Witchpolice Radio

You may have heard the news that Nunavut-raised, Manitoba-based pop singer [Kelly Fraser](http://www.kellyfrasermusic.com/) has passed away. It’s heartbreaking to hear. She was so young, so talented, and her dedication to sharing/preserving her traditional culture and language was (and still is) super inspiring. My interview with Kelly from early in 2019 was hands-down one of the best conversations I’ve had on the podcast over the entire run of the show. I didn’t know Kelly well beyond our hangout for the podcast and some occasional Facebook conversations (mostly about music) in the time since, but she was definitely someone who was going places. She already had a Juno nomination under her belt and was working on music that clearly had a lot of personal meaning on top of being a big ‘fuck you’ to the system. I really hope the ‘Decolonize’ record comes out in some form. I know Kelly was crowdfunding to make that happen. Here's a replay of that January interview. Hopefully people hear it and then check out her music and her activism if they haven't already. There's a fundraiser for Kelly's family to cover funeral costs, etc.: [https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-kelly-frasers-sisters](http://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-kelly-frasers-sisters)

When I transferred the huge Witchpolice archive over to the current hosting site, about 50 episodes from 2013-14 got missed. Although they’ve always been available, buried on the old Witchpolice site, they’ve never been formally discoverable on podcast platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. So here's another archival episode, originally released as #71, featuring Jesse Matthewson of Winnipeg noise rockers [KEN mode](http://www.ken-mode.com/). The interview took place shortly before they hit the studio to record their *Success* LP. NOTE: In the intro I say this was 2015 (and on the cover image), but upon further research, it was actually from 2014. Oops. At the time this episode originally came out, Witchpolice Radio had a very different format. We (I wasn’t the only host!) weren’t only interviewing local musicians, but were asking them to select songs from their own record collections based on randomly-generated theme words. Due to the sketchy legality of broadcasting other people’s songs without permission, the selections are edited out of this episode, but it’s still a great conversation, and was one of my favourites of the early years of the podcast. KEN mode is definitely a band I'd love to get back on the podcast, especially in the current interview-specific format, so I'll have to work on making that happen again soon. Enjoy. This episode is brought to you by our pals at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), as well as the [Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/), managed by Winnipeg punk mainstay StevO Nelson.

This episode is my interview with frontwoman Heather Thomas of Winnipeg's [ATLAAS](http://www.atlaasmusic.com/), all about R&B, synth-pop, music as catharsis, emerging from a bedroom cocoon and releasing songs into the world, and much more! As you may have noticed, this episode is a day late (sorry!), but I fully intend to put out some kind of content on a regular schedule throughout the holiday season before we get into 2020 and schedules become a bit less bananas. This episode is brought to you by our pals at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), as well as the [Beer Boutique](http:/www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/), managed by Winnipeg punk mainstay StevO Nelson. It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today! ...and don't forget to check out our pals in [Robojom](http://www.facebook.com/robojom/), who are releasing their new record Jan. 11!

It's an interview with Winnipeg musician Brendan McLean, whose new [Plymouth Breeze](http://plymouthbreeze.bandcamp.com/releases) project – described as a “punk suite” – is a really cool, experimental record (with cello!) and well worth some time in your earholes. We talk about that project, his other bands ([The Uglies](http://the-uglies.bandcamp.com/) and [Sit Calm](http://sitcalm.bandcamp.com/)), reminisce about the local ska scene, and much more. This episode is brought to you by our pals at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), as well as the [Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/), managed by Winnipeg punk mainstay [StevO Nelson](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr440-stevo-nelson-37f6eda874119e/).

It's a conversation with local (by way of Colorado) singer-songwriter [Brandon Post](http://bpostmusic.com/) about Americana, being a relative newcomer to the Winnipeg scene, his new EP (on vinyl), *Good Intentions in the Big Smoke*, and much more! This episode is jumping the queue to be out in time for Brandon's full band Live at the Roslyn performance with The Village Idiots on Wednesday night! This episode is brought to you by our pals at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), as well as [the Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/), managed by Winnipeg punk mainstay [StevO Nelson](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr440-stevo-nelson-37f6eda874119e/). It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today!

This episode is a fascinating conversation with podcaster, comedian and (although he doesn’t consider himself one) investigative journalist [Ryan McMahon](http://www.rmcomedy.com/). His podcast [Thunder Bay](http://www.canadalandshow.com/shows/thunder-bay/) (produced with Canadaland) is one of the best deep-dives into the dark underbelly of a city that I’ve ever heard, and there’s a sequel on the way, plus he has a pile of other projects on the go. I know my show is nominally about music, but regular listeners will know I LOVE nerding out about podcasting, so this is definitely in my wheelhouse. Be warned: we’re going to record a part two. We had to cut this interview a bit short, and there was a lot more to talk about. This episode is brought to you by our pals at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), as well as the [Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/), managed by Winnipeg punk mainstay [StevO Nelson](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr440-stevo-nelson-37f6eda874119e/).

