Havin' a Chat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 

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 

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 

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 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  

For Episode 18, we chat with Bobby from Bad Nerves about evolving views of The Beatles, David Bowie & Kanye West, and their latest release. Songs: Bad nerves - Can't Be Mine  The Beatles - Helter Skelter  David Bowie - Moonage Daydream  The Clash - Janie Jones  Radioactivity - Don't try The Beaches - Money Bad Nerves - Baby drummer 

For episode 17 we chat with David and Ben from Victoria-based Psych band Bad Hoo about the local punk scene, re-recording songs, and their https://badhoo.bandcamp.com/album/right-as-rain (latest full-length album) Songs: Skim Milk Twist - Bad Hoo Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread Tricky Woo - Let the good times roll Silver Jews - Advice to the graduate Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Slam Dunk - Feral Child Something you Can't Dance to - Bad Hoo

For episode 16, we speak with Rosy Bones from Goat girl about HMV, political songs, and the new Goat Girl album.

For Episode 15 we talk to Starcrawler frontwoman Arrow De Wilde about "murder ballads", her influences, and covering other artists.

In this episode, we talk with Hayley Mary about biker gangs, gigging in America and starting her solo project. Songs: 'Brat' Hayley Mary  ‘Big' Fontaines DC ‘Cup of Destiny' Amyl and the sniffers  ‘Round & Around' DMA'S  ‘Texas Sun' Leon Bridges  ‘Dreams Tonight' Alvvays  ‘Guilty' Lady Wray 'Would you throw a diamond' Hayley Mary

We chat with TFS frontman Gaz Liddiard about his influences, cults, and contemporary classical music.

For episode 12 we chat with The Go-Go's Bassist Kathy Valentine about her time in and out of the band, her influences, and her new memoir.

Nicole from Vancouver punk band Strange Breed chats with us about her band's new single, and an amazing selection of Canadian punk tracks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you or someone you know is currently dealing with an abusive environment or the aftermath of an assault: -National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE -National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 -Rainn.org (North America's largest anti-sexual violence organization) -NWAC.org (Native Women's Association of Canada) -NeedHelpNow.ca (Victims of Cyber Sexual Abuse) -Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

For Episode 11 we chat with Toronto-based rapper & Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty about her latest releases, the state of hip hop in the city, and tik tok.

We talk about Emo music, UK Garage Music, And the influence of labels.

For this new years bonus episode, we talk to blues singer Samantha Martin about her playlist of early blues and r&b songs and her band's new album.

Useless drummers, working for free, and the changing landscape of live music.

We chat with Duncan Fellows about their playlist of indie bangers, recording to tape, and their new album The Sadlands.

Singer Songwriter Meg Warren chats with us about an amazing selection of songs featuring some 2000s Can Con rock n roll. A Thousand Ways EP is out EVERYWHERE TODAY!

For episode 10 we talk with 2020 Polaris Prize Winner BACKXWASH about a hard hitting selection of songs.

About a year ago my friend sent me a podcast which featured an interview with Noel Gallagher. That interview planted a seed, which eventually grew into this show. The man who conducted that interview is Canadian broadcasting legend Alan Cross. For this weeks episode we talk with Alan about Rush, The Stone Roses, Peter Gabriel & more... *** Disclaimer *** I do not own the rights to the music featured in this podcast. I am using clips of the songs for analysis and promotional purposes, or fair use.

For episode 3 we chat with legendary bassist Peter Hook about fans smashing up his car, performing under pressure, the life of Tony Wilson, and the influence of the Haçienda.

For episode 2 we chat with Glen Matlock about swearing on TV, moving beyond punk, and touring with Iggy Pop.

For our season premiere we talk to Cherie Currie about the legacy of the Runaways, feminism, and working with Billy Corgan.

While gearing up for the launch of our third season, we spoke with the Amazing Afro-Cuban Duo OKAN. Artists Include: Sade Beyonce Laura Mvula & More

For the season 2 finale we chat with Creation Records founder Alan McGee. We talk about drugs, Tony Blair, Oasis and so much more. Artists include: The Clockworks Primal Scream The Happy Mondays & more

For episode 13 we chat with Eamon Sandwith from the Queensland based band The Chats. We talk about Trailer PArk Boys, Shed Rock, and fan tattoos. Artists include: The Ramones The Unknowns Supercharger & more

For episode 13 we chat with Montreal rock n rollers The Flamingos Pink about attitude, playing outdoor gigs, and recording music in a pandemic. Artists include: The Beaches NOBRO Fade Awaays Broncho & more

For Episode 12 we chat with NOBRO's Kathryn McCaughey about percussion, maintaining a positive attitude in songwriting, and why she likes The Kinks more than The Beatles. Artists include: BACKXWASH The Kinks Red Mass & More

For Episode 11 we chat with Dirty Nil singer and guitarist Luke Bentham about hooks, one album bands, finding humour in serious topics, and more. Artists include: The Constantines Queen Mary J Blige & More

Re-upload: For Episode 10 we have an honest chat with Clairmont The Second about his songwriting and production, his place in the Toronto music scene, and more. Artists include: Tyler, The Creator Sade Kendrick Lamar & More

For episode 9 we chat with Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Sebastian Gaskin about his live sessions, his fashion collaborations, his music videos and more. Artists featured include: Shania Twain Frank OCean Alvvays & More

For episode 8 we're putting the spotlight on something really cool taking place in Toronto and on the internet: Trapdoor fest. We talk with the festivals founder about the festival and check out some of the artists performing at this years online edition.

For episode 7 we chat with Lexxicon about the Toronto dancehall scene, his organization Afrowave, his dream features, and more... Artists include: Stefflon Don Dua Lipa PARTYNEXTDOOR & more

For episode 6 we chat with singer/ songwriter Ariel Gold about recording, vulnerability, visual art, & more. Artists include: 070 Shake Leonard Cohen Feist & More

For episode 5 we chat with Denz from Toronto garage-punk band The OBGMs about lifting up BIPOC voices, his ambitions, the state of the Toronto punk scene & more... Artists include: Oxymorrons Clairmont The Second Danny Denial & More