In the Zone with Andrew Boris

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  1. 4D AGO

    #71 - Jacques Richer (Screaming at Traffic)

    “Here to make you feel good about feeling bad” is a keen observation, turned mantra for Winnipeg emo-punk mainstays, Screaming at Traffic. Formed in the spring of 2017 by longtime friends Duncan Murta, Jacques Richer, Paul Colman and Stefan St. Godard, the band hit the road within a few months, feeding an insatiable hunger to bring their chaotic, energetic live show to a steadily growing fanbase across the country. Songwriters and vocalists, Murta and Richer weave heart-on their sleeve lyrics together with melodic, sharp guitar playing, as bassist Colman and drummer St. Godard tie it all together with a moving, inventive low end combo. The result? A boisterous blend of anthemic punk rock, emo, and indie-rock that invites mosh pits and arm-in-arm-in-arm-over-shoulder singalongs. Their New EP, "Songs To Steal Copper Wire To" is out on May 15th. Find Screaming at Traffic: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0NgcIBqQvwi0Yd8E8YYixe Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/screaming-at-traffic/1244315907 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@screamingattrafficmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screamingattrafficmusic/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg

    50 min

  2. APR 29

    #70 - tofusmell

    tofusmell is the project from the bedroom of Rae Chen. Inspired by 90s indie-folk music, the acoustic sounds of tofusmell originals incorporate emotive lyrics to comment on and explore slices of life. I fell in love with Rae's lo-fi aesthetic and sharp lyricism on his EP when I first heard it last year. Now he's released his debut album, and it was a pleasure having him in the zone to talk about it! We also talked about his move from Florida to Winnipeg and literal shit. Great chat. Find tofusmell: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1iOQiPT8N1MQbdUaTaefyZ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tofusmell/1505067968 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tofusmell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofusmell/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://inthezone.wpg

    1h 7m

  3. APR 22

    #69 - We're Only Here for the Snacks

    We’re Only Here for the Snacks are quite possibly the world’s only 14 year-old instrumental dual synth indie rock band. Winnipeg, Manitoba grade school friends Madis (guitar), Sebi (synth), Sal (synth) and Bennett (drums) have been performing together since Grade 5. Their unique sound blends electro pop, indie rock, punk and jazz into an energetic style with intricate melodies and catchy riffs that is well beyond their years. We’re Only Here for the Snacks simultaneously bring the noise, the groove and an infectious youthful energy to the stage that engages music fans of all ages. I had to have these kids on the show because, c'mon: How many 14 year olds do you know who have a vinyl out? This'll be the last episode for a very long time where I ask the band what they want to be when they grow up. Find We're Only Here for the Snacks: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/29it6NVptNKrTByID3tQkv Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/were-only-here-for-the-snacks/1751197533 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WereOnlyHereForVEVO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wereonlyhereforthesnacks/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

    1h 16m

  4. APR 17

    #68 - Luana Moth

    LUANA MOTH presents their genre-flipping brand of psychedelic conceptual rock, and precision-cut electronica. Sibling duo Tony and Giovanna Mazza tell the story of a young woman’s supernatural experiments by way of frantic guitar work, intricate electronic production, and anthemic soaring vocals. Luana Moth have a backstory and ethos as epic as their live show so I was super excited to have them on the show to dig into it all. They did not disappoint. Find Luana Moth: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MBKC1MlJbBa22D3MWCevF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/luana-moth/1614457464 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LUANA_MOTH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luana_moth/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg

    1h 22m

  5. APR 13

    #67 - Kasador

    Kingston, Ontario-based Kasador is interested in being a great rock and roll band when connection, friction, and unpredictability are whittled away in favour of algorithmically dictated sameness. Tender and carefully considered, but also raw and wild and burnt around the edges, their sonic and compositional thumbprint nods to classic and alternative rock history while pushing into something new, something exciting. Their new EP, Kasador III, is out on April 14th. I got the chance to have Kasador in the zone while they were in Winnipeg on the last stop of their Western Canada tour before heading to their first tour in The UK. We talked about their recent successes, fighting wolverines and an ongoing debate within the band: "What's rockstar?" Find Kasador: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3h1thCLfJatQji7H4Xw7Vj Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kasador/1088617090 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kasadorband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kasadorband/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg

    55 min

  6. APR 9

    #66 - Chickadee

    Chickadee is a jazz quintet working on Treaty One territory. Inspired by jazz fusion visionaries like Pat Metheny and Jaco Pastorius, Chickadee shows are exciting and varied: Chickadee is just as likely to play a fiddle tune as they are to play a modern fusion composition, finding ways to put both under the same banner and make it work. Founded by bassist and composer Fred Warner, Chickadee is made up of Winnipeg musicians Paul Klassen, Tirian Plett, Nolan Gottfried, and Parker Beesley. Their first record under the Chickadee name, "Persistence", is out on April 10th. This was a special episode for me since I first saw Chickadee years ago, before I was in my first band or even remotely involved in the local scene. In those days they were still called Freddy and the Fire Nation. I never would have believed they'd one day be in my basement nerding out about odd time signatures. Find Chickadee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chickadeetheband/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg

    1h 32m

  7. APR 6

    #65 - MIINA

    MIINA is a Canadian singer-songwriter with a sunlit, soulful sound who explores love, connection and our ties to the natural world. Described by Rifflandia Magazine as “the sound of sunlight cutting through the foliage,” MIINA blends warmth, intimacy and emotional depth. Find MIINA: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2be45mouasgEeyH4Tgm4fB Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/miina/1692989284 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellomiina Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.miina/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg

    1h 13m

  8. APR 1

    #64 - Mise en Scene

    Mise en Scene is a garage rock band from the small Canadian prairie town of Gimli, Manitoba. Founded by BFF’s Stef and Jodi while studying Fine Art, the band is known for their whirlwind of rock-rooted, reverb-drenched dream pop that perfectly meshes modern vibes with vintage charm. Daydreaming, decadence and jam-packed dancefloors, they bring a raucous symphony of rolling thunder drums and Rickenbacker riffage with a bark that matches its bite. I'll be honest, this might be my favourite episode I've done yet. Stef and Jodi clearly have so much love for each other as creative partners and best friends and the vibes were immaculate. We got into their many years of heavy touring and their recent years slowing down and starting families while maintaining that creative spark. And then Stef got on her soapbox to go off on, well, everything. Find Mise en Scene: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4r7GGIhQom0s0FVrXcWtrK Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mise-en-scene/265155119 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@miseensceneband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miseensceneband/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com.inthezone.wpg

    1h 17m
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