Festivals in Calgary and Edmonton brighten dark winter nights with music

Femme Waveis in Calgary this weekend and they're highlightingfemale and non-binary artists.

You'll hear pop/r&b/electronic artistSelciin a track calledStrangers, and one of her local faves,Laura Hickli, who's currently on a seemingly endless tour doubling as opening act and keyboardist with the group36?

Edmonton has jumped on theWinterruptionbandwagon (joining fellowwinter music cities like Regina and Saskatoon) -- you'll hear some of the artists on the first everWinterruption YEGhappening Jan 23-26/2020 --Rosina Cove, Wares,andNuela Charles, whose show will help celebrateher birthday. Nuela's newest release,Melt, is out today -- you'll hear two tracks from it.

Plus, new music byJenesia(formerlySoap Box Duo,)Matt PatershukandWilfred N and the Grown Men.

And, congrats toJann Arden, who has just wrapped shooting Season 2 of her hit TV comedy show,Jann.