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On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979. Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for two people. They released their first full-length album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2004. They then broke up in 2006, citing creative differences. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band officially reunited and played shows together again. Since then they’ve put out three albums, and settled into a new era of working together, knowing what they both need to make the band work. Their latest is Is 4 Lovers available through Universal Music Canada. Recorded January 20, 2025 Modern Guy One + One Free Animal Going Steady Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979. Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for two people. They released their first full-length album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2004. They then broke up in 2006, citing creative differences. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band officially reunited and played shows together again. Since then they’ve put out three albums, and settled into a new era of working together, knowing what they both need to make the band work. Their latest is Is 4 Lovers available through Universal Music Canada. Recorded January 20, 2025 Modern Guy One + One Free Animal Going Steady Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lindsay Ell over Zoom video!Platinum-selling singer, songwriter and musician Lindsay Ell releases her most personal and inspired music to date with her eagerly awaited EP, love myself, out now via Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company.  The first project that Lindsay Ell has co-produced, love myself marks an artistic evolution in her sound and an awakening in her songwriting. Recorded in Brooklyn with producer Doug Schadt (Maggie Rogers), love myself is a collection of emotive alt-pop songs that cut deep with their vulnerability.  “This project feels so liberating and so free, like I'm finally connecting head and heart," shared Ell in an exclusive interview with People ahead of the release. Lauded for her songwriting, Ell explores themes of the human condition throughout the EP such as self-doubt, negative self-talk, resilience, and healing. “I've finally reached the point where I have been able to turn my pain into power – not letting it define who I am, but letting it fuel what I want to do and inspire the mark I want to make on the world,” she shares. Through the lens of Lindsay Ell's personal experiences, love myself expresses universal emotions and creates a sense of connection.love myself is the newest chapter in Lindsay Ell's decade-long career that boasts three #1 hit songs, a Platinum-certified single, and over 400 million streams. Ell is a CCMA Award winner with nominations from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, JUNO Awards, and over 20 CCMA Award nominations. A generational talent, Ell has always felt at home on stage. Beginning her touring career at age 10, Lindsay Ell has brought her electric live performance style to audiences across the US, Canada, Europe, and the UK with both her headlining tours and alongside artists such as Keith Urban, OneRepublic, and Maren Morris. Over the past year, Lindsay Ell has proudly assumed the role of lead guitarist on her childhood hero Shania Twain's “Come on Over” international tour and Las Vegas residency which continues into 2025.  2025 will also see Lindsay Ell return for her fourth consecutive season as the exuberantly warm-hearted host of Canada's highest-rated reality program Canada's Got Talent, which has earned her two consecutive Canadian Screen Award nominations.  In addition to her multi-faceted talent, Lindsay Ell's philanthropy and advocacy have earned her prestigious recognition in both Canada and the US. Last month, she received the CCMA's Music Humanitarian Award in recognition of her work with her Make You Movement charitable fund, and was a guest speaker and panelist at the Clinton Global Initiative's 2024 Annual Meeting in New York City where she shared her story of recovery from an eating disorder. The Calgary-born, Nashville-based super talent has bravely brought her resilient outlook to the forefront with one mission: to empower and advocate for others. We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #LindsayEll #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.

In this engaging conversation, Tommy and Debbie explore the world of olive oil, discussing its health benefits, the importance of quality, and the alarming prevalence of fake olive oil in the market. They emphasize the need for consumers to be informed and proactive in choosing high-quality olive oil, particularly extra virgin varieties, while also sharing personal anecdotes and insights from their experiences in the food industry. The discussion highlights the significance of understanding food labels and the impact of dietary choices on health. Links: Read the Bloomberg article referenced in this episode: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-27/is-that-olive-oil-extra-virgin-or-unfit-for-consumption?embedded-checkout=true Read the book referenced in this episode: https://www.amazon.ca/Extra-Virginity-Sublime-Scandalous-World/dp/0393343618 On Monday October 28th, we're going to record an upcoming episode of our podcast at The Academy in Toronto (a beautiful space inside the record label Universal Music Canada). We're so excited to invite you to be a part of our live audience! After the show, you'll have a chance to mingle with us, take pictures, and even get Debbie to sign a copy of her new book, Laugh More: Stories From an Unexpected Life. Tickets are on sale now: DEBBIE & TOMMY LIVE Chapters (00:00) Excitement for a Live Event (03:24) The Ugly Side of Olive Oil (12:07) Understanding Extra Virgin Olive Oil (20:22) The Scandalous World of Olive Oil (28:23) Cooking with Olive Oil: Myths and Realities (35:08) Prioritizing Quality in Food Choices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the very first Jann Arden Podcast LIVE with Caitlin Green, and Sarah Burke! They welcomed 130 fans to The Academy at Universal Music Canada for an intimate yet hilarious evening where as always, they discussed various topics. Inspired by last week's conversation about bachelorette parties, they played a few classic games with audience participants and welcomed special guest, actor, producer, and director Dani Kind! A huge thank you to our sponsors for this event! Cove Soda - enter our fall giveaway now: https://www.jannardenpod.com/blog/cove-soda-fall-giveaway/ Basma Beauty: https://basmabeauty.com/ Dogfather: https://dogfatherandco.com/ Happy Pops: https://happypops.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pal's X Kassidy Episode 278 Kassidy Mack is an upcoming singer/songwriter from Gatineau, Quebec. Recently discovered, Kassidy is set to release his first single this summer while being signed with Universal Music Canada. Keep your eye out for Kassidy and stay tuned for information on his upcoming shows in Montreal and Toronto!  Follow him @kassidymack and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick @danigalarneau Music: Loud Luxury "I'm Not Alright"

102 - Live In The Vineyard #1 In episode 102 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host, James Patrick Regan is at the “Live in the Vineyard” event in Napa, CA and he's speaking with a host of up and coming Country Music Stars including Owen Riegling, Anderson Daniels, Drew Baldridge, Callie Twisselman, Rodney Atkins and Callista Clark, and with all of them he covers how they got their start, where they're going from here and of course their guitars. First: Owen Riegling from Mildmay, Ontario Canada. In 2023, Owen's career soared to new heights as he signed with Universal Music Canada, released chart-climbing singles, embarked on a nationwide tour, and surpassed 1.5 million monthly Spotify listeners. Second is Anderson Daniels originally from Albertville, MN now residing in Austin, TX. Anderson has previously won New Artist of the Year and is currently the most nominated artist in the Midwest Country Music Awards history. Third is Drew Baldridge, Hailing from Patoka, IL, Drew Baldridge is a powerhouse in the music industry, with an astounding 2.3 million streams per week and over 350 million total streams of his music. Drew created his own label, Lyric Ridge Records, named after his son Lyric, to take his own songs to country radio. Forth, from Pasó Robles, CA, is Callie Twisselman, Callie is a fellow “Wine Country” Californian who grew up on her family's seventh-generation grain and cattle ranch on the Central Californian Coast. She moved to Nashville, TN in 2017, where she's been working with critically acclaimed manager, Danny Nozell. Fifth up is veteran country star Rodney Atkins. With an impressive track record boasting eight Top 5 singles, six No. 1 hits, and a staggering 3.8 Billion career streams, Rodney Atkins stands as one of Country music's most prominent artists. Rodney's impact on Country radio is undeniable, with his Platinum-selling No. 1 hit "Watching You" earning him a prestigious BMI "Million-Air" award and securing the top spot on Country Aircheck's list of top-played songs of the decade. Finally we have Callista Clark… Joining Opry NextStage's class of 2022, Callista Clark has been featured two years in a row on Billboard's annual “21 Under 21” list and was the youngest member ever named to CMT's Next Women of Country in the 2022 class. Again, Please like, comment and share this podcast! #LiveintheVineyard #OwenRiegling #AndersonDaniels #DrewBaldridge #CallieTwisselman #RodneyAtkins #CallistaClark #VintageGuitarmagazine #VintageGuitar #guitar #Guitar #acousticguitar #theDeadlies #guitarfinds #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #guitarcollector #Travelwithguitars #haveguitarwilltravel #hgwt #HGWT Please like, comment, and share this podcast! Download Link

Alex Gamble, a seasoned professional in the realm of audio production, has built a distinguished career as a versatile force, excelling as a Mixing Engineer, Dolby Atmos Mixer, Recording Engineer, and Producer. Guided by a commitment to dismantling technical barriers, Gamble's focus lies in creating atmospheres that empower artists to step beyond their comfort zones and actively participate in the production process. Beginning their journey at Union Sound Company, Gamble's career highlights include significant contributions to the award-winning "Antisocialites" by Alvvays, and collaborations with notable artists such as Fucked Up, Broken Social Scene, Arkells, Sarah Harmer, Tanika Charles, and Bruce Cockburn, spanning across labels like Universal Music Canada, Arts & Crafts, Sub Pop, Six Shooter, Royal Mountain, and Bonsound. Gamble's passion for challenging the status quo and fostering creativity has resulted in a rich tapestry of critically acclaimed recordings. Their relentless dedication to breaking down technical barriers and creating a conducive environment for artistic expression positions Alex Gamble as a driving force in the ever-evolving landscape of audio production. With an extensive portfolio of award-winning works and a commitment to pushing artistic boundaries, Gamble continues to shape the sonic landscapes of the industry. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Taking the leap from a comfy day job to pursue music Making the most out of audio college Finding your own process The secret to capturing great vocals The important conversations you need to have with artists before starting a project Getting clear on your vision before you start recording Working with analog tape Committing to a sound Questions to ask yourself when recording any instrument Getting fat-sounding snares Tuning drums to the player's techniques How to get your drums in phase Adding drum samples Dolby Atmos mixing: What you need to know before getting into it Who is paying for Atmos mixes? To learn more about Alex Gamble, visit: https://www.audiogamble.com/ Get your copy of The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide To Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio by visiting: https://therecordingmindset.com For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of the #1 Amazon bestselling book, The Mixing Mindset – The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Join the FREE MasterYourMix Facebook community: https://links.masteryourmix.com/community To make sure that you don't miss an episode, make sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or on Android. Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review on iTunes!

The Pal's X Sofia Camara Episode 240 One of the most exciting Canadian artists to watch right now, Sofia Camara has officially released her new single “Different” via Universal Music Canada/21 Entertainment, written with Sara Diamond and produced by Juno Award-winning duo Banx & Ranx. The reggae-tinged track is the latest from the breakthrough Toronto-based artist, combining Sofia's powerful, crystal-clear vocals with Banx & Ranx's signature island-inspired production. This marks the second collaboration between Sofia and Banx & Ranx, following last year's “Never Be Yours”, which peaked at #19 at Canadian Top 40 Radio, #22 on the Hot AC chart, and #34 on the Main AC chart. Follow her at : @_sofiacamara_ and us @thepalspodcast / @yourpalrick / @danigalarneau

Lydia Sutherland recently released her newest single “dressing room”, which made its debut in the Top Of The Country competition, where Lydia was a semi-finalist.First coming to the scene with her single “Love Me” back in 2021, the follow up single, “Date a Friend” is what captured the ears of listeners across the country, and earned Lydia a feature as iHeart Radio's Future Star.RELATED: Learn more about her single “Date a Friend” in our previous coverage …In 2022, she signed her first record deal with Universal Music Canada and a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing in early 2023.A songwriter first, we dove in with Lydia and talked about her journey on Quebec's La Voix, her immense song catalog, moving to Nashville, and more!We also challenged Lydia to write a verse of a song with three random words!You can catch Lydia at Montreal's Lasso Music Festival this summer. Connect with Lydia on Instagram and TikTok. Thanks so much for coming back for Season 2 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.Support the show

The Pal's X King Cruff Episode 223   An introspective storyteller, UMC/Tuff Gong artist King Cruff explores the juxtapositions of human behaviour with energizing, innovative sounds that uplift and inspire for an ear-bending amalgam of Black musical styles. “I'm a big fan of songs that have one vibe but the lyrics tell a different story,” shares Cruff. Drawing on his own audio engineering background, he fuses genres across the diaspora including hip-hop, Afrobeats, dancehall and reggae into his original ‘punky' sound.  Cruff's label debut single "Samurai Chop" landed him early recognition from various Canadian and international media outlets and streaming partners including being named one of Pandora's Artists To Watch Caribbean 2023. "Soufflé" is the second single and official music video to be released from King Cruff since signing with Universal Music Canada and Tuff Gong Collective – watch the official music video for “Soufflé” online. Enjoy and don't forget to follow him at: @kingcruff Follow us: @thepalspodcast and @yourpalrick thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Music @loudluxury

As the lead programmer for Amazon Music Canada, Joëlle Bertrand spearheads the programming strategy of the platform. She was previously Director of A&R at Universal Music Canada. During her tenure, her roster included pop singing sensation Johnny Orlando and francophone popstar Eli Rose. Prior to joining UMC, she was a Senior Talent Buyer at evenko. She produced more than 1,000 events across the province of Quebec and in the Maritimes. Working alongside The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Ellie Goulding, Drake, J.Cole, Death Cab for Cutie, Of Monsters and Men, James Bay to name a few. Additionally, she programmed evenko's portfolio of festivals including Osheaga, Heavy Montreal and îlesoniq. On top of being a talent buyer, she oversaw the launch and operations of the Corona Theater. She started her career as an intern at The Agency Group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from Universal Music Canada, the boys welcome rising star charlieonnafriday to chat growing up in Seattle, being influenced by Lil Mosey, quitting football to do music, blowing up on Tik Tok, performing with his idol Macklemore, signing with Island Records, touring the country with his best friends & MORE!Find Happy Dad Hard Seltzer near you: https://happydad.com/findSUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQijWgy0S1vyfPm_BhYNPwSUBSCRIBE TO MBH DAILY: https://www.youtube.com/@mbhdailyLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/money-buys-happiness/id1513827461SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4DzyFZDvEHVT8ArGusePGs?si=38129137034440ecHOSTS INSTAGRAM:ERNESTO: https://www.instagram.com/Ernestogaita/ANTHONY: https://www.instagram.com/AnthonysorellaPODCAST: https://www.instagram.com/moneybuyshappinessGUEST INSTAGRAM:CHARLIE: https://www.instagram.com/charlieonnafriday/SUBSCRIBE TO MBH SNAPCHAT: https://story.snapchat.com/p/58f66f01...HOP IN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/QHv6rdkpwn

Welcome back to Cloud Machine, a weekly music business video podcast hosted by Mat Landry and industry insiders. In this fufth episode, Mat & Trent Hurst from Universal Music Canada discuss his current position as Black Music Marketing Coordinator, his former Synch & Liscensing positionat Peer Music, and his grand-fathers legendary label Ram Records. They also chat about how to get your foot into the door and make an impact. Thanks for listening!Trent Hurst is a multi-hyphenate music industry facilitator from Toronto, ON. After graduating from the Creative Industries program at TMU in 2021, he started working for Peer Music as their Creative Coordinator, working with songwriting catalogs, metadata, and licensing. After finishing his contract with them, he quickly shot up the ranks in Universal Music Canada's Black Music division, now working with some of the most present and important Canadian R&B, Soul, and Rap artists of 2023.You can get in contact with Trent Hurst on socials at @trent_hurst.Cloud Machine is produced by Eights Creative - https://www.eightscreative.com/Many thanks to Eightspace & LMDSolutions for their support & resources.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:30 - Trent's Favourite Live Show Experiences00:05:45 - Music Marketing in 202300:09:48 - Trent's Origin Story00:11:20 - Ram Records00:15:10 - Creative Industries, TMU00:18:50 - Interning at Universal: Catalogue00:20:53 - Working at Peer Music: Publishing00:25:05 - Working at Universal: Marketing00:30:56 - Artist to discover00:32:42 - Highlights @ Universal00:35:28 - Marketing10100:51:53 - Tips & Tricks: Getting into the Industry00:57:53 - Conclusion

Josh Ross helps us kick off season 2 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music! He spent 2022 in an absolute whirlwind. He kicked off the year with the signing of his first record deal with Universal Music Canada, his single “First Taste Of Gone” going Top 5 at Canadian Radio, taking a finalist slot at SiriusXM's Top Of The Country contest, and playing the Grey Cup Halftime Show.We sat down with Josh to run the highlight reel of his busy year and chat more about what's to come. We talked about how Josh leveraged heartache into songwriting and leveling his writing up when working with co-writer Mason Thornley and producer Matt Geroux.Josh will play a number of festivals this summer, including Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and a number of shows on the Country Thunder circuit. He is spending much of early 2023 supporting Bailey Zimmerman on tour.His latest single “Trouble” is out everywhere now.Thanks so much for coming back for Season 2 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you liked it, please rate, review and subscribe … It's the easiest way to support our show. Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. On The Porch with Front Porch Music is produced by Jason Saunders. The theme song for this podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling.Support the show

Jeremy & Jazzy join the DTP to take us behind the CBC Kids Animated series, as well as their accompanying children's album “Say Hello”!   The series stars Jeremy Fisher (Jeremy) and award-winning artist Aiza Ntibarikure (Jazzy). It's set in Creation Station – a world that comes alive through the magic of music. The first 26 two-minute episodes and one 11-minute special (featuring a guest appearance from musician Joel Plaskett) is available now on CBC Gem!   In addition, today Jeremy and Jazzy released the album Say Hello, a collection of 26 new songs via Hidden Pony Records and Universal Music Canada on all streaming services. Fronted by Jeremy and Aiza, the tracks showcase a diversity of styles – from vocal jazz to folky talking blues to funk, hip-hop, pop, and more. The songs are backed by children from the Dixon Hall Music School, the Canadian Children's Opera Company, and Music For Young Children in Bedford, Nova Scotia.    Connect w/ Jeremy & Jazzy! —   YouTube:     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   —

Air Date: June 20, 2022 91.3FM WVKR- This week, Erin Boogie and Lady D go in the field with Zach Zoya! Zach is one of Universal Music Canada's fastest-rising stars. He chats with the ladies about his newest project, No Love Is Ever Wasted, what it's like coming from a small Canadian town, and choosing to be an English artist.  As per usual, the ladies give their irreverent take on current events, starting with addressing "the elephant" in the room. Plus, find out who's been crowned the Roach of the Week. P.s. Lady D and Erin Boogie are super proud of this episode. They independently recorded themselves at the studio, using [redacted] professional audio engineering software. Hit them up for studio time! (Don't really.)Follow the Zach Zoya @zachzoyaFollow In the Field Radio @inthefieldradioIn the Field Radio: https://www.inthefieldradio.com/Buzzsprout:  Stop Waiting! Go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1386370 Start your podcast today & receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card, when you sign up for a paid plan. 

Jamie Fine's (@jamiefinemusic) music might be the only thing that's as lively as her personality. A proud open book, the Ottawa-born singer, songwriter, and artist is smart, talented, hilarious, and most of all honest. She's the kind of dynamic presence who inspires the rest of us to be a little bit louder, a tad more fearless, and just better all around. As a kid, Jamie gravitated towards music. It provided solace from bullying and moments when her family just didn't understand. In addition to listening to Black Eyed Peas, and Nickelback, she loved hip-hop, spinning old school J. Cole on repeat in between performing at multicultural shows in high school. She opted to attend culinary school instead of university and launched her own catering business upon graduating. Following a creative awakening, she chose to quit the business and pursue music full-time in 2017. She reached platinum heights in the duo Elijah Woods x Jamie Fine, scoring a series of smashes in Canada. 2020 saw her step out solo and craft a signature style of her own. Now, she properly introduces herself on a series of singles and her forthcoming debut EP for Universal Music Canada, beginning with "Confessions."   ——— Welcome to The Pal's Podcast hosted by George Boutsalis and Ricky Liorti. Two best friends, co-hosts, and co-founders talking about all things life, leisure, and levelling up! http://thepalspod.com/  Socials: @thepalspodcast - All Socials: @gcboutsalis - Twitter // @boutsalis - Instagram Socials: @yourpalrick - All thepalspodcast@gmail.com  ——  Music by @loudluxury   

Boy wonder Zach Zoya, inked to Universal Music Canada/7ième Ciel, releases his sophomore EP No Love Is Ever Wasted.Read more: https://www.the360mag.com/zach-zoya/Photo: Drowster

Shoutout to Rouyn-Noranda, Northwestern Quebec's own Zach Zoya for coming on my show for an interview! Zach discussed his upcoming No Love Is Ever Wasted EP, getting his start with 7ième Ciel, and signing with Universal Music Canada. He talked about the Black Lives Matter movement changing his perspective and seeing life through a different lens, being from a white town. He got into playing hockey and giving it up for a music career. Zach spoke about his Spectrum EP, displaying his range musically and emotionally on that project, and what his idea of happiness is when making it. He also spoke about Drake's struggle to make it despite having a Lil Wayne co-sign, having a record in the vault with Nate Husser, and possibly continuing his DAYZZ OFF series. Stay tuned for the upcoming EP that Zach Zoya has on the way! You can pre-order Zach Zoya's new No Love Is Ever Wasted EP on all platforms, including Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/no-love-is-ever-wasted/1622254673. Follow Zach Zoya on Instagram and Twitter: @zachzoya Follow me on Instagram and Twitter: @thereelmax. Website: https://maxcoughlan.com/index.html. Website live show streaming link: https://maxcoughlan.com/sports-and-hip-hop-with-dj-mad-max-live-stream.html. MAD MAX Radio on Live 365: https://live365.com/station/MAD-MAX-Radio-a15096. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Sports and Hip Hop with DJ Mad Max: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCE0107atIPV-mVm0M3UJyPg.  Zach Zoya on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max" visual on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQiXi3mT4pU. 

Preston Pablo channels a fresh perspective on R&B and pop through live instrumentation and eloquent songwriting. The singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer made his solo debut in high school with the single “OMO.” Right out of the gate, it eclipsed 648K Spotify streams. He continued to gain traction with a series of releases. Tapped for the compilation Bangers Only, Vol. 1, he linked up with fawlin and Chill Only for “Circles” [3.3 million Spotify streams] and SauceOnly and Zeegs for “When We Were Kids,” which racked up over 6 million Spotify streams. His single “One Sided” amassed 1.4 million Spotify streams as he joined forces with pablø for “She Tried It,” “Control,” and “Ideas.” On the heels of “Chargie,” Banger of the Day predicted, “we are expecting Preston to have another big year.” Along the way, Preston signed to Universal Music Canada as he honed what he describes as a “modern vintage” style. After racking up nearly 20 million streams independently, he draws a big sound out of small town roots on singles such as “Don't Break (My Soul)”, “Flowers Need Rain” and more to come. ----- Welcome to The Pal's Podcast hosted by George Boutsalis and Ricky Liorti. Two best friends, co-hosts, and co-founders talking about all things life, leisure, and levelling up! http://thepalspod.com/ Socials: @thepalspodcast - All Socials: @gcboutsalis - Twitter // @boutsalis - Instagram Socials: @yourpalrick - All thepalspodcast@gmail.com —— Music by @loudluxury

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Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji welcome to the program Martha Johnson and Mark Gane, founding members of Martha and the Muffins, Martha and the Muffins emerged from the early punk/new wave/art pop scene in 1977 which was centered around various clubs along Toronto's Queen Street West and the Ontario College of Art. After “Echo Beach” became a top ten single around the world in 1980 and earned them a Juno for Single of the Year, Martha and the Muffins toured extensively in Britain, Europe and North America. Since then, the band has released seven studio albums, three of which they co-produced with Daniel Lanois. The songs they worked on together included the ground breaking singles “Women Around The World At Work”, “Danseparc”, “Black Stations/White Stations”, “Come Out And Dance” and “Cooling The Medium”. Martha Johnson and Mark Gane spent much of the '90's scoring music for various television and film projects. Over the past few years, Universal Music Canada has reissued several Martha and the Muffins albums on CD, including Metro Music, Trance And Dance, This Is The Ice Age and the CD compilation Icon. "Marthology: In And Outtakes", the album, spans 35 years of recordings, including the 30th anniversary version of ‘Echo Beach', previously limited releases of 'Summer Of Song', ‘Big Day' and ‘Do you Ever Wonder?' as well as never heard before songs and alternative versions of album cuts. Website: http://marthaandthemuffins.com/ Stream: https://smarturl.it/marthology Buy the CD here: https://marthaandthemuffins.bandcamp.com/

Die Resterampe und die Beschaffungskriminalität. ## Februar 2022 1. Cassetteboy — Rage Against the Party Machine (Rage Against the Party Machine — 17. Januar 2022 — Not On Label) 2. The toten Crackhuren im Kofferraum — Living the Dream (Gefühle — 15. Oktober 2021 — Bakraufarfita Records) 3. Kreidler — REVERY (Spells And Daubs – 28. Janaur 2022 – Bureau B) 4. Herr von Grau — Ziehn Digger (Freiflug — 9. August 2013 — Grautöne Records) 5. Jah Wobble — Socialist (Metal Box : Rebuilt in Dub — 19. November 2021 — Cleopatra) 6. Weak Signal — The Ruling Class : Is Monstrous (Best Friend — 1. Januar 2022 — Mag Mag) 7. Kee Avil — See, my shadow (Crease — 11. März 2022 — Constellation Records) 8. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard — It's Got Old (Live In Brisbane '21 — 27. Januar 2022 — Needlejuice) 9. Ty Segall — Pictures (Harmonizer — 29. Oktober 2021 — Drag City) 10. Lomma — T.Hanks (T. Hanks — 21. Januar 2022 — Lomma) 11. Kick — Attention (Attention — 21. Januar 2022 — Not On Label) 12. Eliphino — Maelstrom (Hypercolour Patterns Vol. 13 — 28. Januar 2022 — Hypercolour Records) 13. Mr Jennings & 23 Odd Cats — Nemeowsis (Nemeowsis — 24. Januar 2022 — Not On Label) 14. MK — Drunkard (Our Vision — 22. Januar 2022 — wavforme) 15. µ-Ziq — Cleaning (Bleep 100 Tracks 2021 — 24. Dezember 2021 — Bleep) 16. PJ Harvey — The Words That Maketh Murder (Let England Shake : Demos — 28. Januar 2022 — Island) 17. mila moon — wood (wood — 19. Januar 2022 — Not On Label) 18. Norwegian Rocky Horror Show Cast — Alltid Lys Hos Frankenstein (The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 1993 — Ode Sounds & Visuals/ Castle Music / Ode Sounds & Visuals / Castle Communications) 19. sawyer dust – SCORE II (SCORE II – 20. Januar 2022 – Not On Label) 20. Mexican Rocky Horror Show Cast – Un Relato Bien Extraño Y Muy Pasado (The Rocky Horror Picture Show — 1993 — Ode Sounds & Visuals/ Castle Music / Ode Sounds & Visuals / Castle Communications) 21. Squarepusher — Deep Fried Pizza (Bleep 100 Tracks 2021 — 24. Dezember 2021 — Bleep) 22. Distorted Vortex — the dark lord (Recovery — 8. Januar 2019 — FrostSelect Music) 23. SAGZ & MeSo — Do It Like (Liberate Volume 1 — 27. Januar 2022 — JIYU) 24. The Beaches — Let's Go : JFK MSTRKRFT Remix (Let's Go – 7. Januar 2022 — Universal Music Canada) 25. ZLEN - Hackstock (Liberate Volume 1 — 27. Januar 2022 — JIYU) 26. Katali — Great Attractor (Our Vision — 22. Januar 2022 — wavforme) 27. Sana Shenai — Aumbea (Warm Former — 21. Januar 2022 — les albums claus) 28. Bady-Dorzhu Ondar & Shodekeh — Oidupaa Style (Embodiments – 28. Januar 2022 — Ear Up Records) 29. John Zorn — Piram (New Masada Quartet — 29. Oktober 2021 — Tzadik) 30. Viagra Boys — Girls & Boys : Patrik Berger Remix (Welfare Jazz deluxe edition — 28. Januar 2022 — YEAR0001) ### Informationen * Märzsendung auf Pi Radio: 11. März 2022 um 1:00 Uhr * Märzsendung auf dem Nachtprogramm der Freien Radios (zZ Radio Corax, Radio Blau, u.a.): 11. März 2022 und 13. März 2022 um 0:00 Uhr (Wenn alles gut geht) # Subtracks Neuste Errungenschafften und ungespielte Neuveröffentlichungen. Das was von einer Hitparade übrigbleibt, trocken wiederverwendet, um die Datenhalden abzubauen. *

Der neue Versuch ne Hitparade bei Radio Woltersdorf zu etablieren, und auf Pi Radio und Radio Corax auszuweiten und bei Radio Słubfurt auszurollen, und bei Freies Radio Neumünster anzufangen. ## Neuvorstellungen (Februar 2022) 1. Kat Haus — 1-800-SIN-LIVE (Maniac — 29. Januar 2022 — 3523477 Records DK) 2. Oneohtrix Point Never — I Don't Love Me Anymore (Magic Oneohtrix Point Never: Blu-ray Edition — 28. November 2021 — Warp Records) 3. Don Bolo — Así es la Vida Abuelita (BAHAMUT — 14. Januar 2022 — BlowJob Records) 4. Chris Imler — Disappoint Me (Disappoint Me — 28. Januar 2022 — Fun In The Church / Bertus / Zebralution) 5. The Beaches — Let's Go (Let's Go — 7. Januar 2022 — Universal Music Canada) 6. DJ XNX — MOP (XXX — 18. Januar 2022 — УРБАН) 7. Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba — Holey Moley (Cordi Elba — 14. Januar 2022 — Chugg Music) 8. jistix — spark. (spark. — 21. Januar 2022 — dumb collective.) 9. Bady-Dorzhu Ondar & Shodekeh — I'm a Shepherd (Embodiments – 28. Januar 2022 — Ear Up Records) 10. Toro y Moi — Postman (Postman / Magazine — 26. Januar 2022 — Dead Oceans) 11. Public Body — Reset My Password (Flavour Of Labour — 4. März 2022 — Six Tonnes De Chair Records) 12. Laibach — Ich will ein Deutscher sein (Wir Sind Das Volk : Ein Musical Aus Deutschland — 25. März 2022 — Mute / PIAS) ## Die aktuelle Hitparade (Januar 2022) 13. (Platz 3) The Düsseldorf Düsterboys — Traurige Gesichter: Maurice & Die Familie Summen Cover (Chaos — 19. November 2021 — Not on Label) 14. (Platz 2) The Fiends! — What Are We Gonna Do Now? (The Snake Only Knows One Way to Slither — 31. Dezember 2021 — Neon Nile) 15. (Platz 1) Divide and Dissolve — Far From Ideal: Chelsea Wolfe Remix (Gas Lit 3 Part Remix — 12. November 2021 — Invada) ### Informationen * Einsendeschluss: 25. Februar 2022 * Märzsendung Radio Woltersdorf: 3. März 2022 um 17:00 Uhr * Märzsendung Pi Radio: 3. März 2022 um 17:00 Uhr * Märzsendung Freies Radio Neumünster: 3. März 2022 um 22:00 Uhr (Ohne Gewähr) * Märzsendung Radio Corax: 7. März 2022 um 20:00 Uhr und 8. März 2022 um 11:00 Uhr (Ohne Gewähr) * Märzsendung Radio Slubfurt: 8. März 2022 um 20:00 Uhr (Ohne Gewähr) # Die Hitparade von Radio Woltersdorf Die Regeln sind einfach. Wähle deinen Titel aus den Neuvorstellungen aus und schicke uns entweder eine E-Mail mit dem Titel, oder eine zum Titel zugeordnete E-Mail die Leer bleiben kann oder gehe auf die Abstimmungsseite ( http://pipapo.radio-woltersdorf.org ). Oder Postkarte an Pi Radio; Lottumstr. 9/10; 10119 Berlin oder vorbeikommen... Es ist alles noch nicht richtig durchdacht, wir wollten aber mal damit anfangen, deswegen geht hier nicht alles mit richtigen Dingen zu. * http://pipapo.radio-woltersdorf.org * http://soundcloud.com/pi-radio/pi-pa-po-rade-kopf-an-kopf

Well, no big deal. My next guest is Jann Arden; a multi-platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, author, broadcaster, podcast host, and author with three decades of incredible work in music and comedy. As a good friend of mine noted, she is considered a 'Canadian treasure' by many.  She is set to release her 15th studio album, Descendant this week on January 28, 2022, via Universal Music Canada. In this episode she speaks about her ups and downs in the spotlight, great colleagues like Allan Reid and Jeffrey Remedios, body image and so much more.Born and raised in Alberta, Arden catapulted onto the Canadian music scene in 1993 with her debut album, Time For Mercy, featuring the hit single, "I Would Die For You". A year later, with the follow-up album Living Under June, she would have her career breakout hit "Insensitive," which solidified her position in the music scene across Canada and beyond. To date, Arden has released 17 albums and achieved 19 top 10 singles. Her music is available to stream HERE. With accolades that include 19 top 10 singles, eight JUNO Awards and 10 SOCAN Awards, Arden is a beloved Canadian musical artist and personality. In 2020, she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame joining the ranks of Canadian music icons like Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams, Barenaked Ladies, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Joni Mitchell, k.d. lang, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, RUSH, The Guess Who, The Tragically Hip, Sarah McLachlan, Shania Twain, and many more.A versatile artist, Arden co-created and stars as a fictionalized version of herself in the CTV Original Comedy Series JANN, available on CTV in Canada. The first two seasons are available via HULU in the U.S. Premiering in 2019, and the series was the most-watched new Canadian comedy series of the 2018-19 broadcast season. Season three wraps up with the last episode on November 15. The show features Sarah McLachlan, k.d. lang, Elisha Cuthbert, Keshia Chanté and more. Arden has been involved in Workin' Moms, Wynonna Earp, Private Eyes and The Detour, she has previously appeared in sitcoms Ellen and Corner Gas. Arden has made guest appearances on CBC's Rick Mercer Report, as well as regularly appearing as a guest host on The Social. Arden also hosts an iHeartRadio original podcast called The Jann Arden Podcast, discussing everyday life challenges, triumphs, and tribulations. The Jann Arden Podcast is a fun-filled, relatable experience exploring what makes all humans authentically themselves with various special guests, including musicians, actors, politicians, writers, and athletes. Listen HERE. In addition to being a singer/songwriter, Arden is, of course, an author of note, peppering her words of wisdom with her signature humour. Arden has written five books, the most recent being her new memoir "IF I KNEW THEN: Finding Wisdom in Failure and Power in Aging," released in October 2020 via Random House Canada. IF I KNEW THEN follows Arden's 2017 Canadian bestseller, "FEEDING MY MOTHER: Comfort and Laughter in the Kitchen as My Mom Lives with Memory Loss," which spent a combined 44 weeks on The Globe and Mail bestseller lists.The new album Descendant is produced by Bob Rock, Russell Broom and Jann Arden.  The 15-song collection represents the last 18 months of Arden's life and headspace. A bold, beautiful, and empowering sound of Jann Arden, Descendant signifies a return to form for the multifaceted artist, reflecting on where she came from and where she is headed. Women nominated to come on the Women in Media Podcast in this episode: Jody Vance, Wendy Williams Watt, and PRE-SAVE DESCENDANT AND LISTEN TO "STEADY ON" HEREA Note From Jann Arden:"This was one of the most organic, whimsical records I've ever written; all things considered, it could have been a wrestling match to make music at all. As the entire world has discovered, good things come out of bad things. We were all forced to strip down, reevaluate our lives and our jobs and our relationships. We were forced to think about what we really wanted and where we wanted to go. We thought about time and how precious it was and is. We baked, walked, thought, read, and watched our way into a big, altered state. We remade our lives and cast aside trivial unimportant things.All the songs on Descendant came out of a place of gratitude. Working again with Russell Broom after a lengthy separation was magical for both of us. Russell was working on amazing soundscapes in his studio, intimate grooves and textures that inspired me just to put it all out there. I also wrote two incredible songs with Darcy Phillips. Darcy arranged all the strings on this album, giving it such a dignified, distinct vibe. An ocean separated Bob Rock and me, but we managed to use technology to write together over thousands of miles. It was fast and furious, and I didn't have time to edit myself or second guess anything. So, this is a different record for me. Two producers, a pandemic, a lesson in my own personal history and looking at all of it through a kinder lens.We all come from a long line of incredibly strong people. Women, in particular, my ancestors, I am in debt to. I don't know how they survived being pioneers, constantly forging onward through impossible situations. It's all very heartbreaking. These songs are about who I am and what I'm made of. A new beginning to an old story."Descendant Tracklisting:UnbreakableI Belong To NobodyDescendantWas I Ever 13Steady OnMoonbowLoving You Is like A JobLove Will Be WaitingGood For NothingComing Back To YouHorse Country GirlHindsightPinkIn A MomentGlass Jar

