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SONG PREMIERE: The Brotherhood & Co – Stephanie

09/11/2019 by Janet Adamana

Fans of Winnipeg pop-punk group, The Brotherhood & Co., are in for a treat this Friday when the band drops their new song, “Stephanie,” but we’re excited to give you the first listen.

Queer Music Spotlight: Dan Unger of tunic

04/04/2019 by Graeme Houssin

Graeme Houssin sits down with one of Winnipeg’s premiere punk drummers to talk about emotional labour, Mario Kart and navigating the non-binary. This article is a partnership between SPF and Queer Music Spotlight, a blog by Houssin showcasing the best queer-made music weekly.

New Music Spotlight – Enrights

03/29/2019 by Janet Adamana

High-energy Kingston kings of party rock, Enrights, kick things up a notch with their brand new EP, Holding Me Back // Club Soda – Out March 29. The Ontario quartet pulls inspiration from the legendary rock vibes of yesteryear and serves an exuberant and addicting nod to early 70s & 90s rock ‘n roll mixed with a fresh, modern twist. We caught with guitarist/vocalist, Andrew Wright to talk about self-recording their releases, and the band’s excitement for growing into this fun, new throwback sound.

Home On The Range – Odder than the Otters Fall Tour

09/13/2018 by Candace Houle

Indie-folk rockers, Odder than the Otters released their debut EP, The Port of Lopez, back in spring and has been steadily building their audience on a local scale. Armed with a new repertoire of songs, the group is ready to hit the road and sprinkle their upbeat dance numbers throughout Central and Western Canada.

On the cusp of kicking off their first ever out-of-province tour, Odder than the Otters spoke with us about finding a balance between partying and being professional, tips for the road and how they develop the perfect setlist.

“Bestseller” – FINN

09/13/2018 by SPF Contributor

Winnipeg indie-rock outfit, FINN, has been making waves on the Canadian landscape since their start back in 2013. In preparation of the release of their upcoming album, FINN is set to release a series of new singles, with “Bestseller” kicking things off giving listeners a taste of their new sound.

Under New Management

09/06/2018 by Janet Adamana

Life-long dreams have become a reality with the introduction of Winnipeg’s newest pop-punk offering, The Management. Local genre veterans, Nic Dyson and Brandon Kupiak (Parkview, Minus 40), recently came together to form an indie-folk-pop-punk project that has been a long-awaited dream for Dyson.

On the eve of their first live performance (September 6 at The Handsome Daughter), Nic spoke with us about the project, the overwhelming response to their launch, and what goodies fans (new & old) can expect from the new band.

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