Podcasts about Cadence Weapon

My guest on this episode is Rollie Pemberton. Rollie is a writer, rapper, producer, poet and activist who performs under the name Cadence Weapon. His album Parallel World won the 2021 Polaris Music Prize and his writing has been published in Pitchfork, The Guardian, Wired, Toronto Life, and Hazlitt. Rollie has also acted as Poet Laureate for his hometown of Edmonton, Alberta. He also recently released a song and a video celebrating that city's hockey team and its run for the Stanley Cup. Rollie's debut book is the memoir Bedroom Rapper: Cadence Weapon on Hip-Hop, Resistance and Surviving the Music Industry, which was published by McClelland & Stewart in 2022. The Toronto Star called Bedroom Rapper “an intriguing window into a creative mind that takes creativity and the constant betterment of that creativity very seriously.” Rollie and I talk about his relentlessly curatorial approach to art and the world, about the need for more and better artistic criticism, and about why he thinks books and writing will soon eclipse music as his central creative pursuit. This podcast is produced and hosted by Nathan Whitlock, in partnership with The Walrus. Music: "simple-hearted thing" by Alex Lukashevsky. Used with permission.

A couple of seasons back, Hidden Track released a big Cadence Weapon special. We spoke with Rollie Pemberton (Cadence Weapon) himself, along with some key family, friends and collaborators. A whole lot has happened for Cadence Weapon since that episode's release. So, we felt it was time to catch-up during his brief visit back to Edmonton during the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.   It's certainly been an exciting two years for Cadence Weapon! The major headline being that, in 2022, he won the Polaris Music Prize, the biggest and most illustrious music award there is in Canada! And, that same year, he released his greatly-acclaimed memoir, Bedroom Rapper. Jumping forward to 2024, he's recently put out an incredible new record, ROLLERCOASTER.   Another noteworthy development brought Cadence Weapon back home to Edmonton somewhat unexpectedly. In early June 2024, the hockey team he's been cheering for all his life made a storybook run, from the bottom of the National Hockey League standings at the start of the season, all the way to the Stanley Cup Championship.  Seized by sudden inspiration, Cadence Weapon created a new version of his anthem for Edmonton Oilers' sensation star centre and captain, Connor McDavid. Cadence Weapon released the first version in 2017 at the beginning of McDavid's NHL career, and he felt called to update it for this momentous occasion.  Ever the hometown man, Cadence Weapon made time during his Edmonton playoff visit to chat with CKUA's Grant Stovel for this episode of Hidden Track Stories. Here's our first in-person visit in many a long year with Cadence Weapon, who was very much in championship form.  CREDITS Host: Grant Stovel | Producer: Scott Zielsdorf | Graphics: Craig Taffs | Music: Doug Hoyer  Special thanks to Cadence Weapon for allowing us to include the opening instrumental to My Computer in this episode of Hidden Track.   The Hidden Track Podcast is made possible by the generosity of CKUA's donour community. Thank you for your support! 

Introducing ‘Lately': a new weekly podcast from The Globe and Mail about the intersection of business and technology. Every Friday, host Vass Bednar dives into the defining trends that shape our lives.This episode's guest is author and Polaris Award-winning artist and producer producer Cadence Weapon – the tech skeptic behind the new album Rollercoaster– who breaks down the depressing economics of an industry governed by Ticketmaster trauma, streaming algorithms and an AI invasion. Subscribe to the Lately newsletter, where we unpack more of the latest in business and technology.Send your comments, questions or ideas to lately@globeandmail.com.

It's summer concert season, and you may be paying a fortune to see your favourite artists at home, travelling abroad for cheaper tickets, or forgoing the pricey concert experience altogether. For most musicians, the financial picture is dire. Our guest, author and Polaris Award-winning artist and producer Cadence Weapon – the tech skeptic behind the new album Rollercoaster – breaks down the depressing economics of an industry governed by Ticketmaster trauma, streaming algorithms and an AI invasion. Also, Vass and Katrina discuss getting cooler friends.This is Lately. Every week, we take a deep dive into the big, defining trends in business and tech that are reshaping our every day.Our executive producer is Katrina Onstad. The show is produced by Andrea Varsany. Our sound designer is Cameron McIver.Subscribe to the Lately newsletter, where we unpack more of the latest in business and technology.Find the transcript of today's episode here.We'd love to hear from you. Send your comments, questions or ideas to lately@globeandmail.com.

