One of Canada's most distinctive voices in Indigenous Hip-Hop, Mattmac has transformed making beats from his home community of Anisininew Nation (Garden Hill First Nation), Manitoba, into an internationally reaching career as an award-winning producer, songwriter, recording artist, and performer. Mattmac's melodic Hip-Hop and Trap-Pop production, honest storytelling, and collaborative approach have garnered him more than 30 million streams across platforms.
I've seen Matt perform a couple times over the years and was stoked to get to chat with him about his new album 'Smoke Signals'.
Find Mattmac:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wn3YMzruUNJ2Ee1z6xnjY (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wn3YMzruUNJ2Ee1z6xnjY)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mattmac/1518644010 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mattmac/1518644010)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattmac4387 (https://www.youtube.com/@mattmac4387)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattmaconline/ (https://www.instagram.com/mattmaconline/)
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28 Aug 2026
#79 - Leon's Getting Larger
Leon’s Getting Larger is an emo revival band from Winnipeg, Manitoba consisting of drummer/vocalist Luke Penner, guitarist/vocalist Niko Boticki, and bassist Noah St-Hilaire. Since forming in 2021, the trio’s heartfelt lyricism, dynamic instrumentals, and passionate live set has made them a staple of Winnipeg’s blossoming alt-rock scene. Their sophomore album “If You Lived at Home, You’d Be Here By Now” confronts personal struggles of grief and helplessness amid an overbearing backdrop of social turmoil.
Find Leon's Getting Larger:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2w1MupnOni9QgbJqX3jhAE (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2w1MupnOni9QgbJqX3jhAE)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/leons-getting-larger/1706363876 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/leons-getting-larger/1706363876)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeonsGettingLargerband (https://www.youtube.com/@LeonsGettingLargerband)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leonsgettinglargerband/ (https://www.instagram.com/leonsgettinglargerband/)
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2 Jul 2026
#78 - Prairie
Prairie is a Winnipeg band inspired by the Manitoban prairie landscape here in Treaty 1 Territory. Their sound is inspired by loud indie alt-rock and droning shoegaze music, with lyrics overtop addressing topics such as the environmental crisis, queer and disabled experiences, and mental health struggles. In live performance Prairie’s somber ballads contrast with climactic high points to capture a powerful energy and create a moving and emotional journey.
Find Prairie:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VUvz9GbqhF9Ol8WAdfL4v (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VUvz9GbqhF9Ol8WAdfL4v)
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/prairie/1829552088 (https://music.apple.com/us/artist/prairie/1829552088)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prairie.band/ (https://www.instagram.com/prairie.band/)
Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg (https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg)
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