In the Zone with Andrew Boris

CEC uniquely blends RnB and folk while writing in both English and Spanish. The Treaty One-based artist and producer’s music is distinguishable by its slow groove, intimate lyrics, and soaring vocal layers. An alum of national accelerators such as Women in the Studio and RBCxMusic First Up, they operate The Clubhouse, a co-op studio in Winnipeg with the goal of reducing barriers for underrepresent...

Crossover episode! Braeden from Don't Cry Wolf. Don’t Cry Wolf is a media outlet focused on the Canadian underground music scene. It hopes to capture the feeling of walking into your older brother’s room in the late 90s or early 2000’s with posters on the walls, rap CDs and skateboard magazines scattered around. It strives to make the music scene feel exciting and accessible to outsiders throu...

Ghost Twin is a dark synthpop group from Winnipeg, Canada that combine roaring synthlines, dirty pulsing bass, dreamy guitar, and a haunting vocal dichotomy where Baroque meets Industrial. Formerly the husband-and-wife duo of Jaimz and Karen Asmundson, following Jaimz' passing in 2024, Pat Short (Kindest Cuts) and Alison Hain (Mutable Body) joined the band, bringing new perspectives and helpin...

Episode 50! I brought on perhaps the best audio engineer in Winnipeg to celebrate. In addition to his own solo project Meanspath and his band Mulligrub, Riley has worked with Andrina Turenne, Irvin Miller, Merin, Great Wealth, William Prince, Warming, French Class, Mattmac, Deerhoof, Jocelyn Gould, Neighbour Andy, Cookie Delicious, Jace Bodner, Sam Singer, The Love Letters, Noah Derksen, Kelly Bad...

Merin are a group of friends making sad but fun rock music in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Find Merin: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JAqoGbPAmNt0QZMGoUMoa Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/merin/692909022 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@merin5917 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/merin_stagram_/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

Andrina Turenne is an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her songs both in French and English explore themes of home, nature, and human connection. Formerly of Juno Award-winning group Chic Gamine, her solo project was launched in 2020. In 2024, she released Je suis un arbre , a Francophone EP that earned her a nomination for Francophone Artist of the Year at the Western Canadian...

Synthetic Friend is an infectiously vibrant 5-piece band based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. They strive to bring an upbeat stage presence and sound to every stage, blending the driving rhythms and introspective melodies of indie rock, and continues to creatively collaborate on dynamic, unique originals. Despite their name, these 5 are all 100%, no doubt, real-life friends! Find Synthetic Friend: Spotify...

DID YOU JUST FIND YOURSELF at a warehouse party somewhere in the Midwest? Or maybe a prairie Ukrainian community hall? These rustbelt roosters keep you guessing. Manitoba-based Bluebloods play music that feels like a gaggle of hosers crashing a Mennonite Social, with groove tunes and smoky ballads that explore Manitoba’s historic strikes, urban back allies and wheat fields. Their debut album, Disc...

Josua Karlson is a musician, composer, and producer with a passion for creating immersive and storytelling music. Influenced by a diverse range of genres and a commitment to artistic exploration, Josua crafts dreamscapes that invite listeners into a world of ancient utopia, contemporary dystopia and fictional future. Fascinated by the interplay of order and chaos, culture and nature, technology an...

All music is magic. It’s easy to become numb to it, but every so often that universal truth, that magic, can snap into focus. Watching Alex Maher build an entire song before your very eyes will do that to you. First a beat, then a groove. Synths, keys and guitar. He sings the words and melodies he wrote – or someone else wrote –  and then he blows the house down with his alto sax. And then he does...

JayWood is the moniker of multi-instrumentalist/producer Jeremy Haywood-Smith, making art from a place curiosity and figuring his shit out. Find JayWood: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4b9Dr3XFxT65mrPBFY6mqG Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaywood/1459194982 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9anIBldkPqkUYPMn8YnXw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayyywood/ Fo...

JD Edwards is a singer-songwriter based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His partnership with Cara Loft, The Small Glories, has received international recognition especially for their 2019 album "Assiniboine & the Red" and has played some of the biggest stages in Canada including the Main Stage at Winnipeg Folk Fest. His own JD Edwards Band has nearly 20 years under their belt and a devoted fo...