For this episode of Songs of Our Lives, I invite Cadence Weapon on on the show. After talking about his fantastic new record, “ROLLERCOASTER,” and the ways we unearth new music, the party really starts. We go into busting a move with James Brown, Merle's other side, annoying people with Ian Dury, The Flamingos going to another dimension, when Frank Ocean flipped the script, Steely Dan's best lyrics, why you shouldn't take on Kendrick Lamar, a version of Nirvana better than Nirvana, where it all comes together with Nick Cave, and more!Listen to all of Cadence Weapon's picks HEREROLLERCOASTERCadence Weapon's websiteCadence Weapon on InstagramSongs of Our Lives is a podcast series hosted by Brad Rose of Foxy Digitalis that explores the music that's made us and left a certain mark. Whether it's a song we associate with our most important moments, something that makes us cry, the things we love that nobody else does, or our favorite lyrics, we all have our own personal soundtrack. Join Foxy Digitalis on Patreon for extra questions and conversation in each episode (+ a whole lot more!)Follow Foxy Digitalis:WebsitePatreonInstagramTwitterBlueskyMastodonThe Jewel Garden

The Stanley Cup Final is set between the Oilers and Panthers, and the NHL is making some history by becoming the first major sports league to broadcast games in American Sign Language. Donnovan speaks to NHL VP Kim Davis (3:13) on these efforts by the league to make the sport more inclusive to a variety of fans, and also chats with P-X-P CEO and Co-Founder Brice Christianson (15:14) on what it means to have ASL in the championship round. Plus, with Connor McDavid in the Cup Final, Donnovan chats with hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon (25:00) on his 'Connor McDavid' anthem and what it means to Edmonton to go back to the Final for the first time since 2006. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Each month the miserable music podcast hosts review 4 recently released albums and a 'classic' that none of us know. We then close the episode with the 'Why I Love' section, where one of the hosts introduces a band or artist they adore.This month, we have new releases from Still House Plants, Cadence Weapon, Blue Bendy, and A Certain Ratio and a 'classic' from Liz Phair. Listen to find out which of those albums Sam says is 'the worst thing you've ever made me listen to.' And then listen to Sam tell us why Florence and the Machine is the best thing he has ever made us listen to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Plug (0:56). The Interview (2:40). Making a name for yourself as an artist with a unique perspective, and a unique sound is impressive in its own right. But doing so outside of a major hub for hip-hop, Edmonton, a city in Western Canada, is an even more impressive achievement. This is what today's guest, Cadence Weapon has done. Cadence Weapon is here to discuss the making of his new album, ROLLERCOASTER, and gives his take on hot-button issues surrounding Canada's unique musical and political landscape, industry plants, and much more! The health of the Canadian hip-hop scene (3:03). The unique challenge of enacting social change in Canada's political landscape (11:28). The importance of using your platform for social change (18:02). Social media use as an artist (23:13). Important lessons Cadence Weapon has learnt throughout his career (29:21). Cadence Weapon's 2023 book, Bedroom Rapper (34:22). Inspiration behind the social media age theme of ROLLERCOASTER (38:35). Will society have its “Press Eject” moment? (43:16). The cutting-edge sound of ROLLERCOASTER (55:15). “Industry plants” (59:14). Upcoming projects from Cadence Weapon (1:04:07). Stream/buy ROLLERCOASTER here: https://cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/album/rollercoaster  Follow Cadence Weapon on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/cadenceweapon  Follow Cadence Weapon on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cadenceweapon   Video animation by: Big Flowers Intro/Outro beat by: BLOODBLIXING -- Fiending for some more quality rap content? Visit the RMPP website: https://rmpp.squarespace.com/ Want to support and help us grow? Become a RMPP Patron, and gain access to exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/therapmusicplugpodcast  Looking to connect? DM me @rapmusicplugpod on Twitter and Instagram, or shoot me an email at qlctv.podcast@gmail.com

Cadence Weapon sits down with iHeart's Shannon Burns to talk about his new album ROLLERCOASTER, the influences behind the name, and the influence of Black Techno Music. Cadence Weapon tells us about his nostalgia for the Internet of the past, the difference between Artists, Influencers on social media and why we all need to get out and touch grass!

Hey folks! Things were happening last week here in the Hammer. GritLit was huge! I got to run a fun event with fellow Program Advisory Committee member Ann Y.K. Choi, then introduce Elamin Abdelmahmoud and Peter Mansbridge. Friday/Sat/Sun were twice as busy with events, a few too many concerts (Cadence Weapon and Raven? I'm weird) and a birthday party to cap it all off (congrats Liz Worth!) Now I get to...breathe. This week we speak with Greg Rhyno. His newest, Who By Fire, is the first in the Dame Polara mystery series. Tune in!

