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The Ketamines to release a 7″ on Saskatoon’s Leaning Trees Records

The Ketamines to release a 7″ on Saskatoon’s Leaning Trees Records

Chris Morin May 1, 2013 0

Toronto garage rock group returns to Saskatoon June 19 The Ketamines, a spacey garage rock band from Toronto, Lethbridge and parts unknown, will be releasing a 7″ single on Saskatoon label Leaning Trees Records.

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Sled Island unveils their extended line-up for 2013

Sled Island unveils their extended line-up for 2013

Chris Morin April 30, 2013 4

Saskatoon reigns supreme at Calgary indie rock Festival Sled Island, Calgary’s premiere music and arts festival which runs from June 19 – 22, has revealed their extended line-up. Click HERE for the extended line-up.

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JunoFest brings the ruckus to Regina: Review

JunoFest brings the ruckus to Regina: Review

Chris Morin April 23, 2013 1

Celebrity worship abounds as the Junos unfold in Regina “The biggest jackass in the world is Lou Reed.” -Larry LeBlanc, on receiving the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the 2013 Junos. Award shows

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Untimely Demise kick off tour in advance of new album: Interview

Untimely Demise kick off tour in advance of new album: Interview

Chris Morin March 15, 2013 8

Metal group to play Amigos with Shooting Guns, Vulture Kult and Rehashed Saskatoon thrash titans Untimely Demise are kicking off their Eastern Canadian tour with a mammoth of a locals-only gig at Amigos on

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LUGO Returns to Saskatoon’s Mendel Art Gallery

LUGO Returns to Saskatoon’s Mendel Art Gallery

Chris Morin January 8, 2013 4

Mysteriously-named celebration expected to draw over 900 participants LUGO, a mysteriously-named celebration now in its fourth year, will once again bring the ruckus to the Mendel Art Gallery on Jan. 12. Self-described as “a

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The Best of 2012: Saskatchewan’s Music Scene

The Best of 2012: Saskatchewan’s Music Scene

Chris Morin December 26, 2012 8

New bands, new releases and what to look forward to in early 2013 Editor’s Note – We tried to get everything, but the sad reality about posting lists is that something/someone invariably gets overlooked.

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Ominocity to Present Park(ing) Day and CFCR FM-Phasis This Weekend

Ominocity to Present Park(ing) Day and CFCR FM-Phasis This Weekend

Ryan Smith September 21, 2012 5

Local music blog brings you 3 killer events this weekend We’ve been busy! Not only have we booked 16 acts to serenade you while you soak in all of the art and culture at Saskatoon Park(ing)

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Saskatoon hosts Polaris Prize Salon panel discussion

Saskatoon hosts Polaris Prize Salon panel discussion

Chris Morin August 31, 2012 13

Local music critics to weigh in on the Polaris Music Prize 2012 short list Members of the Polaris Music Prize jury will be in attendance at a free panel discussion event to discuss the

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Halifax Pop Explosion reveals 2012 line-up

Halifax Pop Explosion reveals 2012 line-up

Chris Morin August 14, 2012 4

Saskatoon bands added to Halifax Pop Explosion announcement Halifax Pop Explosion has revealed their initial line-up. Among those bands announced are Saskatoon’s Shooting Guns and Slow Down Molasses. Headlining the festival are Wintersleep, Of

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Polaris Prize 2012 Short List Announced

Polaris Prize 2012 Short List Announced

Chris Morin July 18, 2012 1

Indie rock cognoscenti rallies around Canadian artists Well shoot. Ominocity had the congratulatory article pre-written and ready to post. We had beers chilling in the fridge. And we were all ready to administer a

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