In-demand Winnipeg producer [Jordan Voth](http://jnvoth.ca/) has a busy schedule working with local artists and putting his unique sonic stamp on their (mainly) punk, hardcore, emo and metal records. He's back on the show for the first time in a couple of years to talk about his huge list of 2019 releases – including projects for bands like [Waster](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr354-waster-370672e9cf2056/), [Screaming at Traffic](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr416-screaming-at-traffic-37b4e1a289a944/), [Nice Cops](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr335-nice-cops-36cdcc71d0a3a6/), and more – and what he's looking forward to in 2020. We also touch on Jordan's own band, Bleed American, as well as his inexplicable love for the Toronto Maple Leafs and his thoughts on the whole Mike Babcock situation (which was fresh news when we recorded the interview), as well as the social reckoning hockey seems to be having in general. This episode is brought to you by our pals at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), as well as [the Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/), managed by Winnipeg punk mainstay [StevO Nelson](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr440-stevo-nelson-37f6eda874119e/). It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today!

StevO Nelson (of bands like [Clipwing](http://clipwing.bandcamp.com/) and [In2Months](http://in2months.bandcamp.com/)) is a well-known name in Winnipeg's punk scene, dating back to the '90s, but he's splitting his time these days between punk rock and becoming the city's newest beer baron. StevO has become as into the craft beer scene as he is about punk music, and he's currently running things down at [the Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/). This interview is a conversation, recorded at the store, where StevO talks about his bands' current and upcoming projects, as well as his passion for beer and why he feels as strongly as he does about the new gig slinging beer. Full disclosure: I'm not a drinker, and alcohol is not a subject I know a lot about, but Steve sold the idea to me because he sees a lot of comparisons between DIY punk rock and the burgeoning independent craft beer industry. The songs on this episodes are by some of his various bands over the years, and I even snuck an Insanely Unsound track circa 1998 in there too! Shoutout to my inexplicable and infuriating adult-onset stutter for showing up all over this episode (sorry). This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/) and, of course, by the Beer Boutique, which StevO is so excited about that he paid out of his own pocket for a bunch of ads on upcoming episodes.

[Ed Riley](http://soundcloud.com/dedriley) is a relatively new-on-the-scene singer/rapper/producer, affiliated with local hip-hop label 4th Quarter Records. We talk about authenticity, the importance of staying human, his video releases and upcoming projects, and much more. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Beer Boutique](http://www.facebook.com/beerboutiquewpg/) and by [the Park Theatre](http://[[text](http://[[text](http://[text](http://))](http://))](http://)www.myparktheatre.com/)!

It's a deep-dive into the world of cosmic, reality-bending black metal trio [Cell](http://www.facebook.com/cellcosmicgods/) on this episode. The band's mastermind Hyperion talks about the mythology of the band’s punishing new record, [*Ancient Incantations of Xarbos*](http://cellandvoid.bandcamp.com/album/ancient-incantations-of-xarbos) and much more! If you like comic books, extreme metal, or really creative, detailed world-building, check this one out. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/)!

The guest on this episode of the podcast, [Dill the Giant](http://www.instagram.com/dolladolladillyall/), is best-known as one-third of local rap heroes [3Peat](http://threepeatmusic.bandcamp.com/). Although Dill just released his debut solo record, he's still never really a solo artist. 3Peat and the wider 4th Quarter Records family are all involved in each other's projects. We talk about that community they've developed, the inspirations behind [*Dill Demo*](http://fourthquarterrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dill-demo), and a lot more. Dill has been on a few other episodes as a member of the group, but this is the first time I've had a one-on-one conversation with him in any capacity, and it's an interesting discussion about an artist whose solo work is strikingly unique while retaining elements of where he comes from. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/)!

Live and direct from the mean streets of Pilot Mound, it’s an interview with Jordan from Manitoba country rockers [The Moonlit Road](http://www.themoonlitroadband.ca/). We talk about their acclaimed debut LP ‘[The Road From Hell](http://www.themoonlitroadband.ca/stream-the-road-from-hell)’, writing songs about personal struggles with mental illness, the band’s upcoming record, and much more! This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), and by Manitoba country artist [Brian Jacobs](http://brianjacobsmusic.ca/), who is currently touring in support of his excellent ‘Highways and Backroads’ record.

Local electronic artist [Clash Contrast](http://clashcontrast.bandcamp.com) has been on the scene since 2007, and her pursuit of electronica has taken her across the country and into some unexpected locations (like recording an album at the library!) We talk about her influences in trip-hop, drum n' bass, jungle, chillwave, electro-pop and more, and I fill in some much-needed gaps in my (admittedly lacking) knowledge of the electronic community. Unfortunately (my bad), a chunk of this conversation was lost because I didn't check how much space was left on my memory card, but the bulk of the interview is there, and I think it's a good one. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://hwww.myparktheatre.com/)!

Ryan Nash has been a frequent guest on the podcast, talking about his bands [Union Stockyards](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr199-union-stockyards-34d5d892673bc4L/) and [Agapito](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr244-agapito-356455da00264eL/), as well as an appearance as a member of anti-fascist group [FF1](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr237-ff1-353ea11da89fb0L/). On this episode, we talk primarily about his newest project, instrumental rock trio [Agassiz](http://agassizband.com/), who recently released a new two-song EP, [Pulse 1B](http://agassiz.bandcamp.com/album/pulse-1b). This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://[[text](http://)](http://)www.myparktheatre.com/)!

