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About Us

Welcome to Crucial Rhythm, your go-to music blog based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! Our passionate team is dedicated to bringing you the latest reviews, galleries, and interviews that celebrate the diverse world of music. We also shine a light on captivating events from our hometown and across the globe, showcasing the power of music to unite and heal. No genre is too obscure, and every artist deserves a spotlight—join us as we explore the vibrant tapestry of sounds that connect us all!

Meet The Team

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Samuel Stevens

Editor, Writer, Photographer

Samuel Stevens is a Winnipeg-based freelance photographer that also likes to share his colossal love of music. Although he suffers from a physical disability, he doesn't let it stop him from capturing the precious moments that continue to face him down his camera lens. Rather he is capturing remarkable photos of musicians over a vast of different genres, or it's in his own words in his interviews, album, and concert reviews, Samuel continues to achieve his goals to support the rich music culture that furrows across the globe.

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Kyle Erickson



Co-Editor, Writer

Kyle Erickson is a Winnipeg-based writer with a love of everything burning inside him. Between podcasts, music, movies, television, and reading literature, he's has begun to focus on his love of music more than ever by capturing some of the most amazing moments music has to offer in his own words from interviews, reviews, and everything in between. Kyle strides with the intent to help achieve Crucial Rhythm's goal to support the rich music culture that furrows all over this wonderful planet.

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Nicole Malcolm

Photographer

Nicole Malcolm is a Saskatchewan-based freelance photographer looking to leave her mark upon the scene, now and in the future, with her striking photos. It's no secret that Nicole has the passion to create powerful art, and while blurring the lines with her love of music, she achieves just that.

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Mikey Jablonski


Writer, Photographer

Mikey Jablonski is a Winnipeg-based freelance photographer looking to blend his love of music with his bold, colourful imagery. Mikey has the passion to create striking and unique captures. Mikey has the full intent within him to help Crucial Rhythm in reaching the goal to support the music culture that is apparent around this world. When Mikey isn't out shooting shows or occasionally reviewing music, he hosts the Music Storm Podcast.

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