Witchpolice Radio
1,524 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAcclaimed Manitoba-centric music interview podcast. Hosted by Winnipeg journalist and massive record nerd Sam Thompson. Music talk radio, broadcasting from 2012 'til forever. DIY or die.
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WR866: Adele M. Wilding
January 27, 2024 04:43 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIt was great to catch up with vocalist and educator Adele M. Wilding for another chat on the podcast — this time focusing on her upcoming ‘Music of the Caribbean’ vocal workshop at the Manitoba Conservatory of Music and Arts for Black History Month! Stay tuned for a conversation about her own roots, the impact the music of the West Indies (reggae, calypso, soca, ska, and beyond) has had internationally, and so much more! Need more Adele? Check out episode #765 (Feb. 2023) This episode bro...
WR865: Tired Cossack
January 24, 2024 01:48 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBGood chat on this episode with indie rock/post-punk/shoegaze/'genre salad' artist Tired Cossack about his new(ish) ‘I Know, I Guess’ album and its sonic and thematic shifts from its predecessor, songwriting, “janky guitars”, and so much more! Need more Tired Cossack in your life? Check out his previous appearance on episode #652 (Jan. 2022) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon. You can help out for as ...
WR864: Pure Entry
January 20, 2024 04:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBLocal rap-rockers Pure Entry are set to release their debut EP, Shifting Gears, so we sat down to talk about the record, their alt-rock meets hip-hop vibe (it ain’t nü metal), and much more! Give it a listen before you head down to the Taphouse for their release show Jan. 20 (tomorrow, if you're listening right when this comes out) alongside past podcast guests Northern Royals and Matt Cory! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who suppo...
WR863: The Bloodshots
January 17, 2024 01:12 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBSelkirk rock n' roll lowlifes The Bloodshots are back on the show to talk about their big plans for 2024, starting with a trip to Hollywood later this month for a gig at the iconic Whisky A Go-Go Jan. 25! Tune in to our chat about the band’s longevity, upcoming new music, the Indigenous music scene, moonlighting as a Nirvana cover band, and much more! Need more Bloodshots in your life? Check out episodes #240 (July 2017) and #531 (Oct. 2020). This episode brought to you by our pals at Dev...
In memoriam: Jaimz Asmundson of Ghost Twin
January 12, 2024 19:38 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBOn New Year's Day, local musician and filmmaker Jaimz Asmundson passed away. I didn't know Jaimz very well, but he was a guest on the podcast twice -- once in 2014 and once in 2021 -- as a member of synthwave duo Ghost Twin. As evidenced by this tribute from Winnipeg's iconic Dave Barber Cinematheque, Jaimz was an integral part of the local film community, who remember him far more eloquently than I ever could: https://davebarbercinematheque.com/in-loving-memory-of-jaimz-asmundson/ This e...
WR861: Favourite local albums of 2023 Top 5
January 10, 2024 05:46 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIf you didn't hear the previous three episodes, turn back now and check 'em out! This is part four (of four) in my rundown of my favourite local releases of 2023. Thanks. As I do every year, I've made a list of my favourite local albums of 2023. Did I miss albums? Absolutely. Did I immediately question my judgement after I finished narrowing it down to 20? Yuppers. But for good or ill, there are 20 releases by local artists I want to highlight. Continuing the tradition I began last year, I...
WR860: Keith Price
January 06, 2024 04:12 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB(Sizzling switch-endings... this isn't the finale of my best of 2023 series, is it? Don't worry, that's coming next week. For now, enjoy this time-sensitive interview episode!) Guitarist Keith Price has been living, working, and playing jazz in Auckland, New Zealand, over the past five years, but he’s (temporarily) back home in Winnipeg with a show Jan. 7! We talked about the cultural and musical differences between Manitoba and New Zealand, his new LacLu single and upcoming EP, and much m...
