INRHYTHM with Colton Gee

JJ Voss on recovering from injury, and his upcoming album 'Come Along With Me'!

Raised on a farm and near the small town of Cupar Saskatchewan, JJ Voss has always been drawn towards playing music. Voss originally started with piano, but eventually would end up picking up his dad's old flat-top at the age of 8. Since that moment he has been following in the footsteps of troubadours like Charlie Major, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen. From playing weekend gigs in his high school band, touring six nights a week on the cover band circuit, to finally crafting his own tunes, ...

Stripes # 2 - The XFL returns from the dead!!!

Almost 20 years after what was the XFL's first and only season, the football brainchild of Vince McMahon is set to return in 2020. But what led to this moment? What led to the leagues first demise? And what do they plan on changing this time around? Colton Gee takes a journey through the first attempt of the league, and what possibly led Vince McMahon to decide to correct what was considered his greatest failure. We also dive in to how the league has changed to correct some of their biggest f...

Featurette are Ready to Break Out in a 'Dream Riot'!!!

The dark dream pop duo known as Featurette are ready for their latest vision and to break out in a "Dream Riot". "Dream Riot" is the sophomore album from tag team Lexie Jay and John Federson, and it shows the group's growth with an array of deep themes and stories, combined with a sugar sweet beats. Teaming a backup with Mark Koecher, who produced their debut album CRAVE, as well as a new connection in producer Pillsbury, Featurette builds and refines they're already powerful voice and tackle...

Myer Clarity is 'Not Afraid of The Dark', With a New Look on Life and his Music

Myer Clarity has been lasering in his focus over the last few years, and after deciding to take the wheel in more ways than one, he now sees his true vision clearer now than ever. Moving forward into the future with a new more polished approached, his new label ‘No Damn Good Entertainment’, and over 18 + months of sobriety after a decade of substance abuse, Myer Clarity now takes the opportunity to share his road of recovery through more than just song. His latest single ‘Love Me When I'm Hig...

Stripes # 1 - Welcome to the bonus show!

Lorraine Segato on the history of The Parachute Club, and 'Rise Up'

This year The Parachute Clubs hit track ‘Rise Up’ was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, cementing of the songs, and The Parachute Clubs, importance in Canadian music history. The idea of world music plays a much larger part in popular culture today. But in 1983, the sounds of a group of like The Parachute Club were a refreshing change up, not only because of the gathering of grooves they collected together, but also for its socially-conscious lyricism. ‘Rise Up’ was the las...

How I Lost a Fight With a Crane in 2014, and How I Managed to Get Back on My Feet

On December 8th 2014, Colton Gee almost lost his life in a job site accident, as a crane failed, and suddenly dropped 4 and 1/2 tonnes of metal and wood, 8 feet down in a swinging motion. After surviving this Colton's life would change immensely, as he would deal with his worst bout with depression yet, now coupled with PTSD 5 years later, and the world looks like a much different place, as Colton would end up taking his fear of almost losing his life, and turned it into fuel to pursue his dr...

Ria Mae is never "Too Close" in her journey for the " Stars"

Stars don't shine bright right away; it's a process of stellar evolution, it's a magical dance of energy and momentum that leads to something wonderful. Ria Mae didn’t exactly let her voice shine from an early age, battling with shyness the singer would take on songwriting almost as a way to escape her reserved method of life, as her passion and love for making music would eventually burn at an undeniable level. Over the last 10 years of creating and releasing music Ria has created quite the ...

Mathew V wants to 'Stay By You', from 'The Fifth' to 'This Christmas Day'

Maybe it's the soaring vocals that glide with ease, maybe it's the energy, the brave leaps forward to be honest and true to oneself. No matter what it is, listeners of Mathew V are carried to a place of dancefloor confessions, and emotional connections. An undying love of pop music would lead Mathew from his original path in music to taking big steps in pursuit of the songs inside of his heart, Even with some of these steps was a trip back home that would actually end up giving  Mathew the fo...

Organized Chaos with 'Order In Decline' & 15 Years of Chuck with Sum 41's Cone McCaslin

After proving they were not just capable of healing, but also improving with their comeback album ‘13 Voices’, Sum 41 was more than ready to prove that they could still strike with force. Immediately beginning to craft what they consider to be their heaviest album to date.  With the catalogue that isn't exactly light, Sum 41 still manages to accomplish this feat with a crushing wall of sound driven by lyrics focussing on themes such as moving forward from the person you once were, hate & divi...

Crank the AMP, were talking 'Songs of Hope & Happiness' with Robert Carli!