At this year’s [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest/), I moderated a panel with [Precursor Productions](http://www.precursorproductions.com/) about the more technical side of recording. The panel was a hit, so I sat down and recorded - in their studio - an interview with Precursor's Andrew Yankiwski and Paul Blandford, all about the studio biz, recording bands, the way the music industry has changed over the years, and much more. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/)!

Andre Cornejo is well-known in the local music scene from his history of playing with super-heavy local bands, but he’s currently working on a (still heavy) solo electronic project called Tape Worm! We talk about tape loops, gear hoarding, learning on the go, and much more. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), and by local folk-rockers [Six-Foot Citrus](http://www.facebook.com/sixfootcitrus/), who are releasing a new EP on Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Good Will! Other episodes you might dig: [WR409: FreakingSnap](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr409-freakingsnap-37a13985ebf236/), [WR366: ADiethylamide](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr366-adiethylamide-37282c6153c276/), [WR260: Exquisite Ghost](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr260-exquisite-ghost-35bc7115e26ff8/), [WR417: Parts Project](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr417-parts-project-37b747ae7fdcb8/)

It's a new episode recorded in a basement jam space with mighty grunge-punks [Death Cassette](http://deathcassettemusic.bandcamp.com/releases), who are busy working on their debut full-length. We talk about their raw, unpolished sound, their ability to fit in with a number of different local scenes, fitting the band in among the members' various other projects, and much more! Although Death Cassette doesn't have a ton of recorded material available yet, you can hear – for the first time ever – their brand new single, "Anaconda", exclusively on the podcast (until it becomes available on streaming services in a few days)! This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), and by local folk-rockers [Six-Foot Citrus](http://www.facebook.com/sixfootcitrus/), who are releasing a new EP this Sunday at the Good Will!

Continuing in the tradition of rural country artists being great interviewees is [Ed Wayne](http://www.edwaynemusic.com/), who hung out with me in a Tim Hortons to talk about his upcoming acoustic tour, being a traditional, pure country artist, and much more! We also have a shared love for the Louvin Brothers (and you should too)! This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), and by Manitoba country artist [Brian Jacobs](http://brianjacobsmusic.ca/), whose excellent ‘Highways and Backroads’ record is up for two Manitoba Country Music Association awards!

You might know singer-songwriter [Roger's Arsenal](http://rogersarsenal.bandcamp.com) for his roles in a number of Winnipeg bands over the years, or for his heart-wrenching solo material, but he’s spent the last little while working on something new – his first book. "[Bear's Necessities](http://www.instagram.com/bearsnecessitiesbook/)" –written by "Roger Arsenal" – comes out on Halloween, and we talked about self-publishing, transitioning from a songwriter to a novelist, and much more! Please note the last few minutes of the interview got cut off because the memory card was full, so I threw one of Roger's songs up there at the end instead. Also, I realized after the fact that I repeat myself ("fun conversation") in the intro. Sorry. This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/)!

As many of you know, I like to host back yard shows with some of my favourite local artists, usually in the summer. This episode you're about to hear was intended to take place outside, but then Manitoba got[ hammered with a storm](http://globalnews.ca/news/6022654/manitobans-may-be-in-the-dark-into-sunday-hydro/), so we had a Thanksgiving potluck in the house, with the one and only [Quinton Blair](http://quintonblair.com/) performing two fantastic live sets to a basement crammed full of people. Quinton – backed by Sean Borton of [Foster Martin Band](http://www.fostermartinband.com/) fame – played originals, covers, requests, and even some new tunes. I've always maintained that house shows are the best way to see live music, and this was yet another example of why that's true. Hopefully we can make these potluck/house shows a Thanksgiving tradition. If you dig Quinton's music, why not check out the [recent interview](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr396-quinton-blair-377cda13ed2bea/) I did with him for the podcast? This episode brought to you by our friends at [the Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/), and by Manitoba country artist [Brian Jacobs](http://brianjacobsmusic.ca/), whose excellent '[Highways and Backroads](http://[[text](http://)](http://)brianjacobs.bandcamp.com/album/highways-backroads)' record is up for two Manitoba Country Music Association awards!

