Groove Talk

If you would like more information on the Local singles show or would like to connect with Sami you can do so over social media:Facebook // Instagram // cjsw.com // SpotifyIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

If you would like to pick up your very own copy of The Art of Misinterpretation you can do so HERE Be sure to follow Meadow Drive on social media for up to date infor mation on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // SpotifyIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Long Time No Time on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // WebsiteIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

If you would like to purchase your own copy of Hindsight is the Sixth Sense you can do so HERE Be sure to follow Belvedere on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // belvederepunkrock.comIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

If you would like to pick up your very own copy of Try It Out you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Julius Sumner Miller on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // SpotifyIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

If you would like to pick up your very own copy you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Future Womb on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // futurewomb.comIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit faproductions.ca

If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HEREBesure to follow Mitch and the Mitch Belot Band on social media for up to date information on everything they got going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // mitchbelot.comIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Exit Division on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // exitdivision.comIf you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

You can listen to Pats single Indigo Child at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase a copy of the song for yourself you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Pat Clifton on social media for up to date information on everything he has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // patcliftonmusic.com If you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellYou can watch the music video for Indigo Child at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bE9f16Kl3Y

If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the song you can do so HEREBe sure to follow The Carbons on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YouTube // Spotify // Bandcamp // thecarbons.ca If you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on InstagramBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellYou can watch the music video for the song Steel Toe Boots at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunfg6sAaJg For more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

Be sure to follow Calgary Basement Sessions on social media for up to date information on podcast as well as the videos that they produce:Facebook // Instagram // YouTube // SpotifyBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

You can listen to Kate’s single Meant for Me at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick up your own copy of the song you can do so HERE Be sure to follow Kate on social media for up to date information on everything that she has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // katestevensmusic.com Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways in which you can support the show visit fsproductions.ca

Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellFor more ways to support the show visit fsproductions.ca

You can listen to the song Dreamers Disease off of the bands first full length album Songs to Keep You Up at Night at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HEREBe sure to follow The Night Terrors on social media for up to date information on new music, shows, and everything else the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify // Website Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

You can listen to the song Hymn off of the bands most recent EP Efflorescence at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase a copy of the EP for yourself you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Howells on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // Spotify // YouTube Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well You can watch the music video for the song Hymn off of the new EP at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HeNszwK07Q

You can listen to the song The Off Chance, the single off the bands upcoming album Diogenes at the end of the episode. The full album will be released on November 13th and can be purchased HERE Follow Free the Cynics on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // YouTube // Spotify // BandcampBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as wellThe Off Chance Music Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2WmjgntWrE

You can listen to the song Luminescence off of The Wolf of Transilvania’s most recent self titled EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said song you can do so HEREBe sure to follow The Wolf of Transilvania on social media for up to date information on everything he has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // SpotifyBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

All of the information that you need to join in on Slam 3.5 can be found at slamthefestival.comBe sure to follow Slam on social media for up to date information regarding the festival and for how you can take part in all of the awesome activities planned for this year:Facebook // Instagram // slamthefestival.com // YouTubeBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

You can listen to the song Saturn Boys off of the bands Saturn Days EP at the end of the episode. if you would like to purchase your own copy you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Taken by Sanity on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // YouTube // Bandcamp // SpotifyBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