Danny Blueberry on growing in 'Isolation'

Growing up, being raised, and living in any form of isolation can happen for various reasons, and depending on your environment, normal can be a very different experience from what you perceive or what we see in popular culture. Most of us grew up surrounded by music, but imagine it is only of a specific variety, hymns and choirs thrive in your neighbourhood, but at the same time the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley himself, somehow has not broken through as a household name in this commu...

Pterodactyl Problems are out to prove that Rock and Roll is a Drag!

Davey White and Pterodactyl Problems are out to prove that Rock and Roll is a Drag, but not in the way that you think. No, this party goes a far too hard for it to be considered tedious, or slow, by any means.  Combining their sonic blend of jazzy blues infused metal and rock, with a DJ curated dance party, and the East Coast's finest drag queens, Rock and Roll is Drag is just one of the many key swoops that Pterodactyl Problems plans on making in their quest to revive rock and roll from the ...

Bif Naked on Music, Poetry, and the 20th anniversary of the Lilith Fair

Lilith Fair was a groundbreaking traveling music festival that ran from 1997 to 1999, built as a response to radio shows and concert promoters who refused to feature two female musicians back-to-back, the festival featured only a female solo artist and female lead bands of various backgrounds and genres. During its final year, Bif Naked was lucky enough to be included in an event like nothing she had ever experienced before that moment. At the time Bif was still in the beginning stages of her...

Shelby Cinca and Swedish Columbia Records Celebrate 10 Years of Breaking Through with the Slow Blade

Shelby Cinca is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of Swedish Columbia Records with the release of a 24 track compilation album entitled Slow Blade. Strongly believing that the slow blade penetrates the shield, which has more than resonated in Shelby journey to this point, the label continues to thrust of forward will still paying homage to its roots and influences. First tearing his way on to the music scene with the post-hardcore / math rock group Frodus, Cinca would stumble upon a and nan...

The Take are bringing the roots and punk back to hardcore!

The Take sees a trio of New York hardcore veterans combining with the idea of putting the punk back into hardcore, going back to their roots while letting out a strong Oi or two. Comprised of Scott Roberts (The Spudmonsters, Biohazard), Will Shepler (Madball, Agnostic Front), and Carlos Congote (Royal Hounds, Legion 76), The Take are fresh off the release of their debut Self Titled full length album, and are quickly finding their way into mosh pits and pubs all over with powerful anthemic tun...

It's a 'New Day, New World', but The Spoons Keep Dishing Out Infectious New Wave Grooves!

Time can be a funny thing, sometimes you never know how something will work out, what an idea will become, or just what ends up repeating and what doesn’t. Take for example The Spoons, the 80’s new wave group is considered one of the most influential Canadian acts of the time, releasing anthemic pop tunes, recording a movie soundtrack, multiple Gold albums, and being featured on the first episode of Much Music ever released, the band has had its share of successes.  Fast forward to the presen...

Sleepcircle is More Then Ready to 'Bring It On'

Sleepcircle is a pacific northwest infused rock band from Vancouver, BC. Influenced by the music of the 1990’s grunge and hard rock movements, their sounds hits a familiar chord, while staying unique through constant evolution. The initial idea of Sleepcircle was formed by fellow music students and guitarists Paul Wilson and Kavian Iranzad in 2012, and would go through a few transformations before releasing their debut EP ‘Dead Wait’ in 2017. Coming off the recent release of their debut full ...

Ryan Orion Will Smash Through Your Boundaries Like a Shooting Star

A Constellation is known as a collection of stars, a group with relative qualities, or a pattern or arrangement. Like many words it has many definitions, all of which can be applied to the Constellation Sensation Ryan Orion. As one of the few touring professional wrestling managers in Canada, Ryan continues to add to the collection of over 25 superstars managed to an impressive resume. The patterns and arrangements definitely apply to the vibrant, and intense, outfits Orion wears while taunt...

A 'Totally Driven' trip though Dudleyville with Chubby Dudley, aka Bay Ragni

Bay Ragni has always had a strong love for entertainment, whether it was music, movies, or wrestling. His passion for the industry was so strong that Bay always knew he wanted to be involved in some capacity.  Bay’s love of pro wrestling led him to eventually joining Eastern Championship Wrestling, a company he would return to after it made the change to the Extreme ECW that is known so well. With this return Bay became known as Chubby Dudley, a member in what was considered the promotions to...

Illvibe returns to give some 'Love Among Thieves'

Illvibe returns to the DTP! Last time he joined us we spoke about his time in the rap game, while this time around he is shifting gears with more of a singing focused roll, continuing to do what his ‘Heartsay’.  Even with this shift, the consistent work level and discipline Illy has become known for is ‘Never Gone’, as the main force behind Heavy Aux records, Illvibe makes sure his roster are staying on point with their singles, releasing banging tracks, one after ‘Another One’. If your down ...

