HITMAKERS

John Mullane (In-Flight Safety)

May 21, 2019 16:50 - 58 minutes - 108 MB

John Mullane is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, bandleader, Haligonian about town. We found what appeared to be an interview room created specifically for this episode at the Rodd Charlottetown during ECMAs to talk about bands, recording, touring, making music for film and TV, sustaining a career and much more.

Talking Grants with Krista Keough

May 14, 2019 15:11 - 31 minutes - 56.9 MB

Krista is an industry pro who works with artists on grant applications, PR and strategy. She's got a new podcast ("Granted") coming out on the subject of the Canadian grant system. What it is, how to use it, and some horror stories. It's a huge part of the music industry in this country and an inevitable part of building a career. Tune in to learn what to do and what not to!

STATE OF THE WORLD ADDRESS

May 08, 2019 17:28 - 4 minutes - 7.39 MB

No full-length show this week. Here's what's up.

Allison and Mike from BBQT

April 30, 2019 23:39 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MB

Had a fun chat with these BBQT's over a couple of Caesars and a Moosehead Pale Ale (the true Saint Johner's beer of choice) at the Lunar Rogue in Fredericton. BBQT are, like, a pop-punk band (but not like Blink) from Montreal via NL and NB. Very via - drummer Allison Graves currently lives in St John's and commutes for gigs. Tune in to find out how that works. Plus: we discuss the scene all over Eastern Canada and clown on some bands. Enjoy.

Talking FLOURISH Festival with Stefan Westner

April 23, 2019 15:44 - 46 minutes - 85.4 MB

Stefan is a Fredericton-based drummer and visual artist. He was in town this past weekend for Quality Block Party, as one half of the Jane Blanchard band. This coming weekend, the two of them are putting on the 5th annual Flourish festival in Fredericton. It's a small, independent art and music festival. We talked about Flourish, the NB festival scene, hidden music communities, doing it on your own and much more.

Tuesday Morning Podcast

April 16, 2019 16:08 - 1 hour - 112 MB

Stealing Bill Burr's idea. Comics apparently love that. Solo project this week. Delivering Saint John lore, internet pop culture videos, the history and current state of the learndrums empire, tips and insider info for getting the most out of music lessons, thoughts on popular music and much more.

Paul Milner

April 09, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Paul Milner is a recording engineer right here in Saint John (via PEI, via Toronto, via Quebec, via the UK). He's worked in Barbados with Eddy Grant (of "Electric Avenue" fame) and at Quebec's famed Le Studio with Keith Richards (of "The Rolling Stones" fame). And made approximately 498 other records along the way. We had a great chat about the music industry past and present, and doing it on your own.

Clinton Charlton

April 02, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Clinton is a legend. A drummer who's also a singer-songwriter (or a singer-songwriter who also drums) and all-around cool cat. Was excited to talk to him as he bridges a few different things we're trying to do with the show this season. We talked about having different roles onstage, musical context, cover bands, jazz, the local scene, focusing on one instrument (or not wanting to) and kept it rolling for close to 2 hours before discovering that the recording software had a metronome runni...

Jason Vautour

March 26, 2019 16:21 - 1 hour - 172 MB

Jason (or JVo) has played with literally millions of bands. Literally. Not bad for a guy who started out playing upside-down acoustic guitar, idolizing KISS. We catch up on his latest projects (a disco band, for one). He takes us through his early days (you won't believe what happened at his first gig). We discuss his love of metal, jazz and the bass. And he lays down some deep thoughts on listening, leaving space and how it all fits together.

Erin Muir (Wrote)

March 19, 2019 16:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MB

Erin is a singer-songwriter who makes moody, affecting music under the name Wrote. Don't let that description fool you - this is a fun hang. We talk about creative freedom, high school talent shows, artistic evolution, touring as a solo act, putting bands together, the "Maritime vibe", discover that we both took up instruments as bored country kids who didn't have the good cable channels, and much more!

Word on the Street with Matt Weaver

March 13, 2019 00:24 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

MARCH BREAK! Quick one! Our reporter gets a candid assessment of a secret concert from a local showgoer.

Recording Drums with Micah Brown

March 06, 2019 00:35 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MB

In which our resident grandpa tries to understand the computer. (Back in my day all we had was Geocities and ICQ! Pictures took a week to load! And we NEVER complained!) Big thanks to Micah Brown for his thoughts on current recording methods and the ecosystem they inhabit.

Mike Belyea pt. 2

February 26, 2019 22:44 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Our very first and most-listened-to guest of all time returns. A total pro! We're talking, of course, about the one and only Mike Belyea. In this episode, we talk 311, jazz, taking lessons with Mars Volta drummers, self-criticism, using whatever gear happens to be lying around, and more.