Be sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

If you would like to connect with Tierra or check out some of her art you can find her on social media: Instagram // Facebook // EtsyBe sure to follow FrogE Style Productions on social media for up to date information regarding the show:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody chats, yet again, with Anthony and Will who are Groove Talk alumni by this point and play in the pop-punk band The Galacticas. As always the three of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the importance of good quality band merch, do people pay attention to the art work of the album if they’re not buying the CD? the rise and fall of music genres, challenging yourself in the recording studio, treating your album as more than just a collection of random songs, the effects that streaming services such as Spotify have on the way people both make and listen to music, how COVID-19 is affecting local music scenes and local music venues, all the cool art that is being made as a result of the pandemic, why you should always lock your hotel room door, the two different types of shows you can expect to play when you’re a touring band, the ancient magical secrets of playing Wheatus live, the musicians dilemma of weather or not you should be playing covers, genres that last the test of time and the ones that don’t, and of course a bunch of pop culture talk at the end. You can listen to the song Cracked Leather off of the bands upcoming album Pixels and Poetry at the end of the episode.Be sure to follow The Galacticas on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // Spotify // YouTubeIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast we change it up a bit. Cody is joined by the lovely Tierra Penner who helps him recount his top 10 favourite music releases from local bands here in Calgary. The two of them have a great conversation while shinning a light on a bunch of great bands who have put out a solid collection of music for our listening pleasure. You can purchase anyone of the albums discussed in the podcast using the links below:10. These Days- The VarmoorsBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube9. Violent Nature- WoodhawkBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube8. BABYGIRLGALACTIC- Future WombBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube7. Indigo Hours- Alter Ego CollectiveSpotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube6. High Plains- Crooked SpiesBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube5. Sideways in Time- Gone CosmicBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube4. First Time Full Time- Long Time No TimeBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube3. Please Hold- The Corey HotlineBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube2. Diagnostics- The GalacticasBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube1. We’re All Here for Each Other- I Am The MountainBandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTubeIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Skyler Cafferata and Blair Colwell who make up the Saskatoon/Montreal post punk band The Faps. The three of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: they look back on the Big Winter Classic and reminisce about some of their favourite moments, being a jack of all trades but a master of none, the administrative side of pursuing a creative project, the endorphin rush you get when you receive a response to one of your many emails, the jarring amount of paper work that goes along with planning a tour, playing the social media game, the new barriers to entry that exist in our modern day music scenes, Fyre Festival, getting your friends involved in your creative project, making a cohesive brand that revolves around being your authentic self, and much more. You can listen to the song Good Song off of the album Grimelda at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy of the song you can do so HERE.Be sure to follow The Faps on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Bandcamp // YouTube // SpotifyIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with singer/ songwriter and winner of the 2019 Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award Marcus Trummer. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: their mutual love for music that has soul, the importance of versatility when you are a musician, the value of band mates that have different musical tastes from your own, the opportunities that exist in the city for youth bands, being creative with the places you play your music, the abundance of good music that is being produced on the local level, forgoing fancy marketing techniques and letting the music speak for itself, the importance of authenticity, the disposable nature in which people listen to music today, the irreparable nature of live music and that being the preferred method of listening, the YYC music awards, going into the studio for the first time, giving people a reason to care about what you’re doing, not making excuses and putting in the work, finding your audience, the pro’s and con’s of the music industry as we know it, and much more. You can listen to the single “Good Times” at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy of the song you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Marcus Trummer on social media for up to date information on everything he has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // SpotifyIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Calgary blues/rock superstar Matt Blais. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: following your dreams at all cost, the administrative side of being a full time musician, the transferable skills that you learn when you treat your creative pursuit as a business, getting used to the sound of your own voice, the art of constructing a cohesive album, finding your voice and being secure in the art that you make, the live show versus the recorded material, making sure that you never become bored with your art, versatility being the cornerstone of the full time musician, learning from your mistakes, the changing attitudes of the people involved in the local music scene, the evolution of the live show as a result of changing technologies, finding unique venues in which you can share your music with an audience, the extreme value of word of mouth advertising, marketing yourself in the age of social media, making room for the next generation of musicians, and much more. You can listen to the song Everything Connected off of Matt’s latest album In Shadow and Light at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said album you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Matt Blais on social media