Purple City Podcast

Stepping further into the mind of Minenko. Shut the FUCK UP HAL!

Part 2 recorded 01/09/2026 "It's not until tomorrow until you sleep" Happy Trails, Purple City...

In 2025 I saw 266 performances. As always, I sit down with a box of wine and run through each and every one of them. Buckle up cowboy. Song: "Winnipeg Famous" by Smoky Tiger Ad: "Winnipeg beer" Intro: "Times Have Changed, Really High and Lonesome" recorded 12/31/2025/01/01/2026 Intro: "It's Weird" recorded 01/02/2026 Podcast: "Annual run through&quo...

Song: "Kola's Hawaiian Evening Serenade" by kolakolapop Phone Call: "Attempting to buy tickets to the 5g Enema Show" Song: "Highland Princess Jig" by Boys Road Advertisement: "Sugar Rice Krinkles" Intro: "Sickly done and shoulda been rerecorded. Lazy work on my part" recorded "12/27/2025 Advertisement: "Old Milwaukee" Interview:...

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GREG HANEC ON THE SHOW. Song: "Live improv set" by DJ Salinger Intro: "Space is the place for star wars" recorded 11/08/2025 Song: "Live improv set" by Cogs Interview: "Greg Hanec" recorded 11/06/2025 Happy Trails, Purple City...

MOYAMOYA ON THE SHOW. Song: "White Noise" by MOYAMOYA Intro(s): "My brain is rotting due to very well known circumstances" recorded 11/08/2025 Interview: "MOYAMOYA" recorded 11/05/2025 Outro: "Happy Trails" by kolakolapop Happy Trails, Purple City...

Ampersand Rue on the show. Andrew is known for being an integral part of such bands as Empaths in Retrograde, No Purpose, Jilted Brimley, an Oasis cover band as well as other bands he can't remember the names of. Intro Song: "Sad Spongebob in Bikini Bottom Music" by kolakolapop Song: "Hive" by Ampersand Rue Intro: "&" recorded 10/26/2025 Interview: "Amper...

[REUPLOAD] Quinn Hall is a local photographer prominent in the Winnipeg hardcore/punk scene. Song: "Antoinette" by Leons Getting Larger (REMOVED) Intro: "No running in the hallways" recorded 09/28/2025 Interview: "Quinn Hall" recorded 10/08/2025 Happy Trails, Purple City...

We are back after a much needed week long hiatus! Harvest Moon and Mango Fest kept me busy! Truth is, I actually forgot to have this uploaded ahead of time so deal with it. Nobody even cares I'm sure, let alone care enough to read this far into the description. Today on the show we have Yung Romello bringing an end to my backlog of episodes recorded earlier this year. After this we get more cu...

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Today we have For Rosebud on the show. Song: "Talk About the World" by For Rosebud Intro: "Not one word" recorded 08/10/2025 Advertisement: "Rose Garden. They need men." Intro: "The rising snow in the shaking globe" recorded 08/10/2025 Interview: "For Rosebud" Happy Trails, Purple City...

This one's for all you acid freaks out there. Oh, yesferatu. We got Jakob Spence back on the show for a little filler during festival season and a little change of pace, back to the roots if you will. You can see Jakob Spence performing at Mango Fest with his new band Disco Lizzards on Saturday, September 20th at Little Brown Jug. Song: "Purple City Far Away in Time" by Remnants of Intrigue record...

VVonder is a rock'n'roll band. They play and sing and wear strange clothing. They have songs. Sometimes the songs go one into the next and sometimes they say things between them. Some of the sounds they make are confusing but mostly they are nice. VVonder may be worth investigating. Song: "Mistake" by VVonder Intro: "Oh what a day" recorded 07/02/2025 Interview: "V...

Sacowine. Purple Cities finest punk band in town. Intro: "The Boy is Back in Town Baby" recorded 07/02/2025 Song: "Our Idea of Fun" by Sacowine Song: "Back in Town" by Sacowine Intro: "Slappa da Sack" recorded 07/01/2025 Song: "Nuclear War" by Sacowine Interview: "Sacowine" recorded 02/07/2025 Happy Trails, Purple City...

Watermelt is a local Winnipeg DJ/Producer Catch them at many festivals this summer! Song: "Cloudgazing w/ Mateo" by Watermelt Intro: "The water is melting all around me" recorded 06/15/2025 Song: "A Small Loan" by Watermelt w/ Mateo Interview: "Watermelt" recorded 03/19/2025 Happy Trails, Purple City...

2025 has been a busy one for Ash and the Arsonists. With the release of their new EP Burn, they have been slowly gaining a larger fan base and playing bigger venues with Winnipeg's best bands. Dropping singles such as "Drag Me Down, The Unseen War, and Wound" the hits just keep coming! Watch out for The Arsonists playing a venue near you, as they have only begun to heat things up! So...

The interview you have all been waiting for has finally arrived. It has reached it's destination. Destination where? Destination embedded into your fucking memory is where. Colin Patrick, better known as “Postwar“ is a Canadian born Hip Hop & Alternative musical artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is known for his tendency to switch and combine genres and his distinctive, aggressive deliver...

Formed in late 2022. Pure entry blends a modern rock sound with a vintage vibe. Rooted in Mantioba, Canada. The band consists of Dave Mcdougall on lead vocals and guitar, Alex Simpson on drums, Erik Isfeld on bass, and Mike Sudoma on lead guitar.

Back for the second time, Sunbreather is on the show! Sunbreather fuses the genres of funk, prog, and grunge (with a touch of jazz influence), crafting a sound that is both vibrant and refined. Their intricate, groovy rhythms and soaring melodies transport listeners to another dimension. Their powerhouse rhythm section comprises of Noah Leggett on drums, James Langdon on bass,and Callum Young-Thie...

Buenos Diaz is the project of Austin-based guitarist/singer Nick Diaz. Known for his genre-bending blend of blues, alt-rock, soul, and Latin influences, Diaz has carved out a space as one of Texas’ most versatile performers. With deep touring experience, a rich discography, and standout guitar chops, Buenos Diaz delivers raw, roots-driven rock with a modern edge. Song: "Neptune Soul Charge&qu...

Nagi is a queer/metis led Stoner Funk Band from Winnipeg on treaty no.1 land. Nagi blends heavy/fuzzy tone with funky grooves, imagine if Kyuss and RHCP had a punk rock nephew who sang songs about getting better. Nagi means Sprit in Assiniboine and Serpent in eastern philosophy, we let mother music speak through us so all our spirts are lifted! Intro: "Purple City Podcast Disclaimer" rec...

Today we have the legendary Smoky Tiger on the show... Or do we?  This isn't your average podcast. In fact, I'm not even sure if one could call this a podcast at all. Whatever this is though, it requires you to watch the actual video. A lot of hard work and time was put into creating this and what transpired is what we now have for you all to enjoy.  "Smoky Tiger is a Winnipeg-based a...

This edition of Purple City Podcast features the one and only Sleepyzay! Who is Sleepyzay? Bursting into the music scene in Winnipeg in 2022, SleepyZay brings an abstract persona that’s sure to captivate audiences. Catching buzz with the song “880”, and the subsequent remix featuring Max Winds, Zay has built himself a reputation off his swift, severe bars and his unique character, and continues to...