Raymond Biesinger discusses his best-selling book, 305 Lost Buildings of Canada, and trajectory as an illustrator, when Cadence Weapon introduced us outside of a Sadies show in Edmonton, why he didn't actually feel like attending that show, his time in the Famines and why he retired from music making, his Edmonton social circles, why his work highlights marginalized lives and his use of historical adaptation, how his collaboration with Alex Bozikovic and their book came about, people who steal his work, an idea for his next book, other future plans, and much more.Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #858: Cadence WeaponEp. #775: Will Oldham & Lori DamianoEp. #716: Kate BeatonEp. #657: Jud HaynesEp. #625: CotsEp. #299: Jay RyanEp. #208: Gary TaxaliEp. #178: Shary BoyleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NPR Music's Ann Powers and Hazel Cills dig into Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department,' which hit streaming services last night, and share a handful of other new albums out Friday, April 19.Featured Albums:• Taylor Swift, 'The Tortured Poets Department'• Bbymutha, 'Sleep Paralysis'• claire rousay, 'sentiment'• Pearl Jam, 'Dark Matter'Other notable albums out April 19:• Stephanie Lambring, 'Hypocrite'• Cadence Weapon, 'ROLLERCOASTER'• Tei Shi, 'Valerie'• Ekko Astral, 'pink balloons'• Bill Frisell, 'Orchestras'• BIG|BRAVE, 'A Chaos of Flowers'• Blue Lab Beats, 'Blue Eclipse'• Chanel Beads, 'Your Day Will Come'• Local Natives, 'But I'll Wait For You'• Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No), 'Heads I Win, Tails You Lose'• Brian Eno, 'Eno'• Cloud Nothings, 'Final Summer'• Melvins, 'Tarantula Heart'• Mozzy, 'CHILDREN OF THE SLUMS'• Lucy Rose, 'This Ain't The Way You Go Out'• Pillow Queens, 'Name Your Sorrow'• A Certain Ratio, 'It All Comes Down To This'• Cavalier, 'Different Type Time'• Kid Congo & The Pink Monkey Birds, 'That Delicious Vice'• T Bone Burnett, 'The Other Side'Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the three years since Cadence Weapon won the Polaris Music Prize, the Canadian rapper has been working on his new album, "Rollercoaster,” which comes out today. For this record, he was thinking about renegotiating our relationship with the internet and our phones. Cadence Weapon (a.k.a. Rollie Pemberton) chats with Tom about “Rollercoaster” and why he's decided to adjust his screen time.

Cadence Weapon discusses his explosive new album ROLLERCOASTER, Hamilton joyriding and being a proud citizen, the time he introduced me to the visual artist Raymond Biesinger outside of a Sadies show in Edmonton, life as a new dad and why I think he might want to enjoy every moment, why ROLLERCOASTER is a revolutionary meditation on modern technology and how we interact with it, celebrating his late uncle and musical influence, Brett Miles, breaking down bot farms that juice music and podcast streaming stats, working on a new book, touring again, other future plans, and much more.Support vish on Patreon! Thanks to Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Ep. #838: ANGRY BLACKMENEp. #800: Buck 65Ep. #728: Junior BoysEp. #698: Rollie PembertonEp. #610: Cadence WeaponEp. #375: Cadence WeaponEp. #370: Cadence Weapon, Aliya Pabani, Emma Hunter, and Miguel Rivas on Long NightSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Canadian pop music phenom Scott Helman shares what he's reading; our experts curate a juicy summer romance reading list; Rollie Pemberton, AKA rapper Cadence Weapon, shares his experience in the music industry in his memoir, Bedroom Rapper, and more.

So the topic of this week's show is SURVIVING AS A WORKING CLASS ARTIST and joining me on the show is Montreal-based musician Russell Louder who just released their new single Movie Queen a couple months ago and has a new album coming out this summer. We had a really great conversation and talked about how hard it is to survive as an independent artist in 2023. We both get fired up and pretty radical, idea-wise, on this one - so brace yourself!It was a great talk and I hope you enjoy it!FRESH CONTENT LINKSRussell recommends: Music documentary Et tu, Dude? Jen recommends: 60 Songs That Explain The 90s podcastSOTWRussell Louder - Movie Queen Link to Cadence Weapon article about touring HERELearn more about Russell HEREAnd learn more about Fritz Media at fritzmedia.ca

Rollie Pemberton (A.K.A Cadence Weapon ) on his memoir Bedroom Rapper, Marsha Barber on Kaddish for My Mother and TNC columnist Wendy McLeod MacKnight recommends three wartime historical fiction books, and more.

