BeatRoute Magazine ON Edition - March 2020

UpFront
MARCH
Publisher
Julia Rambeau Smith
Editor in Chief
Glenn Alderson
Lead Designer
Alex Kidd
Layout/Production Manager
Rachel Teresa Park
Managing Editors
Josephine Cruz
Melissa Vincent
Contributing Editors
Sebastian Buzzalino
Dayna Mahannah
Contributors
Ben Boddez • Marvin Chan
Jordan Currie • John Divney
Aerin Fogel • Isaac Nikolai Fox
Fraser Hamilton • Natalie Harmsen
Christian Kindrachuk • Brendan Lee
Christine Leonard • Sarah Macdonald
Kayla MacInnis • Max Mertens
Yasmine Shemesh • Matt Williams
Sumiko Wilson • Aurora Zboch
THE 2020 JUNO AWARDS
SASKATOON MUSIC SCENE SECRETS
VENUES:
ndearingly known as the “Paris of the
EPrairies” or “Bridge City”, Saskatoon
is this year’s host city for the Juno
Awards. Known for its disproportionate
number of bridges over water (weird flex),
here are five Saskatoon music scene
gems to
watch for on the ground at this year’s
Juno Awards.
Amigos
Earning its place at Canada’s National
Music Centre, Amigos has been a
cornerstone venue for over 20 years,
known for its undefeated artist hospitality
and Tex-Mex food.
Broadway Theatre
Originally a heritage theatre, this
non-profit and promoter now presents
countless shows across Saskatoon,
bringing in diverse acts spanning from
GZA to Godspeed You! Black Emperor.
Hip-Hop House Party
at The Common Room
DJs Mikey Dubz & Kidalgo’s Hip-Hop
House Party is Saskatoon’s longest
running hip-hop night. Hosted at
The Common Room by Coors Event
Centre, it offers free entry, pool tables,
and popcorn.
Tefrondon & Trifecta Sound Co.
Tefrondon, Saskatoon’s current DJ boywonder,
has hosted two of the city’s most
packed party nights, Lituations and Soiree.
He also runs shows with his crew Trifecta
Sound Co. Keep an eye out for anything
Tefrondon-related, as well as other Trifecta
Sound Co. artists in the JUNOfest lineup.
The Bassment
This original Saskatoon jazz venue holds
the vibes of LA’s 70s-era supper clubs.
LOCAL MUSIC:
lthough largely known for folk and
Arock acts like The Sheepdogs and
The Dead South, Saskatchewan and
Saskatoon are also home to electronic
and urban artists gaining international
acclaim. Catch some of these artists also
performing at JUNOfest.
Alex Bent + The Emptiness* - "Coolin"
If Frank Ocean, Post Malone, and Our
Lady Peace had a baby, this is that baby
(from his album, “Baby”).
Denise Valle* - "Repeat Affections"
Saskatoon’s own El Salvadorian “Queen
of Soul”.
respectfulchild - "Glitter"
Non-binary, classically trained Malaysian-
Chinese violinist finds a loop pedal.
Toria Summerfield - "Kiss Me Lean"
Introverted Myspace bedroom-pop with
the heart of a Soundcloud rapper.
VBND & Katie Tupper - "Name
(On My Tongue)"
Charlotte Day Wilson had better watch
her back! Keep an eye out for Tupper’s
solo work in 2021.
Samurai Champs* - "Still Mine"
The Southeast Asian hip-hop boy band
from the middle of nowhere.
VBRTR & Sienna Lee - "Want You"
Future-R&B Filipino DJ-producer duo.
*performing at JUNOfest
By MARVIN CHAN
The Juno Awards air on CBC, Sunday,
March 15 at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST.
Samurai Champs
Contributing Photographers
Johan Bergmark • Jeff Berk
Sebastian Buzzalino • Aris Chatman
Parker Day • Christine Do
Christopher Good • Phillip Harris
Max Hirschberger • Richmond Lam
Shervin Lanez • Jerris Madison
Colin Medley • Thomas Neukum
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