Musical Connections with Zach Snow

Coming down Connector's Corner for the final Musical Connections of 2025 is youth coordinator at 62 Broadway, a singer-songwriter, and a graphic designer, the multi-talented, Scott Sheppard! We connect with Scott about his work on the West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to cultivate it’s scene for the youth looking to make a name for themselves. Plus, we talk about his project such as his bands Bus People, Life Crisis, and The Rangers, along with the graphics he has designed for Laughing Heart Music!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (December 6-20, 2025)Song: A Real Christmas TreeArtist: CeilighAlbum: A Real Christmas TreeComposers: Ronnie Power Song: MUMMERS (feat Gush Mafia & G-Wiz)Artist: Lil CheeZieAlbum: MUMMERSComposers: Caleb Reid, Calvin Cassell-----------------------------------------------Song: STARCADEArtist: Bus PeopleAlbum: StarcadeComposers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard-----------------------------------------------Stay connected with your Musical Connector here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Connect with Scott Sheppard here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottstephensheppard/Website: https://scottsheppard.biz/

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is the owner of one of the province’s most vibrant cafés, Robert Salsman of the Battery Cafe! We talk about how Robert came to own the Battery Café and how it has turned into one of the premier arts and entertainment venues in the provinces for an intimate setting.Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (November 30-December 6, 2025)Song: Noel, NoelArtist: Adrian HouseAlbum: Noel, NoelComposers: Adrian House, Fernando Arbex, Michel Jourdan Song: Hope At ChristmasArtist: Doug White & Kathy StockAlbum: Hope At ChristmasComposers: Doug White, Kathy Stock Song: Satellite DreamingArtist: Jason W. GillAlbum: Satellite DreamingComposer: Walter Jason Gill Song: angelsArtist: lil dirtbagAlbum: angelsComposer: Nicholas Reid Song: Lonely ChristmasArtist: Lucas SnowAlbum: Lonely ChristmasComposer: Lucas Snow Song: Little Drummer BoyArtist: Mackenzie Critch & Darcy ScottAlbum: Little Drummer BoyComposers: Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone Song: To The Top (feat. FranK)Artist: SpenceAlbum: To The TopComposers: Spencer Rideout, Lloyd Burt Song: Home For ChristmasArtist: Steve MorrisseyAlbum: Home For ChristmasComposer: Steve Morrissey Song: Rebel JesusArtist: Tim BakerAlbum: Full Rainbow of Light (Deluxe Edition)Composer: Jackson Browne-----------------------------------------------Song: JudgementArtist: Ken TizzardAlbum: A Good Day Is Lost – A Collection of Ron Hynes SongsComposer: Ron HynesStay connected with your Musical Connector here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Connect with The Battery Cafe here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebatterycafe/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatterycafeWebsite: https://www.batterycafe.ca/

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is a music educator and the owner of Shine Music, Emily Martin! We talk about Emily's nomination for Music Educator of the Year at the most recent MusicNL awards, how Shine Music came together, and what Shine Music does for the community at large!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (November 23-29, 2025)Song: Winter Wonderland (feat. Laura Taylor)Artist: Beep BopAlbum: A Beep Bop ChristmasComposers: Felix Bernard, Richard Smith Song: AugustArtist: Courtney MadisonAlbum: PARASITEComposers: Courtney Chipman Song: Where Are We NowArtist: HollettAlbum: Where Are We NowComposers: Andrew Hollett Song: Come Back For ChristmasArtist: Josh JanesAlbum: Come Back For ChristmasComposers: Joshua Janes Song: Awesome BlossomArtist: Rocka GAlbum: Awesome BlossomComposers: Ryan Frost Song: Jingles The Christmas CatArtist: Rum RaggedAlbum: All The Bells and WassailsComposers: Gerard Hamilton Song: ABOUT THATArtist: ScalladosisAlbum: THE FIRE PITComposers: Simon Hendry Song: Simple Lines (LCAF 50)Artist: Silver Wolf BandAlbum: Simple LinesComposers: Matthew Barrett, Justin & Jamie Jackman, Bon Pardy Song: She Ain’t Gonna Call (feat. Young Flurry & Camzone)Artist: SpenceAlbum: She Ain’t Gonna Call (feat. Young Flurry & Camzone)Composers: Spencer Rideout, Chris Davis & Camerin Alexander Song: Every RibbonArtist: Tim BakerAlbum: Full Rainbow of Light (Deluxe Edition)Composers: Tim Baker Stay connected with your Musical Connector here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Connect with Emily Martin & Shine Music here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shinevoiceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinemusicnlWebsite: https://shinemusic.ca/