Hey all! Today's show requires a tiny bit more attention as most of what I say is kind of quiet. That's the downfall of doing an interview in an uncontrolled environment (in this case, The Cannon on Ottawa Street). The interview is great, though, because it's one of those where I get to combine Get Lit with a lifetime of music journalism. I chat with Rollie Pemberton – aka musician Cadence Weapon – about his book, Bedroom Rapper. Check it out.

Laura Simpson, Co-founder & CEO of Side Door joins the show to discuss the platform's recent revamp, and their recent Dragons Den experience!    Canadian tech company Side Door is a web-based platform that supports in-person shows in non-conventional spaces like living rooms, bookstores, warehouses, etc. by connecting artists with hosts and providing easy-to-use show-booking tools.    Side Door recently launched a redesigned and refined platform that better connects hosts with artists to create incredible in-person concert experiences, and it was featured on the popular Dragon's Den TV show on November 3rd. Side Door's Laura Simpson (CEO and co-founder) and Dan Mangan (co-founder and JUNO Award-winning artist) successfully pitched the Dragons, making a deal on the show with Arlene Dickinson.   Halifax-based Side Door was founded in 2017, and as of October 2022, the company has facilitated over 2,000 shows, and artists have earned over $1,300,000 in ticket revenue. More than 140,000 tickets have been purchased on the platform and over 2,700 hosts have spaces that can hold 20 or more people. More than 700 artists and bands have used the Side Door platform to book shows, including Broken Social Scene, Haviah Mighty, Rural Alberta Advantage, Said the Whale, Cadence Weapon, John K. Sampson, and Dan Mangan.   Connect with Side Door! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   —  

Slane Irish Whiskey is a trailblazing Irish Spirit that has music in its heritage. Like Nialler9, Slane Irish Whiskey is all about new adventures and making a bold choice. Next time you're looking for a spirit that comes recommended from someone who knows their music, try Slane Irish Whiskey. Please enjoy Slane Irish Whiskey responsibly/visit drinkaware.ie.© 2022 Slane Irish WhiskeyThis week's podcast episode, #194, is about the issues around live touring for small to medium artists in a post-COVID world.Live shows have returned for over a year now, but not without unforeseen new challenges of inflation, Brexit, cost of living and increased touring costs. Added to already existing dwindling digital revenues and the toll a touring loss makes on mental health, acts are feeling the squeeze.One area where artists are looking to take the power back is on selling merchandise at live venues and festivals. A lot of medium to large venues take a 25% commission on artist merch sales by default, without providing any assistance. Some venues bring in an agency to manage merch and take the cut at source and in many venues this is a mandatory and sometimes additional cost. When it applies to support and emerging artists, it can really make the difference whether a tour makes money or not.On this episode we spoke to Canadian rapper, writer, poet and activist Rollie Pemberton aka Cadence Weapon on some of the thoughts he has shared on the live music industry.Rollie is an Edmonton-born, Toronto-based rapper and author of a new book about his life in music - Bedroom Rapper. Pemberton won the 2021 Polaris Prize - the Canadian album of the year prize - for his fifth album Parallel World.Rollie has announced a North American campaign to end the practice of venues and festivals taking a cut from the artists' merch – in association with the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) and the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) to launch of the FAC's 100% Venues campaign called #MyMerch.The campaign has come in the wake of FAC's UK campaign where 400 venues have now signed up to pledge not to take a cut on artist's merch sales in venues. Ireland could do with a similar list.It's a practice that was largely unknown to fans, but recently has been highlighted by Dry Cleaning, Yard Act, The Big Moon lately, and even, Jack Antonoff has weighed in.Niall and Andrea talk about how merch cuts work, and their issues, before we chat to Rollie about the campaign, his experiences touring last year at a loss and a previous 360 deal he signed that exploited every stream of income he had for 12 years, and his hopes for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Rollie Pemberton this week in Montreal as we talk about Rollie's memoir, Bedroom Rapper, which serves not only as a personal history but also as a history of rap and a documentation of creative communities in Edmonton and Montreal. We also talk about his music as Cadence Weapon, his time as the Poet Laureate of Edmonton, our mutual respect and admiration for Buck 65, what it's like to write memoir at a young age, the difference between the practices of writing songs and writing poems, and what it felt like to be booed by a massive audience of Rihanna fans. Rollie Pemberton, aka Cadence Weapon, is a Canadian rapper, producer, writer, and DJ whose latest album Parallel World won the 2021 Polaris Music Prize and whose memoir Bedroom Rapper was published by Penguin Random House in 2022. Order Bedroom Rapper here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/671425/bedroom-rapper-by-rollie-pemberton/9780771051883

On today's show: the UCP is almost ready to pick its next leader. We hear how the ridings with the most party members are feeling; why CBE is looking at closing its dedicated school for young mothers; Alberta-born rapper, writer and former poet laureate, Cadence Weapon is in Calgary this week for Wordfest. We talk to him about his new memoir: Bedroom Rapper.