A Journey ‘Beyond The River’ and through the ‘Bloodlines’ With Raul Mendoza

Raul Mendoza has only been making short films for a small period of time, but the film student is already trying to make a mark with his vision. The lead mind behind Cyclops Films, Raul just wrapped filming on his first production outside of film school, Beyond The River. His 4th short film in 3 years, Beyond The River is a look at a couple who is about to be forced apart due to a decision that is beyond their control. With only 24 hours before one of the young lovers is taken away, the two t...

'Will Bowes on living life in those Runway Lights'

Since a young age Will Bowes has been a compassionate and creative individual, writing his first critically acclaimed single at 11, and getting into the film industry at the age of 14, it seems Will has always been involved in some form of creative pursuit.  Recently Will’s passion towards music has been reignited, with his jazz-funk fusion group, and with his song ‘Mad At The World’. A track that garnered the songwriter much attention and respect for its message of humanity, but Will never t...

Mike Ruby, You wrote these songs!!!

Mike Ruby has been belting it out on the saxophone since he was a teenager, but now he has transitioned to a new form of musical expression, switching his focus from a woodwind to the powerful connection that lyrics can contain.  After a few years and thousands of songs written, Mike feels he is ‘Close’ to something special. ‘Close’, the first single off of Mike’s upcoming EP ‘You wrote these songs’, is already showing this to be true, already finding its way on to the Canadian Top 40 Mike jo...

Marlene Hibbs fights like a Honey Badger for Mental Health Education

Marlene Hibbs has been named Honey Badger for various reasons by various people, her drive and passion to complete a goal after setting it is incredible! Marlene's current goal is as a mental health advocate. Her experiences with eating disorders, ADD, and trauma gave her a first hand look at the Canadian mental health system, and how it treats its patients. She found out quickly even though many of the people working in the system want to assist, they were limited due to policy and bureaucra...

Bring the 'Fire', cause Daniel Wesley is bringing the 'Beach Music'!

‘Beach Music’ isn’t only Daniel Wesley’s latest album, it’s the one he feels allows his soul to soar to its highest point yet, showing you his love and desires with some passion and ‘Fire’! ‘Beach Music’ is also Daniel’s first studio release in 4 years, seeing a shift in sound and presentation, with no electric guitars. A feat that came naturally in studio, and ended up being the perfect sound for Daniel’s new approach. Daniel Wesley joins the DTP to discuss returning to the studio, his upcom...

Troy Kokol is feeling animated, and shining like a "Lightbulb"

Troy Kokol has built a solid reputation in the music industry as a songwriter, winning awards and helping artists break onto the charts for over a decade now. In fact one of the first songs he wrote together with his wife Joni became an immediate hit, pushing the duo to the front of the country music world. Troy will tell you himself he would go on to build his wings on the way down, strengthening his skills as a songwriter and learning how to produce and mix tracks for the artists he was wor...

The Apollo Suns shine bright after making Dawn Offerings

The Apollo Suns are rising brighter then ever after making Dawn Offerings. Not the sacrificial kind, but based on how good their new EP 'Dawn Offerings" is, you might start to question just what goes into the fusion of rock, jazz, and funk, that is the Apollo Suns. Ed, Glenn, and Anatol, join the DTP to discuss the growth the band has experienced since releasing their first EP 'Each Day A Different Sun' in 2017, and how Ed's vision for the group is complimented by the experience members like ...

Sanjay Seran & Delhi 2 Dublin are positive "We Got This"

Delii 2 Dublin have built a solid reputation for good vibes and great dance music since the release of their self titled debut album in 2007. Sanjay Seran and the rest of D2D have always carried a positive message with their music, but with their upcoming 2019 release ‘We Got This’, the group has shifted that message to the forefront. Teaming with certified hit song maker Gavin Brown, Delhi 2 Dublin has evolved their songwriting to a level that they feel is truly special. Taking steps away fr...

Sailing Dark Water with Jeff Burrows (The Tea Party)

Jeff Burrows has been sailing through dark waters as a member of The Tea Party for nearly 30 years now, and the wind in their sails continues to blow strong with the release of their latest single, Black River. Their 2014 album Ocean At The End saw the band return to not only the stage, and studio, but also the charts in Canada and Australia where their fan base stayed strong through a 10 year album release break. After finally easing a long standing tension, The Tea Party decided that their ...

