There’s something to be said for keeping it in the family…
Three brothers, Dan, John and Matt Baron create the genetic make up of FIINN. With ear haunting melodies and clever rhythms, FIINN creates unique soundscapes, leaving audiences with an eerie sense of human synchronicity. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

FIINN “Big Roots“

FIINN “Du Bell Can“

FIINN “Montreal“

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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Trading in a white picket fence for living out of a van, synthpop artist Brady Allard is the multi-instrumentalist behind Winnipeg’s Warming. His music began to take form of an obsession when he left his job, his house and his partner of a decade. While living out of a van, he wrote the 12 song LP - a lush, driving mix of 80’s inspired pop, twisted synth noises, lonely arrangements and memories of his former life.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Warming “White Lies” single

Warming “Did It Again” single

Warming “Wasting Time” single

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 Warming

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Set List:

Amadians “Young Hearts Fail” Live Performance

Amadians “Wasting Time” Single

Amadians “ Ocean & Moon” Live Performance

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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)

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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

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Percussive familial pop.

Mitten Claps is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and consists of brothers Jonathan and Randall Hildebrand. The duo's music is at turns energetic and sparse, spastic and delicate, showcasing intricate guitars and melodic vocals interwoven with unpredictable rhythms.

In 2009, both brothers were musically on their own, after each having played in different previous bands. After aimlessly rehearsing and writing together while hoping for a new band to materialize, they decided it was already fully-formed at two members, and started writing and performing as Mitten Claps.   

Episode 93

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Mitten Claps “Can’t Not“ from Can’t Not

Mitten Claps “Absolutes“ from Can’t Not

Mitten Claps “Opinion Crush“ from Can’t Not

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 Jonathan from Mitten Claps

Support local music-makers Mitten-Claps!

Set List:

Selci "Gone with Thuh Wind"

Selci "In Heaven"

Selci "Apple$"

Support local music-maker Selci!

Jordan from local Pop Punk band Bleed American came onto the Winnipeg Music Project to talk about their recently released second full-length album "It Probably Isn't." Between airing a few songs, Jordan shared stories about the band's dynamics in terms of touring and songwriting as well as his involvement in the production of the behind-the-scenes aspect of the music making process. He also shared some fun music-making tips so be sure to listen all the way to the end!

Set List:

Bleed American "Dead of the Night" from It Probably Isn't

Bleed American "Comic Sans" from It Probably Isn't

Bleed American "My Dream" from It Probably Isn't

Bleed American "Summer" from It Probably Isn't

Support local music-makers Bleed American!

Award-winning Winnipeg-based musician and producer Murray Pulver comes on the show today to talk about his beginnings in the Winnipeg community, and how it's grown around him over the years. He also shares his story about how he moved into producing and his songwriting tips and tricks as well as what to prepare before approaching a producer or stepping into the studio.

Set List:

Murray Pulver and Friends "Vulture Choir" from the Guest List Album

Murray Pulver and Brad Roberts "Renaissance Man"

Don Amero "Church" Single

Claydon Connor "Foolish"

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Mira Black came onto the Winnipeg Music Project to promote her upcoming project release on Sept. 10th called "Fearless" and had a very intimate conversation about vulnerability and getting out of your own head to share your intimate and sincere musical ideas.

Set List:

Mira Black "Tell Me" from Mira

Mira Black "Illusion" from Mira

Mira Black "Where are you" from Mira

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Episode 53 of the Winnipeg Music Project is with the Dylan, Liam and Roman from The Middle Coast. We had so much fun laughing together and talking about their up coming album release on May 12 at the handsome daughter. This group of goofballs also shared their songwriting style and tour booking process. They also sung two songs live which were amazing to hear!

Set List:

The Middle Coast "Some Way" from The Making Of

The Middle Coast "The isn't love" (LIVE) from The Making Of

The Middle Coast "Prey on Me" (LIVE) from The Making Of

Dylan, Liam, Ashley and Roman

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Episode 52 of the Winnipeg Music Project is with Ghost Twin! Joining Jaimz and Karen in the comfort of their living room, we talked about their highly anticipated album release on May 5th at the Good Will and their album release tour. They also shared stories of how they started making music together and odd escapades on their previous tours. A really great interview with two fun and goofy music-makers. This dark synth gloom pop (or as Jaimz describes it dirty bass synth sleaze industrial baroque gloom pop) is a party you don't want to miss!

(Music video link coming soon!)

Set List:

Ghost Twin "Not Our Time" from Plastic Heart

Ghost Twin "Saturn Swallows the Sun" from Plastic Heart

Ghost Twin "Plastic Heart" from Plastic Heart

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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

Support local music-maker Stacey James!

The forty-second of the Winnipeg Music Project was with Aidan Ritchie, a local musician who talks about his colourful musical background of opera, jazz, funk, punk and psychedelic rock. He shares his work on his soon-to-be-released musical and his opinion on the role of an artist in the music community and as a performer.

Set List:

Mogley and The Woodland Creatures "I'm Your Friend"

Aidan Ritchie "Shane!"

Aidan Ritchie "Til I Met Her Mother"

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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-second episode of the Winnipeg Music Project where I chatted with the beautifully talented singer-songwriter Jaylene Johnson. We talked about her album release for her new album "Potter & Clay", her songwriting and collaborating experience, and the importance of networking.

Set List:

Jaylene Johnson "Fallin" from Potter & Clay

Jaylene Johnson "Find Us" from Potter & Clay

Jaylene Johnson "Potter & Clay" from Potter & Clay

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This is the 31st episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with my new best friend Dominque Lemoine from A La Mode. I'm serious, we're probably the same person. Just kidding but I feel like we got along really well. It's super awkward if she didn't think we did. We did accidentally confess our love for our each other towards the end of the interview, which if that doesn't show our immediate bonding, I don't know what does. Anyway, we talked about the new release of their first full length album "Perfection Salad" and the new band members and how that's affecting the band vibe. We also talked a little about grant writing and our feelings. Listen to it!

Set List:

A La Mode "Total Doom" from Perfection Salad

A La Mode "Dreamy Day in July" from Perfection Salad

A La Mode "C'est Sentiment" from Perfection Salad

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The twenty-seventh episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Casimir Gruwel. We talked about finding your own personal style, an alternative songwriting style, hiring managers, EPs vs full length albums and more musical stuff. Definitely give it a listen!

Click me for an itunes link!

Set List:

Casimir Gruwel "Winter First" Single

Casimir Gruwel "Rocks" Single

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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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The twenty-fourth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Sam and Eli from the emerging band The Heights! We talked about their past musical adventures and how it led them to form their newest project. They are super excited to release their official self-titled EP at the pyramid on Saturday June 11, 2016 (WHICH IS TOMORROW).

If you want to order some tickets in advanced for the show for $10, PM these guys on any of their social media accounts. Otherwise you can pay $15 at the door.

I hope to see you there!

Set List:

The Heights "Sweater Season" from self-titled EP

The Heights "Through the Looking Glass" from self-titled EP

The Heights "A Touch of Grace" from self-titled EP

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Support local band The Heights!