Some bands have good names. Some bands have great names. Other bands have amazing names, like [Vagina Witchcraft](http://vaginawitchcraft.bandcamp.com/releases)! This episode is an interview with two members of the local hardcore/doom/sludge/etc. outfit, in which we discuss representation in the local scene, their big gig opening for Propagandhi, learning to scream, THAT NAME, and a lot more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

It's a conversation with young pop-punkers [The Brotherhood & Co.](http://www.facebook.com/TheBrotherhood.wpg/) (two of 'em, anyway) about their project’s roots, which go back almost 10 years, getting into the local music scene as adults, the business of marketing a band in this dystopic techno-future, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

Progressive folk-rock-punk foursome [The Gerry Hatricks](http://thegerryhatricks.bandcamp.com/releases) are on the verge of releasing their excellent self-titled debut EP, so we sat down in a dog-filled living room to talk all about it. The group, which is an extension and expansion of frontman Gerrit Delaquis' solo sound, discusses the songs' complexity and technicality, the process of recording and writing the EP, and a lot more. They also perform four acoustic songs, and since – at the time this is being released – there isn't a ton of Gerry Hatricks material available until the record hits Bandcamp on Oct. 11, it's a cool way to get an advance listen. This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

On Sept. 29, we held our second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest/) at the Park Theatre. This year's event was a big success, in part, because of the networking format we set up, which allowed podcasters, listeners, and everyone else to meet and share with local creators in every possible genre. This episode is a compilation of some of the conversations I had over the course of the afternoon with some of the participants, including (in chronological order): [Travelling Minds](http://libbyj.ca/podcast/), [Echo Podcast](http://www.echopodcast2019.com/), [2 Baked Girls](http://2bakedgirls.org/), [Thick & Sweaty](http://thicknsweaty.podbean.com/), [Koj-B Films](http://www.kojbfilms.com/), [This Ain't Babysittin'](http://www.facebook.com/thisaintbabysittin/), [Beaver Does Movies](http://beaverdoesmovies.wixsite.com/beaverdoesmovies), and CKUW's [Behind the Curtain](http://ckuw.ca/programs/detail/behind-the-curtain). These, of course, were only a few of the many podcasters at the event, and we're hoping to build on the festival's momentum with events throughout the year. This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). …and by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today!

It's a wide-ranging interview with a quiet icon of Winnipeg's music scene, [Mike Koop](http://www.youtube.com/user/deathcureseverything) (The Bonaduces, The Leftists, The Kicker, Cheerleader, Buick 6, etc.) We talk about his (great) country gospel album, his bands’ place in Winnipeg’s musical continuity, the everlasting appeal of the CD format, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). It’s also brought to you by MCMA Award-nominated country artist [Brian Jacobs](http://brianjacobsmusic.ca/), whose debut solo record ‘[Highways and Backroads](http://brianjacobs.bandcamp.com/album/highways-backroads)’ is available now! Award-winning local jazz/fusion/psychedelic wizards [Apollo Suns](http://apollosunswpg.bandcamp.com/) are back with a Winnipeg show [Oct. 11 at the Park Theatre](http://www.facebook.com/events/2218967255062107/)!

Acclaimed Celtic-folk singer-songwriter/fiddler/harpist/etc. [Lizzy Hoyt](http://lizzyhoyt.com/) has a big show coming up at the WECC Oct. 9 with her trio. We met up at a coffee shop for a conversation about her experience as a (relative) newcomer to Winnipeg’s music scene, her interest in writing about Canadian history – which earned her a royal honour – and much more! Lizzy's latest record, New Lady on the Prairie, is available at her shows or for [order online](http://lizzyhoyt.com/store). This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com) It’s also brought to you by MCMA Award-nominated country artist [Brian Jacobs](http://brianjacobsmusic.ca/), whose debut solo record ‘[Highways and Backroads](http://https://brianjacobs.bandcamp.com/album/highways-backroads)’ is available now! ...and by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today! Don't forget to check out [the new track](http://youtu.be/pjsBFU7O5EI), "Simon Pop", by [Hypernashion](http://www.facebook.com/Hypernashion-Band-116231005088/) and 5imon5ez feat. Joe Silva.

In the late '90s, I played in a ska band called [Grandpa's Army](http://www.witchpolice.com/2009/04/every-grandpas-army-song-ever.html), and my old friend Alex Seville was the keyboard player. Alex has been living in San Francisco for the past few years, where he’s not playing music, but is – in a turn surprising to anyone who knew him in Winnipeg – participating in freestyle rap-based improv. We talk about all of that, plus the weird creative projects we did back in the day (including a [documentary about Grandpa's Army](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoMrwRIHrhk&list=PL7AAE58E5EC81BEB4)) that - in a roundabout way - eventually led to me doing this podcast. Songs on this episode: Grandpa's Army - "Train to Hicksville" Grandpa's Army - "The Land of Nod" (both live recordings) A Auspicii - "Boris" (weird backwards thing we did) Jesse Matas feat. Confucious tha Ruthless - Rolling in the Juicebox (recorded by Alex) This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It's also brought to you by MCMA Award-nominated country artist [Brian Jacobs](http://brianjacobsmusic.ca/), whose debut solo record '[Highways and Backroads](http://https://brianjacobs.bandcamp.com/album/highways-backroads)' is available now!

Folk/jazz/spaghetti western(?) trio [Casati](http://www.casatiband.com/) are set to release their new LP, ‘[This is Just to Say](http://www.facebook.com/events/484950899026910/)’, at a show Sept. 25! We hung out and talked about the record, the ukulelessance, covering heavy topics while playing generally upbeat instruments, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today!

