Thomson expressing herself through honest lyrics and guitar driven songs. New to the Winnipeg music scene, Lindsay has been working on a debut EP ‘The Drive,’ set for release this spring. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

LLUX “Molly“ Single

LLUX “The Drive“ Single

LLUX “Do I Think About You Too Much“ Single

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.

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Mitchell Mozdzen is a Blues/Rock musician from Brandon, Manitoba. After picking up the guitar at the age of 7 He’s had a hard time putting it down. Mitchell has 4 EPs under his belt and is always working on making more music. Recently Mitchell has started writing about indigenous affairs. At the Indigenous Music Residency, we got together in a hotel room to laugh, talk about local idols and mentors Joey Landreth, Stephen Carroll and Murray Pulver, Mitchell’s writing process and how GREAT his recent musical journey has been.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

Mitchell Mozdzen “Take Me Down“ from Red

Mitchell Mozdzen “Fate“ from Yellow

Mitchell Mozdzen “Best Friend“ from Green/Blue

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.

Mitchell Mozdzen

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Since late 2013 when they formed, The Bloodshots have become one of the most sought after Rock acts Winnipeg has produced in recent years. With a highly energetic stage performance you need to see, the sky is the limit for this grunge revival Rock act.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Bloodshots “Hot” Single

The Bloodshots “Kill Me Tonight” Single

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.

CJ and Keith from The Bloodshots

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Brandon Post is a guitarist, songwriter and singer whose infectious guitar hooks are backed by carefully chosen lyrics & melodies. We sat down after performing together at Brandon’s EP release of Good Intentions In The Big Spoke at Le Garage Cafe. We talked business, songwriting, what goes into planning an EP release, gig checklists and more!

The set list originally featured in this episode was:

Brandon Post “Pointless Man” from Good Intentions In The Big Smoke

Brandon Post “Light from Here” from Good Intentions In The Big Smoke

Brandon Post “Strange” from Good Intentions In The Big Smoke

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 provided by Noah Derksen.

Brandon Post and Ashley Bieniarz

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The Gerry Hatricks deliver a progressive folk-rock music style with a punk aesthetic. Spirited and impressive musicianship is what to expect from this group of close friends. Raw and honest story telling with unique fingerstyle guitar playing and weaving, high energy bass lines that don't quit. The songs stay hot with driving drum beats while simultaneously are kept cool with soothing vocal harmonies. A full plate of medium rare melody you wont soon forget!

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Gerry Hatricks “Concrete“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

The Gerry Hatricks “Sean Perrun“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

The Gerry Hatricks “PB Jam“ from The Gerry Hatricks 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.

Gerrit Delaquis from The Gerry Hatricks and Ashley Bieniarz

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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)

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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/)

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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

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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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Ash, Bo, Paul and Dan from The Bloody Historians hung out in Cigarette Alley and chatted with the Winnipeg Music Project. They talked about their EP, released single Militant Man and their upcoming show on August 3rd at the GoodWill! This interview is filled with giggles, songwriting secrets, and advice for the aspiring rockstar! Listen here!

Set List:

The Bloody Historians "Militant Man"

The Bloody Historians "Cigarette Alley" from Cigarette Beach

The Bloody Historians "Nothing Beach" from Cigarette Beach

Bo, Ash, Paul, Dan and Ashley

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Kumaran Reddy from Cilly Cyb Fung High came onto the Winnipeg Music Project after meeting him at the WitchPolice Radio Big Mix Up series. He shared his story about growing up and moving to Manitoba at a young age and learning to love rock music and the magic of improvisation. Kumaran is well versed in any genre you can think of and has many wonderful stories about his involvement in the Winnipeg music community.

Events mentioned in episode:

Set List:

Cilly Cyb Fung High "Fung High Dub"

Cilly Cyb Fung High "Win Or Lose"

Cilly Cyb Fung High "Nublufuse" 

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For this episode of the Winnipeg Music Project, Tim and Marianne from the new group Red Rose came down to the station to share their new music and talk about the build up and delayed beginnings! These two are so kind and wonderful to talk to with hearts of gold! Their music is pretty darn neat too, listen to it here! 

