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A More Technical & Progressive Direction: Wasted Heretics Talk Up and Coming Release
By Mark Allard-Will On February 23rd, Saskatoon Death Metallers Wasted Heretics posted the cover artwork for their upcoming 2021 EP...
Feb 28, 20211 min read


It's funny how creative ideas just fall into your lap: David Ellefson Discusses Latest Projects
By Scott Roos "I have many fond memories of Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?. They were struggling times for (Megadeth)," reminisces...
Feb 28, 20214 min read


Doing What They Can To Make Saskatchewan LOUD: A Villains Neverland and Their Personal Manifesto
By Bailey, Landon, Tristan and Byron of A Villains Neverland Hey everyone! We’re Bailey (Guitars/Bass), Landon (Guitars/Bass), Tristan...
Feb 28, 20213 min read


First Time Performer Fabian Villeneuve shares his TeleMiracle Story
By Will Yannacoulias Saskatoon based Metis singer-songwriter Fabian Villeneuve has had an exciting 2021. Following the release of his...
Feb 20, 20212 min read


The Show Must Go On: Country North Celebrates 50 Years Via Online Show
With the Prince Albert Winter Festival's 50th annual Country North show just a few days away, we caught up with Executive Producer and...
Feb 16, 20214 min read


I Had A Lot Of Believers Really Early On: Tenille Arts Reflects On Her Weyburn Upbringing
by Scott Roos *photo #1 by Rachel Deeb It's almost an understatement at this point to say that Weyburn expat Tenille Arts is a rising...
Feb 15, 20214 min read


Breaking News: Voices Of The North, insights with Stephen Williams
By Will Yannacoulias (Left to right) Voices band members Dennis Adams, Kevin Joseph and Stephen Williams at the recording sessions...
Feb 13, 20213 min read


It's Nice To Know I Am On the Right Path: Katelyn Lehner Nominated for SCMA "Emerging Artist" Award
by Scott Roos The past four months have been quite the whirlwind for Prince Albert expat Katelyn Lehner. The release of her debut single...
Feb 12, 20213 min read


Breaking News: Ritual Rabbits release second single from upcoming EP "It Was You"
By Will Yannacoulias Saskatoon’s Ritual Rabbits have been delivering their brand of jingle-jangle alternative rock with a steady stream...
Feb 11, 20212 min read


Review: Patrick Moon Bird's 2021 an impressive next step
By Will Yannacoulias Our Grade: A Prince Albert LoFi producer Patrick Moon Bird’s output has been nothing short of prolific. 2020’s...
Feb 10, 20212 min read


Lily Plain's Wade Fehr Nominated for SCMA "Roots Album of the Year"
by Scott Roos It would be hyperbole to say that it's been a hard road for Lily Plain's Wade Fehr since he started his journey in the...
Feb 9, 20213 min read


Review: Tucker Lane Sophomore Release Serves To Underscore Impressive Songwriting Versatility
by Andrew Liles OUR GRADE: B The long awaited second album since 2015 from Saskatoon’s Tucker Lane is out and ready for the masses. TL is...
Feb 8, 20212 min read


Guardians of the Legacy: French Super-Fan Helps Pen Comic for 70's Rock Icons
By Mark Allard-Will A graphic novel about an Indigenous late-disco era rock band, co-written by a French super fan, sounds like a...
Feb 4, 20215 min read


Jan 30, 20210 min read


A Letter From the Editor: February 2021
Oops, we did it again. Yeah, NSMZ is still here and still kicking ass and taking names. In fact, we've added three new names to our staff...
Jan 30, 20211 min read


Poking Holes In the Darkness: Park Valley Bluegrass Prodigies Jake & Ira
By Scott Roos Park Valley bluegrass prodigies Jake Vaadeland and Ira Amundson, better known as the sensational duo Jake & Ira have...
Jan 30, 20213 min read


I Remain Hopeful That Live Music Will Return In 2021: SaskMusic Executive Director Michael Dawson
By Mark Allard-Will Twenty-twenty will, regardless of how you personally view responses to the pandemic, forever be a phonetic sound to...
Jan 30, 20214 min read


Support The Supporters: Reservoir Records & Jordy Balicki
By Will Yannacoulias Prince Albert musician and producer Jordy Balicki has been a creative force locally for over a decade, first with...
Jan 30, 20215 min read


CAMP Program Innovator Eliza Doyle
by Dara Schindelka Eliza Mary Doyle is a familiar name in the Saskatchewan music scene. For the last five years Doyle has been touring...
Jan 30, 20214 min read


The Thrill of Victory: Jay & Jo Carrying On the Trudel Legacy With Critically Acclaimed Record
by Scott Roos Released in spite of COVID19 in July of 2020, Prince Albert expats Jay & Jo’s latest full length entitled Victory was a...
Jan 30, 20214 min read
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