Rock | Crucial Rhythm 5/25

Marianas Trench performing to a sell-out audience at the 2025 edition of the annual Burt Block Party in Winnipeg.

Burt Block Party 2025: Marianas Trench, Down With Webster, Fefe Dobson, and Show Pony

The second night of the year's Burt Block Party saw performances by Marianas Trench, Down With Webster, Fefe Dobson, and Show Pony.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 27, 2025

A person stands alone on a dark street under a streetlight. Text reads "VHS" and "X Ambassadors." The mood is mysterious and solitary.

X Ambassadors - VHS(X)

X Ambassadors have recorded their massive debut album, VHS, which will be released on August 29, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 27, 2025

Winnipeg rock band Neighbourhood Andy performing at the Canada Life Centre before the Winnipeg Sea Bears game.

Neighbourhood Andy Live at the Winnipeg Sea Bears

On August 8, 2025, before the Winnipeg Sea Bears took on the Brampton Honey Badgers, local rock band Neighbourhood Andy performed.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 24, 2025

A band stands in front of a dark, fiery backdrop. The center figure in red poses energetically. Text reads "Leaving Eden" above them.

Interview With Leaving Eden's Eric Gynan

Leaving Eden's Eric Gynan talks about the band's music.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 23, 2025

A group of abstract black figures with one in red, standing against a white background. The scene conveys intensity and contrast.

Three Days Grace - Alienation

Canadian rock giants Three Days Grace are back with their biggest album to date, Alienation, out now via RCA Records.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 22, 2025

The three sisters that make up the rock trio The Warning in embellished suits stand against a black backdrop with "The Warning" text. They have serious expressions and styled hair.

The Warning Concert Film Premiere Screening at The Grove in Los Angeles

On Monday, August 18, 2025, Mexican rock band The Warning held a premiere for their concert film, Live from Auditorio Nacional, CDMX.

Sabrina Shahryar

Aug 22, 2025

Hundred Mile High Tour: Cameron Whitcomb and The Shindigs - Winnipeg, MB

On August 2, 2025, Cameron Whitcomb made his way to Winnipeg's Burton Cummings Theatre with special guests The Shindigs.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 13, 2025

The four members of alt-grunge band Return to Dust lying on the ground, heads together in a circle, looking upward. The image has a greenish-yellow tint with a relaxed mood.

Return to Dust Have Released Their New EP 'Speak Like the Dead'

Alt-grunge rock band Return to Dust talks about their new EP, Speak Like the Dead, which was released on August 1, 2025, via Republic Records.

Sabrina Shahryar

Aug 12, 2025

Kelly Hansen in yellow pants performing on stage to a large, cheering crowd in a stadium. Overhead roof and "Let's Go Bombers" banner visible.

Rockin' Thunder 2025: Def Leppard, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Foreigner, and Toque - Winnipeg, MB

Winnipeg’s Princess Auto Stadium was absolutely buzzing on July 9, 2025, as the inaugural Rockin’ Thunder roared into town.

Samuel Stevens

Aug 4, 2025

DE'WAYNE in red outfit and white boots posed dramatically on a vibrant pink background. A larger figure in thigh-high white boots frames the scene.

DE'WAYNE - june

DE'WAYNE is back with this third studio album, june, out July 30, 2025, via Fearless Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 28, 2025

Kami Kahoe's face in shadow, illuminated by blue light, looking up in contemplation. Dark background enhances the mysterious mood.

Kami Kehoe - Kandy EP

Kami Kahoe is back with her brand new EP, Kandy, out July 25, 2025, via Atlantic Records, Coup D'Etat Recordings, and 10K Projects.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 23, 2025

Man with a beard leans against a brick wall, looking intently at the camera. Black-and-white image, casual jacket with a fur collar.

Interview with Holon

Ronny of the prog rock project Holon talks with us.

Samuel Stevens

Jul 10, 2025

A blue gargoyle on a throne above a skeleton in a fiery, ruined landscape. Text: "PRISONER" at top, "Kill The King" at bottom. Dark, ominous mood.

Prisoner - Kill The King

Canada's Prisoner have released their second album, Kill The King, which was released on June 20, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 30, 2025

Four musicians performing on stage: a keyboardist, guitarist, drummer, and bassist. Bright lights and vibrant colors. Website and names shown.

Interview with Sweet Crystal's MarQ Andrew Speck

Q of the Christian rock band Sweet Crystal talks about the band's new music and more!

Samuel Stevens

Jun 29, 2025

Pleasure Pill plays guitars outdoors near a house, with one person standing apart. Clear blue sky. The text "pleasure pill" is visible.

Pleasure Pill - Hang A Star

Indie rock band Pleasure Pill have readied their debut album, Hang a Star, for release on June 27, 2025.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 26, 2025

Briscoe Announces New Album 'Heat of July' Out September 19, 2025, via ATO Records

Texas duo Briscoe announced the release of Heat of July, the bold new album, out September 19 via ATO Records.

Crucial Rhythm

Jun 25, 2025

Dr. Space of the space rock band Øresund Space Collective with glasses, connected to wires, gazes at a glowing device on a dark background. Sparkles enhance a futuristic mood.

Interview With Dr. Space of the Space Rock Band Øresund Space Collective

Dr. Space of Danish space rock band Øresund Space Collective talks about the band's new album and more.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 21, 2025

Mike Campbell performing at Winnipeg's Park Theatre with his new band The Dirty Knobs.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs and Shannon McNally - Winnipeg, MB

On June 17, 2025, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs performed at Winnipeg's Park Theatre to an entirely sold out audience.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 19, 2025

Person in a white lace dress and veil spitting water, with a dark background and green grass. Energetic and dynamic mood.

Meg Elsier Returns With New Single "sportscar [scrapped]," 'spittake' Deluxe LP Out July 25, 2025

Rising indie-rock star Meg Elsier makes a powerful return with her new single "sportscar [scrapped]," the lead single from the deluxe edition of her acclaimed debut album spittake, out July 25th via Bright Antenna Records.

Crucial Rhythm

Jun 18, 2025

Drawing of a castle with red paint splatters, set on rocky terrain. Surrounded by black border with text: "Freeze the Fall" and "The Red Garden."

Freeze The Fall - The Red Garden EP

Kelowna-based rock band Freeze The Fall return with their sophomore EP, The Red Garden, out June 18, 2025, via 604 Records.

Samuel Stevens

Jun 17, 2025

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