Signal Boost: Manitoba Music News Roundup
Western Canadian Music Awards announce 2016 winners. – Exclaim
Manitoba picked up hardware in nine categories at this year’s Western Canadian Music Awards. – My Toba
Manitoban artists take home WCMAs at this year’s BreakOut West. – Nation Talk
Indicator Indicator’s frontman takes a new direction. – Winnipeg Free Press + FREE Download
Indicator Indicator takes a trip down memory lane with new video for “Love is Not Enough”. – Exclaim
John K. Samson navigates nature and technology in Winter Wheat. – AV Club
Watch John K. Samson’s new video for “Postdoc Blues”. – Exclaim
John K. Samson makes music out of Manitoban isolation. – The Fader
Winter Wheat reminds us that John K. Samson is a singular voice in Canada. – Now Toronto
John K. Samson captures the deep and universal desires of his audience. – Visions
John K. Samson heads west in the new year. – The Georgia Straight
John K. Samson’s Winter Wheat is a logical continuation of his work. – Intro
Mamadou sings about personal experiences. – BRBR TFO
Nestor Wynrush + Factor Chandelier - "Watermelon Slurpee. – Ugsmag
Doc Walker gets ready to support communities again with the CP Holiday Train. – Canadian Shipper
Times Change(d) gets a giant makeover. – CBC News
À La Mode’s video for “Total Doom” finds power in simplicity. – Heartbreaking Bravery
Winnipeg’s 2oolman and A Tribe Called Red redefine music of Canadian First Nations. – Blog Critics
Elessar Thiessen performs alongside Janaya Salmond. – Global News
Holy Void creates an exceptionally atmospheric EP perfect the cold winter months. – Stylus Magazine
AudioOpera explores real world relationships in the digital age with new EP, Flying From The River. – Thump
Explore the relationship between music and video through AudioOpera’s “Forever”. – The Uniter
KEN Mode takes us through an ideal day in Winnipeg. – Exclaim
Kevin Roy rises to #1 and #2 alongside other Manitoban artists. – Winnipeg Free Press
Jaylene Johnson brings her soul-nourishing pop out west. – Oak Bay News
Jaylene Johnson’s album is deepened in faith with warm, acoustically rich settings. – Vernon Morning Star
Iansucks turns failings, concerns, and bitter feelings into happy little pop songs. – Canadian Beats
Winnipeg emcee, Myazwe’s single “Changes” should not be overlooked. – Hip Hop Canada
View pictures from Royal Canoe’s performance in Quebec. – SORS-TU