CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2017, VOLUME 30.1 38 24 22
The Opening Word ...............................................................................................5 Upfront: News from SaskMusic .......................................................................6-9 Current & Coming Up..........................................................................................10-12 Export Activities & Partnerships ......................................................................13-15 Rewind: Recent Events of Note .......................................................................16-17 Best Saskatchewan Albums of 2016 ..............................................................18-21 The Buzz: Artist & Studio News ........................................................................31-37 Released: Saskatchewan Albums & EPs ........................................................44-50 Major Event Listings ............................................................................................51-53 Sound Opportunities: Deadlines. ...................................................................54-56
Spotlights Artist Profile: JUSTIN LABRASH ...............................................................22 Industry Profile: GIRLS ROCK CAMP ......................................................23
Cover Stories
ANDINO SUNS: Revolutionary Sound ...................................................24-29 Photography (Cover and article): Chris Graham Photo
PONTEIX: Striving for More, Chasing the Sun ...................................38-43 Photography (Cover and article): Martine Sansoucy Photography
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