Now 36 years old, and just a year removed from winning the Polaris Music Prize, Rollie Pemberton (better known as Cadence Weapon) is able to reflect on the significant highs and lows he's had in his career. From a rap-obsessed Black kid in Edmonton who shared lyrics on early internet message boards, to a teenager with critically-acclaimed albums but stuck in an exploitive label deal, to an entrepreneurial independent artist navigating the business on his own terms, Pemberton has lived multiple lives in the music business and has the lessons to prove it. He shares his story and all the lessons learned along the way in his new book, Bedroom Rapper (Penguin Random House Canada). It's both an illuminating memoir and a guidebook to the music business for independent artists. Here, Pemberton chats with Canadian Musician Editor-in-Chief about his career and shares many great stories along the way.

Nicole Boychuck (Vocalist) of I Hate Sex joins us to chat about Screamo and her other passions. Film, theatre, programming, acting, soft sculptures, print making, illustrating, digital AI art, 100 legal punches political platforms, ghost hunting, donuts & all dressed chips. She has been very busy.Avril Lavigne, Fall Out Boy, Your Arms Are My Cocoon, Respire, Portrayal Of Guilt, La Dispute, CERCE, 100 Gecs, Mahria, Golfer, Cadence Weapon and so many more.

Today on The Social, Jennifer Lopez becomes Jennifer Lynn Affleck! And, what Chris Hemsworth did before kissing his ‘Thor' co-star, Natalie Portman! Plus, do you care if your date is a cat or dog person? Then, according to a new study, men are more attracted to women who have typos and spelling errors in their dating profiles. And, tacky is having a major moment! Plus, “Bedroom Rapper” Rollie Pemberton aka Cadence Weapon talks hip hop, resistance and surviving the music industry! 

After a week long hiatus, the boys are back with another solo pod. In this episode we discuss our wild night out, Josh getting Covid from a celebrity, hot gossip, after parties, fashion guys, Kaytranada, Farm Life, Josh's trick to get into any party, The O.C., Cable TV, Austin basing his persona on Seth Cohen, "Woke Survivor", the dark side of Jeff Probst, Nathan Fielder's "The Rehearsal", friends sending demos, making music vs making films, J-Dilla, guitar lessons, emotional beats, imperfect art, Cadence Weapon's new book "Bedroom Rapper", wacky art people from 2010, Cody Caetano's novel "Half Bads In White Regalia", nonsensical conversations and much more! Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- Cold Pod https://www.patreon.com/coldpod

