In the Zone with Andrew Boris

#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]

#77 - Jacob Brodovsky

Award-winning Winnipeg indie-folk standout Jacob Brodovsky writes songs about feelings, the people who have them, the places that create them, and the fears we carry about them. In the tradition of prairie songwriters, his songs are humble yet intricate, as humorous as they are heartbreaking. We recorded this episode a while ago and I'm super stoked to share it now with Jacob's second album and first Winnipeg Folk Fest set on the horizon. 'Tell The Kids We Tried' is out July 10th. (it's soo good, guys!) Find Jacob: Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jsXdkHR0T2AX69oOLnqCc⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2jsXdkHR0T2AX69oOLnqCc] Apple Music: ⁠https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jacob-brodovsky/1459261560⁠ [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jacob-brodovsky/1459261560] YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@jacobbrodovsky⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@jacobbrodovsky] Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacobbrodovsky/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jacobbrodovsky/] Follow the show on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/ [https://www.instagram.com/inthezone.wpg/] Reuploaded.

#76 - Tate Hiebert (Ozconscious)

Ozconscious is a six-piece dream-pop alt-rock band creating expansive, exciting and emotionally immersive music that blends shimmering synths, textured guitars, and layered vocal harmonies into songs that feel both grounded and atmospheric. Their music explores connection, mental health, memory, and the search for meaning in a disconnected world. Tate Hiebert is the frontman, songwriter, and producer of Ozconscious, a former mayor of Bean City, and all-around cool guy. Was great to chat with him about the new record, the process, Folk Fest, and the politics of Bean City. Find Ozconscious: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GTUc7SLIL9YKXALiytQ63 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GTUc7SLIL9YKXALiytQ63] Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ozconscious/1308533821 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ozconscious/1308533821] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OZCONSCIOUS [https://www.youtube.com/@OZCONSCIOUS] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozconscious/ [https://www.instagram.com/ozconscious/] Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg [https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg]

#75 - Strawberry Punch

Strawberry Punch is an all-femme, queer band from Winnipeg, MB. Featuring four multi-talented women rotating instruments throughout a show to create a seamless blend of sweet indie twee pop and moody riot grrrl garage punk-rock sounds. The band gains a wide range of influence from 60’s girl group pop and 90’s indie rock. The combination is fun, raw, and incredibly catchy with memorable hooks, shimmering guitars, and the sweetest 4 part harmonies. Strawberry Punch released their debut album on May 1, 2026. Find Strawberry Punch: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3VEdtAOQEoQyqe7eid1Ptr [https://open.spotify.com/album/3VEdtAOQEoQyqe7eid1Ptr] Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/strawberry-punch/1895565007 [https://music.apple.com/us/album/strawberry-punch/1895565007] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrawberryPunch-w7v [https://www.youtube.com/@StrawberryPunch-w7v] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strawberrypunchband/ [https://www.instagram.com/strawberrypunchband/] Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg [https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg]

#74 - Earth Angel

Angels without wings drive `02 Honda Accords decked in bumper stickers. Or so’s the case for Leah Magnan. That’s pronounced like Leia, the princess, but you can call her EARTH ANGEL. Channeling `90s girl-grunge icons like Hole and Mazzy Star, as well as today’s alt pillars like Wednesday and Blondshell, EARTH ANGEL distills gargantuan feelings, formative years, and the massive beauty of everyday wonders into confident verse. EARTH ANGEL’s work considers that the ethereal can exist in shades of blue, a candle-lit bath, or a needle pulling thread. The angelic exists right here on earth, exactly where you stand. Find EARTH ANGEL: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LTK5nWUq3Kb0wt0TlgP73 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LTK5nWUq3Kb0wt0TlgP73] Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/earth-angel/1874386463 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/earth-angel/1874386463] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejwBm6cppmYQ5v8x-7s0-w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCejwBm6cppmYQ5v8x-7s0-w] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthangel.4ever/ [https://www.instagram.com/earthangel.4ever/] Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg [https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg]