In the Zone with Andrew Boris

Club Wagon Creek is a unique blend of folk rock, americana, and outlaw country, hailing from the heart of Manitoba, Canada. Formed in 2022 by Zak Cudney, a jack of all trades starting as a drummer and transitioning to frontman, and Mitchell Friesen, a guitarist who began in hard rock roots but channeled his knowledge into more outlaw western styles. In 2024, veteran bass player Jason Whitehead was...

Tuva Bergstrom is an independent singer/songwriter/front-woman/Christmas miracle from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her journey in music started when she began street busking as a young teen, and has since gone on to grow deep roots in the Winnipeg music scene. With the help of her bands, Jupiter Meltdown and Strawberry Punch, this little Swedish cherub is here to take the world by storm. Tuva: Spotify: htt...

Scarlette Alexis is a Winnipeg musician who started her musical career releasing songs on SoundCloud in 2020. She made her first official release with Heartscapes in 2023. Since then she's formed the band Solaire, in which she's the lead singer/songwriter and guitarist. Find Scarlette: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QJ52XzcYZ4o3bjMJAwxSr Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/a...

Alex Guidry is the lead singer and guitarist of Hallfield, an ever-shifting musical recording and performing group based out of Winnipeg, MB. Since establishing in 2022, Hallfield has recorded and released 3 EPs with varying themes, tones and sounds. "Feeling Good" is out now: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58W4HlQrJoU14zKqYa3hlL Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/h...

Silas Presley is a 21-year-old singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer from Southern Manitoba, blending blues-driven roots with a modern psychedelic rock edge. With a growing live presence and his first full-length album underway at Winnipeg’s No Fun Club, Silas' latest single “In The Evergreens” is out now. Find Silas: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0uaohAX5ioYTRs5sbr...

The Love Letters are a rock band from Winnipeg, MB known for their energetic live shows and short bios. Find The Love Letters: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6flXc81CDYKHgGRhw9Upjx Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-love-letters/1758012369 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBHICBF3k19ctrDcaK-IRRw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelettersband/ Podcast Instag...

GLADLY is the creation of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Glenn Radley. With influences ranging from My Chemical Romance to Father John Misty to Courtney Barnett to Linkin Park, GLADLY blends grunge, pop song worship, and harmonies to create exciting and catchy music. Find GLADLY: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GLFJLvQPxprbJuYdLlMBt Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/g...

Tomzy & Demzy are a rap duo from Nigeria with a unique sound, unique to their experiences. After residing in the UK for a few years, they moved to Canada. Tomzy & Demzy are gradually making a name in the Canadian scene with their refreshing sound. Their story is all in the music. Find Tomzy & Demzy: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Bi7hKfTOj0vYIWuuyt1zQ Apple Music: https://mu...

Emmanuel Bongar is the bassist of Solaire, and bassist/vocalist of spectrums. Solaire’s latest single, Key is out next week! Emmanuel is also a freelance videographer/photographer; DM on Instagram @emmanuelbongar for inquiries. Listen to Solaire: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2tIlS8LQDSdmYSDHRX7hOA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/solaire/1796883534 YouTube: https://www.yo...

Since 2022, Second Floor Patients has barely been keeping it together as a 3-piece punk-rock project. The band turns their scatterbrain thoughts into fast snappy songs with just the right amount of aggression and witty lyricism. Their latest release 'Engine Failure' explores their troubles with uncontrollable habits, imposter syndrome, and the struggle to find the energy to pursue their dr...

Andy Cole is the lead singer and guitarist of Great Wealth, and guitarist of Hearing Trees. Great Wealth's latest EP, Blackout Summer is out now! Find Great Wealth: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7afZGFacWiXsdOa60iqOE2 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/great-wealth/1739300282 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVQeTRKHHJa02ZXpZ3yIKxg Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

Duncan Cox is a singer, songwriter, actor, and playwright. His band, The Band at the Bottom of the Sea released their first batch of songs this year. His original musical, Afterlight, is back for its second run from October 24th to November 2nd, 2025 at Centre Culturel Franco Manitobain, presented by Rainbow Stage. Listen to The Band at the Bottom of the Sea: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/arti...