WR859: Favourite local albums of 2023 #9-6
January 03, 2024 04:41 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIf you didn't hear the previous two episodes, turn back now and check 'em out! This is part three (of four) in my rundown of my favourite local releases of 2023. Thanks. As I do every year, I've made a list of my favourite local albums of 2023. Did I miss albums? Absolutely. Did I immediately question my judgement after I finished narrowing it down to 20? Yuppers. But for good or ill, there are 20 releases by local artists I want to highlight. Continuing the tradition I began last year, ...
WR858: Favourite local albums of 2023 #14-10
December 30, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIf you didn't hear the previous episode, turn back now and check it out! This is part two in my rundown of my favourite local releases of 2023. Thanks. As I do every year, I've made a list of my favourite local albums of 2023. Did I miss albums? Absolutely. Did I immediately question my judgement after I finished narrowing it down to 20? Yuppers. But for good or ill, there are 20 releases by local artists I want to highlight. Continuing the tradition I began last year, I've recorded a se...
WR857: Favourite local albums of 2023 #20-15
December 27, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBAs I do every year, I've made a list of my favourite local albums of 2023. Did I miss albums? Absolutely. Did I immediately question my judgement after I finished narrowing it down to 20? Yuppers. But for good or ill, there are 20 releases by local artists I want to highlight. Continuing the tradition I began last year, I've recorded a series of episodes counting down the records on my list, including interview clips and songs. This first installment covers albums I've unscientifically ran...
WR856: Black Lantern
December 22, 2023 16:33 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBReggae and dancehall artist Black Lantern is on the show! Here's our conversation about his long family tradition of making music, his other creative outlet T-West Dance, reggae’s enduring international appeal, finding acceptance and collaboration in Winnipeg’s diverse music scene, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon. You can help out for as little as a couple bucks a month if you like ...
WR855: Lounge FM
December 19, 2023 18:50 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBI was pleasantly surprised the other day when I saw that Lounge FM — seemingly out of nowhere — had a new album. Here's a chat with everyone’s favourite “Friday night bath music” outfit about the phone-centric ‘1800CYA’ record, “dialing back” some of the already chillest vibes around, their release show with Odd Outfit, and much more! Need more Lounge FM in your life? Check out episode #299 (July 2018) and the live episode #360 (Feb. 2019) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine...
WR854: Neuroshock
December 15, 2023 20:48 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThe last time Ben Rüsch was on the podcast (episode #553, Jan. 2021), it was to talk about a record by his prog trio Providence. Since then, he’s been making industrial-tinged, synth-heavy solo electronic music as Neuroshock, with the release of his debut album, 'The Reactance Bias', earlier this month. Here's our conversation about live vs. programmed drums, Gary Numan, Star Trek, sci-fi soundtracks, and a whole lot more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. ...
WR853: Gazogene (Rob Crooks and Kitz Willman)
December 12, 2023 20:29 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBLocal rappers/producers Rob Crooks and Kitz Willman are back on the show — inna combination style — to talk about their new ‘Gazogene’ album, which -- if you're listening the day this comes out -- was just released on Bandcamp today! We talk about collaboration, the prolific 2023 they’ve each had, taking hip-hop out of its comfort zone and into immersive artistic experiences, and much more! Need more Crooks and Willman in your life? Rob was an original co-host on this podcast in the early ...
WR852: WHY
December 09, 2023 03:49 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBLong-running local alternative rock trio WHY are back on the show, talking about their new single, “Soul Declares”, which came out Dec. 1. Here's our conversation about writing genuine songs, getting out of the way of your own creativity, and much more! Need more WHY in your life? Check out episode #389 (June 2019) This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon. You can help out for as little as a couple bucks ...
WR851: Romi Mayes
December 06, 2023 03:43 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBOn this one: a good hang with Winnipeg blues/roots original Romi Mayes! It's conversation about her upcoming record — the first in almost a decade(!) — and the ambitious fundraising campaign behind it. We also talk about navigating the post-COVID/streaming-era music biz, making loyal fans (who have become good friends) around the world, one show at a time, the evolution of the Romi Mayes sound, and more! Plus, hear a couple of voice-note recordings (courtesy of Romi) of songs that will, i...
