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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LLUX is a band fronted by Canadian songwriter Lindsay Thomson, born and raised in the Northern town of Kenora, Ontario. The band’s sound blends indie rock and power pop, Thomson expressing herself through honest lyrics and guitar driven songs. New to the Winnipeg music scene, Lindsay has been working on a debut EP ‘The Drive,’ set for release this spring. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode included:

LLUX “Molly“ Single

LLUX “The Drive“ Single

LLUX “Do I Think About You Too Much“ Single

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.

Support local music-maker LLUX!

Listen to the latest episode of the Winnipeg Music Project with the kind-hearted and hardworking hiphop artist originally from Cross Lake, Stun. We chat about his journey since his beginnings at a local talent show, his life and aspirations two LPs later, and the balance of having a music career and fatherhood.

The set list originally featured in this episode was:

Stuns ”Feel Me Flow” from Braided Up

Stuns ”Play It Right” from Braided Up

Stuns ”I am Native” from Braided Up

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.

Ashley Bieniarz with Stun

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The Gerry Hatricks deliver a progressive folk-rock music style with a punk aesthetic. Spirited and impressive musicianship is what to expect from this group of close friends. Raw and honest story telling with unique fingerstyle guitar playing and weaving, high energy bass lines that don't quit. The songs stay hot with driving drum beats while simultaneously are kept cool with soothing vocal harmonies. A full plate of medium rare melody you wont soon forget!

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Gerry Hatricks “Concrete“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

The Gerry Hatricks “Sean Perrun“ from The Gerry Hatricks EP

The Gerry Hatricks “PB Jam“ from The Gerry Hatricks 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.

Gerrit Delaquis from The Gerry Hatricks and Ashley Bieniarz

Support local music-makers The Gerry Hatricks!

The Rainy Day Apparel (RDA) tells the story of multiple connections in a magnanimous but tranquil way, offering perspective on the human experience as seen and heard from the eyes of a prairie born singer/songwriter. Whether it is uplifting, gut-wrenching, healing or heartbreaking; music should make you feel. The Rainy Day Apparel has been telling stories through music for some time; but only recently has it seemed necessary to share with a larger audience.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

The Rainy Day Apparel “Matches“ from Reset

The Rainy Day Apparel “Reset“ from Reset

The Rainy Day Apparel “Thaw Me Out“ from Reset

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

Ashley Bieniarz and The Rainy Day Apparel

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Katie & The Wolves is a Manitoba based blues and Rock & Roll band. Vintage and classy with a bit of grit and driven by the blues. Katie & The Wolves are the real deal when it comes to Rock & Roll with no dues left to pay. Performing for over a decade, Katie is no stranger to the stage. Over the years, she has been writing songs for a number of notable projects, and spent many an evening on stage with road-dogs and Rock & Roll icons. Now she’s taking her wealth of experience and is stepping into the spotlight under her own banner with a great pack of supporting musicians.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Katie & The Wolves “Loaded Gun“ from The Wild Unknown

Katie & The Wolves “The Wild Unknown“ from The Wild Unknown

Katie & The Wolves “The Wild Unknown“ from The Wild Unknown

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 Aaron Bartel of Flat Land Soul Band.

Support local music-makers Katie & the Wolves!

Zrada’s sound originates equal parts in the fog-shrouded valleys of the Carpathians and the sweaty mosh-pits of Anthrax shows; however their music is mysterious and primal in a unique way. A folk-punk tour-de-force, their subversion of Eastern-European musical traditions, enigmatic imagery and raucous live shows are pushing Zrada to craft some of the most forward-thinking and captivating world music in Canada today. Based in Winnipeg since 2005, Zrada has been experimenting with the soundscapes of their ancestral Ukraine for over a decade. Striking vocal harmonies, powerful trumpet and violin melodies combine with jazz infused rhythms to create a wild and joyous dance floor experience.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode is:

Zrada “The Black Mountain“ from Legend

Zrada “The Scythe“ from Legend

Zrada “Fog“ from Legend

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 Selci.