for up to date information on everything that he has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube // Spotify // mattblaismusic.com // BandcampEverything Connected Music VideoIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Kyle Prusky the driving force behind Apex Audio, a music studio here in Calgary that will take care of all your recording, mixing, and mastering needs. The two of them have an in depth conversation that covers a wide variety of subject mater including: the ever increasing access to recording technology and the effects that has had on the music industry, making sure you have a clear goal, the limitless ways in which you can approach audio engineering, the unique ways in which music resonates with different people, mastering the basics before you move on to more advanced things, not taking shortcuts and putting in the work, tips for musicians when it comes to recording music in a studio, getting the sounds right at the source, the complex nature of recording the human voice, why not take the time to do something cool? the difference between studio music and live music, the dreaded click track, how to make a good song great, getting away from the famine mentality and building community, and much more. If you need some recording done, or maybe some mixing and mastering, check out kyles website and get a quote now apexaudio.caBe sure to follow Apex Audio on social media for some great tips and tricks when it comes to recording music:Facebook // Instagram // YouTube // apexaudio.caIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Bryan Schaefer who is the owner of the School of Rock 17th Avenue location here in Calgary. The two of them have a great conversation about the organization and what it does for Calgary’s youth. They also cover a bunch of other subject matter including: keeping rock music alive by teaching today’s youth the classics, performance based music education, the importance of mentor ship, teaching the skills to be a successful musician, learning different genres and becoming a well rounded musician, the importance of instilling an appreciation of the music that come before in the younger generation, the lack of live music venues for youth to play at and to go see shows at, the benefits of allowing youth bands to play at your venue, the value of networking early on in your musical career, government budget cuts and how that affects the arts, the power music has to bring like minded individuals together, being inspired by witnessing other peoples success, the next step in music education, making sure you always find the time to do what you love, and much more. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the lesson plans, schedules, or events from School of Rock Calgary you can find more information HEREBe sure to follow the School of Rock 17th Avenue location on social media for up to date information on everything they have going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube // WebsiteIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Monique and Stephanie to talk about Calgary’s favourite winter music festival the Big Winter Classic. The three of them have a great conversation about all things BIG. They cover a wide variety of subject matter including: how everyone became involved with the Big Winter Classic, the huge value that independent music festivals bring to a community, the importance of building strong communities, supporting local artists so they can make more of the things you love, the fundamental joys of discovering cool new music, the evolution of ideas and not being afraid of pushing the boundaries, expelling the winter blues and falling in love with the season again, the funk revival that’s taking place, must see bands on the Big Winter Classic 2020 lineup, the joys of finding like minded individuals, becoming more, and all of their favourite memories from Big Winter Classics come and gone. If you would like to be indoctrinated into the Big family and get involved with the festival please visit bigwinterclassic.comBe sure to follow Big Winter Classic on social media for up to date information on everything Big:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // bigwinterclassic.com // SpotifyBig Studio:Facebook // InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Kiefer, Kyle, Adrian, Brady, and Josh and they are all part of the Calgary metal band Our Last Crusade. The group of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the cathartic nature of metal music, the natural musical progression of your modern day metal head, the evolution of metal music, making sure that you release things that you are happy with in a way that you are happy with, the logistical issues you have playing in a band with 6 people, the joys of playing with a band who takes things seriously, other forms of art being your entry point into the music itself, being careful in choosing who you work with, war wounds from playing live, moshing being the highest form of praise for a metal musician, the importance of forming a personal connection with your audience, quality over quantity- making sure that the shows you do play count, the growing struggles of providing a live music venue, the challenges of playing music in Canada, and much more. You can listen to the song I Am He, The Godless off of the bands upcoming EP The Naivety Scene at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy of the EP when it is released you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Our Last Crusade on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube // Bandcamp // Spotify // ourlastcrusade.comIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Kyle, Barry, and Cam who all play in the Calgary funk/soul group Sweet Barry Wine. The four of them have a very entertaining conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: cooking as a metaphor for the music making process, challenging yourself by playing different genres of music, allowing the personalities of the individual musicians to shine through to create a unique sound that everyone can be happy with, being authentic with your art, when to improvise while playing live and when not to, not taking yourself too seriously and having fun with your live show, the importance of authenticity, appreciating your audience, making collaborative art with people you enjoy hanging out with, the importance of pushing boundaries within friend groups, the sacred art that is the recording process, and many many pop culture references. You can listen to the bands single “Cookie Monster” at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Sweet Barry Wine on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YouTube // Spotify If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well.

