Darryl Talks To Bands

I caught up with Becky & Maya at Club Saw this past Saturday night.  Based on our conversation in this podcast, I decided to put together a quick PACK "best of" playlist.  Very quickly it got up to 28 songshttps://spoti.fi/3xnCm80Honestly, listen to the playlist and try to figure out why these songs (especially from Unpersons through It Was Fun While It Lasted) aren't all over Canadian Rock & Alternative Radio????  Thanks for listening & supporting  Much Love  Darryl Spring

DTTB Ep.66 - George StroumboulopoulosPunk Rock & PoliticsOne of the people I wanted to interview while planning this podcast series, without question was Strombo. This is another episode where I get to interview a remarkable interviewer. Like Alan Cross Official, or CFNY founder David Marsden. All of whom, shared some amazing stories in this series.George and I talked about 102.1 The Edge in this episode. He was colleagues with some of my mentors there, including the late Martin Streek Tribute. In fact the last time I saw George in person was at the Opera House for a celebration in honour of Martin.We also discussed the Danko Jones / Monster Truck issue, which I weighed in on, based on an episode done with Jon Harvey. This led in to an important chat about where we are in North American in 2022. Which only left me thinking, are politics in George's future? In an official capacity?With George out on the West Coast, I thought we were talking at 6pm PT, so I didn't even write out questions or set up the light I usually use for video podcasts. But with George, I'm kind of glad we just hit record and go.

Phantom Atlantic just released a new EP on June 18th called Your View of a Former Me. Described as cinematic alt-rock, their sound is BIG and this collection tells a story.Last we spoke was at VooDoo Rockfest, which was the focus of 2 episode back in Season 1

The Glorious Sons have established themselves as a force in Canadian Rock n' Roll. As someone who got to see them in the early days in Kingston, their success isn't a surprise.  They're back with new music and have been producing it themselves during lockdown.    The best part is that they've achieved everything as an independent band on their own terms.

Demetrius Nath is the singer of the Mississauga pop punk band Maybe May  He also has a day job in the industry and is an all around good guy.Maybe May recently release a video for their new single "Survive, Satellite". The song and video is getting some attention across the country.  This is a timely song that captures a feeling that I think most of us share right now.  And it rocks! 

Deadset Society went platinum, then went on hiatus. In the downtime, the remaining members formed the band Tense Machine.Meanwhile, Deadset frontman Reid David Henry has released some solo material, I got to catch up with him to talk about that, being a Dad and the stress of being a Leaf fan

New Episode, with old friends. The Damn Truth ARE Rock n' Roll. Their live show is captivating and their new record is OUT NOW.I got to chat with them just ahead of the release of "Now or Nowhere" 

The Beaches are back with a new EP called Future Lovers.  I got to talk to them about the new music, their love of doing press and is everything alright with Canada's rock power couple?

Ken Tizzard was a memeber of The Watchmen and Thornley. His latest project is a collaborative album of covers that covers a wide spectrm of music.He also shares some personal stories about how he went in to lockdown about a year befre the rest of us did.

Return appearance from Complicit.  This time to tackle an Ariana Grande song.  Don't judge, LISTEN!  Tell me you don't like it PS - Their name is Alanna Sterling

Dylan Hennessy makes a return appearance with a new Mobius Radio single "The Jake Revival".  We eventually get to the music, but we unexpectedly geeked out on skateboarding and it's similarities to music

It's fun when podcasts are also opportunities to catch up with old friends, and meet new ones! I'm super excited about their new music. About a year and a half ago, I made an introduction that's turned into a collaboration that will be on their forthcoming record

Andrew Parmelee (Parms) not only plays drums in the band Cevilain, he also runs Fill The Void studios out of his house.  He's collaborated with some young musicians in the Ottawa area to create a series of covers under the name Complicit.This episode features the music video for their version of Blinding Lights by The Weekend and features Ella Wile on vocals

Mike and Tony are back (without Christian) with a new banger called "CALL IT HOME".  But as always, they're super chill about it

New release day for Cevilain with the song WARS.  It features Adam Gontier of Saint Asonia (formerly Three Days Grace) This short episode features a chat with Cliff and Ed and their new single WARS

Darryl returns to share some insight on the music industry. We spoke in season 1 and things have changed quite a bit since then.Always a fascinating discussion with the other Darryl

Craig was one of the longtime DJ's of Club 102, The Kingdom and the Spirit of the Edge Sunday nights.... from years gone by at 102.1 the edge He recently launched Revolution Radio, which now broadcasts 24/7 via mixcloud.

The Motorleague are back with new music!  I got to catch up with Don to talk about the new song Dischordia that features Brian ByrneBy all accounts, these guys deserve to be as well known as any Canadian band.  They've got a decade of solid releases, we go over some key tracks and wrap it up with the new one

The birth of rave in Toronto and the history of breakbeat, hardcore, jungle and drum and bass with Toronto Legend Marcus Visionary

Justin Benlolo of BRKN LOVE returns to #DTTB less than a year after being one of the few that I got to interview in person, at a venue and recorded an acoustic performance.That was back in Ep. 4 - bit.ly/3fTp6fB Their debut is stellar and has an expanded version with 4 new songs including the latest single "Crush" 

I caught up with Barry Taylor of Comedy records.  We worked together many years ago at 102.1 The Edge

2 Bangers, a great chat and an acoustic jam with Winnipeg's Ex-Omerta.  If you dig the sounds of QOTSA and Royal Blood, you've gotta check out this band

