Veneer’s enchanting trifecta of sentimental souls create a universe of music that is soft, strong, and blatantly vulnerable. This multi-instrumental gaggle of creators is not your typical three-piece; accompanied by brass and woodwind instrumentals, and wielding six instruments in total, Veneer’s enticing harmonies and haunting hooks will have their tunes stuck in your head for days.

Special Guest Host: Graeme Houssin/Contessa Lestrange

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Veneer “Unsure” from the self-titled EP.

Veneer “Don’t Get My Hair Wet" from the self-titled EP.

Veneer “Bianca Casual” from the self-titled 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.

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Set List:

Taylor Janzen “Stations”

Taylor Janzen “Better Now”

Taylor Janzen “New Mercies” Single

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This week Jacques Richer from Screaming at Traffic came onto the Winnipeg Music Project. He gushed about the local punk band's beginnings and their recently released EP S.A.T.! Listen to it here!

Events mentioned in interview:

Set List:

Screaming At Traffic "Broken Teeth" from S.A.T.

Screaming At Traffic "Metagame" from S.A.T.

creaming At Traffic "Monstrosity" from S.A.T.

Ashley Bieniarz and Jacques Richer

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Episode forty-six of the Winnipeg Music Project, is with Mike, Aaron and Save from the metal band Awaiting The Answer! This laid back group of dudes came down to the station and talked about the metal scene in Winnipeg, their origins as a group, their influences and how their songs are written and played and more! Listen here for a super fun and hilarious interview!

As a fun extra, the guys also answered a question from a listener. I've transcribed it below:

Set List:

Awaiting the Answer "No Innocence" from Awaiting the Answer

Awaiting the Answer "Methods Unspoken" from Awaiting the Answer

Awaiting the Answer "Lakes of Sounds: from Awaiting the Answer

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The fortieth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project is with David Oschefski, a master classical saxophone student currently studying at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Music. We had a really fun conversation about the music program and courses that are offered in the faculty as well as the life of a saxophone student. A unique interview, I highly recommend checking it out.

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Set List:

Astor Piazzolla "Tango-Etude pour Saxophone No3"

Ludwig van Beethoven "Trio in B-flat major, Op.11" 

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-third episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Justin Aron from Justin Aron & Dirty Pool! We talk about their much anticipated new album and share some of their newest songs! Oh, btw, this is blues music. Not jazz. They are not the same thing.Also, here is a video interview Justin did with Canadian Beats promoting his music!

I also found this adorable short video of Justin talking about him and his music. This video perfectly depicts how wonderful and genuine he is. I loved talking with him so much. He called me the boss which is very accurate. And got him on my good side forever.

Since this interview, they've announced their official release show! Here is the event page!

Set List:

Justin Aron & DirtyPool "Juke Joint" from Juke Joint

Justin Aron & DirtyPool "Lordy Lord" 

Justin Aron & DirtyPool "Shakedown"

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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 thirtieth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with Folk singer Kevin Roy talking about his upcoming album release for Heartworn Highways, life as a full-time musician and much more!

Set List:

Kevin Roy "Same Old Sky" from Heartworn Highways

Kevin Roy "Heartworn Highways" from Heartworn Highways

Kevin Roy "Hard to Make a Living" from Heartworn Highways

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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"

A photo posted by Ashley Bieniarz (@ashleybieniarz) on Jun 29, 2016 at 7:10am PDT

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The twenty-eighth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with singer and songwriter Graham from indie rock band Hearing Trees. We promote about their upcoming show and tour kick-off on September 7th at the Park Theatre! We also talk about Graham's songwriting style and how he came into the music world. Tickets are available here online or 10$ at the door.

Here is the video for Origami Man by Hearing Trees.

Set List:

Hearing Trees "Magnetic Moment"

Hearing Trees "Origami Man"

Hearing Trees "Sahara"

I met with Graham from @hearing_trees for the latest interview for the #winnipegmusicproject! It's pretty great and you'll probably learn a lot from this one. I did. I also giggle an insane amount for some reason. #spoiler Listen on @umfm1015 today at 11am! #winnipeg #music #campusradio #interview #rock #folk #band #supportlocal

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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

A photo posted by Ashley Bieniarz (@ashleybieniarz) on Aug 3, 2016 at 6:27am PDT

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The seventeenth episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with New Republic Collective talking about the new project and recent single releases. 

Set List:

NRC "Hope"

NRC "Thought of Your Love"

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