On this episode of the podcast Cody chats with the guys from the Calgary garage rock band Science is Fiction. The five of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the history of Science is Fiction, a fortuitous birthday gift, making the transition from playing music on your own to playing music in a band, the effect that the internet has had on learning to play music, the value of having blunt people in your lives, drawing from different musical influences to create a sound that is truly unique, finding the time in your busy life to do the things your passionate about, improving your skills through trial by fire, the great venues that exist in Calgary for bands that are just getting started, the experience of hearing yourself for the first time on the radio, making your nerves work for you instead of letting them get the best of you, passing along the torch and encouraging your kids to play music, and much more. The band released their debut EP Don’t Everybody Thank Me at Once at the end of September so they also talk all about that and how it came together as well. You can listen to the song Awkward Girl off of said EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy you can do so HEREBe sure to follow the band on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Bandcamp // Youtube // Spotifyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m66_WyCFwYIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well.

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Turner who is the lead guitar player and vocalist for the Calgary riff rock band Woodhawk. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the origins of the band and how they found their sound, the beautifully sloppy nature of punk music, being vulnerable through song writing, constantly striving for growth and not accepting perfection, the lovely people who help spread local music to the widest audience possible for no personal gain of their own, making sure your excited about the projects you take on and learning to say no, knowing your value, registering your band as a business, paying it forward and paving the road for the people who come after you, seeing your fan base grow outside of your hometown, marketing yourself in unique ways, the difficulties of touring in Canada, becoming “tour tight,” and much more. Woodhawk has just released their second full length album Violent Nature so the two of them talk all about that as well. You can listen to Old Silence off of the bands new album at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick-up a copy of the album for yourself you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Woodhawk on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Youtube // Spotify // Bandcamp // woodhawkriffs.comThe guys from Woodhawk answer fan questions while eating progressively hotter wings on Woodhawt Ones Live a spoof on the popular Youtube interview show Hot Ones!

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Travis who is a member of the Calgary sing-a-long garage rock band Aruba. The two of them sit down for a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the unspectacular nature of the way bands are formed, the collaborative nature of music, making the decision to leave the jam space and share your art with a crowd, the value of feedback, when to bite the bullet and record your music, the creative process, centering yourselves around a collective goal, setting goals that are just outside of your reach so that it forces you to grow, finding the happiness in train wrecks, consistently making your community bigger and better, making sure that everybody in the band is on the same page, where to start if you are interested in forming a band, Christmas in Aruba, and much more. You can listen to the self titled song Aruba off of the bands up coming self titled EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said EP you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Aruba on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // Spotify // YoutubeIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Meg, Mathew, and Alex who all play in the Calgary progressive art rock band L’Omelette. The band mixes in the elements of jazz, folk, and funk to come up with the unique sound that they present to the world. This conversation touches on a wide variety of subject matter including: finding a