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Review: The Brothers G play scintillating album release show at Amigos (Jan. 19/2024)
by Scott Roos photos by Tracy Creighton/Copperblue Photo and Design Friday, January 19th, at Amigos Cantina in Saskatoon, an air of...
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Whale and the Wolf Play Sold Out Show at Amigos
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson It was a night of firsts for me. Last Saturday, January 20, Whale and the Wolf made the last...
Jan 25, 20242 min read


“We Love To Play, That's When We're Happiest”- Atomic Yeti’s Stoner Rock Rampage
By Will Yannacoulias Photo courtesy of Atomic Yeti Rooted in the dark heavy groove of late seventies legends like Motörhead and Black...
Jan 16, 20243 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...
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...
Jan 14, 20244 min read


Genre Anarchy and Mixed Drinks with Whale and the Wolf
by Melanie Macpherson One of the things I love most about indie music is the often impossible task of genre labeling. When a band lets a...
Jan 13, 20244 min read


NSMZ Favourite Songs of 2023 plus Awards Roundup
Editor's Message: It was just supposed to be a mission statement! I know, I know... 2023 is in the rearview for most of you, so I'll make...
Jan 5, 20249 min read


The Radiant Ushers in the New Year with Brilliance
by Melanie Macpherson (article and photos) 2024 is set to be a huge year for the Saskatchewan music scene. With so many talented...
Jan 3, 20243 min read


2023 NSMZ Album of the Year: Son of Han
By Melanie Macpherson Leot Hanson, along with a bevy of co-conspirators, has created an album that is entertaining and enjoyable from...
Dec 31, 20232 min read


2023 NSMZ Electronic Artist of the Year: Patrick Moon Bird
By Will Yannacoulias Every musician shares a common dream; to cloister oneself away, surrounded by instruments and recording equipment...
Dec 30, 20231 min read


2023 NSMZ Heavy Artist of the Year: Augurium
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Aaron Brown Photography Regina’s Augurium brought the heavy with August’s Unearthly Will, a perfectly...
Dec 30, 20231 min read


2023 NSMZ Alternative Artist of the Year: Highwind
By Will Yannacoulias Photos by Aaron Brown Photography Moose Jaw’s Highwind dazzled last February with their sophomore effort, the...
Dec 30, 20231 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...
Dec 27, 20233 min read


Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra holiday concert a tantalizing delight at the Broadway Theatre (Dec. 16/2023)
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos/Contingent Colours Photography It was a festive and celebratory affair as the Saskatoon Jazz...
Dec 21, 20234 min read


“It's a work that brings people together” - Saskatoon Symphony performs brilliant interpretation of Handel’s Messiah
by Scott Roos photos by Julie Issac of Julie Isaac Photography This past Friday, Dec. 15th, The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO), under...
Dec 20, 20234 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...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


2023 NSMZ Venue of the Year: The Capitol Music Club
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson Dylan Jules Cooper performing during The Capitol's 9th Anniversary Celebration This year, NSMZ's...
Dec 12, 20232 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...
Dec 12, 20233 min read


2023 NSMZ Pop/R&B Artist of the Year: Ella Forrest
by Carter Vosper photo by Andrew Parry This year Ella Forrest burst onto the Saskatchewan Music scene with a powerful batch of 5 soulful...
Dec 11, 20231 min read


2023 NSMZ Rock Artist of the Year: The Hourhand
Article by Melanie Macpherson, photos by Deanna Roos Last year NSMZ awarded The Rising Star award to The Hourhand. Intended as a nod to...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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