Witchpolice Radio

Bassist, singer, songwriter, etc., [Alex Kozub](http://alexkozub.bandcamp.com/releases) recently released his debut solo record, 'Evenings & Weekends'. We talked about his unique “songwriter funk” style, comparing his solo sound with his main gig as a member of [Colour By Numbers](http://colourbynumbers.bandcamp.com/), releasing music in our weird, dystopian future, and much more! This episode...

Great conversation with a veteran presence in Winnipeg’s rap scene, [Charlie Fettah](http://charliefettah.bandcamp.com/)! We talked about the upcoming vinyl release by his ‘[Steven Tyler](http://fourthquarterrecords.bandcamp.com/album/stvn-tylr-15)’ project with BBS Steve, his deep catalogue, working with producers like [Crabskull](http://witchpolice.com/e/wr307-crabskull-367cb5de29a4b0/) and DJ K...

“Dark folk” (but also sometimes alt-rock and kinda metal but not obviously so...) group [Black-Eyed Suzie](http://black-eyedsuzie.com/) is on the show! We talked about the project’s long history, its roots as a family band, breaking into the Winnipeg music scene as a group from out of town, and a whole lot more. This episode brought to you by [Rob Crooks](http://robcrooks.bandcamp.com/) and [Saska...

Lots of laughs in an interview with [Badd Mannaz](http://www.instagram.com/ywg204_m_er_son_/), best known as 1/3 of Winnipeg rap legends [Shadez](http://witchpolice.com/e/wr355-shadez-3709a088c0f5ba/), but breaking out on his own with an upcoming solo EP anchored by BIG CHUNE “[Champion](http://youtu.be/HtU8h6E6RVI)”, out now! We talked about the new single and its classic dancehall-inspired vibe,...

Here's a very interesting chat with [Park Theatre](http://www.myparktheatre.com/) owner Erick Casselman about the venue’s challenges due to the pandemic, the importance of live music to Winnipeg and what a return to “normal” could look like, and much more. The Park has been one of Winnipeg’s cultural institutions for the past 15 years, and I’m sure all of you agree when I say I can’t wait to see a...

Singer-songwriter [Gillian Hayek](http://www.gillianhayek.ca/), from the teeming metropolis of Cooks Creek, Manitoba, is on the show! We talked about her [new single](http://ffm.to/ghta) — the first formal release despite years of performing live — about embracing pop-punk, getting comfortable at Winnipeg open mics, and a lot more. This episode brought to you by [Rob Crooks](http://robcrooks.bandc...

The mighty [Vagina Witchcraft](http://vaginawitchcraft.bandcamp.com/) are back on the show (all four of them this time)! We talked all about their deadly debut album of hardcore-tinged doom metal -- which absolutely belongs in the 'record of the year' conversation -- some of the feedback they’ve received about its overt themes, the emotional catharsis of performing live, and much more. This episod...

Singer, songwriter, composer and educator [Heidi Korte](http://www.instagram.com/heidikorte_/) is on the podcast, talking all about being taught to sing opera over the phone, the exciting things she’s doing with her [students,](http://www.instagram.com/heidikortemusicstudio/) developing her own style as an artist, Finnish reggae (!), and much more. PLUS she performed two live songs exclusively for...

This episode is an interview with Russ (guitar) and Scott (vocals) from Winnipeg five-piece[ Rooftop Static](http://www.facebook.com/RooftopStatic)! Stay tuned for a conversation about their upcoming second album, 'Liminal Spaces', adding a jazz-influenced groove to their alt-rock roots, the way lineup changes have reshaped their sound, and a lot more! This episode brought to you by[ Rob Crooks](h...

Guitarist and author [Ava Glendinning](http://www.instagram.com/awglen/) is back on the show for the first time in a while. Ava is perhaps best known as one half of the mighty Bicycle Face, but also a member of Robojom, À La Mode, and The Lockdown Project (among others)! We talked about her various musical endeavours, as well as her recently-completed[ debut novel](http://www.wattpad.com/user/awgl...

There's some time travel on this episode with Chenoa McKelvey and Jonathan Alexiuk of nostalgia-loving, jazzy, vocal harmony-heavy outfit [Smith's Onion](http:///www.manitobamusic.com/smithsonion)! It's fun chat about taking influence from hundred-year-old music and bringing it into a modern context, and a whole lot more -- just don’t make me pronounce the name. Since Smith's Onion has been primar...

It's a new interview (it had been way too long!) with rock n’ rollers [The Bloodshots!](http://www.bloodshotsmusic.com/) We talked about their signing with [Golden Robot Records](http://goldenrobotrecords.com/), playing more layered, complex music, Winnipeg’s inherent weirdness as a place to play shows, and much more! Note that one member of this band (sorry, Orvis!) is difficult to hear. It's one...