style that works for everyone and developing your sound, blending different genres of music together to create something that is truly unique, the power music has to bring people together from all walks of life, marketing yourself in unique ways to stand out in a crowd and build a consistent brand, balancing a busy life with your creative projects, making connections and communicating within the industry, enjoying the process, the difference between in town shows and out of town shows, the importance of networking and having people skills, stepping outside your comfort zone, and much more. You can listen to the bands single Jetplane at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said single you can do so HEREBe sure to follow L’Omelette on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // BandcampIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode Cody sits down for a conversation with the station manager for the University of Calgary’s campus radio station CJSW 90.9 Adam Kamis. CJSW is broadcast across the city and has been a community staple withing the Calgary music scene for many years. Cody and Adam have a great conversation that covers a lot of subject matter including: some background information on the radio station and how it got started, the importance of volunteering and “voting” with your time, how your favourite music programs make it onto the airwaves, the benefits and the drawbacks of streaming services such as spotify, giving voices to the voiceless, the importance of community based media in today’s society, the cyclical nature of the ever changing music industry, changing with the times and the future of community based radio, stepping outside of your bubble and embracing the “other,” the good side and the bad side of everyone having the ability to make music, the evolution of CJSW, and much more. As stated in the podcast, CJSW is powered by volunteers, if you live in the Calgary area and would like to give your time to an awesome organization visit cjsw.com/volunteer.Be sure to follow CJSW on social media for up to date information on everything the organization has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // cjsw.com // YoutubeIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Graham Mosimann the evening host on Calgary's alternative radio station X92.9. This podcast was recorded on location at Prairie Dog Brewing. Graham and Cody have a great conversation that ranges across many topics including: their mutual love for Dungeons & Dragons, Grahams journey into radio broadcasting, bands that have influenced the counter culture, terrible bands that are filled with amazing musicians, the visceral connection people have to music, finding good music through going to shows and watching the opening act, the reasons why people listen to the radio, the joys of connecting with truly passionate people, tattoos, video games, the changing stigma on mental health issues, the evolution of the live show, the future of radio, and much more. You can catch Graham on X92.9 in the evenings Monday-Friday.If you have any questions for Graham or would like to connect in any way follow him on social media:Facebook // Instagram // TwitterIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody speaks with Jeff Perry and Darren May who are both members of the Calgary Metal band Illyrian. Cody and the guys have a great conversation and cover a wide variety of subject matter including: different song writing techniques, creative differences, the importance of pre-production and going into the studio prepared, the main thing that separates the professional musician from the amateur, the importance of visual art in the music industry, the illegible nature of metal band logos, the importance of branding your music and keeping it consistent, the business side of being in a band, learning from your mistakes, the unique nature of the metal scene in Calgary, the misconceptions some people have about metal music, remembering why we do the things we do, and much more. They also talk all about the bands new album The Entity, Unknown which is available wherever you listen to music. You can listen to the song Recipe for Disaster off of said album at the end of the episode. It is available for purchase HEREBe sure to follow Illyrian on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // Youtube // Illyrian.com // Spotify