The inaugural Atkinson Artist, and winner of the 2021 Polaris Music Prize discusses his rise to success as a rapper, a poet, and artist. He talks to Nam Kiwanuka about his new memoir, "Bedroom Rapper." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A talk with Polaris Music Prize-winning hip-hop artist Cadence Weapon, a.k.a. Rollie Pemberton, about his new memoir, Bedroom Rapper, which was published by McClelland & Stewart in the spring of 2022. This conversation between Rollie and vish was recorded live (by vish), before an audience at Glass Books in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, June 16, 2022. Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I first met rapper Cadence Weapon, also known as Rollie Pemberton, while I was working at MuchMusic in Toronto. I remember that my colleagues and I were very excited by the idea of Canada's next big rap star being a teenager from Edmonton. Since that time, Cadence Weapon has created five albums, served as the poet laureate of Edmonton and won the prestigious Polaris Music Prize for his album Parallel World in 2021. Last year, Rollie wrote about his struggles with an exploitative record label contract, an issue he also explores in his new memoir, Bedroom Rapper. After reading what he was going through during a years-long setback, I'm in awe of his ability to keep being brilliant, successful and creative without regrets or bitterness. In this episode, I speak with Rollie about his unwavering belief in his art and how he perseveres.Links:Subscribe to my newsletter: www.endoftheday.ca Instagram: www.instagram.com/at_the_eod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ateod Bedroom Rapper by Rollie PembertonTwitter: @cadenceweapon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ABOUT ROLLIE PEMBERTON: He is a writer, rapper, producer, poet and activist who performs under the name Cadence Weapon. He won the 2021 Polaris Music Prize for his album Parallel World. His writing has been published in Pitchfork, The Guardian, Wired and Hazlitt. Currently based in Toronto, Pemberton was a former Poet Laureate in his hometown of Edmonton. ABOUT Bedroom Rapper: Cadence Weapon on Hip-Hop, Resistance and Surviving the Music Industry: Tracing his roots from recording beats in his mom's attic in Edmonton to performing with some of the most recognizable names in rap and electronic music—De La Soul, Public Enemy, Mos Def, Questlove, Diplo, and more—Polaris Prize winner Rollie Pemberton, a.k.a Cadence Weapon, captures the joy in finding yourself, and how a sense of place and purpose entwines inextricably with a music scene in his debut memoir: Bedroom Rapper. From competitive basement family karaoke to touring Europe, from fights with an exploitative label to finding his creative voice, from protesting against gentrification to using his music to centre political change, Rollie charts his own development alongside a shifting musical landscape. As Rollie finds his feet, the bottom falls out of the industry, and he captures the way so many artists were able to make a nimble name for themselves while labels floundered. Bedroom Rapper offers us a wide-ranging and crucial history of hip-hop. With an international perspective that's often missing from rap music journalism, he integrates the gestation of American hip hop with UK grime and niche scenes from the Canadian prairies, bringing his obsessive knowledge of hip-hop to bear on his subject. Rollie takes us into New York in the '70s, Edmonton in the '90s, the legendary Montreal DIY loft scene of the 2000s, and traces the ups and downs of trusting your gut and following your passion, obsessively.

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling in the first hour to recap the weekend series against the Tigers, Gabriel Moreno's debut catching Kevin Gausman and Ross Stripling, and highlight Moreno's impressive pop time (01:35). Afterward, Blake and Arden discuss Stripling's growing confidence on the mound, his use of the slider in comparison to his fastball, and the trust level the Jays have in the righty, before sharing their expectations for rookie pitcher Matt Gage (31:05). Later on, MASN's Paul Mancano stops by to chat about "the process" in the Orioles organization, if this will be another year of selling at the trade deadline, and if the Baltimore starters are getting comfortable with catching prospect Adley Rutschman since his call-up (50:42). Cadence Weapon (a.k.a. Rollie Pemberton), the author of "Bedroom Rapper", joins the show to talk about his newest book, his upbringing as a Canadian rapper and musician, his Blue Jays fandom with this current generation of players, and the biggest questions revolving around the MLB (01:11:38). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

You may know Rollie Pemberton by his stage name, Cadence Weapon. He's the Edmonton-born rapper, who won the Polaris Music Prize in 2021, is known for his music with a political bent. Though he's long been a writer of poetry – he was Edmonton's poet laureate in 2009 – he's now adding a new title to his list of accomplishments: non-fiction writer.In his new book, Bedroom Rapper: Cadence Weapon on Hip-Hop, Resistance and Surviving the Music Industry, Pemberton charts his path through the music industry. He joins Globe Associate Arts editor Aruna Dutt for a conversation on creativity in the pandemic and emerging with a new album – and now a book – to live audiences.

Rapper Cadence Weapon discusses his new memoir, Bedroom Rapper, and reflects on his career journey from growing up in Edmonton to winning the 2021 Polaris Music Prize. Actor Mark O'Brien talks about stepping out of his comfort zone with his directorial feature debut, The Righteous, which asks big questions about faith, sin, penance and grief. Little Mosque on the Prairie creator Zarqa Nawaz tells us how a friend's harsh words at a dinner party led her to make her first new comedy series in 10 years, Zarqa. Film critic Jason Gorber shares his review of Top Gun: Maverick, the long-awaited follow-up to Tom Cruise's action hit from the '80s.

Why Not Both is an exploration of how our multiple passions shape our identity, hosted by musician and therapist Pam Shaffer and produced by writer and photographer Laura Studarus. For our fifth season, we partnered up with Under The Radar to explore the lives of musicians, writers, actors, and creatives. How do you have a private life when the personal is both political and the source of your creative work? We chatted with Polaris Prize winning rapper Cadence Weapon about the intersections between community, activism and art on the eve of the release of his book Bedroom Rapper. It was fascinating to hear his takes on how to balance tending to one's community and tending to one's self as we create a more interdependent world through our art. Listen to Cadence Weapon Read Bedroom Rapper out May 31 2022 Join our community on Patreon Come chill on Insta Chat with us Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-not-both/support

The Beastie Boys' 1989 masterpiece Paul's Boutique is a legendary album that changed how the world viewed the art of sampling. Who better to talk about the album than Polaris Prize-winning hip hop artist Cadence Weapon (Rollie Pemberton). And, when you are done listening be sure to get to your favourite local book store to grab Rollie's brand new book Bedroom Rapper! Remember to follow our Spotify Playlist.