WR850: Savant Flaneur
December 02, 2023 04:02 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBLet's get experimental on this episode with a fascinating conversation with avant-garde chamber punk duo Savant Flaneur! We talk about bringing the weird to the people, bringing the people to the weird, composing for (and improvising with) cello and violin, and an upcoming musical/architectural installation that will let listeners experience music in a unique way. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon. ...
WR849: Paige Drobot
November 28, 2023 21:05 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MBEveryone’s favourite freak-rawk guitar wizard, Paige Drobot, is about to release her first full-length, but this one is extra-special. It’s a decade-in-the-works record of songs by her old band, the Psychics, finally getting the release it deserves (Dec. 1 via Transistor 66)! On this episode, we catch up about the album, the Psychics' legacy (such as it is), and all kinds of other fun stuff! Need more Paige in your earholes? Check out episode #376 (April 2019). This episode brought to yo...
WR848: Facetape
November 24, 2023 20:46 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBLots of faces (and voices) on this one! Alternative hip-hop collective Facetape includes a local Winnipeg member (Mr. Introvert), plus vocalists, producers and instrumentalists from all over the map, including Ontario, Michigan, Tennessee, California, and beyond! Here's our conversation about the logistics of putting together such a far-flung group for the new ‘Rosebud’ album, combining a wide range of styles and influences, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine ...
WR847: Neighbour Andy
November 22, 2023 04:26 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBWith the release of their new full-length, ‘Wild One’, last month, local indie rock/pop/roots/etc. twang gang Neighbour Andy are ready to take over your, um… neighbourhood! Check out our conversation about the record, their ever-changing and maturing sound, finding vulnerability on slower songs, who the ‘most important’ (haha) band members are, and more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon. You can h...
WR846: Manitoba Loud Music Awards
November 18, 2023 03:51 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBIf you're listening to this episode right when it comes out, we're less than 24 hours away from this year's instalment of the Manitoba Loud Music Awards, happening Nov. 18 at the Park Theatre! I sat down with event founder Dag Aymont and fellow organizing team member Mike Dearman (of the band Ramskull) to talk about the fan-driven celebration of all things local metal/punk/hardcore/rock/etc. We get into the awards’ history, this year’s event (feat. headliners Econoline Crush), and much mor...
WR845: Harper K. Smith
November 15, 2023 04:16 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIndie pop/freak folk artist Harper K. Smith is a recent transplant to Winnipeg, having moved here from Vancouver a few months back. Here's our conversation about getting into the local music scene as an outsider, DIY recording and her upcoming EP, intensely personal lyrics and the impact of isolation, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by the Manitoba Loud Music Awards! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon. You can hel...
WR844: Nickybaby
November 11, 2023 05:23 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBI sat down for a conversation with indie rock/Americana singer-songwriter Nicholas Goszer, who records and performs under the name Nickybaby! We talked about his project’s origins during the pandemic and development into a full-fledged band (with some crazy-talented players), catharsis through performing highly personal songs, new music on the horizon, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Pat...
WR843: Elliot Feeling
November 08, 2023 05:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBGood chat on this episode with singer-songwriter/piano player Elliot Feeling, whose release of the new ‘Submariner’ EP is just around the corner! We talked about their long history in the local music scene (the great Lonely Vulcans, among others), finally putting out a solo record, not getting hung up on classical theory, writing on piano vs guitar, recording at House of Wonders, and much more. (There are a couple of glitchy moments in the interview -- a hazard of recording calls remotely ...
WR842: Park-Like Setting
November 04, 2023 02:58 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBIt’s been 18 years since they released ‘Craftsmen’, but prairie rap triumvirate Park-Like Setting are back with a new record, ‘This, That and the Third'! On this episode, I talk to Yy, mcenroe, and Bazooka Joe 204 about PLS in 2023, making records with your friends (“synergy!”), the upcoming 30th anniversary of Peanuts & Corn Records, and so much more. Need more PLS in your life? Hear Yy on episode #042 (Sept. 2013 w/Nestor Wynrush), #466 (March 2020), #657 (Jan. 2022 w/Gruf and Rob Crooks...
