In the Zone

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, Discount Everything, was released January 2026.Find Bluebloods: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7gYEdWdLomwPvBkhBXGcoUApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bluebloods/1487775054YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluebloodsmusic42069Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluebloodsmusic/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 and biology, fiction and dream, Josua Karlson creates sonic landscapes to evoke a connection to the past the future and our ever present origin that we humans try to disconnect: Earth.Listen to Radagast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lr16k61dxeMTMkwMjg4k8Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/radagast/1215952926Listen to Arcane Earth Reboot:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Ldh1dmiegY5N1a9shBaHiApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/arcane-earth-reboot/1615448011All projects' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JosuaKarlsonAll projects' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josuakarlson/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/inthezone_wpg

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 it again, and again and again. Nothing prerecorded, all live. While Maher has a body of recorded work going back twenty years, he really is someone you have to experience live to be touched by the magic, the life, that his music exudes.Find Alex: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fdvv0i3DqRnlrpHVBH1ekApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alex-maher/1229855296YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMaherMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmahermusic/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/inthezone_wpg

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/4b9Dr3XFxT65mrPBFY6mqGApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jaywood/1459194982YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-9anIBldkPqkUYPMn8YnXwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayyywood/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 following. With a truly original voice and a knack for crafting amazing songs, JD is able to capture every listener with an honest and uniquely personal touch.Find JD:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xovRzuic1a1nidQRZKwgDApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jd-edwards-band/481961620Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdedwardsmusic/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 Holy Void: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0coscmNlDjSWvPpG2oezFvApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/holy-void/1142637246YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@holyvoidbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/holyvoidband/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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/2rye50SamTaXUecJGt1I2EApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kwae-kobain/1754347541YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KwaeKobainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwaekobain/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 with high-energy shows across Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, with the rest of Canada on the horizon.Find Jackson:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aUhZMbG1nz102PvP9HKdWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jackson-klippenstein/1696202600YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacksonklippensteinmusic5126Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacksonkmusic/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 Black, OSANI shapes his own sonic world: cinematic, unpredictable, and emotionally charged.Find OSANI:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JWiFpU4KeL5DeimZGaJoDApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/osani/1806212150YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@obalkaranInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/osani_balkaran/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

Sandman is a nice guy.Find Sandman:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UytYzhVi9dPgPi9FIFGI4Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sandman/1473060600YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUrFCfwoOkA8oJrX9WIoPwInstagram: 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/0owBiUKsnAmoSRutBKjmKgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dayloft/1664015711YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1fbNZMAAVp7_CNPt0ZI5wAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dayloft_band/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 the spirit of folk music into the modern world, calling listeners to remember the importance of storytelling and self expression. Find FERNANDA: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3QYhZObUceIa6JUZ9guNOfApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fernanda/1808081630YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@song.of.fernandaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/visions.of.fernanda/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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-western riffs, and infectious choruses that stick in your head long after the show ends.Find Show Pony:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5r5fSaNafAZELEOuw650joApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/show-pony/1545835487YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy81OMHXk-gMDFj4bhJVChwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/showponyband/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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/3SzyT1sZGeTds7tluS62gSApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/guilty-sleep/1679865919YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guiltysleepmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/guiltysleep.music/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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, France, as the guitarist for international event band, The Phly Boyz.Find Jace:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UE9lf5Ycq89gWzf4NJHOVApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jace-bodner/1532094322YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jacebodnerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacebodner/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 finest rising stars that Western Canada has to offer.Find Irvin:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mMtJ8QS6UQRanMhKU8TZmApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/irvin-miller/1805133589YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@irvinmillermusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/irvinmillerband/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VratTJihWzUZKzrt01GdxApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/also-ran/1668803453YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alsoranofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsoranofficial/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 fans to shamelessly embrace their authentic selves.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2j5mx95msTlH245zlQ6YsEApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/carlo-capobianco/1578096713YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@carlocapobiancomusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlocapobianco/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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 brought on, bringing an eclectic vibe to the band’s energy. They have earned a devoted following across Manitoba and on tours throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.Find Club Wagon Creek: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4P2xNcGR9A7mzBFgJI8oslApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/club-wagon-creek/1630312782YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clubwagoncreekInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubwagoncreek/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/

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: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cmmCgkbcpQGkxBf6OFMJfApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tuva-bergstrom/1333140134YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@tuvabergstrom9560⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh.its.tuva/Jupiter Meltdown:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4s9NlAJ6ejx9nsxj6qFvAyApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jupiter-meltdown/1646134957YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCM6hJhFVDcnqkHiOp-81uGg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jupitermeltdown/Strawberry Punch:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MzLdaVA7LexzupwS39q5hApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/strawberry-punch/1837604719YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrBw7IHZPhemFpFlXKcclAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberrypunchband/Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/