If you are familiar with Kellie Loder, With Violet, Rachel Cousins, Mallory Johnson, and Mackenzie Critch, you may be familiar with the man who engineered or mixed those tunes from these amazing artists! Coming down Connector's Corner this week is songwriter, producer, and music engineer, Daniel Adams! We talk about how Daniel got into music production, some of his influences which includes Max Martin, the story behind some of the songs he produced and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (November 16-22, 2025)Song: Christmas MornArtist: 8 Point HighAlbum: Christmas MornComposers: Emily Barbour, Steve Browne Song: How Christmas Used to BeArtist: Big JibAlbum: How Christmas Used to BeComposers: Curt Blackmore Song: DENIROArtist: CX1BYAlbum: DENIROComposers: Colby Randell Song: EnvyArtist: DahliaAlbum: Like A FlowerComposers: Dahlia Song: The Star of Logy BayArtist: Duane Andrews & The Hot Club of Conception BayAlbum: Self-TitledComposers: Traditional Song: Just For FunArtist: Gush MafiaAlbum: Just For FunComposers: Caleb Reid Song: HinterlandArtist: Horse ChopsAlbum: HinterlandComposers: Horse Chops Song: One Damn Phone CallArtist: Jenny MallardAlbum: One Damn Phone CallComposers: Jenny Mallard Song: GuiltyArtist: Julia DawsonAlbum: GuiltyComposers: Julia Dawson Song: Kiss Me DeadlyArtist: Ken Tizzard & Music For GoatsAlbum: Kiss Me DeadlyComposers: Billy Idol Song: The Hors D’oeuvre’s Song (feat Kevin Blackmore)Artist: KitchinPartiAlbum: The Hors D’oeuvre’s SongComposers: KitchinParti Song: BLOODArtist: Lil CheeZieAlbum: BLOODComposers: Calvin Cassell Song: You Won’t Be Here This ChristmasArtist: ShanneyganockAlbum: You Won't Be Here This ChristmasComposers: Patrick Moran Song: Santa Never Brings Me A BanjoArtist: The Irish DescendantsAlbum: Santa Never Brings Me A BanjoComposers: David Myles Song: Christmas In PrisonArtist: WaykeeperAlbum: Christmas In PrisonComposers: John Prine----------------------------------------Song: Let GoArtist: Rachel CousinsAlbum: Rachel CousinsComposers: Rachel Cousins, Daniel Adams, Karla Pilgrim, Andrew Boyd

Fresh off MusicNL week 2025, we got a whole lot of new interviews to share with you over the next few weeks! The first of them is with an entrepreneur, a sales executive with NTV, and talking about the West Coast on Rogers TV! Coming down Connectors Corner this week is Dustin Parsons! We talk about his nomination for Media Person of the Year for his work on West Talk, how Steady Entertainment came to be, how traditional media still plays a heavy role in music curation and where digital media fits in, and some future plans for 2026!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (November 9-15, 2025)Song: A Christmas TimeArtist: The Ennis SistersAlbum: A Christmas TimeComposers: Maureen Ennis Song: EgressArtist: Ian FosterAlbum: TravelogueComposers: Ian Foster Song: Love – The BreezeArtist: Jing XiaAlbum: Love – The BreezeComposers: Jing Xia Song: Fallen TreeArtist: The OnceAlbum: Fallen Tree (Side B)Composers: Phil Churchill, Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett Song: ROLLING HEADsArtist: ROZ&HOLLETTAlbum: ROLLING HEADSComposers: Andrew Hollett----------------------------------------Song: Color Of YouArtist: Jamie StoneAlbum: Color Of YouComposers: Jamie Stone Stay connected with your Musical Connector here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Connect with Dustin Parsons here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.parsons.54/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinparsons709/