We sat down with Universal Music Canada signee Savannah Re and the talented Yogi The Producer to discuss her new album "OPIA" with other conversations about creative process.

Samantha Pickard brings an international outlook to Strut and a vast understanding of the North American and Australian music and entertainment industries. As a thirty-two-year entertainment industry-veteran she contributes a diverse skill set through her years working as a retail buyer, artist manager, promotions and event manager, GM of an entertainment publishing company, in addition to her 15 years leading the public relations, marketing and event team at Strut Entertainment. The road to Canada began when Samantha took on a three-year role in Radio Promotions at Sydney based, Australian music industry trade magazine, The Music Network (TMN). When TMN partnered with Quebec-based music industry heavyweight, Donald Tarlton (aka Donald K Donald), to launch a Canadian version of TMN, The Canadian Music Network (CMN) in 2001, Samantha landed the role of General Manager and relocated to Toronto. Over a five-year span, CMN's in-house publishing arm took on the publication of the JUNO Award and Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards programs. In that time, Samantha also established the Canadian Entertainment Magazine to service the home entertainment business, the Canadian Entertainment Network Awards as well as an independent event-planning firm, Splash Event Management. Over fifteen years ago Samantha re-launched Splash under the name Strut Entertainment, with an eye to offering a degree of personal attention and customized service other, larger companies couldn't. Event planning is still part of the suite of services Strut provides but owing to the vast network of contacts Samantha has developed in the corporate world and entertainment industry, public relations, social media, marketing, and influencer services – for clients in the entertainment, music, and lifestyle industries – are the driving force of the business. Samantha has executed hundreds of public relations campaigns and events including G'Day Toronto for Tourism Australia, the Rolling Stones 50 Years Tour, Walk Off The Earth, the Taylor Swift Speak Now and RED campaigns, Lauv, Commander Chris Hadfield, The Weeknd, Rush, Hanson, Marianas Trench, Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes, Finneas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jungle, Girl In Red, Jimmie Allen., Howie D and Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys), Fossil, Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, The Trews, Dita Von Teese, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, The Glorious Sons, Dan Mangan, The Tea Party, Blue Man Group, So You Think You Can Dance Canada, numerous campaigns for Warner Bros Canada, Gaiam, Universal Music Canada, CIMA, Anthem Entertainment Group, The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), New Balance Canada and Jabra. A former board member of CARAS (The JUNO Awards) and executive board member of CMAO, Samantha is also a sought-after guest speaker and mentor and has working with companies including Toronto's Centennial College, The SOCAN Foundation, Canadian Public Relations Society, MetalWorks, Music Publishers Canada, Rotmans Commerce Women in Business and for the Urban Music Association, she is also a long-term mentor for Canadas' Music incubator and founder of Strut Social.

On the podcast this week, Mike is joined for a frank and insightful conversation with Colette Chand, also known as DJ Coco Fresh, who is the founder of a new Toronto-based company called 10TH FLR. It brings together artist managers, grant writers and consultants to work with musicians from all genres — focusing on grant writing, artist back end, marketing plans, rollouts, and tours. Colette has had a diverse and fascinating journey within Canada's music industry over the last 10-plus years, beginning as a professional DJ in Vancouver and being mentored by DJ Starting from Scratch, to concert promotion, working with Universal Music Canada in promotions, and also specializing in grant writing, event promotion, artist management, and more. In this conversation, Colette shares her journey and lessons learned along the way, her mission for 10TH FLR, the key lessons independent artists need to learn quickly, the character traits that set the successful artists apart of the others, and a lot more.

On this week's show, Mike is thrilled to be sharing his entire conversation with Kardinal Offishall, which was had for the cover story in the most recently issue of Canadian Musician magazine. There are not many people you can speak to for over an hour and still be left with so much more you want to ask, but Kardi is that kind of person. Of course, he's one of Canada's pioneering rap stars, with global success that spans more than two decades and huge hits like “BaKardi Slang," “Dangerous,” and “Body Bounce,” but he is also carving out a unique and influential role on the business side of the industry as the Senior Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Canada, and a board member at ADVANCE, Canada's Black music business collective, chair of UMC's B.L.A.C.K. Label Coalition (BLC), and Canada's representative on Universal Music Group's Task Force for Meaningful Change. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kardi discusses his approach to A&R and his thoughts on music analytics, how he and The Circle crew hustled and paved the way for other Canadian rap artists internationally, how Randy Lennox convinced him to become a label executive, what “meaningful change” in the industry really looks like, and a lot more.

In the latest podcast in our 'In Conversation with Gowling WLG' series, global IP partner Ryan Steeves speaks with Patrick Rogers, CEO of Music Canada, and the trade association for Canada's major record labels: Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Universal Music Canada and Warner Music Canada. In their discussion, Patrick and Ryan explore the music ecosystem and the significance of helping to protect intellectual property within Canada's cultural industries. Patrick tells us about the importance of copyright in the global music industry, why copyright reform is so important to artists (and all creators), and what is being done in Canada and around the world to “rebalance the ledger” and restore fairness to creators. And after nearly a decade spent in federal politics, Patrick offers up his perspectives on effective advocacy, and how to work with governments to “move faster and fix things”. Find out more about our IP team here: https://bit.ly/3jfP3aj Register for updates from our intellectual property team to receive the series direct to your inbox, as well as the latest market insights from Gowling WLG's leading IP professionals: https://bit.ly/31q3UZE This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.

Canadian Pop singer songwriter Olivia Lunny returns to the DTP to take us behind her new debut self titled album! This new album is Olivia's first collection of tracks since signing with Universal Music Canada, and is loaded with addictive anthems from front to back! We also chat about some of the tracks like ‘Sad To See You Happy' and it's amazing video', getting to work more with the fashion world, mixing it up in the studio with various hit making producers, the importance of taking time for self care, and much more -----   ]     ----- Pick up Desert Tiger Merch @   Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger

Canadian R&B singer Emanuel is fresh off the release of his debut project “Alt Therapy”. The Universal Music Canada artist who has been dropping mini EP to lead into the album for almost a year now sat down today with On The Radar to speak about the project, why he decided to break it up into multiple parts and how Idris Elba came to be one of the biggest parts of the project as an executive producer. Follow Gabe on IG: https://bit.ly/3cpvsEM​​Follow On The Radar On IG: https://bit.ly/3n3tP1Q​​Follow On The Radar On Twitter: https://bit.ly/2VYj8lm​​Follow On The Radar on Facebook: https://bit.ly/2VWjJnB​​Follow On The Radar on Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/2JNPcWI​​Follow On The Radar On iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/39UZUW1​​Follow On The Radar On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/370ITYD#Emanuel #OnTheRadar #Interview​​

This "Paltrocast" features Darren's recent interviews with actress/writer/director Nana Mensah, Universal Music Canada recording artist Olivia Lunny, and singer/songwriter P.J. Pacifico. Theme song by Steve Schiltz. Thanks for listening!