I Am, Kim Churchill

Kim Churchill has spent most of the last decade as a nomadic bard. |Making his mark as a busker after years of classical training, Kim quickly took to the road playing every town that would have him, no matter the distance. This mindset has allowed Kim to eventually progress onto the stage and into the studio, where suddenly the road wasn't the only thing calling as the sea and the sky longed for his tales. After Finding radio success a change of pace was necessary, leading Kim to reflect and...

Exco Levi's NARRATIVE for a Better Future

Since arriving in Canada, Exco Levi has been helping shape the NARRATIVE of the countries growing Reggae music scene. Bringing the spirit and energy of his native Jamaica and mixing it with the community of his new northern home, Exco has become one of the most celebrated Canadian musicians of the last decade. Holding the highest winning percentage in Juno Award history at 5 wins to 7 nominations, Exco’s drive to spread a message of love and freedom has also earned him the 2019 Black Business...

Tom Stephen on keeping a beat from the "Best Seat"

Tom Stephen is the author of the new novel “Best Seat in the House”, which is an inside look into Tom’s time as both drummer and co-manager of The Jeff Healey Band for over a decade. Tom hopes to spark the process of getting his late, great, bandmate Jeff Healey into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame by reviving and sharing many of the stories and experiences that they shared together. From meeting each other as teenagers, being nominated for a Grammy award, and being featured in the timeless fi...

D.O. Gibson is Staying Driven while finding his "Second Home"

They say if the road isn't what you want it to be, that you should work to shape it for not only yourself but for others.  D.O. Gibson has been living that mindset since taking his first steps into the rap game in 1999, constantly challenging himself to create better opportunities. Whether it was open mics with live bands, breaking the world record for longest freestyle, or making his own label and helping showcase fellow musicians in the Netherlands. In fact D.O.'s relationship with the Neth...

Tanner Cyr is now Homeless In Hawaii!!!

After 'A Storm You Can Weather' past guest Tanner Cyr returns to the DTP to discuss how his band has evolved from a solo project into the new group, Homeless In Hawaii! With new experiences you can find new knowledge, and sometimes even new friends or band mates. When Tanner last joined us he was one month away from his first true tour, and in the process of creating his 3rd album, 'A Storm You Can Weather'. Since then Tanner has managed to tour in support of the album a second time in 2018, ...

The Champagne Campaign Celebration with Maestro Fresh Wes

Sometimes you need to take a moment to appreciate your achievements while still moving forward. With his platinum selling, Juno Award winning debut album Symphony In Effect turning thirty this year, Maestro Fresh Wes is celebrating over 3 decades of turning records into history with his latest release 'Champagne Campaign'. Even with all the experiences and blessings Wes has recieved, the songwriter, actor, and author, is driven to continue raising the bar for himself, taking time to show he c...

Smoke From All The Friction w/ Cam Gillette

Friction is the force that opposes relative motion between to surfaces in contact. Even with this opposition friction isn't always negative, in fact it creates energy. Energy essential to things like engines, hydro energy, and even the creative process. Cam Gillette embraces this idea, constantly melding genres, collaborations, and melting expectations with his project Smoke From All The Friction. Looking to inspire and provoke your mind while drawing you in with industrial electro pop vibes,...

Breaking Out West (with) Like A Motorcycle

Like A Motorcycle are a melee attack with a soundtrack, a hurricane looking to create a semi controlled chaos on every stage they ride across. With a sound that commands the attention of seasoned punks and young rebels alike, the Nova Scotian four piece are building a reputation world wide of show stealing, hard partying, punk rock antics. KT and Michelle join the DTP to discuss how the parts we're put together for this roaring engine of a band, what touring is like for a maritime group, and ...

Derek Sharp of The Guess Who says ‘The Future IS What It Used To Be’

Derek Sharp is the longest tenured singer in The Guess Who, who recently released their first major album in over 20 years, entitled ‘The Future IS What It Used To Be’. Derek has spent over 20 years playing music professionally and over a decade touring with one of Canada’s greatest rock acts.   D Sharp joins the DTP to talk about how he ended up joining The Guess Who, and how after years of playing together the band decided it couldn’t wait any longer to get into the studio. Writing songs th...

True Rocker's with Monster Truck singer/bassist Jon Harvey

Jon Harvey and Monster Truck are determined to prove that rock and roll lives strong across the globe, on festival stages, smoke filled clubs, and possibly even your local hockey arena. Constantly putting rubber to the road Monster Truck are currently getting down and dirty in support of their latest record, True Rockers, which was recently nominated for the 2018 Juno Rock Album of the Year. Jon joins the DTP to discuss True Rockers. From working with producers Dan Weller and Gavin Brown, how...

