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Five Minutes With: Alt-Rock Band The Haileys

July 31, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

The Haileys are an alt-rock band from Winnipeg, MB. Known for their kickass live show, the band pairs gritty rock ‘n’ roll energy with modern pop songwriting to create hook-heavy, pop-leaning rock with relatable, tongue-in-cheek […]

Five Minutes With: Rock Band VVonder

July 24, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

VVonder are a rock’n’ roll band. They play music inspired by various artists. They have harmonies and guitar solos, searing bass and pulsing rhythms. Their keyboard player looks like James Dean. One day, there may […]

Five Minutes With: Pop-Punk Band Sleep/less

July 17, 2026 Bronwyn Lewis

Formed in the summer of 2018, Sleep/less (Sleepless) is a five-piece pop-punk outfit from Winnipeg, Manitoba, that blends early 2000s nostalgia with a modern emotional edge. Drawing inspiration from the melodic grit of Good Charlotte […]

Five Minutes With: Rock Band Show Pony

April 24, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Show Pony is a wild ride through the heart of rock and roll. Dressed to thrill in snake skin boots and a shimmer of sequins, their raw fusion of gutsy punk energy and arena-shaking rock […]

Five Minutes With: Post-Punk Band Bland

April 3, 2026 Emilea Semancik

Bland are a post-punk band from Winnipeg playing fast, slightly off-kilter songs built on jagged guitars, driving rhythms, and vocals that land somewhere between comedy and collapse. Their debut EP, Consumables, captures the nervy energy […]