Mike Belyea

February 26, 2019 22:44 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Our very first and most-listened-to guest of all time returns. A total pro! We're talking, of course, about the one and only Mike Belyea. In this episode, we talk 311, jazz, taking lessons with Mars Volta drummers, self-criticism, using whatever gear happens to be lying around, and more.

Glenn Barrington

February 19, 2019 17:26 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Glenn is a longtime punk rock drummer, current music venue owner and absolute legend. We talk about gear, school, the road, the studio, playing music on the East coast, the Toronto scene, filling in, and drum dorks.

Catching Up with the Brown Bros

February 12, 2019 15:24 - 47 minutes - 86.8 MB

We sit down with the Brown Bros of Montreal, the day after Christmas. In order of appearance: James, whose DIY standup comedy night recently led to him opening for Half Moon Run at Massey Hall; Steve, who stepped out of the punk scene and into the world of thin films, and Micah, who always seems to have at least 5 bands on the go.

JERRY GRANELLI! SEASON 2 PREMIERE!!

February 05, 2019 15:00 - 54 minutes - 99.3 MB

BIG episode. Jerry Granelli is a Halifax-based drummer, composer and sound artist. Originally from San Fransisco, where he hung out with all the greats and pioneered psychedelic music in the 60s. We talk about his life in music and throw mild amounts of shade.

Steve Rigby (The Jerry Cans)

July 05, 2018 21:10 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MB

BONUS EPISODE! A quick one. Steve plays with the Jerry Cans, from Iqaluit, Nunavut. We talk about the early days of the band, the drummer life and the music scene up North. Super interesting. Recorded LIVE in the green room at CBC Music Festival in Toronto!

Joe Crabtree (Wishbone Ash, PolyNome)

June 28, 2018 19:35 - 1 hour - 160 MB

Joe is the drummer for British classic rock group Wishbone Ash, inventor of hit metronome app PolyNome, great player and a lovely gent. Canadian indie fans may also recognize him as the brother of Tim "Paper Beat Scissors" Crabtree. We dive deep into the learning process, get some road stories and so much more.

Brad Davis (Adventure Drums)

June 21, 2018 13:11 - 1 hour - 137 MB

Brad is the creator and star of YouTube channel Adventure Drums. It's got infotainment, bizarre humour, celebrity interviews - what more could you ask for? Recorded outdoors at a park in San Diego, where he lives, we talked about 90s bands, the drummer life, mental health, and more - including a look behind the scenes of Adventure Drums.

Evan Matthews (too many bands to list)

June 14, 2018 19:39 - 1 hour - 166 MB

Evan is a true intellectual of the drumkit. The consummate indie-rock drummer, he's equally at home discussing Vinnie Colaiuta and DIY home recording. We sat down and chatted about local music scenes, how to use drum books, drumming as a way of manipulating time, cassettes and so much more.

Adrian Morris (Neon Dreams)

June 07, 2018 15:30 - 56 minutes - 104 MB

Adrian plays in the EDM band Neon Dreams, with whom he spends his time touring North America and playing arenas, and has a certified gold record. Did he have that in mind when he started drumming? No, he just hated playing piano and wanted to cover Master of Puppets with his neighbour. We sat down to talk for an hour about forming bands, changing up styles, tour logistics onstage and off, surprising celebrity encounters and more!!

Michelle Skelding (Like A Motorcycle)

May 31, 2018 13:44 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Ryan chats with Michelle from Halifax punk rock band Like A Motorcycle. We talk about playing in bands (in her case going from a garage in Moncton NB to touring Europe), the valuable skills you learn at Rockin' For Dollars, and so much more!

Brady MacDonald and Mike MacDougall (PEI Legends)

May 24, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 175 MB

GAME-CHANGING EPISODE! We hang out with a couple of good ole Charlottetown boys and talk gear, gigs, recording and real life on the road. Swear words and potty humour used. Longest one yet! ENJOY!

ECMAdness (Various Artists)

May 16, 2018 18:44 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MB

on location at ECMA 2018! star studded episode! we talk to: MEASHA BRUEGGERGOSMAN! MATT THAUVETTE AND MIKE MORRISON! LISA MACLAGGAN! EMILY STUART! DEVIN SHAEL FOX! LUCAS REEVES! MARTIN MAUNDER! ROGER NELSON!

Mike Belyea (Jenn Grant, Michael Feuerstack, David Myles)

May 02, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 122 MB

Ryan chats with Mike Belyea - a total pro. Mike grew up playing metal. These days, he's more likely to be playing brushes and sample pads with some of the top singer-songwriters on the East Coast. They talk about local bands, practice stuff, and disparage some cultural icons like KISS and Neil Peart. It's a great time!

Hi, I'm Your Host

May 01, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MB

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