The Sound Of

There's a reason graphic novels can make you feel something in a way other books cannot. In this episode, we speak with graphic novelist Mariko Tamaki about the role that sound plays in her work.

When we think of our favourite foods, taste and texture are often the first elements that come to mind. But sound plays an influential role in what we like and dislike. From the crunch of your favourite childhood cereal to the music playing in the background while you're preparing dinner, what we hear when we eat, prep, cook and clean up after a meal plays a pivotal role in whether we like it or not. In this episode, we speak with acclaimed chef Sean MacDonald about the role of sound in the dining experience at his innovative Toronto restaurant, ēst.

Watching jazz artists improvise is like watching a nature documentary: They use unspoken communication techniques and musical cues to tell each other what they're doing, changing their rhythm on-the-go, without missing a beat. In this episode we hear from three award-winning Canadian jazz artists — drummer Larnell Lewis, pianist Jeremy Ledbetter, and bassist Mike Downes — about the secret language of improvisation and how the sounds we hear with each performance come to be.

Artists across Canada are challenging traditional practices by incorporating multi-sensory elements into their work. Anna Wiesen, creative director of Toronto's Somewherelse, is one of these artists. In this episode, we speak with Anna about how sound plays into the artistic immersive experiences she curates and the sonic tools she uses to transport people somewhere else.

From the hustle and bustle of your daily commute to the chatter of your office to the serene quiet when you arrive back home each day – sound works its way into all elements of our lives and often affects us in ways we don't notice. In The Sound Of, hosted by music and arts journalist Carly Lewis, we unpack the sounds that define who we are and how we go about our days. We speak with various artists about how sound plays into their work, the noises that define them and more.