#71 - Jacques Richer (Screaming at Traffic)

#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]

#73 - Noah Derksen

One of Canada’s most distinctive voices, Noah Derksen is a singer-songwriter whose luminous blend of folk, country, and indie defies easy categorization. Emerging from Winnipeg’s indie scene and now based in Montreal, Noah was named a finalist in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition and awarded Canadian Folk Music’s Emerging Artist of the Year. His fourth studio album, Mercy on the Skyline, is out now. FInd Noah: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31wEHfLGUKIlJAayR6K936 [https://open.spotify.com/artist/31wEHfLGUKIlJAayR6K936] Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/noah-derksen/1163110154 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/noah-derksen/1163110154] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@noahderksen [https://www.youtube.com/@noahderksen] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noahderksen/ [https://www.instagram.com/noahderksen/] Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg [https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg]

#72 - HAVS

HAVS is an alternative R&B/Pop singer, producer, and sound healer, known for her ethereal vocals and genre-defying sound. With a fluid approach and a magnetic honesty that defines her sound, she blends strong R&B influences with evocative storytelling to deeply resonate with listeners. Her self-written songs are crafted to inspire connection and self-alignment, harnessing the power of words and melodies to create vivid, immersive worlds. Find HAVS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0n38cexDOqzO3hWPmeOWwi [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0n38cexDOqzO3hWPmeOWwi] Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/havs/1403547316 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/havs/1403547316] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweR-_AyU9V8cTFHLSPGOtw [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCweR-_AyU9V8cTFHLSPGOtw] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/havshavshavs/ [https://www.instagram.com/havshavshavs/] Follow the show on Instagram: https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg [https://instagram.com/inthezone.wpg]