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is Jing Xia, a musician and ethnomusicologist! The four time MusicNL award nominee for 2025 talks about the making of the latest record from her group called "Interworlds", how the group got together and the recent change of members. Plus, Jing lets us know about a new album she is working on to be released in 2026!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (November 2-8, 2025)Song: Bussdown (feat DatLankyMan)Artist: AleBenAlbum: Bussdown (feat DatLankyMan)Composers: Matthew Small, Alex Bennett Song: TAKE IT BACKArtist: DOEUXAlbum: TAKE IT BACKComposers: Justin Rowsell, Jason Earle Song: A Friendly PlaceArtist: Gus GustophersonAlbum: Happy Hour Hootenanny HymnsComposers: Matthew Gusul Song: By The Bay (feat. RedAngel)Artist: MAK11Album: By The Bay (feat. RedAngel)Composers: Andrew Kevin McDonald & Zach Butt----------------------------------------Song: Another DayArtist: XIA-3Album: InterworldsComposers: Jing Xia, Ritche Perez & Brian Downton Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNLLinktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Connect with Jing Xia here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jingxiamusic/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jingxiamusic/Website: https://www.jing-xia.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jingxiamusic

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is Stuart Gallant, a singer-songwriter & composer from Kippens on the West Coast of Newfoundland! His project STURNE is up for two MusicNL awards (Electronic Artist & Indigenous Artists) and his band Not Just To Drink And Dream has a new EP coming out this week! We talk all that, plus his beginnings in music, the indigenous music community, the west coast music scene, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 26-November 1, 2025)Song: Go to War (feat. Rocka G)Artist: FranKAlbum: Go to War (feat. Rocka G)Composers: Lloyd Burt & Ryan Frost Song: Hellraiser (feat. Dante Miracle)Artist: SCVMBAGAlbum: Hellraiser (feat. Dante Miracle)Composers: Devin Noseworthy & Dante Hiscock Song: GaslightArtist: Sherman DowneyAlbum: Milltown Records Halloween CompilationComposers: Sherman Downey----------------------------------------Song: ExtinctionArtist: STURNEAlbum: TransientComposers: Stuart Gallant Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNLLinktree: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl Connect with Stuart Gallant’s projects here:STURNE: https://linktr.ee/sturnemusicDT Surgeon: https://linktr.ee/dtsurgeonNot Just To Drink And Dream: https://www.facebook.com/notjusttodrinkanddream

With MusicNL week just two short weeks away, there’s no better time than to bring on Tamara Kater, the executive director of MusicNL once again to talk about the week ahead and the festivities that will await the many delegates and artists November 12-16 in St. John’s! We talk about the rebranding to MusicNL week after four years under the Music Celebration Week banner. Plus, we talk about the changes to this year’s MusicNL week, the artists taking part in it, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 19-25, 2025)Song: NancyArtist: Alan Doyle & The East PointersAlbum: Already DancingComposers: Alan Doyle Song: Clareia (Live)Artist: Ana Luisa RamosAlbum: Clareia (Live)Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos Song: This Rock & RollArtist: Gus GustophersonAlbum: Happy Hour Hootenanny HymnsComposers: Matthew Gusul Song: Can’t StopArtist: Justin FancyAlbum: Can’t StopComposers: Justin Fancy, Clint Curtis Song: Headhunter (feat. Sedymane)Artist: MAK11Album: Headhunter (feat. Sedymane)Composers: Andrew McDonald, Zach Butt & William Noseworthy Song: Going For BrokeArtist: Paige PenneyAlbum: Going For BrokeComposers: Paige Penney, Matt McCartney, Kirk Penney, Michael Walton----------------------------------------Song: over the partyArtist: Mallory JohnsonAlbum: over the partyComposers: Mallory Johnson, Brian Donkers, David Madras Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL

While Musical Connections continues to prepare for brand new content, we take you back to the Ryan’s Fancy and Sons of Erin tribute show in March where Zach connects you with many of the performers who played there and were influenced by the band at one point or another. We connect you with D’Arcy Broderick & Kevin Evans of Black Gold, Jennifer Trainor & Glen Harvey of Celtic Connection, John and Wilf Curran of the Masterless Men, Mike Hanrahan, Bob MacDonald, and Bill Kelly!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 28-October 4, 2025)Song: Trading CardsArtist: Chron Lennon & MAK11Album: Trading CardsComposers: Andrew Hollett & Andrew MacDonald Song: TURN THE CORNERArtist: DOEUXAlbum: TURN THE CORNERComposers: Jason Earle, Justin Rowsell Song: How We Do (feat FranK)Artist: MAK11Album: How We DoComposers: Zach Butt, Andrew MacDonald, Lloyd Burt Song: That’s The Way That The World Goes ‘RoundArtist: Salt Beef JunkiesAlbum: That’s The Way That The World Goes ‘RoundComposers: John Prine Song: House of FantasyArtist: Scalladosis x Nate DawgAlbum: House of FantasyComposers: Scalladosis & Nate Dawg----------------------------------------Song: It’s Good To See YouArtist: Sons of ErinAlbum: Good To See Ya!Composers: Allan Taylor Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL

Coming down Connector’s Corner this week is the multi-talented and amazing Rachel Cousins! We talk about the release of “What Hasn’t Killed Me”, her most authentic and cathartic release to date! She talks about spending the month in California with Greg Wells making the record, some of the themes of the record, and the three-year anniversary of her sobriety. Plus, how she started in music, the MusicNL nomination for her and her momager, Hilda Cousins, and her upcoming show at the Black Sheep in St. John’s on October 17th!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (October 5-11, 2025)Song: Her SideArtist: Alex DuffyAlbum: Her SideComposers: Alex Duffy Song: God Gave CainArtist: Cove PondAlbum: Moose WaltzComposers: Laura Penney Song: Keep Your DistanceArtist: Last TicketAlbum: Keep Your DistanceComposers: Last Ticket Song: ParadiseArtist: MAK11Album: ParadiseComposers: Zach Butt, Andrew McDonald Song: Little HelpArtist: Rachel CousinsAlbum: What Hasn’t Killed MeComposers: Rachel Cousins, Darcy Scott Song: Hammerdown (Live)Artist: Wild StepAlbum: Live At Trapper’s CabinComposers: Benjamin Rogers----------------------------------------Song: NoraArtist: Rachel CousinsAlbum: What Hasn’t Killed MeComposers: Rachel Cousins, Leanne Hoffman Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL Connect with Rachel Cousins here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelcousinsmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcousinsmusicWebsite: https://www.rachelcousinsmusic.com/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcousinsmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rachelcousins3750

Coming on down Connector’s Corner this week on the Musical Connections is synth-wave songwriter and producer, Dean Parsons AKA Arcade Knights! We talk about the brand-new record, “Neon Vice”, which is inspired by the Miami Vice TV show from the 1980s, how the Arcade Knights project came together, and how he makes the music using hardware instead of software!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 28-October 4, 2025)Song: The Woman I LoveArtist: Damian FollettAlbum: The Woman I LoveComposers: Damian Follett Song: No Hard FeelingsArtist: Dead RebelsAlbum: No Hard FeelingsComposers: Kenneth Penney Song: Small Town (feat. Nurse)Artist: Hippy JuniorAlbum: GraduationComposers: Stephen Nurse, Joshua Roberts Song: Says WhoArtist: JM/FMAlbum: Says WhoComposers: Justin Merdsoy Song: Whoops, SherylArtist: Liz Fagan BandAlbum: LFB LPComposers: Liz Fagan Song: Need Your LoveArtist: PotemAlbum: Need Your LoveComposers: Adam Martin Song: Wrap My Head Around ItArtist: R.C. StanleyAlbum: Wrap My Head Around ItComposers: R.C. Stanley----------------------------------------Song: When Bullets FlyArtist: ARCADE KNIGHTSAlbum: NEON VICEComposer: Dean Parsons Subscribe to the podcast here:Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musical-connections-with-zach-snow/id1632831874 Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL Connect with ARCADE KNIGHTS here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARCADEKNIGHTSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadeknights88Website: https://www.arcadeknightsband.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeKnights88