Capital-F folk duo [The New Customs](http://www.thenewcustoms.com/) are set to release their new LP, Selling Religion on Government Street in early October, so we hung out at a Tim Hortons near the airport for a podcast. Dale and Emma have been hustling hard at this acoustic storytelling business for a number of years now, and their indie-folk sound reflects the genre's ins and outs, including its ability to put across a a serious political message with a mellow backing. Check 'em out [Oct. 3 at The Park Theatre](http://www.thenewcustoms.com/shows/srogs-cd-release) for a hometown release show before they take their show on the road and present the new record to audiences across the country. This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It’s also brought to you by Polish-Canadian electronic outfit [Hypernashion](http://www.facebook.com/Hypernashion-Band-116231005088/) and the whole [Hyper Recordz](http://www.hyperrecordz.com/) family. Be sure to check out the [new Hypernashion single](http://youtu.be/pjsBFU7O5EI) (feat. 5imon5ez and Joe Silva).

Prairie singer-songwriter [Del Barber](http://delbarber.com/) is about to release a fantastic new album, [Easy Keeper](http://delbarber.com/album/1069833/easy-keeper), which is the culmination of a rollercoaster few years that saw him forced to kickstart his career from scratch after a decade of building it up. We talk about his descriptive, sincere storytelling, his new perspective on the music business, finding peace with his place in the world, and much, much more. This is only Del's [second appearance](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr300-del-barber-36693d03625dca/) on the podcast, but he's already one of my favourite guests in the podcast's long history. This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today! Also, check out the brand new single, “[Ole Hoe Down](http://open.spotify.com/artist/3wfwt19TqWHkHEvViF4cwz)” by country rocker (and past Witchpolice guest) [Chris Micheal](http://www.facebook.com/chrismichealmusic/)!

Winnipeg expat Allan Hanley, perhaps best known locally in his DJ guise as Turtilian, is back with [Parts Project](http://www.facebook.com/partsmusicproject/), a new creative outlet that puts him in the driver's seat playing live electronic music. Parts Project is in town Saturday, Sept. 14 for a [live show](http://www.facebook.com/events/729894617463939/) with a number of familiar faces from his old Winnipeg crew, as well an electronic music workshop the following weekend. It's a fun conversation about finding primal, emotional sounds in electronics, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. Award-winning local jazz/fusion/psychedelic wizards [Apollo Suns](https://apollosunswpg.bandcamp.com/) are back with a Winnipeg show [Oct. 11 at the Park Theatre](http://www.facebook.com/events/2218967255062107/)! North Dakota (via Winnipeg) folk duo [Project: Constellation](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr356-project-constellation-370cb22bba7cd4/) are back in Manitoba Sept. 14, performing at the Royal Albert with fellow past Witchpolice guests [Boss Logan](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr345-boss-logan-36e89057f759ee/)!

One-half of hard-touring emo punks [Screaming at Traffic](http://screamingattrafficmusic.bandcamp.com/) are back on the podcast for the first time in a [couple of years](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr243-screaming-at-traffic-355899a22c1f04L/). We talked about their new, [Jordan Voth](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr253-jordan-voth-3595e2cd37a52a/)-produced LP, ‘[I Don’t Like Sports](http://screamingattrafficmusic.bandcamp.com/album/i-dont-like-sports)’, some unusual merch, their dual-frontman style, how ‘emo’ isn’t a dirty word anymore, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today! Also, check out the brand new single, “[Ole Hoe Down](http://open.spotify.com/artist/3wfwt19TqWHkHEvViF4cwz)” by country rocker (and [past Witchpolice guest](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr388-chris-micheal-37671e2e443e4c/)) [Chris Micheal](http://www.facebook.com/chrismichealmusic/)!

It's a conversation about music and politics with singer-songwriter turned electoral candidate [Adrien Sala](http://www.mbndp.ca/adriensala), NDP Candidate for St. James, who is running for the MLA gig in my neck of the woods. We talk about his transition from the Times Change(d) scene to the campaign trail, the changing demographics of Manitoba politics, Winnipeg’s obsession with roots music and a lot more. The episode features some excellent songs from the two albums by Adrien's old roots group [Jackpine](http://uniter.ca/view/adapting-to-a-new-climate). Sept. 10 is Election Day in Manitoba. Go out and vote, whichever party or candidate you support! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. North Dakota (via Winnipeg) folk duo [Project: Constellation](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr356-project-constellation-370cb22bba7cd4/) are back in Manitoba Sept. 14, performing at the Royal Albert with fellow past Witchpolice guests [Boss Logan](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/wr345-boss-logan-36e89057f759ee/)! Check out [Parts Project](http://partsproject.wixsite.com/partsmusicproject), from the creator of Turtilian, at the Garrick Hotel Bar on [Saturday, Sept. 14](http://www.facebook.com/events/729894617463939/), joined by Chris Komus, Theo Tzu, Davey Berkowitz, Clear Paths, and The Silver Fox.

This episode is an interview with Mike and Trevor from Winnipeg death/thrash metal outfit [Endless Chaos](http://endlesschaos1.bandcamp.com). It's a fun conversation about making metal catchy, sticking with it through multiple lineup changes, and much more! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today!

