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Jan 14, 20244 min read
"We're really proud of the fact that we're from Saskatchewan" - The Sheepdogs to play Moose Jaw and Prince Albert this month
by Scott Roos photos by Matt Dunlap Saskatoon’s The Sheepdogs over the years have become as synonymous with their home province of...
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Jan 14, 20244 min read
"We like playing rock n roll in cowboy hats" - The Brothers G release debut full length
by Scott Roos photos as marked To many, The Brothers G, a blues/rock power trio made up of brothers Jason (guitar/vocals) and Jordan Gall...
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Dec 27, 20233 min read
2023 NSMZ Industry Movers and Shakers Award - Matt Stinn
by Scott Roos staged shots by Aaron Brown/Aaron Brown Photography live shots by Scott Roos It’s true, the annual NSMZ awards are nothing...
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Dec 13, 20232 min read
Hannah Georgas with Sam Lynch : A show that warmed the most hardened heart
by Andreea Moore photos by Andreea Moore Hannah Georgas with opener Sam Lynch played the Capital Music Club in Saskatoon on November...
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Dec 12, 20233 min read
“Getting back into the swing of things” - Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra is 2023 NSMZ Group of the Year
By Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos What a long, strange trip it was. For wind instrument players, work in bands, orchestras, and...
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Dec 10, 20233 min read
“It feels like we're on the right track.” -2023 NSMZ Rising Star Award winners Checkout Queens
By Scott Roos photo by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photography and Design Our 2023 “Rising Star” award winners, Checkout Queens, with the...
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Dec 7, 20232 min read
2023 NSMZ Country Artist of the Year: Wolf Willow
by Chris Vasseur photos by Aaron Brown/Aaron Brown Photography Wolf Willow is self described as “Countrypolitan” or what some call "The...
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Dec 7, 20231 min read
2023 NSMZ Folk/Roots Artist of the Year: Last Birds
by Scott Roos photo by Aston Istace With the recent sophomore release of Endless Turn of Day Into Night the North Portal duo of Mike...
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Dec 6, 20233 min read
Saskatoon Jazz Orchesta to play Strayhorn's Nutcracker on Dec. 16th at the Broadway Theatre
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos On Saturday, December 16th, on the hallowed Broadway Theatre grounds, the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra...
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Dec 4, 20234 min read
"I wanted my album to sound like a jam" - NSMZ 2023 Artist of the year Mary Liv going on tour
by Scott Roos Artist of the year photo by Scott Roos Fiddlin' Around tour poster by Little Jack Films It’s coming on Christmas but...
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Dec 3, 20234 min read
"There is room for creativity and spontaneity" - Handel's Messiah returns to Saskatoon December 15th
by Scott Roos photos by Julie Isaac of Julie Isaac photography It’s become a Saskatonian winter tradition to be certain - one that has...
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Nov 25, 20235 min read
"The music scene here has been incredible" - Aurora Bella talks life, music and art
by Scott Roos Capitol open stage photos by Aaron Brown/Aaron Brown Photography Little Darkness photos by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue...
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Nov 24, 20232 min read
“Nevermore, Nevermind" - The release that invents a genre
By Andreea Moore “Nevermore, Nevermind” is an engagingly unique release by the collective fronted by “The Preacher Man” himself Darryl...
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Nov 20, 20233 min read
"Intimate and interactive" - Jay and Jo with Brenner Holash to play P.A. Christmas Show (Nov. 30th)
by Scott Roos photo courtesy of Jay and Jo Coming up on Thursday, November 30th at the Rock Trout Cafe in downtown Prince Albert, the...
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Nov 20, 20234 min read
“There’s Three Of Us; I Guess We’re A Band Now.” Exsang Carry Saskatoon’s Grindcore Torch
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Alexandra Miller Fast, relentless and overwhelmingly heavy, Exsang's Reactionary Dismemberment is a clinic...
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Nov 17, 20233 min read
"White Lightning" - The Brothers G release George Jones cover and accompanying music video
by Scott Roos photo by Scott Roos It’s a rollicking, fresh take on a classic. Today, Hafford, Saskatchewan country rockers The Brothers G...
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Nov 5, 20233 min read
Katelyn Lehner opening for Jess Moskaluke at Capitol Music Club on Friday, Dec. 1
by Scott Roos photo by Melanie MacPherson On Friday, December 1st, Saskatchewan country music diva Jess Moskaluke will play The Capitol...
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Nov 5, 20234 min read
"The crowds have been wild" - I Mother Earth , The Tea Party to play Saskatoon (Nov.10th)
by Scott Roos photos by Marc Lepage Photography 30 years is a long time. That may be an obvious statement but, in the music industry,...
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Oct 30, 20235 min read
Last Birds Release New Album: Endless Turn of Day Into Night
Written by Ashton Istace Edited by Chris Istace and Scott Roos Photos by Ashton Istace The North Portal, Sask. Duo of Lindsay Arnold and...
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Oct 15, 20237 min read
"I begin my writing process with a conceptual inspiration of some sort" - Regina's Ella Forrest
by Carter Vosper Bio: Ella Forrest is an emerging artist who has commanded attention since she burst onto the stage in 2022. Her fusion...
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