Coming on down to Connector’s Corner this week is singer-songwriter and MusicNL award nominee for Sound on Screen Artist of the Year, Christian Howse! He put out his first album in five years called “Break Through” and he talks about the making of the record, some of the influences he took to make the record, plus how he got into music, signing with Citadel House, and on his nomination for Sound on Screen Artist at the upcoming MusicNL Week in St. John’s from November 12th to 16th!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 21-27, 2025)Song: Leaving HomeArtist: Jason R MartinAlbum: Leaving HomeComposers: Fred Northcotte, Jason R Martin Song: Hometown Pride (Classic)Artist: Josh JanesAlbum: Hometown Pride (Classic)Composers: Josh Janes Song: All I Love Has Gone AwayArtist: Silver Wolf BandAlbum: Make Your Heart HomeComposers: Brandon Pardy, Jamie Jackman, Justin Jackman, Matthew Barrett Song: Love You MoreArtist: TwoAlbum: Love You MoreComposers: Brian & Tara Byrne----------------------------------------Song: Hung Up On YouArtist: Christian HowseAlbum: Break ThroughComposer: Christian Howse, Clare Follett, Avalon Stanley, Mick Davis Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNLConnect with Christian Howse here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianhowsemusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianhowsemusic/Website: https://christianhowse.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@christianhowse4413

It is the last of my conversations from the 2025 East Coast Music Awards on this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast! I reconnect you with Rozalind MacPhail, a flautist, music educator, and singer-songwriter! We talk about her time at the East Coast Music Awards, the progress she made on her upcoming up to that point, and a whole lot more! Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (September 7-20, 2025)Song: REDLINE RIVALArtist: Arcade KnightsAlbum: NEON VICEComposers: Dean Parsons Song: PacifyArtist: Christian HowseAlbum: Break ThroughComposers: Christian Howse Song: Hall of MeatArtist: Cortex Strikes BackAlbum: Hall of MeatComposers: Ethan Whitt, Owen Power, Adam BrayeSong: Beauty in the BreakdownArtist: Dana ReidAlbum: Beauty In The DarknessComposers: Dana Reid Song: Pick MeArtist: HAGSAlbum: Pick MeComposers: Jess Richardson, Nicole Haldoupis, Eve Chamely, Jane Goulding Song: I Hope You KnowArtist: Jason BenoitAlbum: I Hope You KnowComposers: Jason Benoit Song: Fight SongArtist: Kaspam CultAlbum: St. John’s Fight SongsComposers: Ben Chapman-Smith, Kyle Crotty-Upshall, Patrick Lidstone & Chris Flynn Song: My Kind of NightArtist: Lucas SnowAlbum: My Kind Of NightComposers: Lucas Snow Song: Home To DonegalArtist: Salt Beef JunkiesAlbum: Home To DonegalComposers: Patsy Kavanaugh----------------------------------------Song: In Perfect TimeArtist: Rozalind MacPhailAlbum: Push & PullComposer: Jill BarberConnect with Rozalind MacPhail here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rozalindmacphailInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourfluteonWebsite: https://www.rozalindmacphail.com/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@RozalindMacPhail

Musical Connections makes its grand return following a very busy summer as we reflect once more on the 2025 East Coast Music Awards in St. John’s back in May. Zach connects with Ana Luisa Ramos & Eric Taylor Escudero to talk about their ECMAs experience, some other projects, and a whole lot more.Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 17-September 6, 2025)Song: If U Wanna DriveArtist: Alex DuffyAlbum: If U Wanna DriveComposers: Alex Duffy Song: Hidden GemArtist: Dana ReidAlbum: Beauty In The DarknessComposers: Dana Reid Song: hats off to barbArtist: John MoranAlbum: 3/5Composers: John Moran Song: ReplayArtist: Last TicketAlbum: ReplayComposers: Last Ticket Song: Your NameArtist: Meghan AlethaAlbum: Your NameComposers: Meghan Calder Song: Rufus SetArtist: Salt Beef JunkiesAlbum: Rufus SetComposers: Traditional Song: Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’sArtist: The Irish DescendantsAlbum: Those Were The DaysComposers: Otto Kelland Song: CloserArtist: The Way EastAlbum: CloserComposers: Chris Hibbs Song: Dancing Where You Left Me Alone (feat. DaCoda)Artist: With VioletAlbum: With FriendsComposers: With Violet, Daniel Adams----------------------------------------Song: I Can See Our House From HereArtist: Ana & EricAlbum: Our House From HereComposer: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor EscuderoStay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNLConnect with Ana & Eric here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anaericmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaericmusic/Website: https://anaericmusic.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@anaericmusic