Holy Void is a psychedelic pentad from the frostbound nidus of Winnipeg, playing dark, heavy psychedelic rock that bleeds into garage. They pull their atmosphere from the cold north: long nights, hard air, prairie winter pressure, and wide-open distance that still feels claustrophobic. The violin shifts the centre of gravity, turning haze into pressure as dissonance settles like hoar frost. Find H...

Kwae Kobain has dedicated the majority of his youth exploring music as a means of understanding the complexities of the human experience. With a core focus on Hip-Hop, he skillfully blends silky melodies and gritty wordplay to craft a tapestry that reflects his unique perspective. Find Kwae: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2rye50SamTaXUecJGt1I2E Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/arti...

Jackson Klippenstein is a Kenora, Ontario based singer-songwriter who has been sharing his passion on stage for as long as he can remember. His music brings a laid-back blend of Indie, Rock, Folk, and Blues to the table. Jackson’s latest project, One Piece at a Time, showcases a range of lyrical themes, along with unique melodies and driving rhythms. Lately, Jackson has been expanding his audience...

OSANI is an Indigenous and Guyanese artist, rapper, and producer whose sound blends atmospheric trap, experimental hip hop, and raw storytelling. Hailing from the West End of Winnipeg, his music is rooted in personal experiences—from systemic oppression and cultural displacement to deep love for family and community. Drawing inspiration from artists like Yeat, Playboi Carti, Sean Leon, and Kodak B...

Sandman is a nice guy. Find Sandman: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UytYzhVi9dPgPi9FIFGI4 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sandman/1473060600 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUrFCfwoOkA8oJrX9WIoPw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandmanxo/ Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

Dayloft is a laid back yet vibrant synth pop/indie project whose sound is constantly evolving. Known for their swaying melodies and emotionally resonant lyrics, their warm vocals, groovy bass, and soothing synths are sure to immerse you into a dreamy escape. Find Dayloft: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0owBiUKsnAmoSRutBKjmKg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dayloft/16640157...

Drawing inspiration from folklore, mysticism, and the natural world,  FERNANDA is an intuitive artist with vivid vision and a powerful voice. Her debut record 'Deer Trails' (Available December 5th on Bandcamp) is a demo-tape inspired collection of songs for the pathfinder and poet. Weaving elements of folk, roots, rock, and blues together into an eclectic realm of her own, FERNANDA carries...

Hailing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Show Pony is a wild ride through the heart of rock and roll, dressed to thrill in cowboy hats, snake skin boots, and a shimmer of sequins. With a raw fusion of gutsy punk energy and arena-shaking rock 'n' roll, they pull listeners into their electrifying, glam-soaked universe. Their sound is a high-octane mix of soaring melodies, blistering spaghetti-wester...

Guilty Sleep is an emo/shoegaze adjacent band centered around the melancholic reality of staying in bed and doing nothing. Backed by Eric, Haise, Nick, Liam, and Los, Guilty Sleep aims to create a wall of sound that engulfs listeners as they continue through the monotony of life. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3SzyT1sZGeTds7tluS62gS Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/guilty-s...

Jace Bodner, a funk/soul/pop artist hailing from Winnipeg, Canada, is recognized for more than just his incredibly handsome looks. Drawing inspiration from funk and soul legends like Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire, and Vulfpeck, Jace's music also explores the realms of rock and folk, resulting in a distinctive blend infused with his own creative flair. He is currently based in Nice, Fran...

At just 22 years of age, Irvin Miller is quickly gaining recognition as one of Manitoba’s most exciting young performers. Elevating the room with his unique blend of country, funk, gospel, and old-school R&B, he conjures a songwriting ability seldom found in artists of his age group. Pairing that with his soulful voice and relaxed charisma, Irvin Miller is cementing himself as one of the fines...

Inspired by Weezer, Green Day, and blink-182, also-ran aims to bring something new to the listener's ear, still paying homage to the groups that came before. Not quite Pop-Punk or Alt-Rock, also-ran uses chunky power chords and blazing guitar solos to write music that simplifies complex emotions and encourages self-expression. Their new EP, "Wither" is out now! Find also-ran: Spotify...

Carlo Capobianco is a Winnipeg-based pop artist who is making waves in the indie music scene with a sound that pushes the boundaries of contemporary pop. As an androgynous, gender-bending pop star in a city dominated by indie rock, standing out isn’t just a stylistic choice—it’s embedded in his DNA. With an innate disregard for systems that scapegoat individuality, Carlo crafts music that invites...