Bassist, music teacher, and YouTuber Aaron Bacon isn't new to the podcast – he's been on Witchpolice Radio before as a member of both [Dizzy Mystics](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/35c82ec809bf42/) and [Aphelion](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/368a3bad6675d2/) – but we've never talked about this project before. [Bacon's Bass Place](http://www.facebook.com/BaconsBassPlace/) is Aaron's all-purpose online presence for teaching bass techniques, vlogging, podcasting, and a lot more. We have a conversation in the food court about the project, where it's going, how it got started, and a lot more. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to [hear an example](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMUpDt7KCnk) of one of Aaron's bass lessons! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are presenting this year’s Manitoba Podcast Festival on Sept. 29! You’ll also want to check out a [show Sept. 6 at the Cavern](http://www.facebook.com/events/405665890061421/), featuring a trio of past guests on the podcast – [Joe Curtis Band](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/368d6cb7dccec0/), [Paige Drobot](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/37461d930714ac/), and [Heartsleeve](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/3790b3f76eba1e/). It’s hard to think of a better or more eclectic lineup. ...and go out and grab the debut record by new local metal fusion band [Book of Ghosts](http://www.instagram.com/bookofghostsofficial), which dropped everywhere Aug. 27!

Local punks [Yer Mum](http://yermum.bandcamp.com/releases) reminded me of just how much *fun* punk rock can be, and how much I miss playing in a band with this amount of energy and ridiculousness. It's a really fun conversation about skateboarding, drinking, touring, dogs and more, recorded at “The Whorehouse"... plus some live performances! This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It’s also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today! Also: stay tuned for the debut record by new local metal fusion band [Book of Ghosts](http://www.instagram.com/bookofghostsofficial), which drops everywhere Aug. 27! ...and the excellent debut record by Polish-Canadian reggae outfit [Zoroastafari](http://www.hyperrecordz.com/artist/zoroastafari/) is now available on iTunes from Hyper Recordz, so check it out today!

I spent some time with an absolute legend for this episode. Iconic reggae artist [Luciano](http://lucianomessenjah.com/) was in town, live and direct from Jamaica, for a performance Aug. 23 at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. Although I had [interviewed Luciano four or five years ago](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/3519538383436eL/), that was over the phone, and this was my first time meeting The Messenger in person. He's an artist with an unbelievably deep catalogue and international acclaim, but he's down-to-earth enough to hang out in a coffee shop for a podcast interview – and to get into some deep thoughts as well. This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are presenting this year's Manitoba Podcast Festival on Sept. 29! It’s also brought to you by [Wildflower Media](http://wildflowermedia.ca/), a local media and graphic design company that specializes in websites and graphic design, especially posters and social media graphics. Listeners to the podcast can get a discount (between 20%-50%) on various Wildflower services by visiting [wildflowermedia.ca/witchpolice](http://wildflowermedia.ca/witchpolice)!

Ever since I discovered the weird world of the [Famous Sandhogs](http://thefamoussandhogs.bandcamp.com/) a few years back, I've been curious about its anonymous creator's identity and motives behind the project. We come a little closer on this episode (but no spoilers, I still don't know who he actually is).It's an interview over the phone, in which we talk about his vast catalogue, the deep levels of research and mythology, his recent (masked, of course) live show, and more. If you're looking for an entry point to the Sandhogs universe, it's hard to find something better than [*Paris Green*](http://thefamoussandhogs.bandcamp.com/album/paris-green), a full-fledged, choose-your-own-adventure style board game in album form. This episode is brought to you by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/), who are hosting the second annual [Manitoba Podcast Festival](http://www.facebook.com/mbpodfest) Sept. 29. It's also brought to you by [Trevor Fisher](http://https://www.linkedin.com/in/fishertrevor) of Way2Wealth Management, a local Certified Financial Planner who can help you start planning your financial independence. Call him at 204-471-3011 or email him at [email protected] to get your finances on the right track today!

[FreakingSnap](http://freakingsnap.bandcamp.com/) is an extremely prolific local electronic/experimental artist. He's released over 400 albums (and counting), and as we discuss on this episode, it's all building to an eventual goal. We talk about how/where to delve into such an epic catalogue, about the differences between live on-stage recordings and basement jams, being nervous performing improvised pieces, and much more. This episode is coming out on a notable date for Chris, too... kinda. It's probably going to end up being released right at the end of 8/14, but close enough to 8/15 that it pretty much counts. This episode is brought to you by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/), and by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). It's also brought to you by [Wildflower Media](http://wildflowermedia.ca/), a local media and graphic design company that specializes in websites and graphic design, especially posters and social media graphics. Listeners to the podcast can get a discount (between 20%-50%) on various Wildflower services by visiting [wildflowermedia.ca/witchpolice](http://wildflowermedia.ca/witchpolice)!