WR841: Econoline Crush
November 01, 2023 02:31 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLong running, industrial-tinged alt-rockers Econoline Crush are back with a new record, 'When the Devil Drives' — although they never really left. I sat down with frontman Trevor Hurst about his roots in the Virden, Man., area, new music, live performance as emotional catharsis and as a way to work through grief, working a day job between tours, and more! Econoline Crush, fresh off a (semi) local gig in Morden this summer, are performing at November's Manitoba Loud Music Awards in Winnip...
WR840: Howtoboilwater
October 28, 2023 02:36 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHere's a fun conversation about crying in the club with members of local 'gorgeous-core' outfit Howtoboilwater! We talk about playing a release show for their debut single, blending gloomy vibes with pop earworms, resurrecting MySpace aesthetics, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by 'Drips and Drops', a new art exhibit by Matthew Powers of Midnight Review Presents, showing now at the Millennium Library's Blankstein Gallery! Huge thanks to e...
WR839: The Rules
October 25, 2023 03:01 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIt had been way too long since punk rock power trio The Rules had been on the podcast, so with their rad new album, ‘Exit Wounds’ right around the corner (you will love it), it seemed like a perfect time to reconnect! Here's our conversation about the John Paul Peters-produced record, the band’s plans for world domination, working with co-writers for the first time (including Mike Koop!), and much more! Need more of The Rules in your life? Check out episode #353 (Jan. 2019)! This episode ...
WR838: Garrett Neiles
October 21, 2023 03:32 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBPop-rock artist Garrett Neiles recently relocated to Toronto in pursuit of his musical career after spending most of his life here in Winnipeg. Here's our conversation about starting over in The Big Smoke, the mechanics of writing a good pop song, his triumphant return to The Park Theatre Nov. 16 to release his new EP back home, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company and by 'Drips and Drops', a new art exhibit by Matthew Powers of Midnight Review Pre...
WR837: The Gumshoe Strut
October 18, 2023 03:45 - 48 minutes - 44 MBManitoba rap stalwart The Gumshoe Strut has been extremely productive in recent years, and he has a new album, “Extra Extra”, dropping Oct. 20. Check out this conversation about the new record, the #dodadshit posse cut, keeping it DIY, his Styles Make Fights clothing/design project, Saskatoon Rap Rap Music and much more! Need more Gumshoe Strut in your life? Check out episodes #120 (with Gruf the Druid, March 2015), #510 (August 2020), and #709 (as a member of Turn the Gun, July 2022). T...
WR836: Death Cassette
October 14, 2023 03:24 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThis year has already seen its share of excellent local releases, but I’m particularly excited about the deadly new EP by grunge punks Death Cassette, which drops next month! Stay tuned for a conversation about making the record, translating their raw, live sound to the studio, simplifying songwriting, their Nov. 17 EP release show, and much more. PLUS: Hear the brand new Death Cassette single, 'Reflector' on this episode, as well as an exclusive sneak peek at some more tracks from the ab...
From the Vault: Chivas and Kream (2014)
October 11, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBHere's a re-release of one of the "lost" podcasts from 2014 -- an early Witchpolice recording that didn't get added to the current podcast feed. This one was originally released as #65, featuring local rap duo Chivas and Kream, known for their work on the Deafwish label. I hope you dig it. It's in the show's old format, so if you're new to Witchpolice Radio, you're better off listening to a 2023 episode, but if you're looking for a fun throwback, here we are. Here's what we said about it ...
WR834: Foxwell
October 07, 2023 03:34 - 37 minutes - 34 MBMike Fox (vocals/guitar) of psych/new wave/art rock/etc. outfit Foxwell, who just released their debut EP, is on the show! We talked about the murderer’s row of players in the band — with backgrounds in jazz, classical, rock and beyond — putting on a SHOW rather than just a performance, the “why” of continuing to make music, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as l...
