MIINA is a Canadian singer-songwriter with a sunlit, soulful sound who explores love, connection and our ties to the natural world. Described by Rifflandia Magazine as “the sound of sunlight cutting through the foliage,” MIINA blends warmth, intimacy and emotional depth.

Find MIINA:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2be45mouasgEeyH4Tgm4fB

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/miina/1692989284

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellomiina

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.miina/

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Mise en Scene is a garage rock band from the small Canadian prairie town of Gimli, Manitoba. Founded by BFF’s Stef and Jodi while studying Fine Art, the band is known for their whirlwind of rock-rooted, reverb-drenched dream pop that perfectly meshes modern vibes with vintage charm. Daydreaming, decadence and jam-packed dancefloors, they bring a raucous symphony of rolling thunder drums and Rickenbacker riffage with a bark that matches its bite.

I'll be honest, this might be my favourite episode I've done yet. Stef and Jodi clearly have so much love for each other as creative partners and best friends and the vibes were immaculate. We got into their many years of heavy touring and their recent years slowing down and starting families while maintaining that creative spark. And then Stef got on her soapbox to go off on, well, everything.

Find Mise en Scene:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4r7GGIhQom0s0FVrXcWtrK

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mise-en-scene/265155119

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miseensceneband

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miseensceneband/

Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com.inthezone.wpg

Post-punk, grunge, and shoegaze combine in Tired Cossack. He has a unique ability to bend genre and break musical conventions. Themes of joy and melancholy mix with intense, cold industrial rhythms meeting clever songwriting with nods to Ukrainian folklore. The new LP, ZIMA tears through 10 tracks of jagged post-punk, grunge, and cold wave. It’s a cathartic shout into the void about trauma, defiance, and finding beauty in pain.

I saw Tired Cossack for the first time at Rainbow Trout last year (having never heard of him) and quickly fell in love with his genre-swinging sound, hooky songwriting, and stand-up-comedy stage banter. Written during a VERY difficult year (which we get into), Stephen has now dropped ZIMA, in my opinion his best work yet.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LZt0YpmFcot7UQ7BqOQtq

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tired-cossack/1535358837

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TiredCossack

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiredcossack/

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Ed Garcia is the host of Power Afternoons, Mondays to Fridays from 2 to 6 PM on Power 97 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ed also hosts Power 97’s River City Rocks every Sunday at 9PM where he chats with locals bands to see why they’re all about and play a couple of their songs.

Crossover episode! It feels like every notable band in the city has been on Power to talk with Ed. I had him on the show to talk about the local scene, his career in broadcasting, and just talk music.

Find Ed on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edgarseeya/

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Elise Roller publicly launched Misfit Music Management in 2021 with the announcement of its full-time roster and innovative Artist Evolution program. Active in the Canadian music scene since 2008, Roller began as a self-managed artist before transitioning into industry leadership. She spent four years as Industry Development Coordinator at Manitoba Music, connecting creators and professionals globally, building training programs, and offering career consultations. She has also produced Pride Winnipeg’s main stage and managed tours, funding, and teams for numerous artists.

Claire Boning joined Misfit Music Management in early 2023 as an artist manager, consultant, and operations manager, later becoming co-owner alongside Roller. Previously, she spent six years at Manitoba Music in multiple roles supporting artists and industry development. Claire has represented artists internationally, helping launch Manitoban and Western Canadian talent into global markets. A drummer for Winnipeg trio Veneer, she has over a decade of performance experience and remains an active leader, board member, and advocate within Canada’s music community.

I was super stoked to have Elise and Claire on the show to dig into the nitty gritty of the industry. What can artists do to give themselves the best chance of success? What even is success? Is your only hope to become a slave to the content machine? All this and more, folks.

Find the Misfits:

https://www.instagram.com/misfits.and.odddolls/

https://www.misfitmusicmgmt.com/

Join ZRADA on a kaleidoscopic journey through the dark heart of Ukrainian folk music and emerge somewhere in the cosmos. Ancestral sounds explode in a soundscape full of joy, anger, melancholy & madness. ZRADA’s music transcends language and beckons to those ready for a transformative & wild musical experience.

I'm no Ukrainian folk savant but still I have NEVER heard another band like ZRADA. Adding elements of prog and metal and who-knows-what-else to their Ukrainian folk foundation with masterful composition from all 7(!) of their members creates something truly special. I got the chance to pitch my theories about what their songs are actually about to Andriy, Mikhas, Nick, and Joel; we also talked about their eclectic writing process and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Find ZRADA:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/69vHqnzN9kuKuqOK6bWLPm

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/zrada/435831110

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zradaculturalacademy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zradamusic/

Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/⁠

And TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@inthezone_wpg

O.D Beresford is the musical project of Winnipeg-based singer-songwriter Owen Dueck. His debut EP, "On My Way," is set to be released on March 20, 2026, and introduces a distinct blend of indie, alternative, and neo-psychedelia influences into the long-standing Winnipeg folk-rock tradition. His intricate songwriting and introspective lyrics evoke a sense of familiarity while defying easy categorization.

Owen and his band captivated me when they opened for Virgo Rising a few months ago and knew I had to have him on the show once he was releasing his debut. We talked about the EP, his origin story, the creative process, and Lord of The Rings.

Find Owen:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VCymgQ2fU0SQE2CcliC0z

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/o-d-beresford/1878200599

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8Wlm4gYNejxRazMcZj1pg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o.d.beresford/

Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

And TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@inthezone_wpg

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Claire Morrison delivers “luminous … dazzling” alt-folk (Rocknfool) with fearless intimacy. A Folk Alliance 2025, Folk Canada 2022, and Pop Montreal 2021 showcase artist, she was named a “Canadian artist to watch” by the Canadian Cultural Centre in Paris. Indiemusic calls her “a unique, surprising, and insatiable composer.”

Find Claire:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gEPev2nkwI0VZMMQ5i7fg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/claire-morrison/1514514463

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0sNKseGWu2PHCRRDgHRIw

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claaairemorrison/

Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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Le Diable à Cinq is Quebec’s most electrifying traditional band, fusing roots music with raw rock energy. Blending time-honored repertoire with bold original compositions, the quintet delivers high-octane performances that unite audiences and keep dance floors moving. Their 2025 tour took them to six countries, including a standout appearance in Japan at the Osaka Expo. Le Diable à Cinq is set to launch their fourth album in May 2026 alongside a brand-new live show—more festive, more powerful, and more irresistible than ever.

Find Le Diable à Cinq:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KBDs4i4lRg7nIQGR831Pq

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/le-diable-%C3%A0-cinq/1323789845

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lediableacinq

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lediableacinq/

Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

VVonder was formed in the earth’s crust in the Mesozoic era but kept in stasis until the world was ready for its message. If you like wurlitzers, cool drum stuff, bass licks and wicked solos you oughta find out what everyone is wondering about. May contain melodic hooks reminiscent of Beach Boys in Hot Lava. 

Find VVonder:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4p3dOkvr9RzvSgrhoKhub7

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vvonder/1619825794

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vvonderpage

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vvonderpage/

Follow the show in Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg