Groove Talk: Recent Episodes
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If you would like more information on the Local singles show or would like to connect with Sami you can do so over social media:
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If you would like to pick up your very own copy of The Art of Misinterpretation you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Meadow Drive on social media for up to date infor mation on everything the band has going on:
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If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Long Time No Time on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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If you would like to purchase your own copy of Hindsight is the Sixth Sense you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Belvedere on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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If you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on Instagram
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If you would like to pick up your very own copy of Try It Out you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Julius Sumner Miller on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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If you would like to pick up your very own copy you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Future Womb on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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For more ways to support the show visit faproductions.ca
If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HERE
Besure to follow Mitch and the Mitch Belot Band on social media for up to date information on everything they got going on:
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If you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on Instagram
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If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Exit Division on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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If you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on Instagram
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You can listen to Pats single Indigo Child at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase a copy of the song for yourself you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Pat Clifton on social media for up to date information on everything he has going on:
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If you would like to get the latest information on the podcast be sure to follow Groove Talk on Instagram
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You can watch the music video for Indigo Child at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bE9f16Kl3Y
If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the song you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow The Carbons on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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You can watch the music video for the song Steel Toe Boots at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hunfg6sAaJg
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Be sure to follow Calgary Basement Sessions on social media for up to date information on podcast as well as the videos that they produce:
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You can listen to Kate’s single Meant for Me at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick up your own copy of the song you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Kate on social media for up to date information on everything that she has going on:
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You can listen to the song Dreamers Disease off of the bands first full length album Songs to Keep You Up at Night at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick up your very own copy of the album you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow The Night Terrors on social media for up to date information on new music, shows, and everything else the band has going on:
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You can listen to the song Hymn off of the bands most recent EP Efflorescence at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase a copy of the EP for yourself you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Howells on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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You can watch the music video for the song Hymn off of the new EP at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HeNszwK07Q
You can listen to the song The Off Chance, the single off the bands upcoming album Diogenes at the end of the episode. The full album will be released on November 13th and can be purchased HERE
Follow Free the Cynics on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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The Off Chance Music Video:
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You can listen to the song Luminescence off of The Wolf of Transilvania’s most recent self titled EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said song you can do so HERE
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All of the information that you need to join in on Slam 3.5 can be found at slamthefestival.com
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You can listen to the song Saturn Boys off of the bands Saturn Days EP at the end of the episode. if you would like to purchase your own copy you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Taken by Sanity on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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If you would like to connect with Tierra or check out some of her art you can find her on social media: Instagram // Facebook // Etsy
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On this episode of the podcast Cody chats, yet again, with Anthony and Will who are Groove Talk alumni by this point and play in the pop-punk band The Galacticas. As always the three of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the importance of good quality band merch, do people pay attention to the art work of the album if they’re not buying the CD? the rise and fall of music genres, challenging yourself in the recording studio, treating your album as more than just a collection of random songs, the effects that streaming services such as Spotify have on the way people both make and listen to music, how COVID-19 is affecting local music scenes and local music venues, all the cool art that is being made as a result of the pandemic, why you should always lock your hotel room door, the two different types of shows you can expect to play when you’re a touring band, the ancient magical secrets of playing Wheatus live, the musicians dilemma of weather or not you should be playing covers, genres that last the test of time and the ones that don’t, and of course a bunch of pop culture talk at the end. You can listen to the song Cracked Leather off of the bands upcoming album Pixels and Poetry at the end of the episode.
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On this episode of the podcast we change it up a bit. Cody is joined by the lovely Tierra Penner who helps him recount his top 10 favourite music releases from local bands here in Calgary. The two of them have a great conversation while shinning a light on a bunch of great bands who have put out a solid collection of music for our listening pleasure. You can purchase anyone of the albums discussed in the podcast using the links below:
- These Days- The Varmoors
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- Violent Nature- Woodhawk
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- BABYGIRLGALACTIC- Future Womb
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- Indigo Hours- Alter Ego Collective
Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- High Plains- Crooked Spies
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- Sideways in Time- Gone Cosmic
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- First Time Full Time- Long Time No Time
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- Please Hold- The Corey Hotline
Bandcamp // Spotify // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube
- Diagnostics- The Galacticas
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- We’re All Here for Each Other- I Am The Mountain
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On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Skyler Cafferata and Blair Colwell who make up the Saskatoon/Montreal post punk band The Faps. The three of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: they look back on the Big Winter Classic and reminisce about some of their favourite moments, being a jack of all trades but a master of none, the administrative side of pursuing a creative project, the endorphin rush you get when you receive a response to one of your many emails, the jarring amount of paper work that goes along with planning a tour, playing the social media game, the new barriers to entry that exist in our modern day music scenes, Fyre Festival, getting your friends involved in your creative project, making a cohesive brand that revolves around being your authentic self, and much more. You can listen to the song Good Song off of the album Grimelda at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy of the song you can do so HERE.