WR833: Sean Burns
October 04, 2023 19:44 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBLots of people like country music, but most of ‘em don’t like country music with quite the intensity and specificity of Sean Burns. Sean was back on the show to talk about his neverending pursuit of buried honky-tonk treasure, his upcoming ‘Lost Country’ record, his gig on bass with Corb Lund, and so much more! Need more Sean? Check out his appearances on episodes #460 (Feb. 2020) and #572 (March 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to every...
WR832: Ezi Margolis
September 30, 2023 04:12 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis episode features an interview with acoustic folk/pop-rock singer-songwriter Ezi Margolis, who has been making music for a long time, but has just (as in the day this episode came out) released his first proper solo single, "Queen of Hearts". We chat about acoustic guitars, writing catchy songs, working with a producer with a very different musical background, DIY marketing as an independent artist, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge t...
WR831: Bad Gardening Advice
September 26, 2023 19:53 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBI get asked if I know the true identity of mysterious music reviewer Bad Gardening Advice (“Steve Schmolaris”) on a regular basis, but I legitimately have no idea — even after recording an interview with him (complete with animated avatar and voice changer). Stay tuned for a conversation about the new BGA book, his abstract style of writing reviews, staying anonymous, getting to the heart of a record in a non-linear way, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Sh...
WR830: Doug McArthur
September 23, 2023 16:50 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBI sat down with singer-songwriter Doug McArthur to talk about his new solo work, years after initially hitting the scene as frontman of local alt-rock act Broken Halo (and later with Soapbox). Here's a conversation about Doug’s collaboration with Rusty Robot, navigating the strange new world of digital singles and TikTok hits, needing to express himself creatively post-pandemic, and much more! Note: I must have had more coffee than usual the day we recorded this, because my already-rapid s...
WR829: Super Duty Tough Work
September 20, 2023 03:23 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBGreat conversation on this episode with Brendan Grey, frontman of acclaimed Winnipeg live-band hip-hop outfit Super Duty Tough Work! We talk about the heavy, politically and socially conscious new LP, ‘Paradigm Shift’, maintaining focus on music that matters, being both inside and outside of the Canadian music industry, hyper-local references, and much more. Want more SDTW? Brendan was interviewed on an early episode of the podcast (#167, Feb. 2016) guest-hosted by Elliott Walsh. This epi...
WR828: Apollo Suns
September 16, 2023 02:59 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBGuitarist and bandleader Ed Durocher of hard-touring psychedelic jazz rockers Apollo Suns is back on the show! Settle in for a chat about the upcoming ‘Departures’ LP, album sequencing, consuming content at a slower pace, experiencing the jam band scene in the U.S., and much more! Need more from Ed and the gang? Check out Apollo Suns' previous appearances on episodes #226 (April 2017), #375 (April 2019), #506 (July 2020), and #645 (Dec. 2021). This episode brought to you by our pals at De...
WR827: Trío Telfær
September 13, 2023 03:35 - 1 hour - 55 MBAs regular listeners know, I like weird shit, and long-running Winnipeg experimentalists Trío Telfær certainly fit that description! I had a conversation with Corey and Brian about their process of improvisation, being ideologically — but not necessarily sonically — a “jazz” group, their other gigs backing up high-profile locals (i.e. Amos the Kid, Boy Golden, and others), their deep catalogue and upcoming release, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Comp...
WR826: EzRa
September 09, 2023 13:45 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWe're back in Morden (virtually) for a conversation with pop-punk solo act Garry "EzRa" Doell! Check out a conversation about growing up listening to punk/hardcore/metal of the Christian variety, the neverending quest to find bandmates in a small community, performing at the Corn & Apple Festival (and getting a high-profile shoutout), new music, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You ...