David Marsden is best know as the creator of CFNY in Toronto and led it during it's most revered and influential time.  New Wave and all of the wonderful, but mostly ignored post-punk music of the 80's  He's also one of 4 broadcasters featured in the documentary I Am What I Play, which as the title suggests, is about really standing up for what you believe in... credibility, trying to push things forward.  Which he continues to do to this day through at NYTHESPIRIT.COM

Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs have a new record coming in a few weeks.  But we talk about Sea Shanties, playing Dungeons & Dragons on Twitch and an open challenge to Pete Townshend

This week, it's some real talk with Dean Blundell.  The world, credibility and the nature of truth.  What a time to be alive

I first met Ash & Jay back in 2008.  At the time I was working in the music dept. at 102.1 the edge in Toronto and we put 'Hollow Point Sniper Hyperbole' in to Heavy rotation.  It was a cool thing, a mostly unheard of local indie band getting the same spins as songs like Kings of Leon 'Sex on Fire', MGMT 'Kids' and Weezer 'Pork and Beans' and it fit right in.  They blew up and the rest is history as they say.Now they have just released their final record 'Einsteins of Consciousness'.  But for the sake of this episode, we'll start at the beginning. 

In this episode Darryl talks to Jen Simpson of the band Neon Bloom.  We also get to her new solo project Kit Vale.  It's a little indie rock, a little hop hop and a good chat.

Over The Bridge isn't a band, but it's a name that musicians should know.  It's a non-profit organization dedicated to the mental wellness of those in the music industry.

If you like your Rock n Roll fast, loud and fuzzed, check out Ottawa's Danny Van Sceney.  Highly recommended if you'd dig a bit of desert sound & punk rock from a duo. Drummer & bassist

Skotti Ruffo owns the Brass Monkey, a Rock venue in Ottawa.  He's become a leader for small business in Ottawa through a non-profit group he's started called Open Safe Ottawa

The man. The myth. The Legend.  Live 885's DJ Noah

Gatineau metal powerhouse Rockin' Engine have a new EP out this Friday.  HALLOWEENIf the video for "Let it Burn" is any indication.  Brace yourselves.  

The music of Winnipeg's Mobina Galore, and a conversation with guitarist and throat shredder Jenna Priestner

In this episode, discover Ottawa's 5 piece post hardcore band T-Rex Marathon.  3 songs included in this episode.  No Filter, Sheltered & Faux News

Get to know Tucker McMurray and his band King Bullwww.kingbullmusic.com 

Darryl talks to Brent from the Brenton On Tour podcast about his job running some of the biggest tours in the world, the future of live music and his experience with Covid-19

Some real talk from Rich Beddoe on what happened with his departure from Saint Asonia.

Trevor Hurst on all things Econoline Crush, his work in the health care industry and just a great chat about where we're at in 2020.

In this episode VooDoo Rockfest organizer Joe Matthews explains how this years festival will work, doing it responsibly and taking on a ton of work in order to make it happen.  Strictly for the love of live music.  The best reason of all

For the 25th episode, we take a look back at the music and exclusive performances from the series.  Each song is given some context to the episode that it came from.  

An in studio interview with Ottawa's Quiet Crimes at Reverence Audio.  That's lead singer Mike Raymond's house.  At the end, the play a live off the floor take of the song Alice from their latest EP Modern Lovers.The guys have also been kind enough to have this episode debut a brand new song called "Head".  If you like hard rock, with flavours of desert and grunge, you need to know Quiet Crimes

Darryl and Taylor talk about their new single "Death By Rock and Roll", some of the amazing special guests on the record and a lot about Chris Cornell

This week Darryl talks to Jeremy Taggart & Jonathan Torrens about their new comedy record BAHDS.  It's  out now on Dine Alone, AND we play three songs that are discussed in the podcast.You can watch this episode on the Darryl Talks To Bands Instagram account, but you'll only get the music (with the podcast) here .

This week it's another strong case for the quality of the Ottawa Rock scene.  Taming Sari are a 5 piece pure Rock n Roll band that are best consumed in a live setting, which all seems like such a distant memory at this point.With some new material on the way, it's the perfect time to catch up with the band and at the end of the interview they'll play a live version of their biggest song "Down With The Devil"

RTR front man Andy C talks to Darryl this week from his home in Welland, Ontario.  Andy tells the story of how approaching the Niagara Ice Dogs lead to much bigger arenas for their music to get played in.  He also shares how Covid-19 touched his personal life, and it is a story that I'm certain you haven't at all during the pandemic.  But you should have, I feel like this story is news worthy.  There is also a good smattering of tunes from their self-titled debut throughout

Monster Truck front man Jon Harvey talks about the state of the world in 2020 (this interview was done shortly following the murder of George Floyd), his new solo project J.Harvey & The Inner Demons, we'll listen to the first 3 songs, and we get some insight in to the next Monster Truck record.

One Bad Son drummer (and lawyer) Kurt Dahl of One Bad Son talks with Darryl about, life, Sask Music and what the band is up to.  Kurt is an activist, a fighter for good causes.  This interview was done before the outbreak of riots in the United States.  That is something that couldn't be ignored this week and that gets addressed in the opening of this episode

This is a special episode that focuses on the Metal scene in Ottawa & Gatineau.  A small, tight knit community that supports itself and produces some top notch Canadian metal.  This episode features Fractures & Outlines, Jessy Dwyer from Beyond The Pit, Inire, Rockin' Engine & Joe Moon from Dark Moon Productions and the band A Scar For The Wicked.  Buckle up!