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WWTR is a Modern Alternative Rock station. It’s also a Podcast, Arts Academy, and community of Wuzzers. WWTR will feature conversations creator Jon Williams has had with artists and musings from his show on WWTR.


    • Sep 12, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    A Conversation With: The End of Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 14:28


    It's been an incredible two years of growth personally and business-ly, ha. Here are my closing thoughts on Season 1 of A Conversation With. Thanks for being here, Jon

    What was Short? w/Cale Gontier

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 4:54


    It was such a thrill to chat with Cale Gontier (bass). He's been in the industry for over 25 years, whether guitar teching for Three Days Grace, to joining Thornley, and then Art of Dying (on hiatus). This was lovely.

    Jeen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 133:11


    Jeen O'Brien is utterly brilliant, she's also extremely prolific, releasing five records since 2015. She has also helped create tunes for a slew of great Canadian artists including Serena Ryder, Hawksley Workman, and Great Big Sea, and has had her music featured in everything from Google commercials to Degrassi. This was an incredibly honest conversation about her mental health battles and musical career that has spanned over 20 years.

    What was Short? w/Standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 14:32


    Discussing Marcos' approach to tour life, recording, and managing his passions.

    Kim Churchill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 44:27


    We've been friends for a decade and caught up backstage at the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, B.C. ahead of his show that night. We discuss his solar-powered home/gig van, his covers ep where he tackled Post Malone and the Aladdin soundtrack. As well as a whole lot of life catch-up chatter.

    What was Short? w/Spielbergs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 15:06


    How do they balance their time? What brought them back to music? How did the band come together?

    Marc Labelle of Dirty Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 53:46


    Dirty Honey are simply incredible and it was such a thrill to converse with lead singer Marc Labelle. Their press kit states the following bonkers achievements in just a few years: - John Notto (Guitarist) was named one of Guitar World's “50 Hottest New Guitarists” at #24 in their new September 2022 issue. - The band's track “When I'm Gone” was the first-ever track from an unsigned band to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. - The band announced a 28-date EU/UK tour for this summer including dates supporting Guns N' Roses, KISS, and Rival Sons, headline shows and festival slots. - In January of this year the band performed for the NHL Winter Classic on a frozen lake in Minnesota with a cover of Prince's “Let's Go Crazy”. - The band has over 45.5 Million Streams and 337K Monthly Listeners on Spotify

    What was Short? w/Spare Parts For Broken Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 15:30


    Discussing the songwriting/recording/mixing process.

    standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 57:00


    Marcus Mena is one of the most incredible guitar players on this planet. What a thrill to discuss how he goes about creating his incredible math rock.

    What was Short? w/Bicurious

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 10:16


    Discussing their favourite memories together, and the growth that comes with it.

    Stuck On Planet Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 107:07


    Stuck On Planet Earth was formed in high school near 15 years ago. One of my favourite records of 2020 was their debut album, "Beautiful Nowhere". I've been looking forward to conversing with them for over a year and this was as lovely as I'd hope and then some.

    What was Short? w/Stone Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 10:52


    We discussed the anxiety and jubilation of the writing and recording process for their third record, "Revelation". Rich and Robyn are such sweethearts, and so talented.

    PLAIINS

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 102:23


    Massive riffs, infectious energy, and unrelenting drive, equals my kind of rock and roll. They've only released three songs. But you need to get to know this band, ha.

    What was Short? w/Like A Motorcycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 7:01


    Kim discovered Abba on a religious cassette...Sort of!

    Spielbergs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 93:46


    These three from Norway just blow my mind, I simply cannot get enough of them. They create such intense and rich soundscapes that pull you in like a hug from a loved one that seems like it's never going to end, and you're OK with that, you love hugs with this loved one. I simply adore Spielbergs.

    What was Short? w/Softcult

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 5:12


    From Courage My Love to Softcult. This short covers their growth and approach to making art on their own terms.

    Cale Gontier of Saint Asonia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 61:17


    Saint Asonia released their new EP, "Introvert", two weeks ago. It was such a thrill to chat with Cale Gontier (bass). He's been in the industry for over 25 years, whether guitar teching for Three Days Grace, to joining Thornley, and then Art of Dying (on hiatus). This was lovely.

    What was Short? w/The Matchstick Skeletons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 7:49


    Discussing Already Down and Neu in a room full of people with a piano.

    Bicurious

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 96:00


    One of the coolest instrumental bands on the planet for me. I simply cannot get enough of the creations Taran and Gavin come to create.

    What was Short? w/Alan Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 10:53


    He's a Canadian broadcasting legend who's spoken with some of the greatest performers of the last 40 years. So, what's the key to the art of a great interview?

    Spare Parts For Broken Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 99:04


    It was such a pleasure to converse with Sarah Green of Spare Parts For Broken Hearts. This band is ferocious and this is what I adore about getting the chance to chat with creators. Learning so much about their unique view of this fickle thing we call earth, and how they go about creating.

    What was Short? w/Raavi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 8:05


    It was such a thrill to kick back and converse with Raavi Sita (vox) and James Duncan (bass) of Raavi in Feb of 2021. In this WWS? we discuss their earliest musical memories.

    Ali Siadat of Mother Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 40:19


    Ali is a clinical drummer, a wonderfully warm and quirky soul, and out of nowhere early in the pandemic released an electronic album as Naoist.