Canadian rapper and producer Kardinal Offishall reflects on his breakout 2001 album, Quest for Fire: Firestarter, Vol. 1, and explains how he's keeping our homegrown talent north of the border now that he's a senior executive at Universal Music Canada. Music journalist Dorian Lynskey talks about the disappearance of pop bands and why they may not be resonating with younger fans today. Canadian singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin discusses her debut full-length album, Phoenix, and shares why she spent the last few years self-reflecting.

• MUSIC POTPOURRI (12:08). R.I.P. DMX (12:12). HBDs in the Culture (23:57). YG’s ‘My Krazy Life’ removed from DSPs over controversial lyrics about Chinese neighbourhoods (27:43). Is there an age limit in Hip Hop (32:06)? The Weeknd makes $2MM off NFTs (36:29). Ontario

NOFX frontman Fat Mike takes us through the band's latest album, titled Single Album, and opens up about his sexuality, sobriety and the meaning of punk rock. Universal Music Canada executive Craig Mannix discusses Canada's fraught history with Black music and what still needs to be done to promote our homegrown hip-hop talent. Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh chats about the lasting impact of the cult 1996 film, which turns 25 this year. HBO's The Lady and the Dale co-director Zackary Drucker unravels the complicated legacy of Liz Carmichael, a trans woman and entrepreneur who was villainized by the media in the 1970s.

Together with American Songwriter, we had the pleasure of interviewing BAD CHILD over Zoom video! After five years of writing, recording, and performing around the world, the Canadian artist known as BAD CHILD presents his comprehensive debut album Free Trial today via Capitol Records stateside along with 21 Entertainment and Universal Music Canada and Virgin Records in the UK. Listen to Free Trial HERE.Free Trial examines the distorted experience of creating human connection online and acknowledges the challenges that come with navigating emotional concepts through your phone. A concept album structured to feel like a satirical dating app, Free Trial is narrated by voice over clips that guide the listener through the phases of the record like phases of a relationship. The 19-track album features previously released songs and six brand new tracks including “$1,000,000.”Reflecting back on the album now, BAD CHILD puts the music into perspective and honors his early creative process, “I started writing ‘Free Trial’ as a reaction to how I saw people using each other in love and in business, especially online. Almost as if they were Free Trials. I felt a coldness and disconnect from those around me after the trauma I had experienced. This album to a degree was the beginning of my journey trying to understand myself. It’s neurotic and childish in some ways and extremely adult and empty in others. Five years of time passed while making this. I started when I was 18, I remember the summer was colored by Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde.’ I’ve turned into an adult since then. I’m turning 24 next month. This album in a lot of ways is my coming of age. I listen back to it and I feel like I’m listening to an experiment come alive. Its disregard for genre and technique makes me excited for the next chapters in this project. I feel like I’ve knocked down a barrier of my identity. At the end of the day when you hear this record, you’re starting your Free Trial of me.” Digging deeper into the tracks, BAD CHILD notes the importance of each song as building blocks that shaped his sound but also helped him to understand his early experiences of love, loss, intimacy, and anger. “The first song I ever wrote ‘BAD CHILD’ its auto filtered guitar and drum machine. I remember feeling free when I sang about my trauma and when people reacted to me saying it helped them, I knew I had to write more. Songs like ‘Rouge’ dive into the intimacy of becoming an adult and how love is violent and delicate. ‘Royalty’ is a song I want to scare people, it’s about wanting too much and becoming enveloped in greed. It’s very angry and NIN inspired it heavily.” Over the past three years, BAD CHILD has quietly been gathering momentum as an artist. In the summer of 2019, he released his thematic debut EP Sign Up. His song “Candy,” featuring Ryan Chambers, was included on the soundtrack for the highly publicized Netflix film, To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You. BAD CHILD spent the last year reflecting on the music that shaped him; releasing a COVERS EP that included his own interpretations on songs by Harry Styles, Bill Withers and Soundgarden. As well, he flexed the production side of his artistry, experimenting with new sounds and instruments on his own tracks and collaborations.BAD CHILD’s eccentric music and unique vision landed him on the festival circuit last summer playing some of the world’s most prestigious line ups including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds and Osheaga. Earlier this year, BAD CHILD was gearing up to join grandson and NoMBe as support for concerts across North America.  Both tours have been postponed in light of the global situation. We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Jeff Hull is the president of Hullmark Developments Ltd. The company invests in commercial buildings in neighbourhoods like Parkdale, West Queen West and Riverside; their latest project is a new timber office building in Liberty Village that will house Universal Music Canada. Hullmark has grown rapidly over the past 7 years, changing offices three times and growing from five to more than 40 employees. In this episode, we talked about: Their family’s business history – Hullmark, a real estate investment and development team, as it started with his grandfather, now Jeff is carrying their business legacy Jeff’s passion about real estate and how he started Hullmark’s real estate strategy – hyper urban-focused Asset management, development, private equity, tenant experience And MUCH MORE! Resources and LInks: https://www.hullmark.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hull-4503773/  

This is a repost of an interview Mark Franklin did with Adam Hare back in May of 2018. How do you leave the allure of the music business and land in… an insurance office? Just ask Adam Hare. For the past decade, Adam has devoted his life to being a passionate, creative leader who can think outside of the box. His professional career spans from a young entrepreneur, developing his own clothing line, to later managing a creative team for the Worlds leading entertainment company at Universal Music Canada. More recently Adam now makes waves, yes, in the insurance industry. He launched an award-winning, online brokerage called Insurance Jack. While maintaining a busy work life he actively involves himself and gives back to the local business community. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Insurance Brokers Association of Durham Region, and the Program Advisory Committee through Durham College. He is the current Chair for the Young Entrepreneurs & Professionals Committee at the Whitby Chamber, and has recently joined the Lakeridge Health's Young Professional Committee, Launchpad. In 4 years, Adam transformed a traditional business model into an established, online player and was awarded Young Broker of the Year. Adam shares stories of changing 100 years of history – in a family business. Adam Hare speaks at Imagine Your Workplace 2018 conference.

I'd like want to thank D.O. aka Duane Gibson and his team for another successful Northern Power Summit. From the educational panels and networking opportunities, there was a lot of informational gems, jewels, MAJOR KEYS (DJ Khaled voice). I moderated the Next Level panel featuring speakers Chris “Deep” Henderson and David “Click” Cox. Seemingly since the beginning of time, the hit single has been elusive, yet a huge source of pride for artists. As the industry has moved from radio spins to YouTube views to Instagram “likes”, what makes a hit these days? This panel will discuss how to determine success and how artists can find it in today's music economy.Panellists biography Christopher “Deep” Henderson is a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning songwriter and music producer whose hits include Jamie Foxx & T-Pain's “Blame It” along with a host of others from artists like 50cent with G-Unit, Trey Songz, Mario, Dru Hill, Jacob Latimore and others. In a career now spanning over 18 years, this 3 time ASCAP Award recipient was listed among Billboard Magazine's Top 5 Hot Hip-hop/R&B Producers of Year in both the 2000 and the 2010 year-end issues.Currently, Christopher has founded and is developing a multimedia platform he calls SongBuildersTV. It is designed to connect and empower the creative community, providing professional insights and front row seat views to the process as songs are built from the inspiration phase to the rough mix. He also takes the show on the road as he hosts song building master classes at various music conferences around the world and through partnerships with various non-profit and community serving charities.Henderson continues to work on both established and developing upcoming music projects.David “Click” Cox started his career as a member of the MMVA winning and JUNO nominated group, The Maximum Definitive. Created reputation for his promotional and marketing efforts working closely with concert promotions company REMG. Soon after, he started his career working with BMG Music Canada and then worked at Universal Music Canada as A&R. During his time with Universal, David founded the Stylus Awards to celebrate the Canadian urban music talents and recognition of DJs. After 8 years with Universal, David created his own entertainment company, CLK Creative Works. Today, CLK is responsible for managing an eclectic roster of highly skilled and experienced artists including Ruben Young, SATE, King Reign, and DJ Agile. Along with management, David teaches music business at Metalworks and The Remix Project.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.