No one writes about Canadian music with more insight or elan than Michael Barclay - and he's just released the magisterial Hearts On Fire: Six Years that Changed Canadian Music 2000–2005. It's the authoritative story about how, in the early years of the new millennium, the world noticed that the musical artists coming out of Canada - from Arcade Fire to Tegan and Sara, from Broken Social Scene to Cadence Weapon and beyond - were, amazingly, incontrovertibly, and finally, cool. We talk about the the amazing diversity of musical talent on offer, the material conditions that made the phenomenon possible (including the role played by cheap real estate), the importance of killer live performances (and drummers!), and the role that late Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie played in bringing the book to fruition. Hearts on Fire is available for sale now wherever fine books are sold, and you can find more from Michael on Twitter @mmmbarclay.

On today's episode, I talk to rapper Rollie Pemberton AKA Cadence Weapon. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Rollie began rapping as a teenager, and released his first mixtape Cadence Weapon Is the Black Hand at the age of 19. He released his first album Breaking Kayfabe just a little later, and since then he's released four more albums, all of which were nominated for Polaris Music Prizes, with his latest Parallel Worlds winning the award in 2021. Rollie was also named as Edmonton's Poet Laureate from 2009 to 2011, and today, the deluxe edition of Parallel Worlds is out via MNRK Music Group! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter.

Guest Interview with Cadence Weapon!Playlist: Matthew Anthony, Claude Vonstroke - We MoveFootwurk, Mekii - BounceSkiitour - We BelongDekova & Lizzy Wang - I'm Into YouVintage Culture, James Hype - You Give Me A FeelingKyle Watson - Late Night Phone CallBlack V Neck - Rewind It BackSmalltown DJs - Get Back Together (Codes Blog House Remix)San Pacho - ElektroMatroda - Come With MeWade - Shake & BouceDoc Brown - Super YouCadence Weapon - SkylineCadence Weapon - Senna

Senator Simons speaks with Edmonton rapper and poet Cadence Weapon.

Since Neil Young stepped away from Spotify over allegations that the platform was peddling COVID-19 misinformation, other artists have begun to speak up about their problems with the platform — problems that go right to the heart of the digital gig economy. Artists on the platform are paid fractions of a penny per stream. And during the pandemic, when touring is near impossible, many are fed up. We hear from Belly's Gail Greenwood and Polaris Prize-winning artist Cadence Weapon about why there's so much frustration with Spotify. Then Ben Sisario, music industry reporter for the New York Times, breaks down why artists are speaking up now — and what the alternatives are.

"The Prairies got something to say." When he was awarded the 2021 Polaris Music Prize, Cadence Weapon spoke from the heart; giving a long, loving shout-out to his home town and province: Edmonton, Alberta. Rollie Pemberton a/k/a/ Cadence Weapon always been passionately proud of his roots. His family, his community, his hometown helped make him the renowned, respected creator he is today. And Cadence Weapon, in turn, has always kept where he comes from at the very heart of what he does. In this episode, we'll trace some of the story of his remarkable career, as we're joined by some of his friends, family and fellow creators. Edmonton jazz and funk luminary Brett Miles was an important early collaborator - and also Rollie's uncle! We'll hear from a key influence in Shout Out Out Out Out's Nik Kozub. We'll talk to renowned fellow YEG hip-hop artist Arlo Maverick, as well as multi-media artist Natalie Meyer; they're the filmmakers behind a brand-new video documentary series about Edmonton hip-hop called Allow Me to Introduce. We'll gather some perspectives from a past collaborator of Rollie's who's well outside the hip-hop tradition: Alberta singer-songwriter Colleen Brown. Plus, we'll be hearing from the ultimate expert speaker on this topic... Cadence Weapon's mom, Michelle Miles! And of course, we'll talk to the idiosyncratic and iconoclastic artist himself, the one and only Cadence Weapon.