    What was Short? w/Blood Red Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 13:36


    Discussing their approach for their latest record, Ghost on Tape.

    Graham Wright of Tokyo Police Club/Girlfriend Material

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 27:47


    Oh my goodness I was so energized in this conversation, haha. Here's another one from the Live From My Bachelor Pad days.

    What was Short? w/Lady Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 8:48


    This was an extremely powerful conversation and a lot of it revolved around mental health and self-growth. In this WWS? Alex shares his mindset and journey.

    Wine Lips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 76:35


    I recently discovered Wine Lips and have fallen head over heels for this quirky Toronto punk band. Cam and Aurora were so warm and wonderful, even when I had a few bouts of anxiety during our conversation.

    What was Short? w/GGGOLDDD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 15:40


    Trigger warning: We discuss sexual assault. Milena, Thomas, and I dive into their relationship and creative practice, as well as Milena's assault at 19 which is the main theme of their new album.

    Illuminati Hotties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 31:17


    I adore the quirky brilliance of Sarah Tudzin's illuminati hotties. It was such a pleasure to dive into her mind and process.

    What was Short? w/Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 6:52


    We discuss Bonnie's growth as an artist and songwriter, and how that played into the creation and rollout of "F.E.A.R."

    Bongloard

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 135:43


    Bongloard are a frantic three-piece from Holland that I cannot get enough of.

    What was Short? w/Sophisticated Dingo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 13:43


    Discussing the childhood inspiration that led to Lewis making music, and then how he came to connect with Jimmy to create the Soft Dingaz.

    Stone Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 30:48


    These Brits are celebrating a #1 album currently on the UK Rock Charts, charting #27 overall a few weeks ago. I had such a wonderful conversation with Rich and Robyn about the challenges they set themselves for the third record and the pride that came in making it.  

    What was Short? w/The Tazers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 9:06


    We address the creation of their latest EP Outer Space, and their debut album, Plastic Kids.

    Like A Motorcycle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 101:16


    I adore this punk rock band from Halifax. What a delight to speak with two sweethearts, founder Kim, and guitarist Dave.

    What was Short? w/Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 9:42


    In this What was Short? Jack McEwan addresses my thoughts on "Dread & Butter" and discusses his songwriting approach.

    GGGOLDDD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 72:55


    I'm late to the party, a decade late at that, but what a thrill to discover Dutch creators GGGOLDDD. I usually deep dive into researching all the context I can and dissect songs ahead of a conversation. For this one, however, I just wished to go in cold and see if the energy I picked up on sonically, became reality. It did so and more.

    What was Short? w/The Lazy Eyes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 10:28


    The key to the brilliance of The Lazy Eyes is they're not trying to impress you. They're not trying to impress themselves. They're just doing what they love with literally no strings attached, and it's really special.

    Blood Red Shoes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 94:13


    These two have been making music together for seventeen years and since their debut in 2008 have grown into such a force. Ghost on Tape is their sixth album and it's covered in mysterious rich fuzz, a sound these two are so at ease in.

    What was Short? w/Kid Kapichi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 13:21


    In this What was Short? we discuss their approach to key tracks on their debut album, "This Time Next Year", and the skills they learned along the way.

    Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 44:07


    Australians Stand Atlantic will release their third album 'F.E.A.R. [fuck everything and run]', on May 06. So Bonnie and I discussed the process and her love of shit English television.

    What was Short? w/Calva Louise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 11:05


    These three are such warm and passionate souls. This What was Short? showcases their tenacity and a nod from the universe to chase their dreams.

    Dwi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 80:20


    Dwi is another one of those souls I've had the pleasure of getting to know due to my former role in modern rock commercial radio. He decided at the start of the pandemic that it was time to flex some new muscles. He's been the rock of The Zolas on bass for years now and has spent most of his life in music, but never made any of his own. It was time to change that.

    What was Short? w/LOWLIVES

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 10:44


    I love this band so much, and even more so after spending near two hours conversing with Lee and Luke a few months ago. In this short Luke shares contrasting tales of life on the road. Listen to the full conversation here.

    Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 100:24


    I remember taking Mushrooms in Amsterdam many years ago and shortly thereafter subsequently believing the toilet bowl changed into Flipper the Dolphin as I was relieving myself… Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a similar gathering was taking place, though I've no idea if Flipper showed face. Regardless, that trip led to the formation of one of the most prolific and exciting rock bands to walk the rock we call Earth. What a thrill it was to converse with band leader Jack McEwen.

    What was Short? w/Spiral Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 11:32


    Raphael and I discuss the path that led him to master in psychedelic music engineering, his musician filled family, how he found grounding when moving from Austria to Germany and the differences in the cultures.

    Alex of Lady Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 91:46


    This was a really special conversation with Alex of Lady Bird. An urgent and sharp three-piece from Tunbridge Wells, England.

    What was Short? w/Electric Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 14:39


    Jim, Orlando, and I deep dive into the creation of "Where Do We Go From Here", and the emotions it stirs up.

    LOWLIVES

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 113:17


    LOWLIVES are a stand-and-deliver rock band that I cannot get enough of. It was a pleasure to speak with Lee and Luke.

    What was Short? w/Pep Squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 7:54


    In this What was Short? we learn how Alice Cooper played a part in Kat Leon's musical journey.

    Spiral Drive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 110:58


    This band is the closest I'll come to feeling like I'm smoking a blunt on Mars.

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