Chatting Around 'Beachfires' with T.Nile

Beachfires, T. Nile’s fourth album and her first release since 2014’s Tingle & Spark, blends distant echos of a traditional folk upbringing with vintage and modern electronics, creating a sound at the leading edge of the electro-folk movement. T.Nile joins the DTP to discuss Beachfires and its lead single 'Note To Self', the time period since releasing Tingle & Spark, her genre blending creative energy, dealing with unexpected tragedy and loss, depression and mental health, technology, travel...

'Three Years' of Recovery with Sandra Bouza

R&B/Pop singer Sandra Bouza joins the DTP to discuss her latest EP 'Three Years'. After spending 3 years playing covers in Morocco and deciding it was time to take control of her life, Sandra returned to Canada to record three powerful tracks that dive deep into her own struggles with addiction and her journey to sobriety. Sandra finally feels that she as at the point in her road of recreation that she is not only comfortably talking about her struggles, but driven to continue on the path she...

John Angus MacDonald / The Trews

John Angus MacDonald, lead guitarist of The Trews, joins the show to discuss the bands latest album Civilianaires. Civilianaires is the start of a new book in the tales of the group, as it is the first release after their 2016 self curated greatest (at that time) hits album. It shows a strong push towards new elements and growth, with the band bringing in youthful energy and fresh collaborators. Civilianaires seems to be a natural evolution, one The Trews themselves feel was necessary, contin...

A Soundscape to Indifference with Marcus Haran

Marcus Haran is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer born in Paris, France and raised in Toronto, Canada. His latest album 'A True Story. A Soundscape to In-Difference' is a powerful look into Marcus's past, and eventual growth into the supernova he continues to shine like. Inspired by the astrological symbolism of the planets in the universe and how they connect with his own journey of overcoming adversity, Marcus covers various topics and experiences that have lead him to becom...

Remembering the 'Best Time' with In The City

Ashley Jane and Timon Wientzek are the duo behind Toronto pop folk group In The City, who are preparing to release their second EP MaryAnn. The EP is a tribute to Jane's late mother and looks at memories and stories of her mother from various perspectives. The group recently released their first single from the EP entitled "Best Time" which is a heart touching song that reminds us not to dwell on the tragedy of lose, and rather celebrate the memories we hold dear, as Jane sings from her mothe...

Gordie Johnson of Big Sugar remembers bass player Garry Lowe

Gordie Johnson is the lead singer,guitarist, and writer for rock acts Big Sugar and Grady. Gordie discusses Big Sugar's late bassist Garry Lowe who passed away in 2018. Remembering how Gordie managed to eventually recruit the bass player of his dreams, and talking about the tribute show the band has planned to celebrate Lowe's life, that will feature various other musicians joining together to cover various Big Sugar classics. Gordie also takes some time to discuss his various projects, Big S...

Andy Kim is feeling sweet as sugar with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame

Andy Kim is considered a legend by many in the Canadian Music Industry, having sold over 30 million records, and being inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame. He also wrote many hit songs including Sugar, Sugar Even with all these accolades Andy has received, it is ironic that he remains all but nameless and faceless today. But Andy wants people to attach to his music, not to his persona, as he once again continues ...

Foster The Prankster and The Acid Test!

Foster has been paving his path in his hometown for New Jersey with both his lyrics and vocal approach, but as of 2016 he has been going about things a bit differently. Going against the grain, and the idea that rap and hip-hop is lacking from its use of produced beats, Foster decided it was time to put together a collective of musicians diverse enough to match his own influences and passions. After some serious searching Foster finally found a crew eclectic enough to fit the roll of "The Pra...

Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne is still feeling 'Inspired By The Blues'

Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne has been releasing albums for over two decades, and playing music for over six. Yet he has no intention of slowing down, driven by inspiration and perspiration, the Blues Boss is fresh of the release of his 10th album "Inspired By The Blues". Kenny recalls his experiences growing up around music, first starting in the choirs of the churches his father preached in, then receiving influence from family members considered a bit more free spirited. To working with other m...

Greg Torwalt of Too Soon Monsoon's inspiration flows deep like an 'Ocean'

Greg Torwalt is the Vocalist and Keyboardist for rising Canadian Alt-Pop duo Too Soon Monsoon. After almost a year Greg returns to the DTP to discuss how TSM has evolved since touring in the fall of 2017. The bands sound has become much more experimental, and the lyrics much more reflective as they start to prepare for the release of their first full album, and we talk about what brought on this inspiration. We discuss what lead Greg on an inward path and how he himself has also evolved over ...