Musician and writer Cadence Weapon discusses his approach to making songs and how his obsession with rap guided him early on. We also talked about becoming more politically engaged to influence change in society, why Houston is the Edmonton of the South and Dave Chappelle's The Closer. Cadence Weapon Online Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Newsletter

This week on The Road The Stage we're extremely excited to welcome Rollie Pemberton AKA Cadence Weapon. Cadence Weapon's 2021 record Parallel World snagged him his first Polaris Music Prize on his third nomination! It's an incredible album and this interview felt like a long time coming. Cadence has been busy lately with a US tour, getting ready to join July Talk for their upcoming Alberta dates, planning for upcoming elections across Canada and lots more. Thanks to him and his music we learn a bit about Africville and Amber Valley, one of his favourite concerts growing up in Edmonton, some food stuffs and LOTS MORE.  Go listen to Parallel World or Patrick Bateman will show up outside your house at 3:30AM with BIG speakers. The BIGGEST. He stole them from Peter Michaels' garage.  Recorded and Produced at Communal Creative Studios in Red Deer, Alberta - in partnership with Bo's Bar and Stage.  LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to the CCS YouTube channel! You won't regret it…

In Episode 941, Sean chats with Toronto-based rapper and enormous raptors fan Cadence Weapon about his Raptors fandom and his brand new album "Parallel World." They kick things off by digging into how Cadence has dealt with the Raptors' awful season from hell in Tampa, Next, they discuss his experiences during the 2019 championship run, where he watched The Shot, and where he was the night they won it all. Next, they talk about some of Cadence's favourite present-day Raptors, before digging into some of the guys from the past who frustrated or disappointed him or both. To round things out, Sean puts his guest through a round of That Random Raptors Game for a game from the early days of 2013-14.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.IndeedGet started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/lockedHeadspaceYou deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to headspace.com/lockedonnba for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Canadian-born rapper, Cadence Weapon, joins us on this week's episode of Innersleeve. He and Cassius talk about both the benefits and challenges of creating music out of western Canada, being conscious of the message he puts out to the world, and breaking down barriers for younger Canadian artists.The gang also talks about great bands who have changed their core members over the years such as KISS, ACDC, Yes, and much more!

I love the best of podcasts because it's a great recap that gives you a look into the exciting conversations we've had. Some you may have missed, some you may want to hear again. When I look at the guests we've had in 2018, I realized it's REALLY Canadian. Over 90% of our guests are from Toronto, and that's because I want to capture this time in history. I want to get into the state of mind of our artists. The cool thing about that is while Toronto is our number 1 audience, we have more listeners from the United States as a whole, and I think it's beautiful. I'm breaking down the interviews into part 1 and part 2, without further ado Part 1 of the best of 2018 on The Come Up Show podcast. Let's go! Part 1 features Langston Francis, Cadence Weapon, Trish, Beatchild, Matthew Progress, Jordon Manswell, Cola, Tasha The Amazon x Danthrax,Tone Mason, Christian "King" Combs, Zaki Ibrahim, Kayo Guevarra, Francisgotheat, Tre Mission, Nate Husser.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewFollow us on Instagram & TwitterJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEVSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cadence has had a long journey so far in this industry, and a lot to say on what he's learned so far. In this interview, we talked about the issues he raps about, what it was like being an artist in Montreal compared to Toronto, and the tug and war between art and commerce that's impacting music today.Today's podcast is brought to you by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days, and be sure to use the promo code “chedo15” to get 15% off the first year of your subscription. http://bit.ly/2ofYNYeHosted by: Adulis "Chedo" MokananProducers: Jessica Persadie, Lidia Abraha, ChedoPhotography by: Erin CazesEach and every Wednesday we'll be uploading a brand new interview with a guest we feel that you should know about. If you love podcasts subscribe to the options below.Subscribe to The Come Up Show Podcast on your favourite platform: http://bit.ly/2k57m7rShow us love and leave us a review: bit.ly/tcuspodcastreviewJoin our newsletter: bit.ly/tcusnewsletterRead the full article on our site: http://bit.ly/2C0eLxgCheck out the new book "Stop Playing By Their Rules: An Artist Guide On How To Market To Fans" bit.ly/2kgGzEVSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thecomeupshow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cadence Weapon was a nineteen-year-old in Edmonton, battle rapping on the internet when he released his first mixtape, Breaking Kayfabe. He wanted to make “the most fucked up rap anyone's ever heard.” And it was. It got him a record deal with a major American label, and helped bring Canada's rap underground to light.      Since then, he released two more albums, and was anointed the poet laureate of Edmonton. He just released his fourth album, the self-titled Cadence Weapon. On this episode, we talk about how Canadian radio failed Canadian hip hop artists, Cadence's legendary DJ dad, and why he's rapping about Pinot Grigio these days.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.