This week’s Musical Connections we will be taking you back to the East Coast Music Awards for a conversation I had with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Natasha Blackwood! We talk about her time at the ECMAs back in May and how important conferences like those are for one's development as a musician or industry professional!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 10-16, 2025)Song: Rain in NewfoundlandArtist: Kathy StockAlbum: Rain In NewfoundlandComposers: Kathy Stock Song: Crying While WastedArtist: Rachel CousinsAlbum: Crying While WastedComposers: Rachel Cousins Song: O.T.GArtist: ScalladosisAlbum: Sporadic LifestyleComposers: Simon Hendry----------------------------------------Song: Good MachinesArtist: Natasha BlackwoodAlbum: Love Songs for Good MachinesComposer: Natasha Blackwood, Jenelle Duval New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday with bonus episodes dropping when you least expect them. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by following the podcast here:Apple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musical-connections-with-zach-snow/id1632831874 Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL Connect with Natasha Blackwood here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natashablackwoodmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashablackwoodWebsite: https://natashablackwood.com/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@natashablackwood1650TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natblackwoodmusic

This week’s Musical Connections will have a “Carhartt to Heart” with one of the province’s fastest rising country pop stars who now calls Nashville her home! I reconnect with Paige Penney to talk about her brand-new single, plus her success with “Southern Draw(L) which includes a CCMA Nomination for Innovative Campaign of the Year! We also talk about her career in a nutshell. From her beginnings as a performer at young folk stages, to releasing her debut album, having a musical dad, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (August 3-9, 2025)Song: NEON DREAMERSArtist: ARCADE KNIGHTSAlbum: CYBER HACKComposers: Dean Parsons Song: 4 On The FloorArtist: Doug White & Craig YoungAlbum: 4 On The FloorComposers: Doug White Song: Carhartt to HeartArtist: Paige PenneyAlbum: Carhartt to HeartComposers: Paige Penney, Kirk Penney, Michael Walton, Matthew McCartney----------------------------------------Song: Southern Draw(L)Artist: Paige Penney x W/FRNDSAlbum: Paige PenneyComposer: Paige Penney, Matt McCartney, Casey Le’Vasseur, Kurtis John New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday with bonus episodes dropping when you least expect them. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by following the podcast here: RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xmlApple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musical-connections-with-zach-snow/id1632831874 Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL Connect with Paige Penney here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paigepenneymusikInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigepenneyWebsite: https://www.paigepenney.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/paigepenneyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paigepenney

Hot off the release of his album with the Reckless Hearts, "Under The Influence" to opening for rock and roll heavyweights in ZZ Top and The Killers, my guest is Nick Earle! I connect with Nick to talk about those festival opener opportunities to the making of his new record. We also reflect on how his musical journey began to his music influences and how groups like Stompbox and The Reckless Hearts came together!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 27-August 2, 2025)Song: Harbour Le CouArtist: Allan RickettsAlbum: Harbour Le CouComposers: Traditional Song: The Capelin Ain’t Rollin’ In HolyroodArtist: Asetha PowerAlbum: Newfoundland-IshComposers: Asetha Power Song: CicadasArtist: Becca BartlettAlbum: Me, Myself, and a MirrorComposers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett Song: Tip ToeArtist: Chron LennonAlbum: Tip ToeComposers: Andrew Hollett Song: LessonArtist: Jake NicollAlbum: Saturn ReturnsComposers: Jake Nicoll Song: AliceArtist: KitchinPartiAlbum: AliceComposers: KitchinParti Song: Push BackArtist: Last TicketAlbum: Push BackComposers: Last Ticket Song: Oranges Are Orange, Blueberries Are BlueArtist: Logan BoltAlbum: OrangeComposers: Logan Bolt, Elijah Melo & Covenant Oyindamola Oyetayo----------------------------------------Song: Ocean ViewArtist: Nick Earle & The Reckless HeartsAlbum: Under The InfluenceComposer: Nick EarleStay connected with Musical Connections: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL Connect with Nick Earle here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nearle18/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_earle/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@nickearleTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nickearle

