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Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra Wins 2024 NSMZ Group of the Year
by Scott Roos photo by Julie Isaac (Julie Isaac Photography) award graphic by Brian Snell The Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has been...
Jan 123 min read
NSMZ’s 2024 Industry Mover and Shaker Award: Beefy Records
by Scott Roos award graphic by Brian Snell Beefy Records, a vibrant and innovative force behind Saskatoon’s local music scene, has earned...
Jan 63 min read
Fake Paradise Wins NSMZ’s 2024 "Heavy" Award for their Authentic Take on Heavy Rock
by Scott Roos photo by Aaron Brown award graphic by Brian Snell Saskatoon’s very own Fake Paradise has claimed NSMZ's prestigious “Heavy”...
Jan 53 min read
Saskatoon’s Adam Beitel Wins NSMZ 2024 "Light" Award for Debut Solo Album
by Scott Roos photo by Simon Jasieniuk award graphic by Brian Snell Saskatoon-based musician Adam Beitel is the winner of the prestigious...
Jan 53 min read
2024 NSMZ Country/Roots/Folk Artist of the Year: Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys
by Scott Roos photo by Deanna Roos award graphic by Brian Snell 2024 has proven to be a breakthrough year for Jake Vaadeland and the...
Jan 13 min read
2024 NSMZ Rising Star: Josh Stumpf
by Scott Roos photo by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) award graphic by Brian Snell Prince Albert expat Josh Stumpf...
Jan 14 min read
Review: Jake Vaadeland and the Sturgeon River Boys Live at Prince Albert's EA Rawlinson Centre
by Scott Roos photos by Deanna Roos (Contingent Colours Photography) On the evening of Saturday, December 14th, the EA Rawlinson Centre...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Santa Baby: Katelyn Lehner's Take on the Holiday Classic
by Scott Roos photo by Captured Beyond Today Our grade: A- Katelyn Lehner's newest single, "Santa Baby", which debuted on December 6th,...
Dec 8, 20242 min read
Review: GreenWing Rocks the Rock Trout - All Ages Show (Nov.23/2023)
by Avery Berezowski photos by All My Relations Photography On November 23rd, 2024, Prince Albert’s Rock Trout Event Centre was...
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Jake Vaadeland’s “Goodness Gracious It’s Christmas” Canadian Tour: A Heartfelt Holiday Celebration
by Scott Roos This holiday season, join Jake Vaadeland and his band The Sturgeon River Boys for the “Goodness Gracious It’s Christmas”...
Dec 1, 20246 min read
Exploring the Sonic Depths: A Review of Chesterfield's Album 'Infinite Expanse and Raccoon'
By Scott Roos Our grade: B- Chesterfield’s Infinite Expanse and Raccoon is a captivating mix of indie rock, jam-band vibes, southern...
Dec 1, 20243 min read
Mo Kenney's 'From Nowhere' Comes Alive at Amigos
Article and Photos by Andreea Moore (Andreea the Narrative) Amigos Cantina hosted a stellar night of live music on November 16, 2024,...
Nov 27, 20242 min read
Conor Cassidy's 'Being Honest' EP: A Solid Debut with Room to Grow
by Scott Roos Our Grade: B+ British born and Saskatoon based Conor Cassidy’s debut EP entitled Being Honest offers a promising glimpse...
Nov 10, 20243 min read
The Pull of Chaos in Artistry: Breakout West 2024, Part 2
By Declan Hills Photos by Aaron Brown Photography There’s a discernible thread of chaos linking all artistic endeavours - from the...
Nov 9, 20244 min read
Rewind and Reflect: Breakout West 2024, Part 1
By Matt Stinn Photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) BreakOut West took over Saskatoon in September and now NSMZ...
Nov 9, 20242 min read
JJ Wilde is Up Close and Personal at The Cap
By Melanie Macpherson Photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) The November air was crisp outside the Capitol...
Nov 8, 20243 min read
GreenWing Announces Cross-Canada Tour and New Cover Single "Sweet Caroline"
by Scott Roos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saskatoon pop punk indie scene stalwarts GreenWing are thrilled to announce the release of their new...
Nov 6, 20242 min read
Dropping the Needle on Adam Johnson’s "For the Record"
Article and Photos by Melanie Macpherson ( Shifting Focus Photography ) Adam Johnson's debut album captures the ups and downs of life,...
Nov 5, 20245 min read
"A Halloween Night to Remember" - Arkells and Poolside at SaskTel Centre
By Scott Roos Photos by Tracy Creighton ( Copperblue Photography and Design ) On Halloween night, Saskatoon came alive with the vibrant...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
Review: Saskatoon's Go Bwah release quirky debut album 'Nu Wave'
by Scott Roos Our Grade: B- Go Bwah, the Saskatoon based trio, released their debut album, Nu Wave on October 19. The album which...
Nov 3, 20243 min read
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