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Round out the term’s end with these high-energy Canadian tracks

ARTS & CULTURE

Alex Braun, staff This is the last issue of the Manitoban in the 2021-22 school year, which means winter term at the University of Manitoba is mercifully coming to a close. Of course, thanks to the strike delays we still have a few weeks until exams are over, but still, the end is near — the weather is warming, clubs are open, parties are legal again and summer is on the horizon. All signs point to partying, so here are some Canadian bangers to get you in the mood.

We took a deep dive into Toronto and Montreal’s hip hop and club scenes for a number of the songs here — like the opening shocker “Woah” from the Montreal-based collective Moonshine, Nate Husser’s smooth

Mick Jenkins collab “Teriyaki” and DijahSB’s collab with producer Nill on “Control.”

Beyond that, there are a couple of choice throwbacks, like Nelly Furtado’s classic “Promiscuous” and Drake’s “Headlines,” and a few indie cuts like Arcade Fire’s anthem of spiritual freedom “Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains),” Alvvays’s bouncy “Adult Diversion” and the New Pornographers’ tightly wound “The Electric Version.”

A sweet spot is the intersection between the indie and pop or electronic worlds, represented here by the iconic Caribou track “Odessa,” Grimes’s “Realiti” and CFCF’s ode to French house “Self Service 1999” off his excellent record from last year, memoryland.

The one true pop song here is Carly Rae Jepsen’s transcendent belter “Cut

to the Feeling,” which channels some “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)”-style desperation to make its chorus impossible not to scream along with. Anyway, there’s a little something for everybody. Check it all out and follow your favourites down some Spotify rabbit holes to find more. And party hard this summer — we all deserve it after a frankly brutal school year, so enjoy your time off and bask in the glory of killing another academic year.

All signs point to partying, so here are some Canadian bangers to get you in the mood

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Woah — Moonshine, Ahadadream, SMS for Location, Vol. 4

Control — Nill, DijahSB, Blu

Self Service 1999 — CFCF, memoryland

Odessa — Caribou, Swim

Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond

Mountains) — Arcade Fire, The Suburbs

The Electric Version — The New Pornographers, Electric Version

Adult Diversion — Alvvays, Alvvays What Did You Do — Amos the Kid, Mountain View

Promiscuous — Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Loose

Ofele — Pierre Kwenders, Uproot Andy, Baluka

De los Límites — Mariel Mariel, Lido Pimienta

Cut to the Feeling — Carly Rae Jepsen

Realiti — Grimes, Art Angels

Teriyaki — Nate Husser, Mick Jenkins, Adult Supervision

Headlines — Drake

Avocado — Haviah Mighty, Stock Exchange

Lick in Heaven — Jessy Lanza, All the Time

Take It Off — Keys N Krates, Bibi Bourelly, Original Classic

Party Again — TOPS

Savage Night at the Opera — Destroyer, Kaputt

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Bisons basketball signs Simon Hildebrandt

Winnipegger looks to bring home championship

SPORTS

Isaiah Wagner, staff The University of Manitoba Bisons suffered an early playoff exit in the 2021-22 season. After the early end to their season, the coaching staff quickly made adjustments for next year.

The Bisons announced it has signed Simon Hildebrandt for the 2022-23 season.

Hildebrandt is a six-foot-nine forward who was born in Winnipeg. He has decided to bring his talents to the U of M and play in front of friends and family.

Hildebrandt is very excited to join the Bisons and said he was impressed by the team’s facilities and their performance last season.

“The Bisons were extremely impressive to me,” he said.

“I made my visit to the team and was immediately impressed. The facilities are great and the team is in a good place to win. I’m very excited to join the team.”

The Bisons are a team that work hard and never give up when it counts. The team finished the 2021-22 season with an 8-9 record, playing in a lot of tight games. Hildebrandt believes his competitive drive can push the herd over the hump.

“I think the biggest thing that [Bison] fans should know about me is that I am an extremely hard worker,” Hildebrandt said.

“I will never quit on a play and will do whatever it takes to help my team win the game. I am a true competitor.”

Hildebrandt said he intends to make full use of his large physique in his play.

“I think the biggest [part] of my game is my size,” Hildebrandt said. well for a big man. I am quick up and down the court and put pressure on the opposition offensively and defensively.”

A forward of his size could be a deadly combination for the squad for years to come.

The team had an impressive season but did not fully realize its potential. A championship is always the top priority and Hildebrandt aims to achieve that with the herd.

“I am extremely excited to help the Bisons take the next step next year,” Hildebrandt said.

“The team did well this year and I am sure that I can use my talents and dedication to help them even more. Even if I don’t play much the first year, my presence in the locker room as a leader can help them out.”

By doing this, Hildebrandt can hope to bring a championship to the team and Bison fans.

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my university career,” Hildebrandt said.

“With that being said, I want to help bring a championship to Manitoba. Whether it be one, two or even more. I want to win a championship with my team.”