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Woman in a blurred subway corridor beneath EXIT WOUNDS sign, turning in a dark outfit.

Olivia Penalva - Exit Wounds

Olivia Penalva is back with her third studio album, Exit Wounds, out August 28, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 26

Black-and-white photo of a guitarist singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a cap, with a laptop and audience silhouettes.

Hondo World Tour: Alejandro Aranda and Tyler Stone - Anaheim, CA

On August 7, 2026, Alejandro Aranda brought his Hondo world tour to Anaheim.

Sabrina Shahryar

Aug 10

Bearded musician sings into a mic while playing acoustic guitar on a blue-lit, smoky stage.

Ásgeir and Jacob Brodovsky Live In Winnipeg, MB

On August 6, 2026, Ásgeir and Jacob Brodovsky performed at Sidestage in Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 7

Alejandro Aranda - Baroque EP

Alejandro Aranda will release his latest EP, Baroque, on July 31, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 28

Person stands in a dark cave under a beam of light, with text Max McNown and Leave On A Light.

Max McNown Announces Third Album 'Leave On A Light' Out September 25, 2026, Via Fugitive Recordings

Singer-songwriter Max McNown has announced his third studio album, Leave On A Light, out September 25, 2026. New single "Famous On You," out now.

Crucial Rhythm

Jul 24

Bearded singer with glasses plays acoustic guitar and sings into a mic on a dark stage, focused and intimate.

51 Years of Songs and Stories Tour: Steve Earle and Jeff Crosby - Winnipeg, MB

Steve Earle brought his 51 Years of Songs and Stories Tour to Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 18

Two hikers walk across a grassy hillside under a clear blue sky, with distant mountains and a calm, open landscape.

chandol - Mercurial

chandol has released his brand new album, Mercurial.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 10

Close-up of a woman's face with a tear and the word fine in gold on her cheek.

Julie Neff - fine.

Julie Neff will release her debut album, fine., on July 10, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 9

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Coco Smith - You Won't Get My Message but You'll Hear It

Coco Smith is back with her latest album, You Won't Get My Message but You'll Hear It, out July 10, 2026, via VHS Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 7

Singer performs on a dark stage at a microphone, wearing a colorful checkered dress and gesturing expressively.

sākihiwē festival 2026 - Day 4: Celeigh Cardinal, Darren Lavallee, Brettyn Rose, Willows, KNG JMZ, Amanda Gendron, and Tunngasugit

Day four of the year's sākihiwē festival 2026 in Winnipeg took place at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 2

Three folk dancers in blue and gold costumes perform on a stage before a colorful geometric mural, with a child watching.

sākihiwē festival 2026 - Day 3: Ivan Flett Memorial Dancers, Aaron Peters, Big Tones, Zhe the Free, Amanda Gendron, Willows, and Winston Wuttunee

Day three of the year's sākihiwē festival 2026 in Winnipeg took place at the Turtle Island Neighbourhood Centre in Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 1

Two women play acoustic guitars and sing on an outdoor stage with microphones and a keyboard, framed by trees and blue sky.

sākihiwē festival 2026 - Day 2: Willows and Tinge

Day two of the year's sākihiwē festival 2026 in Winnipeg took place at The Forks, featuring the artists Willows and Tinge.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 30

Tattoed man in black poses against a dark photo collage wall with THE GALLERY text, moody and introspective.

Sasha Allen - The Gallery

Sasha Allen is set to release his debut album, The Gallery, on June 26, 2026, via AWAL.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 25

Whitehorse performs on a lit stage in a dark concert hall, with a seated crowd in silhouette watching.

All Of It Tour: An Evening With Whitehorse

On June 12, 2026, the folk rock band Whitehorse began the Western leg of their All Of It Tour in front of a sold-out audience at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 15

Album cover with a woman sitting in a dim room, titled Wandering Star by Haylie Davis.

Haylie Davis - Wandering Star

Singer-songwriter Haylie Davis will release her debut album, Wandering Star, on June 5, 2026, via Fire Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 4

Bearded man in black jacket sits on the floor beside a wooden chair in a warm, minimalist studio, looking calm.

Interview with Ike Dweck

Singer-songwriter Ike Dweck talks about his tour and his new single "The End of Me."

Sabrina Shahryar

May 29

Man in a cap playing acoustic guitar, smiling in a music store. Canadian flag in background, warm atmosphere, posters on the walls.

The Strumbellas - Acoustic In-Store Performance In Winnipeg

On May 19, 2026, before their show with The Fray, The Strumbellas performed a short acoustic set at Argy's Record & Entertainment Shop.

Samuel Stevens

May 20

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YONAH - Bird of Miracles

Indie rocker YONAH will release his debut album, Bird of Miracles, on April 24, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 21

Two musicians perform on stage, one singing and one playing guitar, under purple and blue lights. They stand before vintage microphone and a light.

The Lovely Tour: Kim Churchill and Mia Kelly - Winnipeg, MB

On April 14, 2026, folk singer-songwriters Kim Churchill and Mia Kelly returned to Winnipeg.

Samuel Stevens

Apr 17

Girl in pajamas sits on a rug in a star-themed room, holding a glowing orb. Blue walls, scattered toys, and a window create a dreamy mood.

Emma Harner - Evening Star

Emma Harner has readied her debut album, Evening Star, out April 3, 2026.

Samuel Stevens

Mar 31

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