On this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast, I welcome one of Newfoundland & Labrador's finest folk groups known for their remarkable musicianship and silky smooth harmonies. I connect you with Rube & Rake! Made up of Josh Sandu & Andrew Laite, the lads are hot off the release of their third studio album, "Good Time After Bad" and come on to talk about the making of the record and their tour dates for the rest of 2025! We also talk about how the group came together, some of the bands and records they listened to, and a whole lot more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 13-19, 2025)Song: OliviaArtist: Becca BartlettAlbum: OliviaComposers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett Song: Until You Are Sorry (Live)Artist: Carolina EastAlbum: Until You Are SorryComposers: Carolann Fowler, Rob Wells, Shobha Lee, Brian Ramjattan Song: DownArtist: Chris HibbsAlbum: DownComposers: Christopher Hibbs Song: The Man Who Cured Your BoredomArtist: Ex PressAlbum: The Man Who Cured Your BoredomComposers: Daryl Palumbo Song: Forever My QueenArtist: The Hellfire ClubAlbum: Volume IIIComposers: Bobby Liebling Song: We Didn’t Meet At The Club (feat. Cee Lo Green)Artist: Logan BoltAlbum: OrangeComposers: Logan Bolt, Anno Domini & Thomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton Song: maybe moreArtist: R SheavesAlbum: maybe moreComposers: Robert Humber Song: Clouds Like BuffaloArtist: Rev. Dave & The Sin EatersAlbum: Clouds Like BuffaloComposers: David Peddle----------------------------------------Song: Pocket PickerArtist: Rube & RakeAlbum: Good Time After BadComposers: Josh Sandu, Andrew LaiteStay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNLConnect with Rube & Rake here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubeandrakeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubeandrake/Website: https://rubeandrake.com/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ruberake8290

I have another great episode lined up for you this week! I welcome back to the show, Joshua Parsons or PARSONS! We talk about his latest project called “Smugglers International Mixtape” hosted by legendary Newfoundland and Labrador smuggler, Brian O’Dea! From how they met to the creation of the album and the personnel they got for it! Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (July 6-12, 2025)Song: Like A Rock (Live From Quidi Vidi Brewery)Artist: Andrew RodgersAlbum: Live From Quidi Vidi BreweryComposers: Bob SegerSong: ObeliskArtist: Elder CaiusAlbum: Elder CaiusComposers: Evan Watton, Nathan Cluett Song: over the partyArtist: Mallory JohnsonAlbum: over the partyComposers: Mallory Johnson, Brian Donkers, David Madras----------------------------------------Song: Smuggler’s Supreme (feat. JD ERA)Artist: PARSONSAlbum: Smuggler's International MixtapeComposers: Lukasz Wojcikowski, Joseph Dako, Joshua Parsons & Mike Di Biasio New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday with bonus episodes dropping when you least expect them. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by following the podcast here:RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xmlApple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musical-connections-with-zach-snow/id1632831874Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNL Connect with PARSONS here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parsonsfromnewfoundlandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Parsonsfromnewfoundland

He is the mastermind behind the Best Kind BBQ and one of the operators of JibFest Weekender! I connect with event promoter, Brent McNamara on this week’s episode of the Musical Connections podcast! We talk about how he got into the music industry through event promotion and about the 2025 Best Kind BBQ which takes place on July 12 at St. David’s Park which features Quake Matthews, DJ 4Korners and so much more!Music Featured in Episode:New Found Releases: (June 29-July 5, 2025)Song: Stuck In My HeadArtist: Bailey Jordan-NeilAlbum: Stuck In My HeadComposers: Bailey Jordan-Neil Song: EGO BROKEArtist: Chron LennonAlbum: EGO BROKEComposers: Andrew Hollett Song: ObeliskArtist: Elder CaiusAlbum: Elder CaiusComposers: Evan Watton, Nathan Cluett Song: Of Course It Does (feat. RedAngel)Artist: MAK11Album: Of Course It DoesComposers: Zachary Butt, Andrew McDonald Song: Label AbelArtist: The End of the LineAlbum: The End of the LineComposers: Steve Perry Song: Getting WarmerArtist: Yes, OfficerAlbum: Getting WarmerComposers: Jeremy Harnum----------------------------------------Song: One That I’ve Been Looking ForArtist: Nick EarleAlbum: Under The InfluenceComposers: Nick Earle New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday with bonus episodes dropping when you least expect them. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by following the podcast here:RSS: https://media.rss.com/musicalconnectionsnl/feed.xmlApple Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/musical-connections-with-zach-snow/id1632831874Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZachSnowNFLDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/Musical Connections NL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MusicalConnectionsNLConnect with Brent Mac here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrentMacEventsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentmac709/Website: https://www.brentmacevents.com/