As many of you know, I like to host intimate little house shows in my back yard each summer. This episode of the podcast is the recording of one of the sets from our most recent back yard gig. This is a set by the show's headliner, Australian avant-cellist [Rob Knaggs](http://www.robknaggs.com/). Rob was back in Manitoba for the first time in quite a while (hear him talk about going home to Oz on a [previous interview](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/36da6f44a8cef6/) podcast), and he played a deadly set in the light of day – just Rob on the deck with the cello and no visuals. As mentioned in the intro, Rob's set was considerably louder than the others I recorded that afternoon, so there's a bit of clipping at times, but it doesn't take away from the Arctic-inspired beauty of his compositions. This episode is brought to you by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/), and by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). It's also brought to you by Polish-Canadian electronic outfit [Hypernashion](http://www.facebook.com/Hypernashion-Band-116231005088/) and the whole [Hyper Recordz](http://www.hyperrecordz.com/) family. Be sure to check out the [new Hypernashion single](http://youtu.be/pjsBFU7O5EI) (feat. 5imon5ez and Joe Silva). You'll also want to check out a [show Sept. 6 at the Cavern](http://www.facebook.com/events/405665890061421/), featuring a trio of past guests on the podcast – [Joe Curtis Band](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/368d6cb7dccec0/), [Paige Drobot](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/37461d930714ac/), and [Heartsleeve](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/3790b3f76eba1e/). It's hard to think of a better or more eclectic lineup. Finally, shoutout to Jesse Waters-Wolfe, the latest contributor to our [Patreon page](http://www.patreon.com/witchpolice). I don't push the Patreon hard, but it's there if you feel like the digital equivalent of throwing a tip in our guitar case. Thanks to everyone who has ever supported the podcast, financially or otherwise.

When I transferred the huge Witchpolice archive over to the current hosting site, about 50 episodes from 2013-2014 got missed. Although they've always been available, buried on the old Witchpolice site, they've never been formally discoverable on podcast platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I [recently asked listeners](http://www.facebook.com/WitchpoliceRadio/posts/2248282975270760) which of these lost episode(s) they'd like to hear re-released, this one – with Julia Ryckman, a/k/a [Slattern](http://www.juliaryckmanslattern.com/) – was easily the most-requested. At the time this episode (WR084) originally came out in July 2014, Witchpolice Radio had a very different format. We (I wasn't the only host!) weren't only interviewing local musicians, but were asking them to select songs from their own record collections based on randomly-generated theme words. Due to the sketchy legality of broadcasting other people's songs without permission, the selections are edited out of this episode, but it's still a great conversation, and was one of my favourites of the early years of the podcast. This episode is brought to you by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/), and by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

As many of you know, I like to host intimate little house shows in my back yard each summer. This episode of the podcast is the recording of one of the sets from our most recent back yard gig. This set is by Brazilian-Canadian samba/bossa nova duo [Sarau Carioca](http://www.saraucarioca.com/), who I was really excited to have on the bill. They're doing something very different from anything we'd had at a house show before, and their mellow, gorgeous melodies are a must-listen... even if you don't speak Portuguese. I’ll be releasing each of these live sets (most likely) as every second episode over the next few weeks, so stay tuned for a performance by Rob Knaggs (as well as the previously-released [Lana Winterhalt](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/378e5c502e2c50/) and [Two Crows for Comfort](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/3793c9c12d6a1c/) sets), alternating with the regular Witchpolice interviews. This episode is brought to you by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/), and by our friends at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). Also, be sure to check out our pals in Winnipeg’s [The Lovers](http://www.facebook.com/handsomelousy/), who are set to release a new album – *The Erotic Awakening of Asia’s Mom* – in September on all digital services and on CD. While you wait, check out the out-of-this-world new video for the record’s lead single ‘[State of Mind](http://youtu.be/KouLxbTWe3Y)’, which blends the band’s trademark harmonica-driven, rockabilly/cowpunk sound with intergalactic visuals.

[One of Us](http://oneofus204.bandcamp.com/) is relatively new to the Winnipeg music scene as a band, but the band members are longtime veterans of the local punk rock community, having played in punk bands for decades. We talk about their sound, the undying appeal of melodic hardcore, their upcoming gigs – including a [Jarvis fire benefit](http://www.facebook.com/events/2550501931647873/[text](http://)) and dream gigs opening for the likes of Propagandhi and Good Riddance – and a lot more. There's also a killer live acoustic performance, as well as a sneak peek at some new material. This episode is brought to you by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/), and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

As many of you know, I like to host intimate little house shows in my back yard each summer. This episode of the podcast is the recording of one of the sets from our most recent back yard gig. Folk duo [Two Crows for Comfort](http://www.twocrowsforcomfort.com/) played a fantastic set of songs, primarily from their highly-recommended debut album, 17 Feet'. I've seen them a few times in a few different contexts now, and they seem like one of those versatile groups that could probably play a show anywhere and still fit in – but they seemed particularly at home at a cozy little back yard show. I’ll be releasing each of these live sets (most likely) as every second episode over the next few weeks, so stay tuned for performances by Sarau Carioca and Rob Knaggs (as well as the previously-released [Lana Winterhalt](http://witchpolice.podiant.co/e/378e5c502e2c50/) set), alternating with the regular Witchpolice interviews. This episode is brought to you by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/), and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

