Witchpolice Radio

Singer/songwriter/music educator/multi-hyphenate Heidi Korte can now add published author to her list of accomplishments! I sat down with Heidi to talk about her book, On The Edge of Greatness, which aims to help young musicians and other creatives get past mental obstacles and accomplish their goals. Instead of the usual songs I would include in an episode, this one includes audio clips of contributors to the book -- including some of Heidi's music students -- telling their stories. Want to hear more Heidi? Check out episode #535 (Nov. 2020) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as a couple bucks a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Jazz musician, woodwind specialist, composer and educator Sean Irvine sat down for a conversation on the podcast. On this episode, we talk about ska as a gateway for band nerds, teaching music to students with exceptional needs, coming back to Winnipeg after a stint in Toronto, his upcoming gig at the Pride Winnipeg festival, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as a couple bucks a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

I caught up with "all-female, all-Hailey" alt-rockers The Haileys for a conversation about their upcoming debut album ('The Haileys' by The Haileys, available everywhere June 23) and first tour, being a ‘COVID band’, adding a third Hailey since the last time we spoke, and much more! Need more from (two of) The Haileys? Check out episode #646 (Dec. 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as a couple bucks a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Sean and Todd McGinity are a big part of the local podcasting community in this sordid little burg, as hosts of the SeanGeek and FastFret Podcast, but they’re also musicians. You may know them from their work in hard rockers Dome, but we sat down for a conversation about The Kitchen Sink by Bros Before Gin — a new collection of unreleased tracks from their various bands over the years, some of which go back decades. Stay tuned for a chat about the CD, documenting everything, musical family connections -- including an idea for a podcast series they would be fools not to pursue -- and much more! NOTE: Due to a technical problem with the recording files, my side of the conversation is the backup, audio which means it sounds a little rougher than usual. Still absolutely listenable, but just a heads-up. Need more from the McGinitys? Hear them on episode #480 (April 2020). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as a couple bucks a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Brandon rocker Matt Cory is on the show to talk about the music scene in the Wheat City, his prolific discography and love for the EP format, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Comparing his artistic personality to that of a ‘queer mad scientist from the ‘80s’, synthesizer enthusiast Stiff Wiggle is set to perform live for the first time in a while. Check out an enlightening conversation about identity, realizing one’s creative purpose, Prince, and so much more. Need more Stiff Wiggle? Hear him on episode #578 (April 2021) and #98 (Oct. 2014) under his birth name, as well as #152 (Nov. 2015) as a member of Autumn Still... and don't forget to check out his upcoming live shows, including an upcoming gig June 4 at Park Alleys! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Solid conversation on this episode with jazz pianist/saxophonist Connor Derraugh, who just released his debut album, ‘Acceptance’, with vocalist Cordelia Donovan. We talked about the record — which was inspired by the passing of a close mutual friend — and the discovery of a new musical partnership. We also got into Connor’s unique journey, which includes a traumatic brain injury that left him temporarily unable to use his right hand (not great for a piano player!) and how that shaped his playing and outlook today. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

You probably recognize Kyle Halldorson from his work in bands like Dizzy Mystics and the Gerry Hatricks -- and from the epic theme song to this podcast -- but he’s going solo (kind of) with the new project Dr.Rift! We talked about Dr.Rift's conception, focusing more on hooks than technical complexity, getting a band together, playing a first show (with another on May 20), and much more. ...and make sure you stay tuned to this one all the way through for an exclusive first listen to never-before-heard Dr.Rift recordings! Hot damn! Need more Kyle in yer earholes? Check out his appearances on episode #262 (Dec. 2017) and episode #591 (May 2021) with Dizzy Mystics, as well as episode #425 with the Gerry Hatricks (Oct. 2019). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon, including the newest patron, Chris! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Country-tinged indie rocker Amos the Kid just released his excellent debut LP, Enough as it Was, after a pair of highly-regarded cassette EPs via the House of Wonders label! We sat down to talk about the record, creating a bigger sound (and playing on beat) and much more. Give this interview a listen before you hit up Amos' release show May 6 at the West End Cultural Centre. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Her name always comes up whenever I ask listeners which local artists they'd like to hear on the show, so here it is: an interview with Winnipeg pop chanteuse extraordinaire Begonia! We talk about the new ‘Powder Blue’ LP, living up to expectations after the success of 2019’s ‘Fear’, touring the U.S., some of her extensive history in the local music scene, and a whole heckuva lot more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