Darlene and Mike chat with Graham Henderson (President of Music Canada, formerly of Universal Music Canada and McCarthy Tetrault)about practicing with a revolutionary spirit. PLUS: It's ok to get 'bad' grades in first year, learning from the poets, and Mike introduces his new business idea (spoiler: it's bad). Show Notes: Graham's Blog: http://www.grahamhenderson.ca/ Music Canada's report: Closing the Value Gap - How to Fix Safe Harbours and Save the Creative Middle Class - https://musiccanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Closing-the-Value-Gap-Music-Canada-2019.pdf Graham's music recommendations: -Tom Robinson band - Power in the Darkness - https://open.spotify.com/track/5ERwOdTsudDOND2heHQZ6L?si=bkmuLKmDSWGiOtqJ0fdG9Q -The Clash - Clampdown -https://open.spotify.com/track/66MwdlxiFMZ8TJGLEJnS7x?si=9kcpl8TqQACqnbz0fyPN5A Music credit: Nick Fowler, composition and performance - teknologyproductions.wixsite.com/teknology Please rate, review, subscribe and comment. We would so appreciate your feedback (I mean, we're just two lawyers trying to podcast).

Gavin Sheppard is the Founder of Public Records, a record label in partnership with Universal Music Canada. He also the co-Founder of Quiet As Kept, which is a management company and agency. One of the most important roles, he is Co-Founder of The Remix Project, which is an incubator and has played an important part in the careers of many of the artists and creatives in Toronto like Jessie Reyez, Wundagurl, Rich Kidd, HustleGRL, We talked about his history coming up in Toronto, and so much more. This is one of those. Y'all ready?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.

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM & CCMA Award-Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. Cliff talks to singer-songwriter and vocal coach Laura Cavacece.   Laura Cavacece Singer, Songwriter, Performer, NFL and NHL Anthem Performer, Producer, Actress, Rated one of Canada’s Top Vocal Coaches and Performance Mentors, Founder of Canada’s Largest Vocal Competition- Hidden Talent Canada. Laura was born on June 2nd, 1989 in Toronto, ONT. She has achieved more success than any other up and coming unsigned recording artist from Ontario, Canada. Her vocal talent was discovered at the early age of three. At the age of five, Laura was put into piano lessons but quickly chased after her bigger dream which was to sing. At age twelve, she won a factor grant of $2,000 to record her first 2 song demo CD. She co-wrote two original songs and recorded them right away to complete her 2 song demo package. At this point, Laura was invited by Jeff Healey himself to perform live with him on his stage at his very own HEALEY’S Bar, Toronto. It was not long after that EMI RECORDS and UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA had Artist Development deals to offer Laura and her Music career. At the time, Laura’s parents acted as her management and agreed that it was too early to set her off into the “industry world and lifestyle” at such a young age. All offers were declined. In the summer of 2006, Laura won a radio competition, 107.5 Kool FM Idol with a grand prize package of a 2 song recording deal. The prize consisted of $1,500 worth of studio time, professional photo shoot and 8 weeks of airplay on Barrie, Ont sponsored station, 107.5 Kool FM. For Barrie, ONT 2007 New Years Eve countdown, Laura had the privilege of rocking the stage, performing two songs in front of 10,000 people at Barrie’s City Hall. Televised on 2 channels, internationally. In 2007, Laura graduated from the Independent Music Production program at Seneca College@York University in Toronto. In the summer of 2009, Laura landed and the role and starred as Sharpay Evans in Bird Entertainments, High School Musical 2 on Stage! She performed for 8 weeks at Lester B. Pearson Theater in Brampton, Ont. LAURA’S MUSIC CAREER TOOK A HUGE LEAP in 2009! She won an NFL Anthem contest on Toronto’s Breakfast Television winning the Grand Prize of singing the National Anthem at the Rogers Center in front of a sold-out NFL game when the Buffalo Bills took on the New York Jets. It was not long after that the NFL and Buffalo Bills Entertainment management reached out to Laura again to invite her back on the field and request her to sing the Anthem once again for the Buffalo Bills, only this time IN Buffalo, New York. This took place in Sept 2012, then again in Oct 2013/2014. She is now on the Roster for an annual Anthem performance for NFL teams as well as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Marlie’s Hockey Team. Laura has worked with an endless amount of successful International and Canadian recording artists such as Barenaked Ladies, Karl Wolf, Jeff Healey, Bryan Adams, Craig Smart and more. Being a vocal coach for many years and an inspiration to many young and old aspiring artists out there; In early 2011, Laura sought to create a platform for all other aspiring talent called Hidden Talent Canada. A singing competition like no other, based solely on the artist’s vocal ability and open to all ages. Laura takes the role as Founder/Executive Producer/ Main judge in Hidden Talent Canada as it’s currently in its 8th season. The organization is growing tremendously popular as each day passes being labeled now as “Canada’s Premier Vocal Competition.”

Welcome to her castle... Cassie Dasilva, Universal Music Canada recording artist, joins Barry and Matt on OTP Sessions. 24 year old Cassie discusses her journey from flipping burgers to signing with a major label and the twists and turns in between. She's fun, she's affable and she's put the time to make it this far. Its a wonderful story to help kick off your weekend. A Pause for Thought is simple but thankful. There will be no soup and silence in this week's Crazy Stories offering. The OTP Band goes grunge with a Seattle favourite. All that and much more. Its Friday, lets have a session... Visit Cassie Dasilva at: http://www.cassiedasilva.com

Kuné is billed as Canada’s Global Orchestra - a collection of 13 extremely talented musicians from various parts of the world who are now based in Canada and have united to weave a unique sonic tapestry. On this week's show, we're speaking with Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts with the Royal Conservatory and the pioneer of the Kuné project. Mervon tells us about how this special collection of artists first came together, the process of finding common ground in song selection and arrangement, and where things are headed following the upcoming release of the group's self-titled debut collection via Universal Music Canada.

Randy Lennox is the President of Bell Media, Canada's leading content creation company with assets in television, radio, out-of-home advertising, and digital media.  Previously Lennox was the CEO of Universal Music Canada the country's largest music record label, where he signed and championed internationally renowned Canadian artists. In our podcast we discuss how Lennox, along with David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl and Tony Smith, produced Jim Steinman's Bat Out of Hell for the stage. Steinman's anthemic rock songs form the foundation of a magical stage experience that transports audiences to another world courtesy director, and multimedia-theater pioneer, Jay Scheib's use of musical theatre and opera traditions layered with alluring, multi-camera video projections. Bat Out of Hell is unlike anything that has come before it and Lennox addresses the risks, and rewards, associated with producing such an extravaganza. For more details on the show visit http://batoutofhellmusical.com/ For Toronto tickets visit: https://www.mirvish.com/shows/bat-out-of-hell Follow Bat Out of Hell on Twitter: @BatTheMusical 

The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM and CCMA Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas. Cliff talks to MDM Recordings President Mike Denney about what artist need to know to score a record deal? MIKE DENNEY Mike is President of MDM Recordings Inc., an independent recording company located in Toronto. Mike is a 25 year veteran of the music industry, he believes that being passionate and success-driven about music (or anything that you do) supersedes wanting a large pay check and material advances. “I have always been very driven to succeed. Years ago it was material things, now, it’s a passion for what I do.” MDM Recordings was founded in 2008 and has evolved from one man’s passionate vision, to an award winning, global operation with presence in North America and Australia. A Toronto based Canadian country music label, distributor and artist management company; MDM offers independent artists the resources required for successful professional development in all aspects of their respective careers. MDM is proudly distributed through Universal Music Canada. We're proud to have Mike as part of our Advisory Board! Discussed on this episode: The Independent Music Industry What young artists have to do to get noticed. What social music sites do you need to be on?

This Ep: Super Special Pursuit Guest Allan Reid - President & CEO - CARAS, The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts GA tries hard to act nonchalant and professional as he hosts this week's conversation with Allan Reid. Not only is he the President & CEO of The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, the Music Counts charity & a "little" thing called The JUNO Awards [that's the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards for our non-Canadian friends!] but "AR" used to be THE A&R man ["Artists & repertoire"] at A&M Records [now Universal Music Canada] & was "instrumental" in the careers of artists such as Ashley MacIsaac, Hawksley Workman, Hedley, Sam Roberts, The Tragically Hip, Sarah Harmer & more. He was also responsible for signing...you guessed it, Jann Arden, to a life changing record deal! Big deal...the real question is can this renaissance record man actually help us in the #RelentlessPursuit of Jann Arden?  Listen for the answer to that question along with anecdotes about Jann, Johnny Reid, Gord Bamford & The JUNOS in this all new episode!  Caution:  Exceedingly uplifting & excellent episode. Listeners subject to bouts of euphoria & excitement. Musically speaking.

It's been awhile since anyone has heard from The Dears, at least formally, but band frontman Murray Lightburn joins us to talk about the group's upcoming release, Times Infinity Volume One, plus their 20 years together. We've also got Canadian country artist Wes Mack on the show. Fans might recognize him from his TV roles in Smallville and Heartland, but in addition to his screen appearances, Wes has been gaining popularity as an artist and is set to drop his debut LP, Edge of the Storm, through Universal Music Canada.