On this episode of the podcast Cody talks to Stellar, Tristan, and George who together make up the Calgary indie-rock band Gratuitous Platypus. They talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: the supportive nature of their community, the perils of filming food fights, the struggles of being a youth band, the accessibility to music for the younger generation, what its like playing shows with musicians who are far older than you, the joys of owning a physical representation of music, making friends within your local music scene, the push in Calgary for more all ages venues and shows, the evolution of music through technology, unique ticket selling techniques, the downsides of having endless entertainment at your fingertips, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, the culture of instant gratification, and much more. You can listen to the song Don’t Drag Me Down off of the bands latest EP Slightly Foul and Subtly Emphatic at the end of the episode. It is available for purchase HEREBe sure to follow the band on social media for up to date information on everything they got going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Youtube // Website // SpotifyI Gotta Go- Music VideoIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Calgary hip-hop artist Jahimba Hutson who makes music under the name A.Y.E. Jahimba has appeared on the show before so the two of them catch up and go over the things that have happened between then and now. This conversation covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the importance of connecting with your audience, learning how to be authentic through your art, the evolution of the artist, making sure that you are always challenging yourself and growing, finding the lessons in your failures, balancing music with life and a new child, surrounding yourself with supportive people who have the same vision as you, the importance of diversifying your skills, getting back to the basics and learning new things, working out your mind as well as your body, earning your downtime, and much more. We also talk all about A.Y.E.’s latest album Soul food: The Audiobiography of… You can listen to A.Y.E.’s latest single, Sun Days, off of the album at the end of the episode. It is available for purchase HEREBe sure to follow A.Y.E. on social media for up to date information on everything he has going on:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Youtube // Spotify // iama-y-e.comYou can purchase tickets to A.Y.E’s album release party HEREMusic Video: Don’t Blow My HighIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Jenna Henderson and Jacob Kelly who are two of the organizers and directors of Slam Festival. Slam is dedicated to bringing surf culture to Calgary and making river surfing available to as many people as possible. If you have ever been curious about river surfing this is the podcast for you. We cover a lot of subject matter in this podcast including: the origins of river surfing, the evolution of the Alberta River Surfing Association, the welcoming nature of the Calgary surfing community, the culture of surfing both in the water and out, the joys and sorrows of organizing a festival, all the work involved in putting the event together, the core values of the organization, the differences between river surfing and ocean surfing, and much more. If you would like to learn more about river surfing and how you can get involved please visit albertariversurfing.com.You can purchase tickets for Slams 2019 event HERE all proceeds go towards improving river surfing in AlbertaBe sure to follow Slam on social media for up to date information on everything the organization is doing:Facebook // Instagram // slamthefetival.com // Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijXk8U3Rmh8If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I sit down with Brett, Andrew, and Jordan of Calgary folkadelic beard-pop band The Ashley Hundred. The three of us have a great conversation as we cover topics such as: the guys earliest musical memories, the gateway bands of our past, the importance of pre-production, the intoxicating aspects of performing to a crowd, how if you’re playing music to get girls you’re going to be sorely disappointed, the ever evolving nature of the Calgary music scene, the uniqueness of the bands in the Calgary music scene, the responsibilities of established bands to the newer bands coming up in the scene, getting away from the famine mentality, adding a touch of comedy to your live shows, sad monkeys, getting involved with the community, the struggles of self-promotion, and much more. You can listen to their latest single Talking to Myself at the end of the episode.Be sure to follow The Ashley Hundred on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // Youtube // SpotifyYou c an find the video for the bands new single HEREIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I get the chance to sit down with Colton and Jesse of Calgary indie-soul band I Am The Mountain. This interview was conducted on a pile of bean bag chairs on location at Calgary’s Market Collective. We have a really engaging conversation where we cover a wide variety of topics including: the importance of networking and supporting each other, the collaborative nature of the Calgary music scene, a fortuitous spotlight strip tease, the importance of positive affirmations, avoiding unspoken resentment within relationships, the responsibility of the artist, the destigmatization of mental health issues, encouraging people to work towards a creative pursuit, combating impermanence through art, shooting music into outer space, the growing arts community in Calgary, connecting with other people through music, and much more. You can listen to the song Motorcycles off of the bands EP We’re Here For Each Other at the end of the episode. You can purchase said EP HEREBe sure to follow I Am The Mountain on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // Youtube // SpotifyIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I sit down with 17 year old singer/ song writer Emilie Feldberg who makes music out of Calgary under the initials E.L.F. We talk about a wide variety of interesting subject matter including: the availability of live music for the younger generations, activism through music, gun violence in modern day society, the frustrations of not feeling like you have a voice, social issues, finding inspiration in all things, getting the push you need to start making music, the way people consume music in today’s society, singles vs. albums, the different ways in which people listen to music, mental health, the rewards you get from teaching music, the destigmatization of mental illness, and what the heck a mellotron is. You can listen to Emilie’s debut single Johnny Got His Gun at the end of the episode, E.L.F. wrote the song as a form of activism in response to the mass shootings she was watching on the news. It is available for download HEREBe sure to follow Emilie on social media for up to date information on her musical endeavors:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // SpotifyIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode I sit down with Brayden, Bailey, and Mac who are members of the Calgary pop-rock quintet Shuffalo. We talk about a wide variety of topic including: the benefits of not knowing each other when the band was formed, getting to know each other through music, the benefits of working with a producer, setting attainable goals and deadlines, holding yourself accountable, feeding off crowd reactions, keeping your ego in check, finding your purpose through creative pursuits and the benefits that has on your mental health, finding community in your local music scene, and much more. You can listen to the song Heart Attack off of the bands debut EP with the same name at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase the Heart Attack EP you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Shuffalo on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // Youtube // WebsiteIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