Be sure to follow The Faps on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with singer/ songwriter and winner of the 2019 Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award Marcus Trummer. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: their mutual love for music that has soul, the importance of versatility when you are a musician, the value of band mates that have different musical tastes from your own, the opportunities that exist in the city for youth bands, being creative with the places you play your music, the abundance of good music that is being produced on the local level, forgoing fancy marketing techniques and letting the music speak for itself, the importance of authenticity, the disposable nature in which people listen to music today, the irreparable nature of live music and that being the preferred method of listening, the YYC music awards, going into the studio for the first time, giving people a reason to care about what you’re doing, not making excuses and putting in the work, finding your audience, the pro’s and con’s of the music industry as we know it, and much more. You can listen to the single “Good Times” at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy of the song you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Marcus Trummer on social media for up to date information on everything he has going on:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Calgary blues/rock superstar Matt Blais. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: following your dreams at all cost, the administrative side of being a full time musician, the transferable skills that you learn when you treat your creative pursuit as a business, getting used to the sound of your own voice, the art of constructing a cohesive album, finding your voice and being secure in the art that you make, the live show versus the recorded material, making sure that you never become bored with your art, versatility being the cornerstone of the full time musician, learning from your mistakes, the changing attitudes of the people involved in the local music scene, the evolution of the live show as a result of changing technologies, finding unique venues in which you can share your music with an audience, the extreme value of word of mouth advertising, marketing yourself in the age of social media, making room for the next generation of musicians, and much more. You can listen to the song Everything Connected off of Matt’s latest album In Shadow and Light at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said album you can do so HERE
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Everything Connected Music Video
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Kyle Prusky the driving force behind Apex Audio, a music studio here in Calgary that will take care of all your recording, mixing, and mastering needs. The two of them have an in depth conversation that covers a wide variety of subject mater including: the ever increasing access to recording technology and the effects that has had on the music industry, making sure you have a clear goal, the limitless ways in which you can approach audio engineering, the unique ways in which music resonates with different people, mastering the basics before you move on to more advanced things, not taking shortcuts and putting in the work, tips for musicians when it comes to recording music in a studio, getting the sounds right at the source, the complex nature of recording the human voice, why not take the time to do something cool? the difference between studio music and live music, the dreaded click track, how to make a good song great, getting away from the famine mentality and building community, and much more. If you need some recording done, or maybe some mixing and mastering, check out kyles website and get a quote now apexaudio.ca
Be sure to follow Apex Audio on social media for some great tips and tricks when it comes to recording music:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Bryan Schaefer who is the owner of the School of Rock 17th Avenue location here in Calgary. The two of them have a great conversation about the organization and what it does for Calgary’s youth. They also cover a bunch of other subject matter including: keeping rock music alive by teaching today’s youth the classics, performance based music education, the importance of mentor ship, teaching the skills to be a successful musician, learning different genres and becoming a well rounded musician, the importance of instilling an appreciation of the music that come before in the younger generation, the lack of live music venues for youth to play at and to go see shows at, the benefits of allowing youth bands to play at your venue, the value of networking early on in your musical career, government budget cuts and how that affects the arts, the power music has to bring like minded individuals together, being inspired by witnessing other peoples success, the next step in music education, making sure you always find the time to do what you love, and much more. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about the lesson plans, schedules, or events from School of Rock Calgary you can find more information HERE
Be sure to follow the School of Rock 17th Avenue location on social media for up to date information on everything they have going on:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Monique and Stephanie to talk about Calgary’s favourite winter music festival the Big Winter Classic. The three of them have a great conversation about all things BIG. They cover a wide variety of subject matter including: how everyone became involved with the Big Winter Classic, the huge value that independent music festivals bring to a community, the importance of building strong communities, supporting local artists so they can make more of the things you love, the fundamental joys of discovering cool new music, the evolution of ideas and not being afraid of pushing the boundaries, expelling the winter blues and falling in love with the season again, the funk revival that’s taking place, must see bands on the Big Winter Classic 2020 lineup, the joys of finding like minded individuals, becoming more, and all of their favourite memories from Big Winter Classics come and gone. If you would like to be indoctrinated into the Big family and get involved with the festival please visit bigwinterclassic.com
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On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Kiefer, Kyle, Adrian, Brady, and Josh and they are all part of the Calgary metal band Our Last Crusade. The group of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the cathartic nature of metal music, the natural musical progression of your modern day metal head, the evolution of metal music, making sure that you release things that you are happy with in a way that you are happy with, the logistical issues you have playing in a band with 6 people, the joys of playing with a band who takes things seriously, other forms of art being your entry point into the music itself, being careful in choosing who you work with, war wounds from playing live, moshing being the highest form of praise for a metal musician, the importance of forming a personal connection with your audience, quality over quantity- making sure that the shows you do play count, the growing struggles of providing a live music venue, the challenges of playing music in Canada, and much more. You can listen to the song I Am He, The Godless off of the bands upcoming EP The Naivety Scene at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy of the EP when it is released you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Our Last Crusade on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Kyle, Barry, and Cam who all play in the Calgary funk/soul group Sweet Barry Wine. The four of them have a very entertaining conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: cooking as a metaphor for the music making process, challenging yourself by playing different genres of music, allowing the personalities of the individual musicians to shine through to create a unique sound that everyone can be happy with, being authentic with your art, when to improvise while playing live and when not to, not taking yourself too seriously and having fun with your live show, the importance of authenticity, appreciating your audience, making collaborative art with people you enjoy hanging out with, the importance of pushing boundaries within friend groups, the sacred art that is the recording process, and many many pop culture references. You can listen to the bands single “Cookie Monster” at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Sweet Barry Wine on social media for up to date information on everything the band has going on:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody chats with the guys from the Calgary garage rock band Science is Fiction. The five of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the history of Science is Fiction, a fortuitous birthday gift, making the transition from playing music on your own to playing music in a band, the effect that the internet has had on learning to play music, the value of having blunt people in your lives, drawing from different musical influences to create a sound that is truly unique, finding the time in your busy life to do the things your passionate about, improving your skills through trial by fire, the great venues that exist in Calgary for bands that are just getting started, the experience of hearing yourself for the first time on the radio, making your nerves work for you instead of letting them get the best of you, passing along the torch and encouraging your kids to play music, and much more. The band released their debut EP Don’t Everybody Thank Me at Once at the end of September so they also talk all about that and how it came together as well. You can listen to the song Awkward Girl off of said EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase your own copy you can do so HERE
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On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Turner who is the lead guitar player and vocalist for the Calgary riff rock band Woodhawk. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the origins of the band and how they found their sound, the beautifully sloppy nature of punk music, being vulnerable through song writing, constantly striving for growth and not accepting perfection, the lovely people who help spread local music to the widest audience possible for no personal gain of their own, making sure your excited about the projects you take on and learning to say no, knowing your value, registering your band as a business, paying it forward and paving the road for the people who come after you, seeing your fan base grow outside of your hometown, marketing yourself in unique ways, the difficulties of touring in Canada, becoming “tour tight,” and much more. Woodhawk has just released their second full length album Violent Nature so the two of them talk all about that as well. You can listen to Old Silence off of the bands new album at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick-up a copy of the album for yourself you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Woodhawk on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:
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The guys from Woodhawk answer fan questions while eating progressively hotter wings on Woodhawt Ones Live a spoof on the popular Youtube interview show Hot Ones!
On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Travis who is a member of the Calgary sing-a-long garage rock band Aruba. The two of them sit down for a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the unspectacular nature of the way bands are formed, the collaborative nature of music, making the decision to leave the jam space and share your art with a crowd, the value of feedback, when to bite the bullet and record your music, the creative process, centering yourselves around a collective goal, setting goals that are just outside of your reach so that it forces you to grow, finding the happiness in train wrecks, consistently making your community bigger and better, making sure that everybody in the band is on the same page, where to start if you are interested in forming a band, Christmas in Aruba, and much more. You can listen to the self titled song Aruba off of the bands up coming self titled EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said EP you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow Aruba on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:
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On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Meg, Mathew, and Alex who all play in the Calgary progressive art rock band L’Omelette. The band mixes in the elements of jazz, folk, and funk to come up with the unique sound that they present to the world. This conversation touches on a wide variety of subject matter including: finding a style that works for everyone and developing your sound, blending different genres of music together to create something that is truly unique, the power music has to bring people together from all walks of life, marketing yourself in unique ways to stand out in a crowd and build a consistent brand, balancing a busy life with your creative projects, making connections and communicating within the industry, enjoying the process, the difference between in town shows and out of town shows, the importance of networking and having people skills, stepping outside your comfort zone, and much more. You can listen to the bands single Jetplane at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said single you can do so HERE
Be sure to follow L’Omelette on social media for up to date information on everything the band is doing:
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On this episode Cody sits down for a conversation with the station manager for the University of Calgary’s campus radio station CJSW 90.9 Adam Kamis. CJSW is broadcast across the city and has been a community staple withing the Calgary music scene for many years. Cody and Adam have a great conversation that covers a lot of subject matter including: some background information on the radio station and how it got started, the importance of volunteering and “voting” with your time, how your favourite music programs make it onto the airwaves, the benefits and the drawbacks of streaming services such as spotify, giving voices to the voiceless, the importance of community based media in today’s society, the cyclical nature of the ever changing music industry, changing with the times and the future of community based radio, stepping outside of your bubble and embracing the “other,” the good side and the bad side of everyone having the ability to make music, the evolution of CJSW, and much more. As stated in the podcast, CJSW is powered by volunteers, if you live in the Calgary area and would like to give your time to an awesome organization visit cjsw.com/volunteer.
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Graham Mosimann the evening host on Calgary's alternative radio station X92.9. This podcast was recorded on location at Prairie Dog Brewing. Graham and Cody have a great conversation that ranges across many topics including: their mutual love for Dungeons & Dragons, Grahams journey into radio broadcasting, bands that have influenced the counter culture, terrible bands that are filled with amazing musicians, the visceral connection people have to music, finding good music through going to shows and watching the opening act, the reasons why people listen to the radio, the joys of connecting with truly passionate people, tattoos, video games, the changing stigma on mental health issues, the evolution of the live show, the future of radio, and much more. You can catch Graham on X92.9 in the evenings Monday-Friday.
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On this episode of the podcast Cody speaks with Jeff Perry and Darren May who are both members of the Calgary Metal band Illyrian. Cody and the guys have a great conversation and cover a wide variety of subject matter including: different song writing techniques, creative differences, the importance of pre-production and going into the studio prepared, the main thing that separates the professional musician from the amateur, the importance of visual art in the music industry, the illegible nature of metal band logos, the importance of branding your music and keeping it consistent, the business side of being in a band, learning from your mistakes, the unique nature of the metal scene in Calgary, the misconceptions some people have about metal music, remembering why we do the things we do, and much more. They also talk all about the bands new album The Entity, Unknown which is available wherever you listen to music. You can listen to the song Recipe for Disaster off of said album at the end of the episode. It is available for purchase HERE
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On this episode of the podcast Cody talks to Stellar, Tristan, and George who together make up the Calgary indie-rock band Gratuitous Platypus. They talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: the supportive nature of their community, the perils of filming food fights, the struggles of being a youth band, the accessibility to music for the younger generation, what its like playing shows with musicians who are far older than you, the joys of owning a physical representation of music, making friends within your local music scene, the push in Calgary for more all ages venues and shows, the evolution of music through technology, unique ticket selling techniques, the downsides of having endless entertainment at your fingertips, getting comfortable with being uncomfortable, the culture of instant gratification, and much more. You can listen to the song Don’t Drag Me Down off of the bands latest EP Slightly Foul and Subtly Emphatic at the end of the episode. It is available for purchase HERE
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Calgary hip-hop artist Jahimba Hutson who makes music under the name A.Y.E. Jahimba has appeared on the show before so the two of them catch up and go over the things that have happened between then and now. This conversation covers a wide variety of subject matter including: the importance of connecting with your audience, learning how to be authentic through your art, the evolution of the artist, making sure that you are always challenging yourself and growing, finding the lessons in your failures, balancing music with life and a new child, surrounding yourself with supportive people who have the same vision as you, the importance of diversifying your skills, getting back to the basics and learning new things, working out your mind as well as your body, earning your downtime, and much more. We also talk all about A.Y.E.’s latest album Soul food: The Audiobiography of… You can listen to A.Y.E.’s latest single, Sun Days, off of the albumat the end of the episode. It is available for purchase HERE
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On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Jenna Henderson and Jacob Kelly who are two of the organizers and directors of Slam Festival. Slam is dedicated to bringing surf culture to Calgary and making river surfing available to as many people as possible. If you have ever been curious about river surfing this is the podcast for you. We cover a lot of subject matter in this podcast including: the origins of river surfing, the evolution of the Alberta River Surfing Association, the welcoming nature of the Calgary surfing community, the culture of surfing both in the water and out, the joys and sorrows of organizing a festival, all the work involved in putting the event together, the core values of the organization, the differences between river surfing and ocean surfing, and much more. If you would like to learn more about river surfing and how you can get involved please visit albertariversurfing.com.
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I sit down with Brett, Andrew, and Jordan of Calgary folkadelic beard-pop band The Ashley Hundred. The three of us have a great conversation as we cover topics such as: the guys earliest musical memories, the gateway bands of our past, the importance of pre-production, the intoxicating aspects of performing to a crowd, how if you’re playing music to get girls you’re going to be sorely disappointed, the ever evolving nature of the Calgary music scene, the uniqueness of the bands in the Calgary music scene, the responsibilities of established bands to the newer bands coming up in the scene, getting away from the famine mentality, adding a touch of comedy to your live shows, sad monkeys, getting involved with the community, the struggles of self-promotion, and much more. You can listen to their latest single Talking to Myself at the end of the episode.
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I get the chance to sit down with Colton and Jesse of Calgary indie-soul band I Am The Mountain. This interview was conducted on a pile of bean bag chairs on location at Calgary’s Market Collective. We have a really engaging conversation where we cover a wide variety of topics including: the importance of networking and supporting each other, the collaborative nature of the Calgary music scene, a fortuitous spotlight strip tease, the importance of positive affirmations, avoiding unspoken resentment within relationships, the responsibility of the artist, the destigmatization of mental health issues, encouraging people to work towards a creative pursuit, combating impermanence through art, shooting music into outer space, the growing arts community in Calgary, connecting with other people through music, and much more. You can listen to the song Motorcycles off of the bands EP We’re Here For Each Other at the end of the episode. You can purchase said EP HERE
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I sit down with 17 year old singer/ song writer Emilie Feldberg who makes music out of Calgary under the initials E.L.F. We talk about a wide variety of interesting subject matter including: the availability of live music for the younger generations, activism through music, gun violence in modern day society, the frustrations of not feeling like you have a voice, social issues, finding inspiration in all things, getting the push you need to start making music, the way people consume music in today’s society, singles vs. albums, the different ways in which people listen to music, mental health, the rewards you get from teaching music, the destigmatization of mental illness, and what the heck a mellotron is. You can listen to Emilie’s debut single Johnny Got His Gun at the end of the episode, E.L.F. wrote the song as a form of activism in response to the mass shootings she was watching on the news. It is available for download HERE
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On this episode I sit down with Brayden, Bailey, and Mac who are members of the Calgary pop-rock quintet Shuffalo. We talk about a wide variety of topic including: the benefits of not knowing each other when the band was formed, getting to know each other through music, the benefits of working with a producer, setting attainable goals and deadlines, holding yourself accountable, feeding off crowd reactions, keeping your ego in check, finding your purpose through creative pursuits and the benefits that has on your mental health, finding community in your local music scene, and much more. You can listen to the song Heart Attack off of the bands debut EP with the same name at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase the Heart Attack EP you can do so HERE
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On this episode I get the chance to talk to Calgary’s nicest punk rock band Harsh. We talk about a wide variety of really cool subject matter including: the benefits of being friends before band mates, dealing with emotional subject matter on stage, doing your democratic duty, punk shows at Mexican restaurants, punk rock punctuality, the gem of a human Graham McKenzie is of Major Minor Music Project, guitar hero, the bands favourite shows, the accessibility of music in Calgary, the importance of all ages venues and all ages shows, uniquely weird places we have seen shows at, the importance of listening to a wide variety of different musical genres, toe donations, and much more. You can listen to the song Summer Lovin’ off of the bands album Jealousy Factory at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said album you can do so HERE
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Detractions return for this episode of Groove Talk! They’ve dropped the “The” and are more badass than ever. We delve deep into a wide variety of really cool subject matter including: the collaborative process of being in a band, how your music matures as you grow older, the process of letting songs go but never calling them “finished,” the visceral connection that is achieved through seeing live music, making the audience feel special through your performance, flow states within music, how getting old kind of rules, the art of the album, the circular nature of the music industry, and much more. Detractions are also about to release a new EP called Smile & Nod so we talk all about that and what went into the production of it. You can listen to the song Creepshow off of their latest EP at the end of the episode. Smile & Nod will be available on March 30th and is being released through Rhodehouse Records.
Detractions will be playing an album release show at the Palomino on March 30th alongside Less Miserable, No More Moments, and Act Natural. Tickets available at www.showpass.com
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I get the chance to sit down with all of the members of Calgary punk rock band Less miserable. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: everyone’s affinity for Jack Black, the permanence of vinyl versus digital, an unexpected on stage kiss, a healthy dose of self deprecation, favourite shows, impostor syndrome, and lots and lots of laughs. Less Miserable is set to release a split EP with Calgary punk rock band Detractions on March 30th called Give Up so we talk all about that as well. You can listen to the song “Don’t Dream Anymore” off of the upcoming EP at the end of the episode.
Less Miserable will be playing an album release show at the Palomino on March 30th alongside Detractions, No More Moments, and Act Natural. Tickets available at www.showpass.com
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I talk to my very good friend Andrei Cristian Buldan who makes music under The Wolf of Transilvani. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: the finer details of music production, learning when to let go of something and move on, happy accidents, the joys of both collaboration and working on your own, how technology has helped the journey of the solo musician, setting small attainable goals, defining success, holding yourself accountable, putting in the work, becoming satisfied with life through the pursuit of a creative discipline, and a lot of other cliches that turned out to be true. Andrei also just recently released a 4 song demo and he takes us through the process of putting that together and the trials and the joys of producing it 100% on his own. You can listen to the song Together off of the 4 song demo at the end of the episode! You can listen to the entire demo HERE
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I am joined yet again by Anthony and Will who make up two thirds of my favourite Calgary punk band The Galacticas! We talk about a wide variety of fun subject matter including: what to do when you forget your snare drum on tour, songwriting, fun stories from being on the road, the evolution of the creative process, life, podcasts and of course no podcast with The Galacticas would be complete if we didn’t talk about Star Wars, movies, video games and various other pop-culture references. We also talk all about the guys newest EP Emoticon which is set to release on Feb. 22. You can listen to the song VCR which is off of that EP at the end of the episode.
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Check out this awesome music video that Anthony created for the song “Mario Kart at Amy’s Apartment” which can also be found on the Emoticon EP
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I speak with Mikaela Cochrane who is the lead singer of Calgary’s psychedelic dark-wave popera band Future Womb. I had a great time chatting with Mikaela about a wide variety of subject matter including: her musical theater background and how that effects the bands sound, the importance of having a creative release, connecting with people through music, the unexpected hurdles and the unforeseen joys that come with being in a band, the pleasures of the production process, the importance of letting go, getting down with your weird self, and much much more. We also talk all about the Big Winter Classic which Mikaela and the rest of Future Womb will be performing at on Thursday January 24th.
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I sit down with Miesha Louie and Sean Hamilton who together make up one of Calgary’s staple local bands Miesha & The Spanks. We got the chance to talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: stories from touring across Canada, the unique friendly nature of the Calgary music scene, the importance of haters, the importance of creating a live music experience, the hardiness of the Canadian people, recording in the UK, and much more. We also talk about the Big Winter Classic which Miesha & The Spanks will be playing on Saturday January 26th. You can listen to the song First Love, First Blood off of the bands latest album Girls Girls Girls at the end of the episode and it is available for purchase HERE
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I speak with Daniel, Andrew, and Jesse who all play in the Calgary jazz rock band Long Time No Time. I really enjoyed my conversation with these three, it was lots of fun. We get the chance to talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: the bands unique writing style, not being afraid of putting yourself out there, the difficulties of incorporating multiple brass players into one band, the importance of having fun with your live show, the importance of networking, and much more! Long Time No Time will be one of the many bands performing at the BIG Winter Classic on Jan. 25th. You can listen to their song Stubblers Gump off of the bands first album First Time Full Time at the end of the episode and it is available for purchase HERE
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I speak with Abbie and Darty of Calgary’s new psychedelic rock band Gone Cosmic. We got the chance to talk about a wide variety of subject matter including: the business side of starting a band, living the rock star life while recording their first album, the good humans that are involved in the Calgary music scene, the thrills of starting a new band, the changing technologies inside the music industry and the effects on local bands, as well as the best ways that you can support local music. Gone Cosmic will be releasing their first album in the early half of 2019.
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I sit down with Randall and Juan who make up two-thirds of the Calgary post-punk, shoegaze band Heavydive. We get the chance to talk about a wide variety of topics including: excessive use of the fog machine, making your band sound bigger with the affordability of gear, favourite gigs, their latest EP and the bands experiences putting that together, and much much more! We also chat about the bands involvement in Big Winter Classic 2019. You can listen to the track “Wax Dreams” off of the Warn The Dark EP at the end of the episode. The entire EP is available for purchase through BANDCAMP
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Heavydive is just one of the incredible bands that will be performing at Big Winter Classic 2019, you can purchase tickets for the event at: www.bigwinterclassic.com
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On this episode of the podcast I am joined by Adrian Urlacher who is the founder and one of the organizers of the Big Winter Classic. The Big Winter Classic is a multi-venue festival that takes place In January in the city of Calgary. Me and Adrian talk about a wide range of topics including: What goes into putting on a successful show, the importance of building community, creating story worthy moments for your audience, what goes into curating an eclectic festival that has a little something for everyone, and much more! Adrian also shares some of his favourite moments as well as crazy stories from Big Winter Classics past. You can purchase tickets to Big Winter Classic 2019 HERE
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On this episode I speak with Justin, Aiden, and Taylor from the Celtic punk band Crack the Lens. It was lots of fun talking with these guys and in true Celtic fashion we drink a little whiskey during the show. We cover a wide variety of subject matter including: what you can do to make sure your favourite venues don’t close, the importance of finding your creative release, road gigs and playing festivals, as well as Echo Bass Studios, Casey Lewis, and much much more. We also talk all about the bands latest album The Armory, you can listen to the song Red Ghost off of the album at the end of the episode.
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On this episode I am joined by Levi Gilmer and he is the soul contributor to the Calgary solo project Hot Shells! It was great getting the chance to speak with Levi. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including why he chose to pursue a solo project, the difficulty of classic video games, broadening your musical horizons, the perfect imperfections, the difficulty of writing lyrics, and the technological revolution in regards to music. You can listen to the song “Knack” at the end of the episode and it is available for download at https://hotshells.bandcamp.com/track/knack
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I get the chance to talk with Brent and Mason who are part of the three piece rock band The Corey Hotline. We cover a wide variety of subject matter including making mistakes while performing and how that humanizes your favourite bands, checking your ego at the door and not being a jerk, the friendliness of the Calgary music scene, responsible partying of the aging rocker, the bands love of arcades and much more. We also talk all about the bands first full length album Please Hold and what went into its composition and production. You can listen to the song Crowsnest Pass off the album at the end of the episode. You can purchase the album at https://thecoreyhotline.bandcamp.com/album/please-hold
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On this episode I am joined by Carlin in the studio as well as Marty via face time, together they make up two thirds of the band Iron Tusk. We talk about a variety of topics including the revival of cassettes, the inspiration behind their song Sand Hills, recording entirely on analog, how a strong music community and supporting local helps everyone involved and much much more. We also talk about the bands highly anticipated upcoming single The Burning! I'm pleased to announce that the single will be released along with this podcast and you can listen to it at the end of the episode. The single will be available for purchase HERE
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On this episode I am joined by Jackie and Eli who, together, make up the punk rock band Mademoiselle. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including the importance of music in their lives, transporting instruments on public transit and the weird looks you get, the importance of a strong all ages music scene, dealing with hecklers, politics and much more. We also discuss the release of their new EP Choke and all of the work that went into the release of that. You can listen to the song Bathroom Baby at the end of the episode and you can purchase it and the entire EP HERE
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On this episode of the podcast I speak with Calgary punk rockers Class of 93. This is by far one of the most ridiculous and hilarious podcasts I have ever recorded! We delve deep into a wide variety of important subject matter including sandwiches, bloody mosh pits, song writing, stage presence as well as the East Town Get Down which the band just recently performed at! We also talk all about the album fundraising show that will be taking place at The Palomino on June 15th to help finance Class of 93's first full length album. Tickets are just $10 EVENT INFO
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This episode of the podcast is all about Calgary's Decimate Metalfest taking place at Distortion Live Music Venue on June 7th-10th. I got the chance to talk to members from three of the different bands playing the festival and do a little interview. First up was Chris McCrimmon, lead guitar player of Calgary's own Widow's Peak (Facebook Twitter Instagram), next was Jeff Wilson, lead guitar player of Ontario based metal band Sludgehammer (Facebook Twitter Instagram), and finally I spoke with Stef Barburou Jomphe, lead singer of Ontarion based metal band Insurrection (Facebook). You can find tickets for Decimate Metalfest HERE
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A little more about Decimate Metalfest:
DECIMATE METALFEST is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal pilgrimage to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal heritage, Sloan wants DECIMATE METALFEST to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metalheads internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal festivals for years to come!
Voxx Promos was the head promoter for Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio’s CEMR Metalfest in 2017 (https://www.facebook.com/events/222522428193641/), which showcased a killer line up of Western Canada’s up and coming metal bands such as Terrifier, Planet Eater, Display of Decay, W.M.D, Vile Insignia, Path to Extinction, Tessitura, Anarcheon, Kelevra, Train Bigger Monkeys, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Detherous, Juliet Ruin, Augurium, Anti-Pattern, Forsaken Rite, Graveyard Nemesis and Benevolent Like Quietus.
DECIMATE METALFEST promises to be bigger and better than the executed festival next year and its pending lineup will certainly not disappoint.
Festival organizer Sloan Voxx comments: “We are so excited to be embarking on the adventure of starting our very own Metal Festival! We’ve been very fortunate to have worked with so many incredible people and bands in the past and we value them so much. What better way to spend a weekend than to bring them all together for 3 days of epic music and entertainment! We have a great team on board and we can’t wait to get this fest off the ground with the help of seasoned and up-an-coming metal bands of all kinds! Let’s do this! DECIMATE!”
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On this episode I get the chance to speak with Chris and Mark who are both part of the band Scratch Buffalo. We talk about the song writing marathon that the band did back in January, they wrote and recorded 50 songs and raised over $4000 for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. We also talk about what goes into the making of a Scratch Buffalo album, why producers can be valuable, as well as the importance of making sure all your band members know their jobs and are on the same page. Scratch Buffalo will be releasing their first LP on May 18/18. You can listen to the first single off the album "Kill the Sky" as well as the second single "Poltergrease" at the end of the episode
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I get the chance to talk with Arron and Hunter who, together, make up the band The Northern Coast. It was lots of fun getting the chance to speak with these guys, they are down to earth genuine dudes who let there music do the talking. We talk about their upcoming album and how they are treating it differently from their past release as well as what its like to see your fan base grow beyond just your friends. We also touch on some of the difficulties of being a touring band in Canada compared to other countries. You can listen to their song "Rusted Love" off of their Revelry EP at the end of the episode. It, and the entire EP, are available for purchase HERE
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I do quite a few phone interviews with different bands around the country, and I guess in this episode around the world. I decided to compile some of these interviews and release it as a full podcast episode. I speak with C.C. Getty who is one of the founders and organizers of Calgary's 420 Music and Arts Festival, Mike Horvath from Vancouver based metal band 2 shadows, as well as John McMorran from UK based metal band Bloodshot Dawn. Follow them on social media for up to date information!
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Kyle Brouwer, also known as Alter Ego Collective, returns to chat about his up-coming album "The Valley" and much much more. It was lots of fun getting the chance to catch up with Kyle, it's been about a year since he last appeared on the podcast and its been a busy year for him. We talk about what went in to the making of his latest album, which is set to release April 13th/2018, as well as putting together the CD release show which is happening at Cafe Koi on the same day. We also discuss how generally being a good person with a strong work ethic will get you far in the music industry and we even talk about robots towards the end of the show! You can listen to the first 3 tracks off of Alter Ego Collectives new album "The Valley" at the end of the episode
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Ever wonder how your favorite songs make it on the radio? In this episode i get the chance to speak with Matt Berry who is the Music Director at Calgary radio station X92.9. Matt is also the host of Xposure, which airs on Sunday nights, as well as the Alt 20 Countdown. We get the chance to talk about a wide variety of musical subjects including how your favorite songs make it onto the radio, what your band can do to improve there chances of being played on the radio and the evolution of the music industry as a whole. We also get a look into what its like being the Music Director at X92.9 and how Matt ended up in the position he is currently in.
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Trenton and Ethan, who together form the band Dane, stop by to chat about there second full length album Serotonin. The album is set to be released on March 24/2018. We talk all about their upcoming release; what the idea behind it was, what it was like to record in a different city, how this album is different from their first release and much more. We also talk about what the guys do when there not playing music and the possibility of a music video in the near future. You can listen to the song Procrastinate off of the upcoming album at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick up your very own copy when it is released you can find it HERE
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I speak with Brendan and Ben who make up one half of Calgary heavy alternative band Tiger Bomber. The band just released their debut album in December 2017, the album is self titled. We talk about first show jitters, why its important to get your friends involved in any way possible,as well as the creative elements behind writing a song and how pushing the boundaries of song writing keeps it interesting for everyone. We also discuss not taking yourself to seriously and how playing with other people improves your skills as a musician and is just plain fun! You can listen to the songs Daedalus and Dangerous Goose at the end of the episode for a little preview of the bands self titled album. You can purchase the full album HERE
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I speak with Tyler, Dan and Jason from Calgary's most "not offensive" band Dead Pixel. The guys have just recently released there first album, The Sounds of 4th Place, and we talk about how it came together and some of the challenges they faced while recording it. We also discuss some exciting new opportunities that the band will be involved with in the near future. You can find the song Chameleon off of The Sounds of 4th Place at the end of the episode. Pick up your very on copy through BANDCAMP. Also be sure to pick yourself up a Dead Pixel T-shirt, they got the softest shirts in town!
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I speak with my good friend Andrei Cristian who makes music under The Wolf of Transilvania. Andrei is one of the best guitar players that I know personally, he seriously shreds, he also teaches guitar and is an all around good dude. We get the chance to go deep on a wide variety of music related topics including the evolution of music and music technology and the saltiness this has created in some people as well as the joys of producing music and being lucky enough to be able to. We also talk about ways in which you can support others, not just musically, but in your everyday life as well. You can catch a little sample from The Wolf of Transilvania at the end of the episode
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The guys from Crooked Spies return! I travel to their jam space to talk to them about their upcoming album High Plains and to find out what they have been up to in the months since we spoke last. We talk about all of the effort that went into the making of the album as well as everything from the recording process to the bands favorite moments while making the album. We also touch on topics such as board games, T.V., Pokemon, Yoga and so, so much more. This was a great conversation and I had an absolute blast chatting with these guys again. At the end of the episode you can listen to Raised by Wolves and Seeing Red Both are a sneak peek from Crooked Spies upcoming album High Plains. Available everywhere music is sold Dec. 15th
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I speak with Ethan and Trenton who, together, form the band Dane. We talk all about some of the benefits and some of the challenges of having a two piece band. We also talk about how the band achieves such a "large" sound with just the two of them as well as their writing process and how the band came to be. Listen to their track "Burning Man" at the end of the episode to get a taste of what Dane is all about and to see for yourself what I mean when I say a "large" sound. You can find "Burning Man" as well as their self titled debut album on Bandcamp
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Will and Anthony, from punk rock band The Galacticas, return to chat about their up coming album, Diagnostics. We talk about the bands first full length album as well as a busy year filled with writing, touring and recording. We also delve into important topics such as Star Wars, Cartoons and Dragon Ball Z. At the end of the episode you can listen to The Alderaan Song, a sample off of the bands up-coming album Diagnostics . (Available Nov. 11)
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On this episode I get the chance to speak with Ann Taylor a multi-talented singer, song writer and musician. We are also joined by Winston, who makes up one half of Divided, the other half being made up of Ann Taylor. The two of them are also part of a really cool collective of musicians that they call Plus(+). We talk all about the formation of Plus as well as the importance of surrounding yourself by creative individuals and how that benefits your own creativity. We also delve into the importance of living your life with passion, social anxieties and the current sate of our music scene. You can listen to Ann's single "Sober" at the end of the episode, you can purchase "Sober" at itunes.apple.com/bz/album/sober-single/
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Graham Mackenzie returns to the podcast to tell us what he and the Major Minor Music Project have been up to over the past several months. We talk about some of the challenges behind organizing all ages shows, Grahams plans for the future of the Major Minor Music Project and how everyone can help to create an inclusive music scene for everyone. We also touch on some real interesting subject matter regarding how we interact with each other online as well as a phenomenon that we dubbed "Consensuses Hating." If you would like to support the Major Minor Music Project visit their website www.majorminormusic.org to see how you can get involved.