Brett Hesford is a live audio and recording engineer; and guitarist. He is the resident engineer of The Osborne Taphouse, and has recorded many great bands including Kingsway, The Haileys, Solaire, and Show Pony. He also helped found Show Pony as a guitarist and has toured with Solhounds. DM him on instagram: @dark_and_sparkly_music for inquiries. Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthe...

Ike Hedenstierna is the lead singer and guitarist of bland, and one of the founders of The Roost on Corydon. Catch bland's debut EP release show at The Handsome Daughter October 4th! Find bland: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AXi2knvsMu3KdojA3RqVS Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bland/1824744897 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA0bDB3dBmePtODZ7S5dQLw Instagr...

Trent Thornton is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Saint Whiskey and Kingsway. Catch Saint Whiskey on Saturday, September 27th at The Osborne Taphouse! Saint Whiskey: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/saintwhiskeyy/⁠ Kingsway: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sbxmpeUlSQ9fBwRqNb1s8?si=OrOf5N5oRLG8-I2sycN-Qw⁠ Apple Music: ⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kingsway/261993539⁠ YouTube: htt...

Jordie Ouellet may be Winnipeg's busiest trumpet player, having recorded for The Sun Runner, Jace Bodner, Empaths in Retrograde, Gbengahimself, Ryan Whiskey, and JR Charron. He also performs with Apollo Suns, Neighbour Andy, Son D'Arranke, and Irvin Miller Band. His own band, Ouellet, were recently in the studio recording their first batch of songs. Jordie's solo project: Spotify: http...

Dean Vlahos is the man behind the loop-based acoustic project The Stowaway, and the bassist for Billy Talent cover band The Red Flags. Find Dean: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GLx4JtwoRXHWYrdDLdVPZ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/search?term=the%20stowaway YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzxr-7M7_8o4rkVjgeUX6kA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/204stowaway/ Podcast...

Tyler Martens is a prolific multi-genre drummer originally from Morden, now living in Winnipeg. He is the regular drummer for Irvin Miller, Silas Presley, Jane Fuentez, and Kendra Kay. He has also recorded for BK and the Bad Habits, Ezra Stone, and Lakes and Pines; and has toured extensively with The Color and Jon Bryant. Tyler's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerreecedrums/ Podcast In...

Ryan Whiskey is the bassist for The Full Benefits, guitarist for The Milt Homely Experience and Empaths in Retrograde, and the electrifying front man of his solo project. Find Ryan: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vSERRCE3Rut1KXd2ngdFD Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ryan-whiskey/1528008355 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwhiskeys/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.i...

Tyson Wagner is the lead singer and guitarist of On Purpose, whose raw and honest voice elevates his vulnerable songwriting. Find On Purpose: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Mp6ysMXwhQ9erir8ljkQv Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/on-purpose/1796507543 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on.purpose.music/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.pod/

Elijah Benson is the lead singer of Pretty Please and bassist for Banana Crisis. Find Elijah: https://www.instagram.com/elijahbennn/ Banana Crisis: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6yEzQlb33X6X15Yjh7I9AI Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/banana-crisis/1761064745 Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.pod/

Andee Gold is a rapper from Winnipeg, Manitoba whose music is a modern flavour of boom bap, and features punchline-heavy lyricism. Find Andee: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/00P6GXhoqtFFiw8miThrcI?si=SIZt1dh5QHC8A46jDQCAxw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andee-gold/1731306796 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuTx-sdnWg5EFFLokyWpkcA Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Zach Riley makes atmospheric pop songs with a slight edge that hearkens back to his pop-punk roots. He is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Find Zach:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/64yNKXnjBeL1YKkn4K8KWV Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/zach-riley/1697215440 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zachrileymusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachrileymusic/ Podcast Instagram: ht...

Snarky is the lead singer of Empaths in Retrograde, The Benefits, and Homer S. Thompson. Find Snarky: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MyZNXYUNhwpGgxGBxwePK?si=0abd639a1e2647d6 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/empaths-in-retrograde/1757751851 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remarkablesnarky/ Podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.pod/ My band, Banana Cri...

Karina Joy is a singer and songwriter; and leader of Karina Joy and the Cosmos, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba Find Karina: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LyC3zS0nMKgosO2WvAU4b Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karinajoymusic/ Find the podcast: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@inthezone_pod YouTube Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@IntheZone_podclips Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezon...