Thank God It's Free Range!

I talk to Ben Plotnick of The Fretless about their new album Glasswing and working with Winnipeg's Madeleine Roger in advance of their October 14th show at the West End Cultural Centre.

Joined by locals The Prairie Joggers who release their new album Weight of It next Friday (and celebrate the release on Saturday October 5 at the Times) and by Regina's Marissa Burwell who plays The Handsome Daughter on October 9th and who talks Breakout West, her music and more.

Nuit Blanche Winnipeg is just over a week away (Saturday, September 28th) and I've got GM Kurt Tittlemier on to discuss the night as a whole, as well as artist Rayannah talking about HYPERART, happening at the CCMF campus as part of Nuit Blanche.

Interviews with Brandon from Chastity, whose new self-titled album is out today and who open for Fucked Up next Tuesday at the Park Theatre; and friend of the show Sheldon Birnie talks about his upcoming Wild and Wonderful Words event at Sookram's Brewing on September 25th.

On now and running until September 15th at the Dave Barber Cinematheque, Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story tells the story of the phenomenal trans soul-singer who made her home in Toronto for several years before disappearing from the city and the scene. I spoke with co-director Lucah Rosenberg-Lee about making the film.

illuminati hotties new album POWER just dropped last week and I got the chance to talk to Sarah Tudzin about making the record.

The Secret Beach's Micah Erenberg joins me to discuss the new album We Were Born Here, What's Your Excuse as well as his upcoming show at The Leaf (August 31st).

On the phone with Wax Mannequin who plays the Royal Albert next Thursday, August 22nd, and in the studio with UK singer-songwriter Sam Brookes who plays Cornstock this Sunday, August 18th.

This week's show features interviews with CEC who releases their EP, Free Burn, next Saturday at the Handsome Daughter, and with return guest Sage from Shred Kelly - who play the Lyric Theatre August 11th.