THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
THE UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN’S MAIN CAMPUS IS SITUATED ON TREATY 6 TERRITORY AND THE HOMELAND OF THE MÉTIS.
By The Sheaf January 18, 2013
Powder Blue describe themselves as “the soundtrack to your dreams and nightmares.” The local group, combining members from very different Saskatoon bands, blends psychedelic rock and grunge to create music both eerie and hypnotic.
By Kevin Menz November 17, 2012
Three summers ago, Luke Brisebois gave his friend Dan Smolinski an offer he couldn’t refuse. “I asked Dan if he wanted to start a band,” Brisebois said.
By Nicholas Kindrachuk March 17, 2012
The nominations have been announced for Sirius XM’s 12th Annual Independent Music Awards and several Saskatoon bands are nominated. The awards celebrate the best in the Canadian and International independent music scene. This gives artists and bands that normally don’t get quite as much recognition a time to shine. However, by independent, they mean artists like Feist and bands like Mother Mother, so do not expect your favorite obscure Canadian folk punk band to make an appearance.
By Holly Culp February 15, 2012
At this time last year, it seemed as though nothing could stop Vive Music. The local promotion company was gaining momentum, and fast. They had secured their own venue at Caffe Sola and had a successful third annual music festival, booking acts like Chad VanGaalen, Tim Hecker and Braids. It was looking as though Vive had found its niche and not only was it going to get better, it was poised to single-handedly change the face of the music scene in Saskatoon.
And then it all fell apart.
By Ishmael N. Daro December 3, 2011
This Christmas break, Saskatoon’s musicians come together and create a night of magic — and they give themselves less than 24 hours to do so. It’s that time of year again: Band Swap!
Each year, in early December, a one-hour registration window opens to any locals who want to play in the event. Only the first 28 people are chosen for inclusion and, along with seven pre-designated “captains,” have their names drawn from a hat the night before Band Swap to form the temporary bands. Once sorted, musicians try to pick cover songs that match the group’s skillset and, 24 hours later, the new bands take the stage for 20 minutes each.
By Kendra Schreiner September 11, 2011
Four years ago it was just two guys with an idea and a passion for music. Today Vive has influenced dozens of local bands and changed Saskatoon’s music scene. And while they’re closing the doors on Jale for now, there are bigger and better things to come down the road.
By Michael Cuthbertson September 8, 2011
In Saskatoon, bands usually last one or two years. This is not the case for thrash acts Untimely Demise and DFA, two of Saskatoon’s badass metal bands, who have teamed up to bring us some of the most brutal shows our town has ever seen.
By Ishmael N. Daro August 31, 2011
How do you contribute to Saskatoon’s music scene if you can’t play an instrument? For Phil Greer and Rich Taylor, the answer was to devote countless hours to organizing shows for local and touring bands for no money.