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Best of Bands as Bands 2025: Lotai as Chappell Roan, Hera as Sabrina Carpenter, and Ritchot Textiles as The Killers

Real Love’s Best of Bands as Bands series returned on December 20, 2025, at the Park Theatre to close out the year.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 23, 2025

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Interview With Ask Carol

Alt-rock duo Ask Carol talks about their music and future plans with us.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 13, 2025

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INERTIA Tour: Grandson and Dumb Crush - Winnipeg, MB

On December 8, 2025, in Winnipeg, the Burton Cummings Theatre pulsed with intensity as Grandson’s INERTIA Tour made its long-awaited stop in the city.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 10, 2025

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The Tea Party, Headstones, and Finger Eleven Live In Winnipeg, MB

Three pillars of Canadian rock walked into the Canada Life Centre on December 1, 2025—and walked out having delivered one of Winnipeg’s most triumphant, high-octane spectacles of the year.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 5, 2025

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Into Dust Tour: The Strumbellas and The Honest Heart Collective - Winnipeg, MB

On November 26, 2025, The Strumbellas, along with The Honest Heart Collective, returned to Winnipeg with performances at the Burton Cummings Theatre.

Samuel Stevens

Dec 1, 2025

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New Gold Magic Tour: Econoline Crush, Northern Royals, and Distodius - Winnipeg, MB

On November 17, 2025, Econoline Crush brought their New Gold Magic Tour to Winnipeg's Park Theatre with local support from the Northern Royals and Distodius.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 20, 2025

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Interview with Ana Luna

Alt-pop singer-songwriter Ana Luna talks about her debut album, Tainted Silhouettes.

Sabrina Shahryar

Nov 18, 2025

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Interview With Stone Sea's Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso

Stone Sea's Elvis Suhadolnik Bonesso talks about the band's music.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 15, 2025

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chokecherry - Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls

Chokecherry will release their debut studio album, Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls, on November 14, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 12, 2025

Ana Luna - Tainted Silhouettes

Singer-songwriter Ana Luna had readied her debut album, Tainted Silhouettes, out November 7, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 5, 2025

Four people pose confidently in front of an orange backdrop. One sits on a drum with "LN" text. All wear black, creating a unified look.

Interview With Alt-Rock Band LaureNicole

Singer Lauren Nicole, from the alt-rock band LaureNicole talks about the band's music.

Samuel Stevens

Nov 1, 2025

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Interview With Kami Kehoe

Kami Kehoe talks about her latest EP, KANDY, touring, and more.

Mikey Jablonski

Oct 31, 2025

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The Music Storm Podcast: Interview With Pop Singer-Songwriter Nep

Indie Pop artist Nep talks about her recent single, her newly released debut album, her upcoming shows in November, and more!

Mikey Jablonski

Oct 23, 2025

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Big Wreck - The Rest Of The Story

Canadian rock outfit Big Wreck are back with their latest offering, The Rest Of The Story, out October 24, 2025, via Sonic Unyon Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 23, 2025

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Nep - Noelle

Nep is set to release her debut album, Noelle, on October 24, 2025, via Harbour Artists & Music.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 22, 2025

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Senses - Onto Something

Senses are back with their latest EP, Onto Something, out October 24, 2025, via Hopeless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 20, 2025

Three musicians with guitars perform on stage under blue and orange lights. "Boyce Avenue" is displayed on a backdrop. Audience is visible.

Boyce Avenue and Jinky Vidal - Live In Winnipeg, MB

Boyce Avenue brought their heartfelt harmonies and signature sound to Winnipeg, performing at the Club Regent Event Centre on October 11, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 19, 2025

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Pity Party Tour: Hotel Mira and Zach Riley - Winnipeg, MB

On October 7, 2025, Vancouver indie rockers Hotel Mira and local, rising singer-songwriter Zach Riley rolled through Winnipeg for the Pity Party Tour.

Samuel Stevens

Oct 8, 2025