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Episode 19: Dave Bidini

2021-11-1840:18

For episode 19 we chat with Rheostatics guitarist and singer, & West End Pheonix publisher Dave Bidini about new wave music.

Episode 18: BLACKSTARKIDS

2021-10-2134:05

For episode 18 we chat with BLACKSTARKIDS about their new record and their upcoming North American tour. Featured Songs: ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS - BLACKSTARKIDS Electric Relaxation -Tribe Called Quest Stronger - Kanye West Say That - Toro y Moi Surf Wax America - Weezer Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange Flight Club - BLACKSTARKIDS

Episode 17: Destroy Boys

2021-10-0746:04

For episode 17 we chat with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis about the band's new record and some of their favourite tracks. Featured Songs: Drink - Destroy Boys Witches - alice phoebe lou No debate - rico nasty I think I’m normal - Carter ace When you are who you are - Gil scott heron Fotos y recuerdos - Selena Muzzle - Destroy Boys

Episode 16: Half Moon Run

2021-09-3035:43

For episode 16 we chat with Half Moon Run's Conor Molander about the band's new EP Featured songs: On & On - Half Moon run will the circle be unbroken - staples singers (1960 version) it’s all over now, baby blue - bob dylan madame george - van morrison zombie - fela kuti something - the beatles How Come my Body - Half Moon Run

Episode 15: BROS

2021-09-1635:15

For Episode 15 we chat with Ewan Currie about his band BROS and some of his favourite music. Featured songs: Garbanzo Man - BROS JJ Cale - They Call Me the Breeze Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut Stevie Wonder - Superstition Hot Chocolate - Everyone’s a Winner Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Never gonna stop - BROS

Episode 14: Black Grape

2021-09-0931:45

For Episode 14 we chat with Black Grape vocalist and Rapper Kermit about the state of UK hip hop, sampling, and his roots in the Ruthless Rap Assasins. Featured Songs: Kelly’s Heroes - Black Grape Black heart man - bunny wailer Sault - untitled (rise album) Theory of Reggaetivity - Assassin aka Agent Sasco Hold my hand - Laneous Nah it ain't the same - Green tea Peng In the name of the father - Black Grape

Episode 13: Max Bornstein

2021-09-0234:04

For episode 13 we chat with Max Bornstein about his latest solo effort, his new single and some of his favourite tunes. Featured songs: Glaze - Max Bornstein Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic bat eat banna - Huxlii Need Your Love - Tennis How Am I Still Alive? - Lauran Hibberd and Lydia Night II - Column When the love runs out - Max Bornstein

Episode 12: 3409

2021-08-2635:44

For part 2 of our local artist spotlight, we chat with Toronto hip-hop collective 3409. Featured songs: Cali girls - 3409 56 nights - future Not a regular person - boogie wit da hoodie Koop island blues - koop Ice box - Omarion Malibu Sleep - Col3trane Something about ya - 3409

Episode 11: Sun Junkies

2021-08-1230:57

Over the next few weeks, we are going to be putting the spotlight on some local acts that are doing really cool things. First up: Sun Junkies. Featured Songs: I broke nicks bong - Sun Junkies Later- Dr. Dog Fuck With My Friends - Lala Lala Where'd My Pets Go? - Furnsss Hypocrite - Cage the Elephant Say what you say - Sun Junkies

Episode 10: TOPS

2021-07-2245:30

For episode 10 we chat with TOPS' Jane Penny about remixes, the Montreal music scene and her latest record. Featured Songs: Berntholer - My Suitor Prefab Sprout - Bonny Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain China Crisis - Gift of Freedom Olivia Newton-John - Love Song Delfonics - When You Get Right Down to It

Episode 9: The Goon Sax

2021-07-1545:57

For episode 9 we chat with The Goon Sax's Riley Jones about empathy, dreams, songwriting and her band's new album. In the stone - Goon Sax How To Fight - Eartheater O Love is Teasin’ - Jean Ritchie I’m Sorry - Virginia Astley Faye Wong - Back Shadow Do you See it - Loraine James ft. Jonnine Standish Psychic - Goon Sax

Episode 8: The Clockworks

2021-07-0851:45

For episode 8 we chat with The Clockworks about moving to London, being discovered by Alan McGee, and some favourite concert memories. Featured songs: Can I speak to a manager - The Clockworks The Smiths – Hand In Glove David Bowie – 5 years Frank Sinatra – That’s Life Arlo parks - Black dog The Strokes – Heart In A Cage Feel so real - the Clockworks

Episode 7: RALPH

2021-07-0149:17

For episode 7 we chat with singer-songwriter RALPH about songwriting, her new record label, and some of her favourite music. Featured songs: Love potion - Ralph Waiting in vain - Bob Marley Weird - Hansen Slip into your skin - Patrick Watson Case of you - Joni Mitchel Can I kick it - A Tribe Called Quest Tommy - Ralph

Episode 6: Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs

2021-06-2443:00

For episode 6, we chat with Sam Coffey about his band's latest record

Episode 5: Riva Taylor

2021-06-1739:39

For episode 5 we chat with singer-songwriter Riva Taylor about NFTs, growing up in the industry, and songwriting. Featured songs include: Woman- Riva Taylor Yellow - Coldplay Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush Into White - Cat Stevens Hound Dog - Elvis Strange - Celeste Magic - Riva Taylor

Episode 4: Idious Carrie

2021-06-1039:30

For episode 4 we chat with singer/songwriter Idious Carrie about adulting, going solo, and writing in the pandemic. Featured songs: 9 Lives - Idious Carrie While You Are Still Waiting - Vallens Skinny Trees - Porches Message To The Past - Lee Paradise You Said Something - PJ Harvey Battle - Blur The World as a Loose Garment - Idious Carrie

Episode 3: Busty & The Bass

2021-06-0338:15

For episode 3 we speak to Busty and The Bass bassist Milo Johnson about recording in a church, classical music, and moving past the bands McGill days. Featured Songs: Summer - Busty and the bass Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane How do you mend a broken heart? - Al Green Movement 6 - Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller Stardust - Nat King Cole ET - Busty and the bass

Episode 2: The Zolaz

2021-05-2744:09

For episode 2 we talk about britpop, loops, and the Zola's upcoming record with leader singer and guitarist Zach Gray. Featured songs: I feel the transition - The Zola’s Columbia - Oasis Born Slippy - Underworld #1 Crush - Garbage Lonely Soul - UNKLE (Richard Ashcroft) Doorman - Slowthai Young Dicaprio - The Zolas

Episode 1: Cleopatrick

2021-05-2052:31

For our season premiere, we speak with Cleopatrick about touring, staying humble when faced with success, taxes, and more. Featured Songs: Family Van - Cleopatrick CONSOLER OF THE LONELY - The Raconteurs SESH ON - zig mentality ANITA - heartless romantics BLACKER THE BERRY - Kendrick Lamar TORN UP - Ready the Prince DVP – Pup The Drake - Cleopatrick

Season Finale: The Glorious Sons

2021-04-2940:39

For our season 3 finale, we chat with Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons about life on the road, going back home to Kingston, and the band's forthcoming record. Songs Featured: Maria Callas - Madamme butterfly Bob Dylan - Simple twist of fate Towns van Zandt - Pancho & lefty John Lennon - Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska

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