murderecords podcast

On this edition, Part 2 of the discussion and ramble between Sloan's Jay Ferguson and Chris Murphy regarding the 7" singles released by murderecords during the era of 1993-1998. As well as Sloan, this episode includes releases by Zumpano, Thrush Hermit, The Local Rabbits, The Inbreds and The Certain Someones. All the tracks are now available as part of a digital collection of 28 songs over at murderecords1.bandcamp.com 

On this edition, Sloan's Jay Ferguson and Chris Murphy reminisce and discuss the 7" singles released by murderecords during the era of 1993-1998. Part 1 of 2, this episode includes Eric's Trip, The Super Friendz, Hardship Post, Thrush Hermit, Local Rabbits, Sloan, Stinkin' Rich and Jale. All the tracks are now available as part of a digital collection of 28 songs over at murderecords1.bandcamp.com 

To accompany Sloan's latest archival vinyl release B Sides Win Vol.1 1992-1997, bandmembers Chris, Patrick and Jay have a listen and take a deep dive into the origin and circumstances recording these rare tracks.

On this episode, it's a bit of a stop-gap edition as we repost a conversation between Sloan's Chris Murphy and Jay Ferguson that was originally recorded in 2016 as the band guest edited the CBC Music website. The two band members recall the Halifax underground music scene of the 1980's and play some music that was the precursor to the east coast independent music explosion of the 1990s.

On this first episode, Sloan’s Jay Ferguson and Chris Murphy are joined by good friend and musician Joel Plaskett to discuss the posthumous LP release of Prize For Writing by Halifax, NS singer/songwriter/rocker Matthew Grimson.