WR825: Mulligrub
September 06, 2023 03:41 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBAfter a few years on hiatus, Winnipeg ‘tweemo’ trio Mulligrub are back with a new bass player and their long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Tragical’! (It's really grubbin' good, too!) Stay tuned for a conversation about new (and also old) sounds, sad songs, reaching new audiences, and much more! Need more Mulligrub in your life? Check out episode #173 (March 2016)! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! Yo...
WR824: JayWood
September 02, 2023 03:36 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThe good news: JayWood just released a new EP. The bad news (for Winnipeg): he’s skipping town! Jeremy Haywood-Smith was back on the podcast to talk about decamping to Montreal, the ‘Grow On’ EP as an extension of 2022’s acclaimed ‘Slingshot’ long-player, and much more. Need more JayWood in your life? Check out our previous interviews on episodes #308 (Aug. 2018), #589 (May 2021), and #708 (July 2022). This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyo...
WR823 Nova / Koziithegoat / SincerelyT / Knathan
August 30, 2023 03:48 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBThis one's a little different. It's part of a series of episodes I'm doing in collaboration with local rapper Ezoman's Creative Side Entertainment for this year's 'Future of M"you"sic' competition, which is a five-month long showcase of up-and-coming local artists at the Limelight. Here's the fourth episode, which is similar to my old Quick Hits format (remember that?), and it features a clip of Ezoman giving some background on the event, plus interviews with four of the artists who are par...
WR822: The Benefits
August 26, 2023 03:35 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWinnipeg’s The Benefits might be borderline un-Googlable, but big things are going down in their universe. I sat down with the duo of Snarky Remarkable and Jomaha Nebraska to talk about their new (but also very old) single, expanding to a full band, comedy music (and musical comedy), parody songs, and more! Note: Due to technical difficulties, the audio for about half of the interview is from my backup recording, which is lower quality (especially on my end of the conversation), but it's s...
WR821: The GentleFolk
August 23, 2023 03:14 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSummer in Manitoba is festival madness, and one of the events coming soon is GentleFest, Aug. 25-27 at Ignite Retreats in the Interlake! I talked to Zach Van Der Hooft of organizing team The GentleFolk about the festival’s roots in campground animations, its connection to a local shitposting forum, building a DIY community, and much more! This year’s GentleFest features artists like Ami Cheon, Vikings, a Sebastian Owl reunion, and a number of past Witchpolice interviewees, including Stiff ...
WR820: Orvis
August 19, 2023 01:06 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBSinger-songwriter Orvis Thomas -- known mononymously as simply Orvis as far as his music is concerned -- sat down for an interview days after the release of (the second version of) his new ‘Love in Vain’ solo EP! Check out our conversation about the record, playing country covers, notebooks of songs going back 20+ years, getting into music in a remote northern community, and much more. Need more Orvis? Hear a micro-interview with him on episode #576 (March 2021). This episode brought to y...
WR819: Ham
August 16, 2023 03:15 - 41 minutes - 38 MBRemember psych/noise/prog/post-rock/etc. outfit Ham? They’re back — from various corners of the continent — for a pair of reunion shows later this month (Aug. 18 at The Goodwill with Mahogany Frog and Aug. 19 at Rainbow Trout)! I sat down with Paul Lafreniere (guitar/vocals) to talk about getting back into Ham-mode, defining the band’s weirdo sound, opening for the Pixies almost 20 years ago… and more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyo...
WR818: Slow Leaves
August 12, 2023 03:24 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this episode, I sat down for a conversation with singer-songwriter Grant Davidson, a/k/a Slow Leaves. We talked about the excellent new ‘Meantime’ LP, making modern-sounding music while throwing back to ‘70s vibes, productivity during the pandemic, getting reviewed by goth publications, and much more. This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as little as a couple bucks a month if y...
WR817: Pulling Pud
August 09, 2023 01:38 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBLiving proof that dick jokes are alive and well in Portage la Prairie, pop-punk band Pulling Pud have just released the “It Burns When I EP”. Check out this conversation about the ongoing appeal of the genre, the music scene in Portage, influences from the obvious (NOFX, Blink-182) to the unexpected (black metal, country)… and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company! Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as lit...