Sheldon Birnie
Billy Joe Shaver: The Last Outlaw in Country Music
He shot a man in the face in 2007, got acquitted, and then wrote a song about it. Now Billy Joe Shaver is back with a new album.
Bif Naked: Crushing Punk Stages and Breast Cancer
It takes a lot to make it out of a cramped Winnipeg punk scene, which is why Bif’s first vacation only came after she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
More Heart Than Brains: The History of Punk in Brandon, Manitoba
What better place to find good punk music than the icy piss pot of Canada?
Fires on Manitoba’s First Nations Reserves Underscore a Serious Housing Crisis
"That's the situation we find ourselves in now. Canada is a condemnable state."
A Comprehensive Look at Winnipeg’s Big, Dumb Rock n' Roll History
During the early aughts, the music coming out of Winnipeg was as hard and loud and fast as possible. We tried to remember it.
Ryan Boldt Ventures Out of The Deep Dark Woods to Go Solo
We talked to singer-songwriter, Ryan Boldt about branching out from his old band, Deep Dark Woods, for his solo debut, 'Broadside Ballads'.
Historic Venue Spotlight: The Royal George Hotel
The Winnipeg venue that's been rocking out for 101 years.
Retrospective Reviews: Hanson Brothers' 'Sudden Death'
Craft beer and hockey all in one great Canadian punk rock album.
Historic Venue Spotlight: Windsor Hotel
From Charlie Chaplin spending a night in 1913 to it's expansion in 1994, the Windsor Hotel has seen a lot of history.
A Comprehensive Look At Winnipeg’s PC Punk Scene
"Middle Finger Responses" and the godliness of Propagandhi takes centre stage as the storied history of Winnipeg's crazy music history continues.
Retrospective Reviews: Stompin' Tom Connor's 'To It And At It'
Canadian east coast legend and his 1974 award winning record.
Here’s How Winnipeg’s Mayoral Candidates Feel about Aboriginal Issues
Following the tragic discovery of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine in Winnipeg's Red River, we asked the mayoral candidates of the city how they'd deal with aboriginal issues.