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I went on location to the Ship & Anchor pub to speak with the guys from the Calgary Punk-Rock band Julius Sumner Miller. They have been nominated by the YYC Music Awards for Metal Recording of the Year as well as for Group of the Year. It was a lot of fun talking with these guys and it is obvious from talking with them that they are having a great time. We discuss a variety of topics including the impact that music has had on their lives as well as what playing in the band means to them. We also talk about their latest album "Rock around the Radius" and how that whole project came together. You can download and listen to "Rock Around the Radius" at jsm.band/album/rock-around-the-radius
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I got the chance to sit down and speak with Calgary Hip-Hop artist A.Y.E. His album "Nox" has been nominated for a YYC Music Award for Hip-Hop recording of the year! We touch on a wide variety of topics mostly focusing on the ins and outs of A.Y.E's creative process and what he's doing that makes him stand out. We also talk about the current state of the music industry and how technology has affected art, but the main theme of the entire podcast is the importance of finding balance. You can listen to A.Y.E's new single "Deliver Me" at the end of the episode. You can download his new single and his full length album "Nox" at www.iama-y-e.com
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Brom Returns! It was really awesome getting the chance to catch up with Calgary Hip-hop artist Brom and hear what he has been up to over the past year. We discuss the good things that come from doing things that scare you, the positive impacts that making music and podcasting has had on our lives and the dying art of constructing an album. We also talk about his most recent cross Canada tour with Astronautalis and Transit 22 as well as his brand new full length album "Malaise." You can download the full album at hiphopbrom.bandcamp.com/album/malaise
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On this episode of Groove Talk I sit down with the guys from Free the Cynics. This podcast was recorded on location downtown Calgary at Vagabonds on Olympic Way. It was lots of fun speaking with Rich, Joey and Brad. Some of the highlights from our lengthy conversation include the goods and the bads of the current state of the music industry, connecting with music on a personal level and the comradery of the Calgary music scene. We also discus the bands latest EP "Post Iconica" and what the future has in store for Free the Cynics. You can catch the songs "High at Work" and "Wine & Debris" at the end of the episode. You can download the full EP at freethecynics.bandcamp.com
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On this episode I am joined by the extremely talented female Hip-Hop artist Sinzere. The conversation we had was very eye opening for me and it was an absolute pleasure being able to openly discuss certain issues with her. We touch on topics such as maintaining your faith, adisconnected and hurting populace, social issues regarding race and Sinzeres feeling of responsibility to use her music to speak up about these issues. We also talk about what motivates Sinzere in her everyday life, the build-up towards her first studio album, honing your craft and following your dreams.
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This was the first episode of Groove Talk that was done out of studio on location and boy was it worth it. I would like to thank the guys from Crooked Spies for fitting me into their busy schedule, I had a lot of fun talking with them. We touch on topics such as the difficulties of long distance band practice, conspiracy theories, cool band names, the vision and making of their new music video for their song "Waiting" as well as the recording process for their up-coming album. Check out Crooked Spies songs "Waiting" and "Doomsday Blues" at the end of the episode. You can download them at crookedspies.bandcamp.com
Also make sure you check out their new music video www.youtube.com/waiting-music-video
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It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and chat with Tanner and Kali. The moment they walked through the door the conversation just sort of took off. They are really awesome people that are heavily involved in the Calgary music scene. We delve deep into a wide range of interesting subjects. We touch on flow states, podcasts, festival culture and everything in between. Kali and Tanner host their own podcast, The Genesa Thoughtlab and I highly recommend that you check it out, it was one of the inspirations for this podcast! You can find HERE or anywhere you would listen to podcasts.