Set List:

Red Rose "Pipeline Road" Live

Red Rose "Frozen River" Live

Red Rose "Nothing So Sweet" Demo

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Episode 53 of the Winnipeg Music Project is with the wonderful grunge rock band Silence Kit! Mannon, Natalie and James came down to the station to talk about and promote their new EP Started as a whisper. 

Set List:

Silence Kit "Who You Know" from Started As A Whisper

Silence Kit "Trompe-l'oeil" from Started As A Whisper

Silence Kit "The Growl" from Started As A Whisper

Natalie, Ashley, Mannon and James

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Episode 51 of the Winnipeg Music Project is with returning guest and friend of the show Ed Durocher from Apollo Suns. Here to promote his upcoming and highly anticipated album release for Each Day a Different Sun, we hung out and talked about the behind the scenes and making of. Along with some teasing, Ed and I laughed about popular music and he shared stories about their successes in Europe. A great and entertaining interview! 

Set List:

Apollo Suns "An Iberian Peninsula"  from Each Day A Different Sun

Apollo Suns "An Impossible Bond" from Each Day A Different Sun

Apollo Suns "A lesson in Sharing" from Each Day A Different Sun

Ed Durocher from Apollo Suns

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This week's episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with Aidan and the Ultimas to promote their upcoming St. Patrick day show at Jekyll & Hydes on March 17th, 2017 with the Disraeli Dreamers and DJ Remarcable. Aidan, Alex and Rich came on and goofed around answering questions about their music and their Irish heritage. 

Aidan has been on the show previously as well, you can hear it here!

Aidan and the Ultimas "Johnny I hardly knew you" (Traditonal Irish folksong)

Aidan and the Ultimas "Devil's Dance Floor" (Floggin' Mollies Cover)

Aidan and the Ultimas "With or without you" (U2 Cover)

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This episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with the lovely and talented Blues/Rock/Funk/Pop singer-songwriter Stacey James. We talked about her love of music from a very early age and how she blossomed into a multi-genre force to be reckoned with. 
Excited for her album release "11:11", Stacey shared her songwriting process and what the music on this album represents to her and her plans to move forward!
Stacey is a super sweet and talented lady and this interview is a definite tune in!

Set List:

Stacey James "Something You Regret" from 11:11

Stacey James "Wanna Sing" from 11:11

Stacey James "Walk to My Beat" from 11:11

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The thirty-ninth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with fan and friend of the show Micah Visser returning for his third time on the project! We talk in-depth about his songwriting style, his decision to move towards a pop sound from his indie folk roots and what it's like to tour with the band! He's also here to promote his cassette re-release show at the Handsome Daughter on November 26th. Doors open at 8:00pm.

Set List:

Micah Visser "Keeping Up" from Forward

Micah Visser "Teenagers" from Today is Nearly Over

Micah Visser "I will not return as a tourist" from Forward

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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 twenty-fifth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Ed from Apollo Suns, an emerging instrumental psychedelic jazz rock band. We had a really great time hanging out and talking about exposing yourself on campus radio, and making the decision to make music without lyrics.

Set List:

Apollo Suns "A Bird to Sing For"

Apollo Suns "A Study in Red"

Apollo Suns "A Lesson in Sharing"

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The twenty-sixth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Josh and Josh from the indie rock band June Killing Stones. This was a crazy fun and exciting interview with lots of tangents and goofy conversations. We had a lot of fun talking about they're recently release EP "Little Portents". 

Because the extended version is so much longer than the broadcasted version, I've included the links to both. The extended version is pretty hilarious though, Josh the drummer took over asking ridiculous and hilarious questions. You need to listen!

Extended Version:

Set List:

June Killing Stones "I fell down" from Little Portents

June Killing Stones "Coup de Grace" from Little Portents

June Killing Stones "To Be Loved" from Little Portents

(EXTENDED ONLY) June Killing Stones "All is well" from Little Portents

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