Local producer/rapper [Josue Davi](https://www.instagram.com/_josuedavi_/) is on the podcast! We talked about his recent outdoor [beat videos](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtHIgVam1hk27ngH7lojoA), expanding his musical horizons to hip-hop, jazz and beyond (after growing up listening to hair metal), and a whole lot more! This episode brought to you by [Rob Crooks](http://robcrooks.bandcamp.com...

[Nigel Webber](http://www.instagram.com/makingplansfornigel/) is a local writer and the author of the upcoming book [Gritty City](http://www.instagram.com/grittycitywpg/), an oral history of Winnipeg hip-hop. We talked about the ambitious project, the wide range of artists he has interviewed already, some of the long-lost Winnipeg rap records he has yet to hear, and more! Get a taste of Nigel’s pr...

On this episode, I explore distant planets with synthpop space traveller [Twitchitt](http://www.twitchitt.com/), whose cosmic new record, Bubblegum Disturbium, is out now! It’s a fun conversation about her colourful (both sonically and visually) new direction, finding creative outlets during the pandemic, selling CDs door-to-door, and much more! Note: I accidentally erased the first couple minutes...

[Rob Crooks](http://robcrooks.bandcamp.com/) is back on the show, talking about his outstanding new record, [Introducing the Ghost](http://robcrooks.bandcamp.com/album/introducing-the-ghost) (which came out Oct. 6), working with the[ Saskatoon Folk Rap Records](https://saskatoonfolkraprecords.bandcamp.com/) collective, finding cohesion in the different sides of his sound, how his approach to sampl...

In these strange times, some artists are still making a go of touring during the pandemic. Acclaimed singer-songwriter (and former Winnipegger) [Chantal Kreviazuk](http://www.chantalkreviazuk.com/) will be hitting the Park Theatre stage on Tuesday for an [intimate, socially-distanced performance.](http://www.myparktheatre.com/e/chantal-kreviazuk-up-close-and-personal-122320888069/) We had a quick...

Remember Winnipeg post-rock/shoegaze outfit [Projektor](http://www.instagram.com/theprojektor/) (1999-2006)? They just released their debut, [‘Red Wolf Glass](http://projektor.bandcamp.com/album/red-wolf-glass-deluxe-edition)’, in a deluxe edition with all kinds of bonus material. https://projektor.bandcamp.com/album/red-wolf-glass-deluxe-edition I talked to Jahmeel and Chris about the reissue, th...

It's Ewan and Ian from [St00pid Juicy](https://st00pidjuicy.bandcamp.com/), a (ridiculous) band name you may not (yet) be familiar with, but you might know these guys from their previous band together, [the Love Tongues](https://witchpolice.com/e/wr301-the-love-tongues-366c541b228020/). We talked about how this project came together during quarantine, the potential for the music business to eat it...

Reunited with a few of my former bandmates in late ‘90s Winnipeg ska band [Grandpa’s Army](http://witchpolice.blogspot.com/2009/04/every-grandpas-army-song-ever.html)! The band played its ‘last’ show 20 years ago next month (we did a reunion show a couple years later), and getting together after all these years was a blast. It's a ridiculous conversation about a band that was never as good as its...

Local Metis folk singer [Riel](http://www.instagram.com/this_is_riel/) -- formerly known as [A Rebel Named Riel](http://witchpolice.com/e/wr317-a-rebel-named-riel-36992bdcad863c/) -- is on the show to talk all about his new solo persona, more emotional songwriting, upcoming new music, and much more! We also touch on his rewarding (musical) day job, as well as Manitoba’s Indigenous music scene! Bec...

It's a great conversation with one of my favourite songwriters, [Scott Nolan](http://www.scottnolan.ca/), who was last on the podcast in spring 2019. We talked about his upcoming residency at the Park Theatre with composer[Glenn Buhr](http://glennbuhr.com/), his recent interest in collage art, and a whole heckuva lot more. This episode brought to you by the Gumshoe Strut’s new [Heartbeat EP](http:...

Winnipeggers might know [Drew Wolitarsky](http://www.instagram.com/drew_william_wolitarsky/) best for his work on the football field as a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, but he’s spending this pandemic-induced time off from being a pro athlete to hone his musical chops. We talked about the disconnect some people might encounter hearing a football player baring his soul as a deeply personal si...

Rod and Dave from [Silver Clouds](http://linktr.ee/silverclouds) — a post-punk/pop/etc.-inspired group with an outstanding ‘90s Winnipeg pedigree (Duotang, Novillero, Transonic, etc.) — are on the show. We talked about their [new Disintegration Records release](http://disintegrationrecords.bandcamp.com/album/silver-clouds), getting set to play a ‘first’ show later this month despite the project’s...

This one is a fun chat with an artist who is likely new to most of you. Winnipeg (via Ontario) artist Mike Powell, a/k/a [Closetjudas](http://linktr.ee/closetjudas), talks about his thoughts on the local music scene as a newcomer, writing music that rewards thoughtful listening, releasing non-monetized songs as a statement on the music industry, and much more. This episode brought to you by [Devin...