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I speak with the guys from the band Silence the Swamps. I had so much fun talking with these guys they are all down to earth, genuine dudes. We delve into a variety of topics including pursuing your passion at all costs, the pro's and con's of the advent of technology in the music industry and bringing your friends along with you for the creative ride. You can catch the songs White Space and Private Reaper form their debut self titled EP at the end of the episode. Download the album for free at silencetheswamps.bandcamp.com/album/silence-the-swamps Make sure to follow the band for up to date information and to become part of the swamp rat army! silencetheswamps.bandcamp.com/releases www.facebook.com/silencetheswamps/ soundcloud.com/silencetheswamps twitter.com/SilenceTheSwamp www.instagram.com/silencetheswamps
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I sit down with the punk rock band River Jacks. I had a lot of fun talking with these guys they are all really awesome, down to earth dudes. We talk about balancing band life with personal life and they share some stories of the interesting places they have played. We also talk about there most recent tour for the release of their new album "Strange Adventure." You can catch a couple songs from said album at the end of the show and if you would like to purchase it you can find it at riverjacks.bandcamp.com
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On this episode I talk with Jesse Gates who is one half of the electronic music duo Organic Culture. Jesse is the first electronic musician and DJ that I have had on the podcast so far. I really enjoyed being able to nerd out a little bit about equipment, softwear and the whole process involved with making electronic music and DJing. We discuss the rise of festival culture around the world and the uniqueness of electronic music. You can find all of Organic Cultures music at soundcloud.com/ogculture
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On this episode I speak with the all ages metal band Chained by Mind. It was really interesting to hear about their opinions on the Calgary music scene as two of the three members of Chained by Mind are still in highschool. We talk about the all ages scene in Calgary and how to improve it as well as a variety of other topics including how technology has affected the music industry and we cover everything metal. You can find their music at chainedbymind.bandcamp.com
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Bring on the Storm is a super rad punk band from Calgary. I get a chance to sit down and talk with all four of them about what the Calgary music scene is like compared to other major cities music scenes like Vancouver or Toronto. I highly recomend you check out the tracks at the end of the show, they are really really good. You can find them at bringonthestorm.bandcamp.com
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I chat with Joel from the punk band After the Disaster. We talk about Joel's opinions on the Calgary music scene and about the bands involvement in the upcoming Moments Fest 3. Joel is an awesome dude and I had lot's of fun talking with him over beers, which he brought....awesome. You can catch four songs from After the Disaster at the end of the show and can find them at afterthedisaster.bandcamp.com
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I am joined by Sarah and Ashton who both play in the band Sellout. It was lots of fun talking with these two lovely ladies. We talk about fitting in music to busy lives and how stress-relieving and thearaputic music can be. Sellout seems to have blown up here in the local scene and it was really interesting getting insight on what that has been like. You can purchase the music that is played at the end of the episode from the bands demo https://selloutpunk.bandcamp.com/releases
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Abductees are a new alt-rock band from here in Calgary. I had an absolute blast talking with the three of them. They are all super genuine dudes who have been involved in the local music scene for years. We talk about games, hot-pot, movies, drinking beers, Jeff Goldbloom and even get into some music stuff. At the end of the episode is music off their first release The Argent EP you can find it at abductees.bandcamp.com/releases Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/FrogE_Style http://www.fsproductions.ca/
Carlin Blackrabbit is the driving force behind the all-ages, multi genre music festival Moments Fest. He is also a very active member in his community. Carlin is a council member of the Siksika Nation and also plays in the bands No More Moments and Iron Tusk, both which will be at Moments Fest. In this episode we talk about the importance of empowering youth and delve into some social issues. We also give you all the info regarding Moments Fest 2017! For more info on Moments fest follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/Moments-Fest-2017
I talk to Calgary hip-hop artist Alter Ego Collective. We talk about his new album Indigo Hours and everything that went into its construction. We also touch on the current state of marijuana in the country and balancing your passions with work and family. You can listen to the full version of Indigo Hours at the end of the episode. If you would like a copy of the album contact Alter Ego Collective on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/AlterEgoCollective/ https://soundcloud.com/alteregocollective Support the show: http://www.fsproductions.ca/ https://www.patreon.com/FrogE_Style
I talk with Calgary Hip-Hop artist Lyrique. We talk about some of the struggles he has gone through to get where he is today and about the importance of building strong music communities that lift everyone up! Unfortunately I had some technical difficulties and their is minor distortion throughout the episode, Sorry! I hope you all can forgive me. Follow Lyrique: https://www.facebook.com/Lyrique403/ https://soundcloud.com/musiclyriques Watch his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8jHHIBjuOo&feature=youtu.be
I talk with Calgary's newest all girl rock band A-bomb. We talk about music and what the future holds for these talented ladies. We also talk about cats vs dogs and what we would do if we had a million dollars! Follow them at: https://www.facebook.com/Abombyyc/ To support the show visit http://www.fsproductions.ca/ or you can donate directly through https://www.patreon.com/FrogE_Style
I talk to Noah, the driving force behind If I Look Strong; You Look Strong. We talk about the plethora of musical projects Noah has on the go right now and we even delve into the existential a little bit
I talk with Calgary's new Pop\Punk band The Galacticas. We talk about their new EP Alberta Girls, Sci-Fi and Rock N' Roll. We also talk about building a strong music community and get a fresh perspective on what the music scene is like here in Calgary. AND we get the chance to nerd out a little bit as we discuss some of the bands influences.
I talk with Graham about the non-profit organization the Major Minor Music Project. We talk about the importance of a strong and supportive music community and how the current system of education does not seem to be working. We also talk about the importance of all ages shows and empowering the youth.
I talk with Keifer Hicks who plays bass in two of Calgarys local metal bands Our Last Crusade & Sigil. We talk about going to metal shows, what the metal scene is like here in Calgary and about the unique metal festival 70000 Tons of metal.
The third installment of the Monthly Mixdown series features the very talented Skuzz Sound. He performed this set at Motion Notion 2016 and was kind enough to allow me to share it with all of you. Also in this episode is a new segment where I share three albums I have been jamming out to over the past month! This will be a regular feature on the Monthly Mixdown
I talk with Calgary punk rockers The Detractions. We talk about the scummy companies out there that are trying to take advantage of musicians and about the importance of a strong all-ages scene. We also talk about their new EP Jorts which you can listen to at the end of the show!
I talk with Calgary band All Hands on Jane. These ladies are an absolute riot and their hilarity is rivaled by there musical talent. Check out their latest EP Sorry I Set you on Fire at the end of the episode!
I talk to Calgary Hip-Hop artist Brom! We talk about the all encompassing genre known as Hip-Hop and why it's important to make music that is genuine. Listen to his most recent album "Bones" at the end of the episode
On the second episode of the Monthly Mixdown Thomas Howg8 delivers with an hour long mix filled with funky goodness.
I talk with Rob from the Calgary Folk/Punk band Ghost Factory. We talk about all the cool things the band has been up too and what the future holds for Ghost Factory. Check out their latest album "Tales of a Nothing Kid" at the end of the episode!
OdderOtter is back to let us know what he has been up to. We talk about ways to support local artists and the importance of community. Get a taste of what he has in store for you at the end of the podcast with a preview of his next album
This is the first installment of the Monthly Mixdown series here on Groove Talk featuring the very talented Dietoatiger. Each month we will feature a different DJ
I talk to the new Hip-Hop duo from Calgary, Canada, Aiirrows about their new EP Bridges.
On this episode of Groove Talk I speak with jeff about the thriving metal scene in Calgary and about his contributions to the scene. We discuss what it takes to keep a band going and the ins and outs of the music writing process
Ever wonder what its like to dance in front of thousands of people at huge outdoor events? Find out in this episode of Groove Talk as I talk to Erin from La Gogue about festivals, the performing arts and everything in between
We talk to OdderOtter about his new album Bebo Grove (Full length album at the end of the episode) about hip-hop and what it is like being a solo artist in Calgary