Ashley Bieniarz with Andriy from Zrada

Support local music-makers Zrada!

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.

Support local music-makers Veneer!

The guys from The Inflatable Band came onto the show to talk about their beginnings and their intense desire to constantly create wacky, fun and loud music.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

The Inflatable Band “Comely Falls The Straw“ from Discount Everything

The Inflatable Band “$25“ from Discount Everything

The Inflatable Band “Mojo Workin’“ from Discount Everything

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 The Inflatable Band

Support local music-makers The Inflatable Band!

The Flat Land Soul Band is Manitoba's primary keeper of the groove, providing the very best music of the 60s and 70s. Ranging anywhere from the smooth, sultry passion of Soul and R&B, to the classic Funk vibes that will make you get up offa that thing, this 9 piece band is a force to be reckoned with. Featuring a 5 part horn section made up entirely of highly skilled jazz performance majors, backed by an ultra tight rhythm section, and fronted by the city's best young vocalist, The Flat Land Soul Band has it all.

Set List:

Flat Land Soul Band “Mantra“ from Middle of Somewhere

Flat Land Soul Band “To My Mother“ from Middle of Somewhere

Flat Land Soul Band “What I wouldn’t Do“ from Middle of Somewhere

Support local Music-Makers Flat Land Soul Band!

Rhianna Rae Saj released her debut album "Begin Again" shortly after NYE, but is no stranger to writing music and performing. Saj started making the reoccurring trip down to Tennessee in 2014 and began building her catalogue of songs, which resulted in her signing a synch-licensing deal with Indie Orange, based out of Nashville & Los Angeles. However, she was told her original songs were too slow, sad and not a great fit for radio — and she was subsequently pushed in a direction she didn’t want to go in until she decided it wasn’t for her. She took a four-year hiatus from writing original music and waited until she was emotionally in a place where she felt it was right to go back into the studio to record. Timing the release of the album so soon after the new year makes sense; For Saj, creating Begin Again was a process of learning to fall back in love with what she’s always done through her lyrics: tell stories. Her knack for blending her silky falsetto and country/folk strings with endearing stories about ghosts, monsters and gin comes through in this insightful album.

Set List:

Rhianna Ray Saj “Monster“ from Begin Again

Rhianna Ray Saj “Hyde“ from Begin Again

Rhianna Ray Saj “The Ghost Story“ from Begin Again

Support local music-maker Rhianna Rae Saj!

Set List:

housepanther “17% Wine“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Passenger Party“ from Homewrecker

housepanther “Learning the Rules“ from Homewrecker

Support local music-maker housepanther!

Set List:

Taylor Janzen “Stations”

Taylor Janzen “Better Now”

Taylor Janzen “New Mercies” Single

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For the first episode of 2019, award-winning musician and author Rhonda Head is a Mezzo-Soprano from Opaskwayak Cree Nation. Sharing her story of her musical childhood to her self-determined evolution and successes into the confident and established performing musician she is today, Rhonda is an inspiration to other women around her.

Set List:

Rhonda Head “Ava Maria in Cree”

Rhonda Head “500 Years (Remix)”

Rhonda Head “Kisakihitan” from Kisakihitan

Support local music-makers Rhonda Head!

It was 20 years ago today that we made our return to the FM dial, bringing you stimulating music and talk programming to our fair city and beyond. We've certainly learned a lot during these past 20 years, proudly making some amazing radio. There might have been a few missteps along the way, and we thank you for bearing with us. We're forever thankful to all of the volunteers who have passed through our doors. Your presence and contributions will never be forgotten - you are the lifeblood of UMFM. ⠀
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To all of the students at the University of Manitoba​ - thank you for embracing us, for using us to tell your stories and for making our campus an exciting place to be! To all of the student executives and staff at the University of Manitoba Students' Union​, both past and present, we feel so fortunate to have helped you promote your ideas, your events, your speakers and your businesses - thank you for your unwavering support. To all of the great musicians who have sent their music our way, especially those right here in our backyard, we thank you for trusting us with your songs so that we might share them with the world. To all of you promoters, festivals and venues who've chosen UMFM as a partner - thank you for bringing new, exciting entertainment to our city - you make Winnipeg a better place, even in the coldest months.⠀
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And finally, to all of our esteemed listeners who believe so passionately in the power of alternative media - thank you for believing in what we do, your support makes it all worth while.⠀ ⠀

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

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)

Transition contributed by Noah Derksen (https://www.noahderksen.com/)

Transition contributed by Aaron Bartel (http://facebook.com/flatlandsoulband)

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!

Silence Kit is a heavily performative alt-rock band from Winnipeg. Their EP 'Kitty Kitty' (recorded by Vancouver's Jesse Gander) is a far jump from our previously released EP 'Started As A Whisper'. Catchy hooks, screams and noise amidst melodic guitar and raw power champion their ethos. Their sound has been characterized as everything from alt-rock to post punk, a staple made readily apparent by their intimate and explosive live performances that always deliver on energy and passion.

Set List:

Silence Kit “Kitty Kitty” Single

Silence Kit “Verbs” from Started as a Whisper

Silence Kit “Tromp L’Oeil” from Started as a Whisper

Support Local Music-Makers Silence Kit!

Alpha Toshineza is a francophone MC and graphic designer. Born and raised in Luxembourg, Alpha started rhyming in the early 90s. He was a member of different rap groups (HLM, MQP, Nouvelle Alliance) before going solo under the name Gospel Emcee. He released his first EP (Bonne Cause) in 2005 and his first album in 2007. In 2014, Alpha moved to Winnipeg, and started his design studio and record label JAZZ INUIT. "Jazz Inuit » is also the name of his latest CD released in 2017. This album earned him a nomination at the Western Canadian Music Awards for "Francophone Artist of the Year » and a SOCAN Price for Best Francophone Song. Alpha loves to collaborate with live musicians but also enjoys going back to the essence of hiphop (one mic, 2 turntables). Alpha will rock the stage with DJ Stop at Winnipeg Jazz Fest, Canada Day and the Northerntouch Music Festival. Alpha has collaborated with many local artists like DJ Crabskull, Elessar Thiessen, Justin Lacroix, Kelly Bado, Selci, Joanna Majoko and many more.

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Alpha Toshineza “Chaque Jour”

Alpha Toshineza “I don’t know (ft. Selci)“

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)

Alpha Toshineza with Ashley Bieniarz

Support local music-maker Alpha Toshineza!

They call themselves heavy-metal grunge, only because there is no other way to describe their gritty, gut-ripping, brand of stoner rock. The combatant energy this band radiates on stage is one you can’t dismiss. You’ll drop your phone, dig into the old, angsty feelings you thought you left behind, raise your devil horns, and head bang at all things corporate, and unjust. Join the movement that Solhounds represents. one of equality and empowerment. one where a five-foot-three-inch woman could stone a giant with the martial punch of her guttural, spitfire vocals. Sung with her whole body, Elise Roller delivers songs of the underestimated and the under-appreciated. 

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

The set list originally featured in this episode:

Solhounds “Body Bandit“ single

Go For The Eyes “The Birds & The Bees“

Solhounds “I Taught Him“ 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 Elise Roller from Solhounds

Support local music-makers Solhounds!

Set List:

Michael Matthews "IV. Desprisa, Tierra" ft. Sarah Jo Kirsch from Solo Queda el Desierto

Libby Larsen "IV. Anne of Cleves" from Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII

Libby Larsen "V. Katherine Howard" from Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII

Matthew Ricketts "I. Skylla" from Swallow Songs 

Ashley Bieniarz and Sarah Jo Kirsch

Support Local Music-Maker Sarah Jo Kirsch!