The gents from "wholesome musical fusion" duo Hallfield Community Home were on the show for a good talk about punk rock, exploring pop sounds, finding a good vibe writing music together during the pandemic, having a name that sounds like a seniors’ residence, and much more! Plus hear some brand new tunes from the group right here on the podcast. Hot damn! Need more Hallfield? They both appeared together on the podcast as members of Nice Cops (#335, Nov. 2018), Alex has been on the show talking about his role in Elder Abuse twice (#229, April 2017 and #468, March 2020), and Sebastian was on as a member of Boys' Club (#187, July 2016). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by past Witchpolice guests Book of Ghosts, who are playing Saturday, April 29 at the Bulldog Event Centre with Votov and Evil Piece! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Singer-songwriter Shay Wolf is back on the show to talk about still being a “baby” artist, her excellent new EP, ‘Stay’, emotional reactions to songwriting, why everyone should sing, and so much more. Need more? Hear Shay Wolf on the second Quick Hits episode (#579, April 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by past Witchpolice guests Book of Ghosts, who are playing Saturday, April 29 at the Bulldog Event Centre with Votov and Evil Piece! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Great conversation on this episode with Chell Osuntade of Fold Paper! We talked about the other bands he plays in (Julien's Daughter, JayWood), loving post-punk, future plans for the Fold Paper project, experiencing Winnipeg’s music scene after moving here from the U.S., and much more! Want to hear more from Chell? Check out the Julien's Daughter interview (#545, Dec. 2020) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by past Witchpolice guests Book of Ghosts, who are playing Saturday, April 29 at the Bulldog Event Centre with Votov and Evil Piece! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

This one's a little different. It's part of a series of episodes I'm doing in collaboration with local rapper Ezoman's Creative Side Entertainment for this year's 'Future of M"you"sic' competition, which is a five-month long showcase of up-and-coming local artists at the Limelight Here's the first episode, which is similar to my old Quick Hits format (remember that?), and it features Ezoman giving some background on the event, plus three of the artists participating in the first stage of the competition on May 25: Eagle Owl, TommyPhyll and Lil Yardii. The May 25 event also features Cozzymanos, who we weren't able to set up an interview with in time, but one of his tracks is at the end of this episode as well. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

One of Winnipeg's most successful musical exports to the world is celebrating a milestone. On this episode, I talked to Sammy Kohn (drums) and Daniel Greaves (vocals) of The Watchmen about the super-deluxe reissue for the 25th anniversary of their landmark 'Silent Radar' LP. We got into the background of the deluxe edition's 46(!) tracks, the staying power of the band's songs from that era, the CD's pioneering -- for 1998 -- enhanced/online features, and much more. You can (and should, it's great) check out the comprehensive version of 'Silent Radar' now wherever you stream music. Need more Watchmen? Sammy was on a very early episode of the podcast (WR077, way back in 2014), which you can hear right here! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

This episode is my conversation with Clint Chaboyer about live-streaming local punk and metal bands on Red Tie Live, the upcoming ‘90s tribute show in support of MS Canada (May 5 at The Park Theatre), and much more. The songs on this episode are from previous charity tribute events -- this year's is the eighth annual -- and are covers by all-star lineups of Winnipeg musicians, with suitably ridiculous band names like 'Nirvan Down By The River', 'Squirrel Jam', and 'Manther'! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Caught up with Jude and Wyatt of metalcore maniacs Hopscotchbattlescars to talk about their upcoming record, making music with a confusing beat that’s hard to dance to, ‘wacky’ songs, and much more. You can pre-order the digital album, Sick of You, which comes out May 5, now. Need more Hopscotchbattlescars in your life? Check out episode #617 (Aug. 2021) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Balanced Records has been holding it down for the local electronic scene(s) for more than two decades. Great conversation on this episode with Adam (Kasm) Hannibal about the label’s DIY history in a golden era for Winnipeg music, the community’s growth, musically unique live shows, and much more! Song selections: Kasm - Stargate (Michael Red Remix), Paris to Kyiv - Call (J57 Remix), Silla and Rise - Atausiq (Tomahawk Bang Remix), House of David Gang - Reggae Warrior (Seed Organization Remix). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Great conversation with Ariane Jean of francophone alternative pop project Sala! We talked about her roots in the local music scene with groups like Madrigaïa and Chic Gamine, writing in French vs English, the upcoming Sala album and release show, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.

Singer-songwriter Larysa Musick has just released the debut single, ‘Joan of Arc’, from her upcoming EP. We sat down to talk about moving from the world of poetry slams into playing folk music, working with women and non-binary collaborators, writing about history, house shows, and so much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company, who have brand new Witchpolice merch in the works! Watch for that! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as $1 a month if you like the show and want to throw some change in the guitar case! Big shoutout to the latest patron, Jimmy Shand! As always, if you like the podcast, please tell a friend or 20! Rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Word of mouth is still the main way Witchpolice Radio reaches new ears. Thanks for listening.