The fellas in [Heartsleeve](http://www.facebook.com/heartsleevemb) may be relatively new to the local scene, but they have their banjos n’ mandos n’ more sound well honed. I hung out with them in a terrifying (yet lovely) porch in the middle of nowhere for a conversation about their folk-with-a-twist sound, covering the Mars Volta with a banjo, playing as a full band vs. basic acoustic duos or trios, and much more. Plus, they performed four songs live, and since they don't have any formal recordings out yet... this may be one of the only places you can hear them. For now, anyway. This episode is brought to you by [Howl at the Moon](http://howlatthemoonfest.com/), Manitoba’s newest and most exciting country music festival, by Osborne Village’s new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/),and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

As many of you know, I like to host intimate little house shows in my back yard each summer. This episode of the podcast is the recording of one of the sets from our most recent back yard gig, which happened this past Saturday. Singer-songwriter [Lana Winterhalt](http://www.lanawinterhalt.com/) released one of my favourite albums of 2018, and in this live set, she shows that her songs are equally as powerful when stripped down to just an acoustic guitar and a vocal FX pedal. I'll be releasing each of these live sets (most likely) as every second episode over the next few weeks, so stay tuned for performances by Two Crows for Comfort, Sarau Carioca, and Rob Knaggs as well, alternating with the regular Witchpolice interviews. This episode is brought to you by [Howl at the Moon](http://howlatthemoonfest.com/), Manitoba’s newest and most exciting country music festival, by Osborne Village's new pop-up record store, [Old Gold Vintage Vinyl](http://www.instagram.com/oldgoldvintagevinyl204/),and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/).

[Holy Void](http://holyvoidband.bandcamp.com/), a self-described "nightmare-inducing psychedelic quartet" is set to release a new full-length album on Transistor 66, so bassist Danny Hacking is on the show to talk spooky vibes, that elusive Winnipeg sound, and much more! [Transistor 66](http://www.transistor66.com/) is the city's undisputed champion of record labels, and with the release of the 'Naught LP', Holy Void adds to their deep, wonderful catalogue of records from Winnipeg and beyond. Hear some new tracks from the upcoming record on the podcast! This episode is brought to you by [Howl at the Moon](http://howlatthemoonfest.com/), Manitoba’s newest and most exciting country music festival, July 25-27, and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). Don’t forget to support our friends at [Dub Ditch Picnic](http://dubditchpicnic.bandcamp.com/), who are trying to clear out as much stock as possible to [cover some medical costs](http://www.facebook.com/crizwell/posts/10156105481525636).

It's the 400th episode of Witchpolice Radio, which means it's OF COURSE the one where I've lost my voice and am wheezing out my questions. Thankfully, the guest on this episode, [Joe Boy Rock](http://joeboyrock.bandcamp.com/releases) of local hip-hop duo [Machina II](http://soundcloud.com/machinaii/), has a lot of insightful things to say about the local music scene, rap, DIY, and a lot more. This episode is brought to you by [Howl at the Moon](http://howlatthemoonfest.com/), Manitoba’s newest and most exciting country music festival, July 25-27, and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). Don’t forget to support our friends at [Dub Ditch Picnic](http://dubditchpicnic.bandcamp.com/), who are trying to clear out as much stock as possible to [cover some medical costs](http://www.facebook.com/crizwell/posts/10156105481525636).

It's an interview with Winnipeg comedian [Cory Falvo](http://www.instagram.com/corybantiasm/) about the upcoming Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival production, [Commando: The Radio Play](http://www.winnipegfringe.com/performer-detail.aspx?kw=Ditch+Water+Theatre). I don’t usually cover the Fringe Festival, because it’s kind of out of my wheelhouse, but this project has a classic Arnold Schwarzenegger flick turned into a radio play, AND Cory will be performing all the sound effects live with a pile of props. This episode is brought to you by [Howl at the Moon](http://howlatthemoonfest.com/), Manitoba’s newest and most exciting country music festival, July 25-27, and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). Don’t forget to support our friends at [Dub Ditch Picnic](http://dubditchpicnic.bandcamp.com/), who are trying to clear out as much stock as possible to [cover some medical costs](http://www.facebook.com/crizwell/posts/10156105481525636). ...and yes, I did get one of my kids to record the intro on this one.

It's a phoner with former Winnipegger [Henry Beckwith](http://www.henrytours.ca/), currently based in Toronto and touring Canada and the world as a front-of-house audio guy and tour manager for an impressive list of nationally-known artists (his clients include Basia Bulat, Dan Mangan, Wintersleep, Terra Lightfoot, American Football, and more). Henry and I played in a short-lived reggae band together about 15 years ago, and it has been cool to watch his progress over the years (from afar) as he went from a touring musician to a sound guy at clubs to the guy who runs tings on the road for well-known acts. This episode is brought to you by [Howl at the Moon](http://howlatthemoonfest.com/), Manitoba’s newest and most exciting country music festival, July 25-27, and by our pals at [The Park Theatre](http://myparktheatre.com/). Don’t forget to support our friends at [Dub Ditch Picnic](http://dubditchpicnic.bandcamp.com/), who are trying to clear out as much stock as possible to [cover some medical costs](http://www.facebook.com/crizwell/posts/10156105481525636[text](http://)).