On this episode I get the chance to talk to Calgary’s nicest punk rock band Harsh. We talk about a wide variety of really cool subject matter including: the benefits of being friends before band mates, dealing with emotional subject matter on stage, doing your democratic duty, punk shows at Mexican restaurants, punk rock punctuality, the gem of a human Graham McKenzie is of Major Minor Music Project, guitar hero, the bands favourite shows, the accessibility of music in Calgary, the importance of all ages venues and all ages shows, uniquely weird places we have seen shows at, the importance of listening to a wide variety of different musical genres, toe donations, and much more. You can listen to the song Summer Lovin’ off of the bands album Jealousy Factory at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said album you can do so HEREBe sure to follow Harsh on social media for all up to date information on things the band are doing:Facebook // Bandcamp // InstagramIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

Detractions return for this episode of Groove Talk! They’ve dropped the “The” and are more badass than ever. We delve deep into a wide variety of really cool subject matter including: the collaborative process of being in a band, how your music matures as you grow older, the process of letting songs go but never calling them “finished,” the visceral connection that is achieved through seeing live music, making the audience feel special through your performance, flow states within music, how getting old kind of rules, the art of the album, the circular nature of the music industry, and much more. Detractions are also about to release a new EP called Smile & Nod so we talk all about that and what went into the production of it. You can listen to the song Creepshow off of their latest EP at the end of the episode. Smile & Nod will be available on March 30th and is being released through Rhodehouse Records.Detractions will be playing an album release show at the Palomino on March 30th alongside Less Miserable, No More Moments, and Act Natural. Tickets available at www.showpass.comBe sure to follow Detractions on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Bandcamp // YoutubeIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I get the chance to sit down with all of the members of Calgary punk rock band Less miserable. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: everyone’s affinity for Jack Black, the permanence of vinyl versus digital, an unexpected on stage kiss, a healthy dose of self deprecation, favourite shows, impostor syndrome, and lots and lots of laughs. Less Miserable is set to release a split EP with Calgary punk rock band Detractions on March 30th called Give Up so we talk all about that as well. You can listen to the song “Don’t Dream Anymore” off of the upcoming EP at the end of the episode.Less Miserable will be playing an album release show at the Palomino on March 30th alongside Detractions, No More Moments, and Act Natural. Tickets available at www.showpass.comMake sure you follow Less Miserable on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:Facebook // Instagram // BandcampIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I talk to my very good friend Andrei Cristian Buldan who makes music under The Wolf of Transilvani. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: the finer details of music production, learning when to let go of something and move on, happy accidents, the joys of both collaboration and working on your own, how technology has helped the journey of the solo musician, setting small attainable goals, defining success, holding yourself accountable, putting in the work, becoming satisfied with life through the pursuit of a creative discipline, and a lot of other cliches that turned out to be true. Andrei also just recently released a 4 song demo and he takes us through the process of putting that together and the trials and the joys of producing it 100% on his own. You can listen to the song Together off of the 4 song demo at the end of the episode! You can listen to the entire demo HEREBe sure to follow The Wolf of Transivaia on social media for up to date information on everything Andrei is doing as well as cool shred videos:Facebook // Instagram // Bandcamp // YoutubeIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I am joined yet again by Anthony and Will who make up two thirds of my favourite Calgary punk band The Galacticas! We talk about a wide variety of fun subject matter including: what to do when you forget your snare drum on tour, songwriting, fun stories from being on the road, the evolution of the creative process, life, podcasts and of course no podcast with The Galacticas would be complete if we didn’t talk about Star Wars, movies, video games and various other pop-culture references. We also talk all about the guys newest EP Emoticon which is set to release on Feb. 22. You can listen to the song VCR which is off of that EP at the end of the episode.Be sure to follow The Galacticas on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doingFacebook // Instagram// Youtube // BandcampCheck out this awesome music video that Anthony created for the song “Mario Kart at Amy’s Apartment” which can also be found on the Emoticon EPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LmMYZheTTMIf you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well

I speak with Mikaela Cochrane who is the lead singer of Calgary’s psychedelic dark-wave popera band Future Womb. I had a great time chatting with Mikaela about a wide variety of subject matter including: her musical theater background and how that effects the bands sound, the importance of having a creative release, connecting with people through music, the unexpected hurdles and the unforeseen joys that come with being in a band, the pleasures of the production process, the importance of letting go, getting down with your weird self, and much much more. We also talk all about the Big Winter Classic which Mikaela and the rest of Future Womb will be performing at on Thursday January 24th.Be sure to follow Future Womb on social media for up to date information:Facebook // Twitter // Instagram //You can purchase tickets for Big Winter Classic 2019 at bigwinterclassic.comYou can listen to some of the other artists that will be performing at the festival through the Spotify Playlist that the folks and BIG have curated for you!If you would like to support the show please visit our Patreon Page. You will gain access to bonus content that you can only find there. Also please subscribe to our Youtube Channel for access to exclusive content as well