We're bringing you three interesting interviews on this week's show, including a pre-show chat with synth-rock duo and Peak Performance Project winners Dear Rouge plus catch-ups with Justin Evans of MixGenius and Ian MacKay of Re:Sound. After signing with Universal Music Canada earlier this fall, Dear Rouge are getting set to drop their debut full-length, Black to Gold, in early 2015. The band had a great 2014, as in addition to the signing, they commaded attention and earned a heap of new fans through their energetic performaces on club and festival stages alike. Also, Mike catches up with Ian MacKay, the President of Re:Sound. Re:Sound represents and safeguards the rights of its artist and record companies and ensures that they are fairly compensated for the broadcast and public performance of their music in Canada. Especially topical in this talk are MacKay's comments on the future of music streaming royalties in Canada. And finally, Justin Evans of MixGenius speaks with Mike about the incoming paradigm for music production. Services like MixGenius provide instant audio production tools to help musicians on a budget add some impact to their output. Find out more about the company and what these services might mean for the industry.

We're really glad to have Bahamas - aka Afie Jurvanen - on this week's show. Bahamas is set to release his third album, Bahamas is Afie, on August 18, 2014 via Universal Music Canada and Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records worldwide. The album title even is a big part of the story here - a symbol of Afie taking ownership of the name Bahamas. It’s a self titled record of sorts, that for lack of a better term is kind of a revealing moment in his career which has come with some high acclaim both here in Canada and the US and overseas. The music is expansive, thoughtful, full of huge catchy hooks that are at the same time beautiful and a really fun listen. He also unleashes some incredible guitar playing to boot. Be sure to keep an eye for that... We've also got an interview with Nathan Gill, frontman of Charlottetown rock outfit The North Lakes, talking about the band's in-the-works third release. They've had a busy summer, performing tracks from 2012's stellar Grand Prix at fests like Evolve and Big Red Music Festival. And on that note, we also catch up with Jeff Squires and Alex Douglas, two of the organizers behind Big Red Music Festival, which this year brought massive acts like The Killers, Death Cab For Cutie, Marianas Trench, Sam Roberts Band, and Lights to Canada's smallest province. Join us for a quick peek behind the scenes of yet another great Canadian music event.

JORDAN McINTOSH's 2013 singleGrew Up In A Country Song relies heavily on his own experiences and plays out like a series of lyrical snapshots from a classic country tune; all drawn from his memories of growing up in the rural community of Carleton Place. “In Country music every song tells a different story and I wanted to write something that paid respect to where I’m from.”  Jordan is nominated for the Rising Star award at this year's Country Music Association of Ontario awards show which take place on May 26th. He'll also be performing at the awards show that night. Earlier this year, he was part of the Young Guns tour featuring Brett Kissell and One More Girl. He also has performances lined up at Manitoba’s Dauphin Country Fest, the Havelock Country Jamboree, PEI’s Cavendish Beach Music Festival and a return to Boots and Hearts in August.  He's proud to be part of the CCMA (Canadian Country Music Association) Discovery Program. The mandate of the program is to create a national program to support country music artists to reach their potential by providing educational, mentorship, networking, and exposure opportunities. Jordan is signed to Big Star Recordings - the independent label run by Invictus Entertainment Group (Jim Cressman) and distributed by Universal Music Canada. His debut album with them - featuring the current single That Girl - is set for release in June 2014.  

Canadian pop/rock artist Fefe Dobson recently released her brand new single "Legacy" from her forthcoming 3rd studio album, due out in early 2014 on 21 Music and Universal Music Canada.    Follow The Sy Effect on Instagram @IAMSYFollow FeFe on Twitter: @FefeDobson    

First and foremost thanks for checking out this podcast.Hailing from Los Angeles, CA this show is a combination of many "genres". We maybe a little late on the podcast train, but we got on at a different station... Radioautomata! Bear with us...Now that the waves have been set in motion we would like to hear from you the listener. Inform us of tracks we've yet to hear because we love to hear new music. Tell us what you do and don't like. You can reach us through this blog.* Special thanks to Bracken (Chris Adams) and Anticon Records for letting us play "We Cut the Tapes and Scatter" from the Heathens EP. Until episode 2 download and stay tuned...PlaylistIntroBrackenWe Cut the Tapes & ScatterHeathenAnticon2006ModeselektorThe White Flash (feat.Thom Yorke)Happy BirthdayBpitch Control2007Amon TobinBloodstone (feat. Kronos Quartet)The Foley RoomNinja Tune2007Jonny GreenwoodProven LandsThere will be Blood OST2007Forro in the DarkLimoeiro Do NorteNublu Records2006Solo AndataOld City CrowdFyris SwanHefty Records2006Under ByenListe Over Sande Venner Og ForgillederSamme Stof Som StofUniversal Music Canada2006Don CarlosTraveling So LongShow Down Vol. 3 Roots RadicsEmpire1984ClarkHerr BarBody RiddleWarp2006Brain TicketThe Space BetweenCelestial OceanCleopatra1974BeirutInterior Of A Dutch HouseSplit 7"Single w/CalexicoCity Slang2006BroadcastOne Hour EmpireThe Future CrayonWarp2006Susumu YokotaGong Gong GongLaputaSkintone2003RadioheadBodysnatchersIn Rainbows2007AtaxiaEthiopian SongAtaxia II2007Max RichterShadow JournalThe Blue Notebooks1307012004

Join Christine, Passion Parent, in this fun and inspiring conversation with Mena Gagné as she shares strategies for understanding and empowering teen girls.Mena Gagné is the founder of DARE TO BE REAL Coaching & Consulting. As a Leadership/Relationship Coach, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator, Mena sees through to the heart of young women and helps reveal underlying beliefs or assumptions that might be holding them back from achieving their potential. Her particular gift is authentic, compassionate and effective leadership that moves individuals forward towards their brilliance.Mena left an extensive, successful career in marketing, working for companies such as Sprint Canada, TELUS Mobility and Universal Music Canada to pursue her mission: To empower young women to be who they really are and to become authentic leaders of their lives. She is especially passionate about spreading unique, positive, self-esteem-building messages to today’s young women aged 12 – 19.Mena holds an Honours BA in English from the University of Western Ontario, and has completed extensive coaching and leadership training through the Coaches Training Institute, Center For Right Relationship, Dale Carnegie and Leadership Dynamics. She is also certified by The Leadership Circle to administer their powerful assessment tools.Mena loves spending quality time with her teen age son. Committed to her own personal development and growth, she enjoys challenging her fears and experiencing new activities for the first time – skydiving was the most thrilling! Other passions include yoga, squash, dancing, cooking, reading and writing.For more information, visit Dare To Be Real or send an e-mail to mena@daretobereal.caVisit Christine at Passion Parent website chrisitne@passionparent.com

Join Christine, Passion Parent, in this fun and inspiring conversation with Mena Gagné as she shares strategies for understanding and empowering teen girls.Mena Gagné is the founder of DARE TO BE REAL Coaching & Consulting. As a Leadership/Relationship Coach, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator, Mena sees through to the heart of young women and helps reveal underlying beliefs or assumptions that might be holding them back from achieving their potential. Her particular gift is authentic, compassionate and effective leadership that moves individuals forward towards their brilliance.Mena left an extensive, successful career in marketing, working for companies such as Sprint Canada, TELUS Mobility and Universal Music Canada to pursue her mission: To empower young women to be who they really are and to become authentic leaders of their lives. She is especially passionate about spreading unique, positive, self-esteem-building messages to today’s young women aged 12 – 19.Mena holds an Honours BA in English from the University of Western Ontario, and has completed extensive coaching and leadership training through the Coaches Training Institute, Center For Right Relationship, Dale Carnegie and Leadership Dynamics. She is also certified by The Leadership Circle to administer their powerful assessment tools.Mena loves spending quality time with her teen age son. Committed to her own personal development and growth, she enjoys challenging her fears and experiencing new activities for the first time – skydiving was the most thrilling! Other passions include yoga, squash, dancing, cooking, reading and writing.For more information, visit Dare To Be Real or send an e-mail to mena@daretobereal.caVisit Christine at Passion Parent website chrisitne@passionparent.com

James Barker is the frontman for Canadian Country music group James Barker Band. James joins Country Music Made Me to discuss how his mom's involvement in music created a passion within him at a young age, what attending band camp meant in his musical development and the early years as a professional musician chasing the dream of Country Music stardom. James and Brendan discuss winning the Emerging Artist Showcase at the Boots and Hearts Music Festival, the moment they signed with Universal Music Canada and what it meant to move to Nashville to pursue success in the United States. Finally, James talks about the balance of working hard but also trying to enjoy the big moments when they happen, what it means when your songs goes #1, and how cool is was to record their most recent single "New Old Trucks" with Dierks Bentley. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy