<![CDATA[Havin' a Chat]]>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 10:00:05 +0000Captivate.fmalex.spears1997@gmail.com (611 Productions)https://artwork.captivate.fm/07d0328e-29e8-4d23-92e6-0c5392ee0049/TEv1M-jImwcOHx-UtIakxVz2.pngHavin' a Chat611 Productionsalex.spears1997@gmail.com611 ProductionsEach week host Alex Spears chats with a musician or public figure about the music that has influenced them and shaped their life. We also offer a focus on local and up-and-coming talent from Toronto. 611 Productions Produced by Alex Spears, Alex Andersen, & Hillary Johnson Cover art by Paitra Walker Theme Music by Duncan Briggshttps://www.havinachat.com/yesepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/havinachat/Episode 19: Dave BidiniEpisode 19: Dave BidiniFor episode 19 we chat with Rheostatics guitarist and singer, &amp; West End Pheonix publisher Dave Bidini about new wave music. For episode 19 we chat with Rheostatics guitarist and singer, & West End Pheonix publisher Dave Bidini about new wave music.

]]>fbce9093-1967-4510-8aff-23d96a4a7502Thu, 18 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -050040:18yesfull419For episode 19 we chat with Rheostatics guitarist and singer, and West End Pheonix publisher Dave Bidini about new wave music.611 ProductionsEpisode 18: BLACKSTARKIDSEpisode 18: BLACKSTARKIDSFor episode 18 we chat with BLACKSTARKIDS about their new record and their upcoming North American tour. Featured Songs: ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS - BLACKSTARKIDS Electric Relaxation -Tribe&nbsp;Called Quest Stronger - Kanye West Say That - Toro y Moi Surf Wax America - Weezer Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange&nbsp; Flight Club - BLACKSTARKIDS For episode 18 we chat with BLACKSTARKIDS about their new record and their upcoming North American tour.

Featured Songs:


ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS - BLACKSTARKIDS


Electric Relaxation -Tribe Called Quest


Stronger - Kanye West


Say That - Toro y Moi


Surf Wax America - Weezer


Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange 


Flight Club - BLACKSTARKIDS

]]>3d4d3f6f-b8e6-457f-a091-0b8973112ef4Thu, 21 Oct 2021 06:30:00 -050034:05yesfull418For episode 18 we chat with BLACKSTARKIDS about their new record and their upcoming North American tour. Featured Songs: ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS - BLACKSTARKIDS Electric Relaxation -Tribe Called Quest Stronger - Kanye West Say That - Toro y Moi Surf Wax America - Weezer Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange Flight Club - BLACKSTARKIDS611 ProductionsEpisode 17: Destroy BoysEpisode 17: Destroy BoysFor episode 17 we chat with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis about the band's new record and some of their favourite tracks. Featured Songs: Drink - Destroy Boys Witches - alice phoebe lou No debate - rico nasty I think I’m normal - Carter ace When you are who you are - Gil scott heron Fotos y recuerdos - Selena&nbsp; Muzzle - Destroy Boys For episode 17 we chat with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis about the band's new record and some of their favourite tracks.

Featured Songs:


Drink - Destroy Boys


Witches - alice phoebe lou

No debate - rico nasty

I think I’m normal - Carter ace

When you are who you are - Gil scott heron

Fotos y recuerdos - Selena 


Muzzle - Destroy Boys

]]>3426f044-b920-4e44-bfe8-4e2308aa3799Thu, 07 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -050046:04yesfull417For episode 17 we chat with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis about the band's new record and some of their favourite tracks. Featured Songs: Drink - Destroy Boys Witches - alice phoebe lou No debate - rico nasty I think I’m normal - Carter ace When you are who you are - Gil scott heron Fotos y recuerdos - Selena Muzzle - Destroy Boys611 ProductionsEpisode 16: Half Moon RunEpisode 16: Half Moon RunFor episode 16 we chat with Half Moon Run's Conor Molander about the band's new EP Featured songs: On &amp; On - Half Moon run will the circle be unbroken - staples singers (1960 version) it’s all over now, baby blue - bob dylan madame george - van morrison zombie - fela kuti something - the beatles How Come my Body&nbsp;- Half Moon Run For episode 16 we chat with Half Moon Run's Conor Molander about the band's new EP

Featured songs:

On & On - Half Moon run

will the circle be unbroken - staples singers (1960 version)

it’s all over now, baby blue - bob dylan

madame george - van morrison

zombie - fela kuti

something - the beatles

How Come my Body - Half Moon Run

]]>8f7215f5-44ef-443a-b47f-e7954813ff29Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -050035:43yesfull416For episode 16 we chat with Half Moon Run's Conor Molander about the band's new EP Featured songs: On and On - Half Moon run will the circle be unbroken - staples singers (1960 version) it’s all over now, baby blue - bob dylan madame george - van morrison zombie - fela kuti something - the beatles How Come my Body - Half Moon Run611 ProductionsEpisode 15: BROSEpisode 15: BROSFor Episode 15 we chat with Ewan Currie about his band BROS and some of his favourite music. Featured songs: Garbanzo Man - BROS&nbsp; JJ Cale - They Call Me the Breeze Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut Stevie Wonder - Superstition Hot Chocolate - Everyone’s a Winner Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Never gonna stop&nbsp;- BROS For Episode 15 we chat with Ewan Currie about his band BROS and some of his favourite music.

Featured songs:


Garbanzo Man - BROS 

JJ Cale - They Call Me the Breeze

Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut

Stevie Wonder - Superstition

Hot Chocolate - Everyone’s a Winner

Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey

Never gonna stop - BROS

]]>248ad699-fc6d-452e-bae5-0c185f6a118dThu, 16 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -050035:15yesfull415For Episode 15 we chat with Ewan Currie about his band BROS and some of his favourite music. Featured songs: Garbanzo Man - BROS JJ Cale - They Call Me the Breeze Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut Stevie Wonder - Superstition Hot Chocolate - Everyone’s a Winner Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Never gonna stop - BROS611 ProductionsEpisode 14: Black GrapeEpisode 14: Black GrapeFor Episode 14 we chat with Black Grape vocalist and Rapper Kermit about the state of UK hip hop, sampling, and his roots in the Ruthless Rap Assasins. Featured Songs: Kelly’s Heroes - Black Grape Black heart man - bunny wailer&nbsp; Sault - untitled (rise album)&nbsp; Theory of Reggaetivity - Assassin aka Agent Sasco&nbsp; Hold my hand - Laneous&nbsp; Nah it ain't the same - Green tea Peng&nbsp; In the name of the father - Black Grape For Episode 14 we chat with Black Grape vocalist and Rapper Kermit about the state of UK hip hop, sampling, and his roots in the Ruthless Rap Assasins.

Featured Songs:


Kelly’s Heroes - Black Grape


Black heart man - bunny wailer 


Sault - untitled (rise album) 


Theory of Reggaetivity - Assassin aka Agent Sasco 


Hold my hand - Laneous 


Nah it ain't the same - Green tea Peng 


In the name of the father - Black Grape

]]>05905b8a-e1ec-4e59-8625-157c4c7f9843Thu, 09 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -050031:45yesfull414For Episode 14 we chat with Black Grape vocalist and Rapper Kermit about the state of UK hip hop, sampling, and his roots in the Ruthless Rap Assasins. Featured Songs: Kelly’s Heroes - Black Grape Black heart man - bunny wailer Sault - untitled (rise album) Theory of Reggaetivity - Assassin aka Agent Sasco Hold my hand - Laneous Nah it ain't the same - Green tea Peng In the name of the father - Black Grape611 ProductionsEpisode 13: Max BornsteinEpisode 13: Max BornsteinFor episode 13 we chat with Max Bornstein about his latest solo effort, his new single and some of his favourite tunes. Featured songs: Glaze&nbsp;- Max Bornstein Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic bat eat banna - Huxlii Need Your Love - Tennis How Am I Still Alive? - Lauran Hibberd and Lydia Night II - Column When the love runs out&nbsp;- Max Bornstein For episode 13 we chat with Max Bornstein about his latest solo effort, his new single and some of his favourite tunes.

Featured songs:


Glaze - Max Bornstein

Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic

bat eat banna - Huxlii

Need Your Love - Tennis

How Am I Still Alive? - Lauran Hibberd and Lydia Night

II - Column

When the love runs out - Max Bornstein

]]>8646e680-045f-4cbd-baa8-a53c4866264dThu, 02 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -050034:04yesfull413For episode 13 we chat with Max Bornstein about his latest solo effort, his new single and some of his favourite tunes. Featured songs: Glaze - Max Bornstein Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic bat eat banna - Huxlii Need Your Love - Tennis How Am I Still Alive? - Lauran Hibberd and Lydia Night II - Column When the love runs out - Max Bornstein611 ProductionsEpisode 12: 3409Episode 12: 3409For part 2 of our local artist spotlight, we chat with Toronto hip-hop collective 3409. Featured songs: Cali girls - 3409 56 nights - future&nbsp; Not a regular person - boogie wit da hoodie&nbsp; Koop island blues - koop&nbsp; Ice box - Omarion&nbsp; Malibu Sleep - Col3trane&nbsp; Something about ya - 3409 For part 2 of our local artist spotlight, we chat with Toronto hip-hop collective 3409.

Featured songs:

Cali girls - 3409

56 nights - future 

Not a regular person - boogie wit da hoodie 

Koop island blues - koop 

Ice box - Omarion 

Malibu Sleep - Col3trane 


Something about ya - 3409

]]>c857c8fb-aa2a-4b63-bce4-65a5ce07f2a4Thu, 26 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -050035:44yesfull412For part 2 of our local artist spotlight, we chat with Toronto hip-hop collective 3409. Featured songs: Cali girls - 3409 56 nights - future Not a regular person - boogie wit da hoodie Koop island blues - koop Ice box - Omarion Malibu Sleep - Col3trane Something about ya - 3409611 ProductionsEpisode 11: Sun JunkiesEpisode 11: Sun JunkiesOver the next few weeks, we are going to be putting the spotlight on some local acts that are doing really cool things. First up: Sun Junkies. Featured Songs: I broke nicks bong - Sun Junkies Later- Dr. Dog Fuck With My Friends - Lala Lala Where'd My Pets Go? - Furnsss Hypocrite - Cage the Elephant Say what you say - Sun Junkies Over the next few weeks, we are going to be putting the spotlight on some local acts that are doing really cool things. First up: Sun Junkies.

Featured Songs:

I broke nicks bong - Sun Junkies

Later- Dr. Dog

Fuck With My Friends - Lala Lala

Where'd My Pets Go? - Furnsss

Hypocrite - Cage the Elephant

Say what you say - Sun Junkies

]]>a20b41f6-a421-43dd-b91b-f682e3f9ac4cThu, 12 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -050030:57yesfull411Over the next few weeks, we are going to be putting the spotlight on some local acts that are doing really cool things. First up: Sun Junkies. Featured Songs: I broke nicks bong - Sun Junkies Later- Dr. Dog Fuck With My Friends - Lala Lala Where'd My Pets Go? - Furnsss Hypocrite - Cage the Elephant Say what you say - Sun Junkies611 ProductionsEpisode 10: TOPSEpisode 10: TOPSFor episode 10 we chat with TOPS' Jane Penny about remixes, the Montreal music scene and her latest record. Featured Songs: Berntholer - My Suitor Prefab Sprout - Bonny&nbsp; Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain&nbsp; China Crisis - Gift of Freedom&nbsp; Olivia Newton-John - Love Song&nbsp; Delfonics - When You Get Right Down to It&nbsp; For episode 10 we chat with TOPS' Jane Penny about remixes, the Montreal music scene and her latest record.

Featured Songs:

Berntholer - My Suitor

Prefab Sprout - Bonny 

Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain 

China Crisis - Gift of Freedom 

Olivia Newton-John - Love Song 

Delfonics - When You Get Right Down to It 

]]>524c67d1-5dc6-47f9-9427-031380967950Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -050045:30yesfull410For episode 10 we chat with TOPS' Jane Penny about remixes, the Montreal music scene and her latest record. Featured Songs: Berntholer - My Suitor Prefab Sprout - Bonny Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain China Crisis - Gift of Freedom Olivia Newton-John - Love Song Delfonics - When You Get Right Down to It 611 ProductionsEpisode 9: The Goon SaxEpisode 9: The Goon SaxFor episode 9 we chat with The Goon Sax's Riley Jones about empathy, dreams, songwriting and her band's new album. In the stone - Goon Sax How To Fight - Eartheater O Love is Teasin’ - Jean Ritchie I’m Sorry - Virginia Astley Faye Wong - Back Shadow Do you See it - Loraine James ft. Jonnine Standish Psychic - Goon Sax&nbsp; For episode 9 we chat with The Goon Sax's Riley Jones about empathy, dreams, songwriting and her band's new album.

In the stone - Goon Sax

How To Fight - Eartheater

O Love is Teasin’ - Jean Ritchie

I’m Sorry - Virginia Astley

Faye Wong - Back Shadow

Do you See it - Loraine James ft. Jonnine Standish

Psychic - Goon Sax 

]]>b37f16ee-74ed-4136-a6a8-a4546ac47876Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -050045:57yesfull49For episode 9 we chat with The Goon Sax's Riley Jones about empathy, dreams, songwriting and her band's new album. In the stone - Goon Sax How To Fight - Eartheater O Love is Teasin’ - Jean Ritchie I’m Sorry - Virginia Astley Faye Wong - Back Shadow Do you See it - Loraine James ft. Jonnine Standish Psychic - Goon Sax 611 ProductionsEpisode 8: The ClockworksEpisode 8: The ClockworksFor episode 8 we chat with The Clockworks about moving to London, being discovered by Alan McGee, and some favourite concert memories. Featured songs: Can I speak to a manager - The Clockworks&nbsp; The Smiths – Hand In Glove David Bowie – 5 years Frank Sinatra – That’s Life Arlo parks - Black dog&nbsp; The Strokes – Heart In A Cage Feel so real - the Clockworks&nbsp; For episode 8 we chat with The Clockworks about moving to London, being discovered by Alan McGee, and some favourite concert memories.

Featured songs:

Can I speak to a manager - The Clockworks 

The Smiths – Hand In Glove

David Bowie – 5 years

Frank Sinatra – That’s Life

Arlo parks - Black dog 

The Strokes – Heart In A Cage

Feel so real - the Clockworks 

]]>81014e78-cd20-4c0f-afbc-1e5cebbd64e8Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -050051:45yesfull48For episode 8 we chat with The Clockworks about moving to London, being discovered by Alan McGee, and some favourite concert memories. Featured songs: Can I speak to a manager - The Clockworks The Smiths – Hand In Glove David Bowie – 5 years Frank Sinatra – That’s Life Arlo parks - Black dog The Strokes – Heart In A Cage Feel so real - the Clockworks 611 ProductionsEpisode 7: RALPHEpisode 7: RALPHFor episode 7 we chat with singer-songwriter RALPH about songwriting, her new record label, and some of her favourite music. Featured songs: Love potion - Ralph&nbsp; Waiting in vain - Bob Marley&nbsp; Weird - Hansen&nbsp; Slip into your skin - Patrick Watson&nbsp; Case of you - Joni Mitchel&nbsp; Can I kick it - A Tribe Called Quest Tommy - Ralph&nbsp; For episode 7 we chat with singer-songwriter RALPH about songwriting, her new record label, and some of her favourite music.

Featured songs:

Love potion - Ralph 

Waiting in vain - Bob Marley 

Weird - Hansen 

Slip into your skin - Patrick Watson 

Case of you - Joni Mitchel 

Can I kick it - A Tribe Called Quest

Tommy - Ralph 

]]>00ee7d63-3f9d-4833-a91f-8ff9d3baa8d4Thu, 01 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -050049:17yesfull47For episode 7 we chat with singer-songwriter RALPH about songwriting, her new record label, and some of her favourite music. Featured songs: Love potion - Ralph Waiting in vain - Bob Marley Weird - Hansen Slip into your skin - Patrick Watson Case of you - Joni Mitchel Can I kick it - A Tribe Called Quest Tommy - Ralph 611 ProductionsEpisode 6: Sam Coffey & The Iron LungsEpisode 6: Sam Coffey & The Iron LungsFor episode 6, we chat with Sam Coffey about his band's latest record For episode 6, we chat with Sam Coffey about his band's latest record

]]>c21b96eb-121d-4786-95a2-3bab7e642b7eThu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -050043:00yesfull46For episode 6, we chat with Sam Coffey about his band's latest record611 ProductionsEpisode 5: Riva TaylorEpisode 5: Riva TaylorFor episode 5 we chat with singer-songwriter Riva Taylor about NFTs, growing up in the industry, and songwriting. Featured songs include: Woman- Riva Taylor&nbsp; Yellow - Coldplay Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush Into White - Cat Stevens Hound Dog - Elvis Strange - Celeste Magic - Riva Taylor For episode 5 we chat with singer-songwriter Riva Taylor about NFTs, growing up in the industry, and songwriting.

Featured songs include:


Woman- Riva Taylor 

Yellow - Coldplay

Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush

Into White - Cat Stevens

Hound Dog - Elvis

Strange - Celeste

Magic - Riva Taylor

]]>a628c7a2-8b52-452e-90dc-87317b13ffffThu, 17 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -050039:39yesfull45For episode 5 we chat with singer-songwriter Riva Taylor about NFTs, growing up in the industry, and songwriting. Featured songs include: Woman- Riva Taylor Yellow - Coldplay Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush Into White - Cat Stevens Hound Dog - Elvis Strange - Celeste Magic - Riva Taylor611 ProductionsEpisode 4: Idious CarrieEpisode 4: Idious CarrieFor episode 4 we chat with singer/songwriter Idious Carrie about adulting, going solo, and writing in the pandemic. Featured songs: 9 Lives - Idious Carrie While You Are Still Waiting - Vallens Skinny Trees - Porches Message To The Past - Lee Paradise You Said Something - PJ Harvey Battle - Blur The World as a Loose Garment - Idious Carrie For episode 4 we chat with singer/songwriter Idious Carrie about adulting, going solo, and writing in the pandemic.

Featured songs:

9 Lives - Idious Carrie

While You Are Still Waiting - Vallens

Skinny Trees - Porches

Message To The Past - Lee Paradise

You Said Something - PJ Harvey

Battle - Blur

The World as a Loose Garment - Idious Carrie

]]>07c494e2-d5ee-4324-9531-cd122494b8d7Thu, 10 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -050039:30yesfull44For episode 4 we chat with singer/songwriter Idious Carrie about adulting, going solo, and writing in the pandemic. Featured songs: 9 Lives - Idious Carrie While You Are Still Waiting - Vallens Skinny Trees - Porches Message To The Past - Lee Paradise You Said Something - PJ Harvey Battle - Blur The World as a Loose Garment - Idious Carrie611 ProductionsEpisode 3: Busty & The BassEpisode 3: Busty & The BassFor episode 3 we speak to Busty and The Bass bassist Milo Johnson about recording in a church, classical music, and moving past the bands McGill days. Featured Songs: Summer - Busty and the bass&nbsp; Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane How do you mend a broken heart? - Al Green Movement 6 - Floating Points &amp; Pharoah Sanders Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller Stardust - Nat King Cole ET - Busty and the bass For episode 3 we speak to Busty and The Bass bassist Milo Johnson about recording in a church, classical music, and moving past the bands McGill days.

Featured Songs:

Summer - Busty and the bass 

Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane

How do you mend a broken heart? - Al Green

Movement 6 - Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders

Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller

Stardust - Nat King Cole

ET - Busty and the bass


]]>1e89772c-ea15-4b18-8810-099a089c5bedThu, 03 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -050038:15yesfull43For episode 3 we speak to Busty and The Bass bassist Milo Johnson about recording in a church, classical music, and moving past the bands McGill days. Featured Songs: Summer - Busty and the bass Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane How do you mend a broken heart? - Al Green Movement 6 - Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller Stardust - Nat King Cole ET - Busty and the bass611 ProductionsEpisode 2: The ZolazEpisode 2: The ZolazFor episode 2 we talk about britpop, loops, and the Zola's upcoming record with leader singer and guitarist Zach Gray. Featured songs: I feel the transition - The Zola’s&nbsp; Columbia - Oasis Born Slippy - Underworld&nbsp; #1 Crush - Garbage&nbsp; Lonely Soul - UNKLE (Richard Ashcroft) Doorman - Slowthai Young Dicaprio&nbsp;- The Zolas For episode 2 we talk about britpop, loops, and the Zola's upcoming record with leader singer and guitarist Zach Gray.

Featured songs:

I feel the transition - The Zola’s 

Columbia - Oasis

Born Slippy - Underworld 

#1 Crush - Garbage 

Lonely Soul - UNKLE (Richard Ashcroft)

Doorman - Slowthai

Young Dicaprio - The Zolas

]]>395e9773-42ed-4065-ad53-1550a2be279eThu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 -050044:09yesfull42For episode 2 we talk about britpop, loops, and the Zola's upcoming record with leader singer and guitarist Zach Gray. Featured songs: I feel the transition - The Zola’s Columbia - Oasis Born Slippy - Underworld #1 Crush - Garbage Lonely Soul - UNKLE (Richard Ashcroft) Doorman - Slowthai Young Dicaprio - The Zolas611 ProductionsEpisode 1: CleopatrickEpisode 1: CleopatrickFor our season premiere, we speak with Cleopatrick about touring, staying humble when faced with success, taxes, and more. Featured Songs: Family Van - Cleopatrick CONSOLER OF THE LONELY - The Raconteurs SESH ON - zig mentality ANITA - heartless romantics BLACKER THE BERRY - Kendrick Lamar TORN UP - Ready the Prince DVP – Pup The Drake - Cleopatrick For our season premiere, we speak with Cleopatrick about touring, staying humble when faced with success, taxes, and more.

Featured Songs:

Family Van - Cleopatrick

CONSOLER OF THE LONELY - The Raconteurs

SESH ON - zig mentality

ANITA - heartless romantics

BLACKER THE BERRY - Kendrick Lamar

TORN UP - Ready the Prince

DVP – Pup

The Drake - Cleopatrick

]]>d66f1d4a-9ec2-47da-a1da-d5aef4e5fa58Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -050052:31yesfull41For our season premiere, we speak with Cleopatrick about touring, staying humble when faced with success, taxes, and more. Featured Songs: Family Van - Cleopatrick CONSOLER OF THE LONELY - The Raconteurs SESH ON - zig mentality ANITA - heartless romantics BLACKER THE BERRY - Kendrick Lamar TORN UP - Ready the Prince DVP – Pup The Drake - Cleopatrick611 ProductionsSeason Finale: The Glorious SonsSeason Finale: The Glorious SonsFor our season 3 finale, we chat with Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons about life on the road, going back home to Kingston, and the band's forthcoming record. Songs Featured: Maria&nbsp;Callas - Madamme butterfly Bob Dylan - Simple twist of fate Towns van Zandt&nbsp;- Pancho &amp; lefty John Lennon - Working Class Hero&nbsp; Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska&nbsp;&nbsp; For our season 3 finale, we chat with Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons about life on the road, going back home to Kingston, and the band's forthcoming record.

Songs Featured:

Maria Callas - Madamme butterfly

Bob Dylan - Simple twist of fate

Towns van Zandt - Pancho & lefty

John Lennon - Working Class Hero 

Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska  

]]>576a4dff-be10-486f-bbbb-67c7fd336a9cThu, 29 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -050040:39yesfull319For our season 3 finale, we chat with Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons about life on the road, going back home to Kingston, and the band's forthcoming record. Songs Featured: Maria Callas - Madamme butterfly Bob Dylan - Simple twist of fate Towns van Zandt - Pancho and lefty John Lennon - Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska 611 ProductionsEpisode 18: Bad NervesEpisode 18: Bad NervesFor Episode 18, we chat with Bobby from Bad Nerves about evolving views of The Beatles, David Bowie &amp; Kanye West, and their latest release. Songs: Bad nerves - Can’t Be Mine&nbsp; The Beatles - Helter Skelter&nbsp; David Bowie - Moonage Daydream&nbsp; The Clash - Janie Jones&nbsp; Radioactivity - Don’t try The Beaches -&nbsp;Money Bad Nerves - Baby drummer&nbsp; For Episode 18, we chat with Bobby from Bad Nerves about evolving views of The Beatles, David Bowie & Kanye West, and their latest release.

Songs:

Bad nerves - Can’t Be Mine 

The Beatles - Helter Skelter 

David Bowie - Moonage Daydream 

The Clash - Janie Jones 

Radioactivity - Don’t try

The Beaches - Money

Bad Nerves - Baby drummer 

]]>b5869569-74e4-4d8d-bbd6-e245c552575eThu, 01 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -050001:00:01yesfull318For Episode 18, we chat with Bobby from Bad Nerves about evolving views of The Beatles, David Bowie and Kanye West, and their latest release. Songs: Bad nerves - Can’t Be Mine The Beatles - Helter Skelter David Bowie - Moonage Daydream The Clash - Janie Jones Radioactivity - Don’t try The Beaches - Money Bad Nerves - Baby drummer 611 ProductionsEpisode 17: Bad HooEpisode 17: Bad HooFor episode 17 we chat with David and Ben from Victoria-based Psych band Bad Hoo about the local punk scene, re-recording songs, and their https://badhoo.bandcamp.com/album/right-as-rain (latest full-length album) Songs: Skim Milk Twist - Bad Hoo Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread Tricky Woo - Let the good times roll Silver Jews - Advice to the graduate Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Slam Dunk - Feral Child Something you Can’t Dance to - Bad Hoo For episode 17 we chat with David and Ben from Victoria-based Psych band Bad Hoo about the local punk scene, re-recording songs, and their latest full-length album

Songs:

Skim Milk Twist - Bad Hoo

Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread

Tricky Woo - Let the good times roll

Silver Jews - Advice to the graduate

Gang of Four - Damaged Goods

Slam Dunk - Feral Child

Something you Can’t Dance to - Bad Hoo

]]>5e8cb523-f95a-4582-8fda-8a26c7cdcfe6Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -050059:42yesfull317For episode 17 we chat with David and Ben from Victoria-based Psych band Bad Hoo about the local punk scene, re-recording songs, and their https://badhoo.bandcamp.com/album/right-as-rain (latest full-length album) Songs: Skim Milk Twist - Bad Hoo Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread Tricky Woo - Let the good times roll Silver Jews - Advice to the graduate Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Slam Dunk - Feral Child Something you Can’t Dance to - Bad Hoo611 ProductionsEpisode 16: Goat GirlEpisode 16: Goat GirlFor episode 16, we speak with Rosy Bones from Goat girl about HMV, political songs, and the new Goat Girl album. For episode 16, we speak with Rosy Bones from Goat girl about HMV, political songs, and the new Goat Girl album.

]]>0103eaca-b4b6-47b9-8c3e-e562ccf56e31Thu, 18 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -050054:40yesfull316For episode 16, we speak with Rosy Bones from Goat girl about HMV, political songs, and the new Goat Girl album.611 ProductionsEpisode 15: StarcrawlerEpisode 15: StarcrawlerFor Episode 15 we talk to Starcrawler frontwoman Arrow De Wilde about "murder ballads", her influences, and covering other artists. For Episode 15 we talk to Starcrawler frontwoman Arrow De Wilde about "murder ballads", her influences, and covering other artists.

]]>bbc8608a-6ddc-4db1-85a9-7264eb99abdeThu, 11 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050001:01:23yesfull315For Episode 15 we talk to Starcrawler frontwoman Arrow De Wilde about "murder ballads", her influences, and covering other artists.611 ProductionsEpisode 14: Hayley MaryEpisode 14: Hayley MaryIn this episode, we talk with Hayley Mary about biker gangs, gigging in America and starting her solo project. Songs: 'Brat' Hayley Mary&nbsp; ‘Big’ Fontaines DC ‘Cup of Destiny’ Amyl and the sniffers&nbsp; ‘Round &amp; Around’ DMA’S&nbsp; ‘Texas Sun’ Leon Bridges&nbsp; ‘Dreams Tonight’ Alvvays&nbsp; ‘Guilty’ Lady Wray 'Would you throw a diamond' Hayley Mary In this episode, we talk with Hayley Mary about biker gangs, gigging in America and starting her solo project.

Songs:

'Brat' Hayley Mary 

‘Big’ Fontaines DC

‘Cup of Destiny’ Amyl and the sniffers 

‘Round & Around’ DMA’S 

‘Texas Sun’ Leon Bridges 

‘Dreams Tonight’ Alvvays 

‘Guilty’ Lady Wray

'Would you throw a diamond' Hayley Mary

]]>c87ab026-8855-4726-b283-7d088948b43fThu, 04 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -050001:00:14yesfull314In this episode, we talk with Hayley Mary about biker gangs, gigging in America and starting her solo project. Songs: 'Brat' Hayley Mary ‘Big’ Fontaines DC ‘Cup of Destiny’ Amyl and the sniffers ‘Round and Around’ DMA’S ‘Texas Sun’ Leon Bridges ‘Dreams Tonight’ Alvvays ‘Guilty’ Lady Wray 'Would you throw a diamond' Hayley Mary611 ProductionsEpisode 13: Tropical Fuck StormEpisode 13: Tropical Fuck StormWe chat with TFS frontman Gaz Liddiard about his influences, cults, and contemporary classical music. We chat with TFS frontman Gaz Liddiard about his influences, cults, and contemporary classical music.

]]>23a57126-fb5a-43ff-8a1e-e8a57d7e8c39Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050054:30yesfull313We chat with TFS frontman Gaz Liddiard about his influences, cults, and contemporary classical music.611 ProductionsEpisode 12: Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go's)Episode 12: Kathy Valentine (The Go-Go's)For episode 12 we chat with The Go-Go's Bassist Kathy Valentine about her time in and out of the band, her influences, and her new memoir. For episode 12 we chat with The Go-Go's Bassist Kathy Valentine about her time in and out of the band, her influences, and her new memoir.

]]>ef3441e0-e650-4566-9b78-37a4a063251cThu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -050047:01yesfull312For episode 12 we chat with The Go-Go's Bassist Kathy Valentine about her time in and out of the band, her influences, and her new memoir.611 ProductionsEpisode 11: Strange BreedEpisode 11: Strange BreedNicole from Vancouver punk band Strange Breed chats with us about her band's new single, and an amazing selection of Canadian punk tracks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you or someone you know is currently dealing with an abusive environment or the aftermath of an assault: -National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE -National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 -Rainn.org (North America's largest anti-sexual violence organization) -NWAC.org (Native Women's Association of Canada) -NeedHelpNow.ca (Victims of Cyber Sexual Abuse) -Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 Nicole from Vancouver punk band Strange Breed chats with us about her band's new single, and an amazing selection of Canadian punk tracks.

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If you or someone you know is currently dealing with an abusive environment or the aftermath of an assault:

-National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE

-National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

-Rainn.org (North America's largest anti-sexual violence organization)

-NWAC.org (Native Women's Association of Canada)

-NeedHelpNow.ca (Victims of Cyber Sexual Abuse)

-Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

]]>2a446ddc-a51f-4647-b722-c6d09371b660Fri, 29 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -050053:18yesfull311Nicole from Vancouver punk band Strange Breed chats with us about her band's new single, and an amazing selection of Canadian punk tracks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you or someone you know is currently dealing with an abusive environment or the aftermath of an assault: -National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE -National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 -Rainn.org (North America's largest anti-sexual violence organization) -NWAC.org (Native Women's Association of Canada) -NeedHelpNow.ca (Victims of Cyber Sexual Abuse) -Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868611 ProductionsEpisode 10: Haviah MightyEpisode 10: Haviah MightyFor Episode 11 we chat with Toronto-based rapper &amp; Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty about her latest releases, the state of hip hop in the city, and tik tok. For Episode 11 we chat with Toronto-based rapper & Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty about her latest releases, the state of hip hop in the city, and tik tok.

]]>f7a56dc4-1e1d-4d58-af3c-1c997621faf5Fri, 22 Jan 2021 09:25:00 -050051:02yesfull310For Episode 11 we chat with Toronto-based rapper and Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty about her latest releases, the state of hip hop in the city, and tik tok.611 ProductionsEpisode 9: GulferEpisode 9: GulferWe talk about Emo music, UK Garage Music, And the influence of labels. We talk about Emo music, UK Garage Music, And the influence of labels.

]]>85b425f9-f342-454c-aa3c-d04dd760b43aFri, 15 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -050057:36nofull39We talk about Emo music, UK Garage Music, And the influence of labels.611 ProductionsBONUS: Samantha Martin & Delta SugarBONUS: Samantha Martin & Delta SugarFor this new years bonus episode, we talk to blues singer Samantha Martin about her playlist of early blues and r&amp;b songs and her band's new album. For this new years bonus episode, we talk to blues singer Samantha Martin about her playlist of early blues and r&b songs and her band's new album.

]]>89f1529c-b814-428b-8aa9-c3ca0e9ee96fFri, 01 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -050055:05nobonusFor this new years bonus episode, we talk to blues singer Samantha Martin about her playlist of early blues and randb songs and her band's new album.611 ProductionsEpisode 8: Eric AlperEpisode 8: Eric AlperUseless drummers, working for free, and the changing landscape of live music. Useless drummers, working for free, and the changing landscape of live music.

]]>678a9abf-1869-4803-a6f3-68792424cbc4Fri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -050053:50yesfull38Useless drummers, working for free, and the changing landscape of live music.611 ProductionsEpisode 7: Duncan FellowsEpisode 7: Duncan FellowsWe chat with Duncan Fellows about their playlist of indie bangers, recording to tape, and their new album The Sadlands. We chat with Duncan Fellows about their playlist of indie bangers, recording to tape, and their new album The Sadlands.

]]>b35889ce-075c-40c6-9795-4c12e913d4cfFri, 11 Dec 2020 12:17:00 -050059:38yesfull37We chat with Duncan Fellows about their playlist of indie bangers, recording to tape, and their new album The Sadlands.611 ProductionsEpisode 6: Meg WarrenEpisode 6: Meg WarrenSinger Songwriter Meg Warren chats with us about an amazing selection of songs featuring some 2000s Can Con rock n roll. A Thousand Ways EP is out EVERYWHERE TODAY! Singer Songwriter Meg Warren chats with us about an amazing selection of songs featuring some 2000s Can Con rock n roll.

A Thousand Ways EP is out EVERYWHERE TODAY!

]]>17f39e17-b643-4ac5-b98f-26e65e1e7172Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:16:00 -050057:47yesfull36Singer Songwriter Meg Warren chats with us about an amazing selection of songs featuring some 2000s Can Con rock n roll. A Thousand Ways EP is out EVERYWHERE TODAY!611 ProductionsEpisode 5: BACKXWASHEpisode 5: BACKXWASHFor episode 10 we talk with 2020 Polaris Prize Winner BACKXWASH about a hard hitting selection of songs. For episode 10 we talk with 2020 Polaris Prize Winner BACKXWASH about a hard hitting selection of songs.

]]>04655ab5-d02b-4bd6-8fa6-d1524b285dd1Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -050050:37yesfull35For episode 10 we talk with 2020 Polaris Prize Winner BACKXWASH about a hard hitting selection of songs.611 ProductionsEpisode 4: Alan CrossEpisode 4: Alan CrossAbout a year ago my friend sent me a podcast which featured an interview with Noel Gallagher. That interview planted a seed, which eventually grew into this show. The man who conducted that interview is Canadian broadcasting legend Alan Cross. For this weeks episode we talk with Alan about Rush, The Stone Roses, Peter Gabriel &amp; more... *** Disclaimer *** I do not own the rights to the music featured in this podcast. I am using clips of the songs for analysis and promotional purposes, or fair use. About a year ago my friend sent me a podcast which featured an interview with Noel Gallagher. That interview planted a seed, which eventually grew into this show. The man who conducted that interview is Canadian broadcasting legend Alan Cross.

For this weeks episode we talk with Alan about Rush, The Stone Roses, Peter Gabriel & more...

*** Disclaimer ***

I do not own the rights to the music featured in this podcast. I am using clips of the songs for analysis and promotional purposes, or fair use.

]]>223ae17b-022f-4fb8-bcdb-ad06d68fda15Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:35:00 -050044:33yesfull34About a year ago my friend sent me a podcast which featured an interview with Noel Gallagher. That interview planted a seed, which eventually grew into this show. The man who conducted that interview is Canadian broadcasting legend Alan Cross. For this weeks episode we talk with Alan about Rush, The Stone Roses, Peter Gabriel and more... *** Disclaimer *** I do not own the rights to the music featured in this podcast. I am using clips of the songs for analysis and promotional purposes, or fair use.611 ProductionsEpisode 3: Peter Hook (Joy Division & New Order)Episode 3: Peter Hook (Joy Division & New Order)For episode 3 we chat with legendary bassist Peter Hook about fans smashing up his car, performing under pressure, the life of Tony Wilson, and the influence of the Haçienda. For episode 3 we chat with legendary bassist Peter Hook about fans smashing up his car, performing under pressure, the life of Tony Wilson, and the influence of the Haçienda.

]]>cbcd4f0e-c318-4381-a60c-23261f92a707Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -050040:29yesfull33For episode 3 we chat with legendary bassist Peter Hook about fans smashing up his car, performing under pressure, the life of Tony Wilson, and the influence of the Haçienda.611 ProductionsEpisode 2: Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols, Rich Kids, Spectres)Episode 2: Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols, Rich Kids, Spectres)For episode 2 we chat with Glen Matlock about swearing on TV, moving beyond punk, and touring with Iggy Pop. For episode 2 we chat with Glen Matlock about swearing on TV, moving beyond punk, and touring with Iggy Pop.

]]>20d48a40-bb70-4f2b-9879-082962935a5fFri, 06 Nov 2020 13:34:00 -050052:39yesfull32For episode 2 we chat with Glen Matlock about swearing on TV, moving beyond punk, and touring with Iggy Pop.611 ProductionsEpisode 1: Cherie Currie (The Runaways)Episode 1: Cherie Currie (The Runaways)For our season premiere we talk to Cherie Currie about the legacy of the Runaways, feminism, and working with Billy Corgan. For our season premiere we talk to Cherie Currie about the legacy of the Runaways, feminism, and working with Billy Corgan.

]]>d159794d-8292-4a63-be98-ca90295dcaf8Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050051:22yesfull31For our season premiere we talk to Cherie Currie about the legacy of the Runaways, feminism, and working with Billy Corgan.611 ProductionsBONUS: OKANBONUS: OKANWhile gearing up for the launch of our third season, we spoke with the Amazing Afro-Cuban Duo OKAN. Artists Include: Sade Beyonce Laura Mvula &amp; More While gearing up for the launch of our third season, we spoke with the Amazing Afro-Cuban Duo OKAN.

Artists Include:

Sade

Beyonce

Laura Mvula

& More

]]>54a9a9a0-55ee-4190-9b13-b64ac74bd81cFri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -050057:49nobonusWhile gearing up for the launch of our third season, we spoke with the Amazing Afro-Cuban Duo OKAN. Artists Include: Sade Beyonce Laura Mvula & More611 ProductionsSEASON FINALE: Alan McGeeSEASON FINALE: Alan McGeeFor the season 2 finale we chat with Creation Records founder Alan McGee. We talk about drugs, Tony Blair, Oasis and so much more. Artists include: The Clockworks Primal Scream The Happy Mondays &amp; more For the season 2 finale we chat with Creation Records founder Alan McGee. We talk about drugs, Tony Blair, Oasis and so much more.

Artists include:

The Clockworks

Primal Scream

The Happy Mondays

& more

]]>d2acdab8-902c-44f6-825d-eb0de08b26a8Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050001:11:26yesfull215For the season 2 finale we chat with Creation Records founder Alan McGee. We talk about drugs, Tony Blair, Oasis and so much more. Artists include: The Clockworks Primal Scream The Happy Mondays & more611 ProductionsEpisode 14: The ChatsEpisode 14: The ChatsFor episode 13 we chat with Eamon Sandwith from the Queensland based band The Chats. We talk about Trailer PArk Boys, Shed Rock, and fan tattoos. Artists include: The Ramones The Unknowns Supercharger &amp; more For episode 13 we chat with Eamon Sandwith from the Queensland based band The Chats. We talk about Trailer PArk Boys, Shed Rock, and fan tattoos.

Artists include:

The Ramones

The Unknowns

Supercharger

& more

]]>c50767dc-93a6-431e-be3b-93a17acfb4afFri, 09 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050058:05yesfull214For episode 13 we chat with Eamon Sandwith from the Queensland based band The Chats. We talk about Trailer PArk Boys, Shed Rock, and fan tattoos. Artists include: The Ramones The Unknowns Supercharger and more611 ProductionsEpisode 13: Flamingos PinkEpisode 13: Flamingos PinkFor episode 13 we chat with Montreal rock n rollers The Flamingos Pink about attitude, playing outdoor gigs, and recording music in a pandemic. Artists include: The Beaches NOBRO Fade Awaays Broncho &amp; more For episode 13 we chat with Montreal rock n rollers The Flamingos Pink about attitude, playing outdoor gigs, and recording music in a pandemic.

Artists include:

The Beaches

NOBRO

Fade Awaays

Broncho

& more

]]>eae8ba91-cc79-4e1c-8a84-4a7b6251a87eFri, 02 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050057:50yesfull213For episode 13 we chat with Montreal rock n rollers The Flamingos Pink about attitude, playing outdoor gigs, and recording music in a pandemic. Artists include: The Beaches NOBRO Fade Awaays Broncho & more611 ProductionsEpisode 12: NOBROEpisode 12: NOBROFor Episode 12 we chat with NOBRO's Kathryn McCaughey about percussion, maintaining a positive attitude in songwriting, and why she likes The Kinks more than The Beatles. Artists include: BACKXWASH The Kinks Red Mass &amp; More For Episode 12 we chat with NOBRO's Kathryn McCaughey about percussion, maintaining a positive attitude in songwriting, and why she likes The Kinks more than The Beatles.

Artists include:

BACKXWASH

The Kinks

Red Mass

& More

]]>a4382b3c-05b1-4829-8c93-6eba8a35ddbcFri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -050058:19yesfull212For Episode 12 we chat with NOBRO's Kathryn McCaughey about percussion, maintaining a positive attitude in songwriting, and why she likes The Kinks more than The Beatles. Artists include: BACKXWASH The Kinks Red Mass & More611 ProductionsEpisode 11: The Dirty NilEpisode 11: The Dirty NilFor Episode 11 we chat with Dirty Nil singer and guitarist Luke Bentham about hooks, one album bands, finding humour in serious topics, and more. Artists include: The Constantines Queen Mary J Blige &amp; More For Episode 11 we chat with Dirty Nil singer and guitarist Luke Bentham about hooks, one album bands, finding humour in serious topics, and more.

Artists include:

The Constantines

Queen

Mary J Blige

& More

]]>4b8cd118-fda6-4a7d-8409-7eb064be5bafFri, 18 Sep 2020 12:04:00 -050001:16:30yesfull211For Episode 11 we chat with Dirty Nil singer and guitarist Luke Bentham about hooks, one album bands, finding humour in serious topics, and more. Artists include: The Constantines Queen Mary J Blige & More611 ProductionsEpisode 10: Clairmont the SecondEpisode 10: Clairmont the SecondRe-upload: For Episode 10 we have an honest chat with Clairmont The Second about his songwriting and production, his place in the Toronto music scene, and more. Artists include: Tyler, The Creator Sade Kendrick Lamar &amp; More Re-upload: For Episode 10 we have an honest chat with Clairmont The Second about his songwriting and production, his place in the Toronto music scene, and more.

Artists include:

Tyler, The Creator

Sade

Kendrick Lamar

& More

]]>ee578839-3bee-44bd-95e0-e5da1e6bcaddFri, 11 Sep 2020 14:04:00 -050030:23yesfull210Re-upload: For Episode 10 we have an honest chat with Clairmont The Second about his songwriting and production, his place in the Toronto music scene, and more. Artists include: Tyler, The Creator Sade Kendrick Lamar and More611 ProductionsEpisode 9: Sebastian GaskinEpisode 9: Sebastian GaskinFor episode 9 we chat with Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Sebastian Gaskin about his live sessions, his fashion collaborations, his music videos and more. Artists featured include: Shania Twain Frank OCean Alvvays &amp; More For episode 9 we chat with Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Sebastian Gaskin about his live sessions, his fashion collaborations, his music videos and more.

Artists featured include:

Shania Twain

Frank OCean

Alvvays

& More

]]>d6a3e7ff-a65f-4aeb-869f-e2e75355d9aeFri, 04 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -050055:31yesfull29For episode 9 we chat with Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Sebastian Gaskin about his live sessions, his fashion collaborations, his music videos and more. Artists featured include: Shania Twain Frank OCean Alvvays & More611 ProductionsEpisode 8: Reid Millar (BBQ Pope & Trapdoor Fest)Episode 8: Reid Millar (BBQ Pope & Trapdoor Fest)For episode 8 we're putting the spotlight on something really cool taking place in Toronto and on the internet: Trapdoor fest. We talk with the festivals founder about the festival and check out some of the artists performing at this years online edition. For episode 8 we're putting the spotlight on something really cool taking place in Toronto and on the internet: Trapdoor fest. We talk with the festivals founder about the festival and check out some of the artists performing at this years online edition.

]]>bb46efba-ceb6-4804-a384-4f6ad0aeb672Fri, 28 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -050059:49yesfull28For episode 8 we're putting the spotlight on something really cool taking place in Toronto and on the internet: Trapdoor fest. We talk with the festivals founder about the festival and check out some of the artists performing at this years online edition.611 ProductionsEpisode 7: LexxiconEpisode 7: LexxiconFor episode 7 we chat with Lexxicon about the Toronto dancehall scene, his organization Afrowave, his dream features, and more... Artists include: Stefflon Don Dua Lipa PARTYNEXTDOOR &amp; more For episode 7 we chat with Lexxicon about the Toronto dancehall scene, his organization Afrowave, his dream features, and more...

Artists include:

Stefflon Don

Dua Lipa

PARTYNEXTDOOR

& more

]]>3f445c2b-0723-44cb-9aca-dcfd9cdb1e3bFri, 21 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -050052:12yesfull27For episode 7 we chat with Lexxicon about the Toronto dancehall scene, his organization Afrowave, his dream features, and more... Artists include: Stefflon Don Dua Lipa PARTYNEXTDOOR & more611 ProductionsEpisode 6: Ariel GoldEpisode 6: Ariel GoldFor episode 6 we chat with singer/ songwriter Ariel Gold about recording, vulnerability, visual art, &amp; more. Artists include: 070 Shake Leonard Cohen Feist &amp; More For episode 6 we chat with singer/ songwriter Ariel Gold about recording, vulnerability, visual art, & more.

Artists include:

070 Shake

Leonard Cohen

Feist

& More

]]>a9278568-5087-4e8b-8b47-cf40734071bbFri, 14 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -050001:19:30yesfull26For episode 6 we chat with singer/ songwriter Ariel Gold about recording, vulnerability, visual art, & more. Artists include: 070 Shake Leonard Cohen Feist & More611 ProductionsEpisode 5: The OBGMsEpisode 5: The OBGMsFor episode 5 we chat with Denz from Toronto garage-punk band The OBGMs about lifting up BIPOC voices, his ambitions, the state of the Toronto punk scene &amp; more... Artists include: Oxymorrons Clairmont The Second Danny Denial &amp; More For episode 5 we chat with Denz from Toronto garage-punk band The OBGMs about lifting up BIPOC voices, his ambitions, the state of the Toronto punk scene & more...

Artists include:

Oxymorrons

Clairmont The Second

Danny Denial

& More

]]>31409a13-47f1-43f6-83df-fc6ad659e277Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -050001:03:29yesfull25For episode 5 we chat with Denz from Toronto garage-punk band The OBGMs about lifting up BIPOC voices, his ambitions, the state of the Toronto punk scene & more... Artists include: Oxymorrons Clairmont The Second Danny Denial & More611 ProductionsEpisode 4: Hockey DadEpisode 4: Hockey DadFor episode 4 we chat with Australian rock n roll duo Hockey Dad about touring, Family Guy, their new record, &amp; more... Artists include: Goodbye Honolulu Silver Jews Purple Sneakers &amp; More For episode 4 we chat with Australian rock n roll duo Hockey Dad about touring, Family Guy, their new record, & more...

Artists include:

Goodbye Honolulu

Silver Jews

Purple Sneakers

& More

]]>3fe64a5d-7859-4410-93ae-46667f32a6d8Fri, 31 Jul 2020 12:01:00 -050001:11:37yesfull24For episode 4 we chat with Australian rock n roll duo Hockey Dad about touring, Family Guy, their new record, & more... Artists include: Goodbye Honolulu Silver Jews Purple Sneakers & More611 ProductionsEpisode 3: Clint BoonEpisode 3: Clint BoonFor episode 3 we chat with legendary Manchester musician, radio host, &amp; DJ Clint Boon. We talk about Oasis, changing technology, civic pride &amp; more... Artists include: Inspiral Carpets The Beach Boys Sam Fender Bruce Haack &amp; More... For episode 3 we chat with legendary Manchester musician, radio host, & DJ Clint Boon. We talk about Oasis, changing technology, civic pride & more...

Artists include:

Inspiral Carpets

The Beach Boys

Sam Fender

Bruce Haack

& More...

]]>6521cfc1-1cd1-4053-b646-ac77b13377c8Fri, 24 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -050001:01:01yesfull23For episode 3 we chat with legendary Manchester musician, radio host, & DJ Clint Boon. We talk about Oasis, changing technology, civic pride & more... Artists include: Inspiral Carpets The Beach Boys Sam Fender Bruce Haack & More...611 ProductionsEpisode 2: Johnny Took (DMA'S)Episode 2: Johnny Took (DMA'S)For episode two we chat with DMA'S guitarist Johnny Took about songwriting, dance music, touring and the DMA'S new sound. Artists include: Hayley Mary Alvvays Chemical Brothers Tobias Jesso Jr. &amp; More Check out the new DMA'S album! Available everywhere now. For episode two we chat with DMA'S guitarist Johnny Took about songwriting, dance music, touring and the DMA'S new sound.

Artists include:

Hayley Mary

Alvvays

Chemical Brothers

Tobias Jesso Jr.

& More

Check out the new DMA'S album! Available everywhere now.

]]>2c4d4d64-0912-48ed-a1de-306d30e0eaa1Fri, 17 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -050001:27:46yesfull22For episode two we chat with DMA'S guitarist Johnny Took about songwriting, dance music, touring and the DMA'S new sound. Artists include: Hayley Mary Alvvays Chemical Brothers Tobias Jesso Jr. & More Check out the new DMA'S album! Available everywhere now.Alex SpearsEpisode 1: Molly JohnsonEpisode 1: Molly JohnsonFor the premier of our second season, we chat with Canadian music legend Molly Johnson. We discuss her take on British music, rejecting a Juno award, and life as a "working musician". Music Includes: Sarah Harmer Kathleen Edwards Rose Cousins &amp; More For the premier of our second season, we chat with Canadian music legend Molly Johnson. We discuss her take on British music, rejecting a Juno award, and life as a "working musician".

Music Includes:

Sarah Harmer

Kathleen Edwards

Rose Cousins

& More

]]>637d064a-3eaa-4a76-83a3-6ee22ac2dc3bFri, 10 Jul 2020 13:00:00 -050001:22:25yesfull21For the premier of our second season, we chat with Canadian music legend Molly Johnson. We discuss her take on British music, rejecting a Juno award, and life as a "working musician". Music Includes: Sarah Harmer Kathleen Edwards Rose Cousins & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 16: Goodbye HonoluluEpisode 16: Goodbye HonoluluFor our season finale we chat with all four members of Goodbye Honolulu, about fashion, touring, their influences &amp; more. Artists include: Wavves Timber Timbre Rebekah Hawker &amp; More Thank you to all who have made this show possible. Especially Reid MacMaster, Kylie Miller, Tony Clement, Duncan Briggs, Helena Carter-Huffman, &amp; Stefan Mirkov. Stay informed, sign petitions, and donate what you can to the growing anti-racist movements wherever you happen to be. Take care of each other. We will be back in two weeks. NOTE: Since recording this episode some of the artists mentioned in this episode have been the subject of sexual assault and harassment allegations. Linked below is Goodbye Honolulu's statement. We also encourage folks to read the statements of survivors and lift up their voices wherever possible. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6aomLgZmo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link For our season finale we chat with all four members of Goodbye Honolulu, about fashion, touring, their influences & more.

Artists include:

Wavves

Timber Timbre

Rebekah Hawker

& More

Thank you to all who have made this show possible. Especially Reid MacMaster, Kylie Miller, Tony Clement, Duncan Briggs, Helena Carter-Huffman, & Stefan Mirkov.

Stay informed, sign petitions, and donate what you can to the growing anti-racist movements wherever you happen to be. Take care of each other.

We will be back in two weeks.

NOTE: Since recording this episode some of the artists mentioned in this episode have been the subject of sexual assault and harassment allegations. Linked below is Goodbye Honolulu's statement. We also encourage folks to read the statements of survivors and lift up their voices wherever possible.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6aomLgZmo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

]]>19d8dbc6-ad41-4bc3-ab88-54c077dcb206Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:09:00 -050001:26:48yesfull116For our season finale we chat with all four members of Goodbye Honolulu, about fashion, touring, their influences & more. Artists include: Wavves Timber Timbre Rebekah Hawker & More Thank you to all who have made this show possible. Especially Reid MacMaster, Kylie Miller, Tony Clement, Duncan Briggs, Helena Carter-Huffman, & Stefan Mirkov. Stay informed, sign petitions, and donate what you can to the growing anti-racist movements wherever you happen to be. Take care of each other. We will be back in two weeks. NOTE: Since recording this episode some of the artists mentioned in this episode have been the subject of sexual assault and harassment allegations. Linked below is Goodbye Honolulu's statement. We also encourage folks to read the statements of survivors and lift up their voices wherever possible. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6aomLgZmo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link611 ProductionsEpisode 15: Gaz Whelan (The Happy Mondays)Episode 15: Gaz Whelan (The Happy Mondays)For episode 15 we chat with Gaz Whelan, dummer of the legendary Manchester band The Happy Mondays.&nbsp; Artists include: Leonard Cohen Happy Mondays&nbsp; The Sex Pistols&nbsp; &amp; and More For episode 15 we chat with Gaz Whelan, dummer of the legendary Manchester band The Happy Mondays. 

Artists include:

Leonard Cohen

Happy Mondays 

The Sex Pistols 

& and More

]]>6LXJ7Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -050001:42:20nofull115For episode 15 we chat with Gaz Whelan, dummer of the legendary Manchester band The Happy Mondays. Artists include: Leonard Cohen Happy Mondays The Sex Pistols & and MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 14: Adam VaughanEpisode 14: Adam VaughanFor the third and final episode of our political mini-series we chat with Spadina Fort York MP Adam Vaughan. WE chat about Politics of radio, Marshall McLuhan, and the culture of Soca music in Toronto. Artists include: Nadia Baston&nbsp; David Rudder&nbsp; K'naan&nbsp; &amp; More&nbsp; Links:&nbsp; https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic&nbsp; https://antiracismcenter.com&nbsp; For the third and final episode of our political mini-series we chat with Spadina Fort York MP Adam Vaughan. WE chat about Politics of radio, Marshall McLuhan, and the culture of Soca music in Toronto.

Artists include:

Nadia Baston 

David Rudder 

K'naan 

& More 

Links: 

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic 


https://antiracismcenter.com 

]]>mL5ZzFri, 05 Jun 2020 16:00:00 -050001:36:56nofull114For the third and final episode of our political mini-series we chat with Spadina Fort York MP Adam Vaughan. WE chat about Politics of radio, Marshall McLuhan, and the culture of Soca music in Toronto. Artists include: Nadia Baston David Rudder K'naan & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 13: Alister CampbellEpisode 13: Alister CampbellFor part 2 of our political mini-series, we chat with former Conservative strategist Alister Campbell about&nbsp;punk rock, the blues, and the ways in which music shaped his political career.&nbsp; Artists include: IDLES Nirvana Elvis Costello&nbsp; &amp; More For part 2 of our political mini-series, we chat with former Conservative strategist Alister Campbell about punk rock, the blues, and the ways in which music shaped his political career. 

Artists include:

IDLES

Nirvana

Elvis Costello 

& More

]]>dz0NDFri, 29 May 2020 16:30:00 -050001:24:46nofull113For part 2 of our political mini-series, we chat with former Conservative strategist Alister Campbell about punk rock, the blues, and the ways in which music shaped his political career. Artists include: IDLES Nirvana Elvis Costello & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 12: Charlie AngusEpisode 12: Charlie AngusFor part 1 of our 3 part political series, we chat with NDP MP Charlie Angus about opening for the Dead Kennedy’s, Timmins, and the role music has played in his political life.&nbsp; Artists include&nbsp; Stompin’ Tom&nbsp; The Clash L’etranger &amp; more For part 1 of our 3 part political series, we chat with NDP MP Charlie Angus about opening for the Dead Kennedy’s, Timmins, and the role music has played in his political life. 

Artists include 

Stompin’ Tom 

The Clash

L’etranger

& more

]]>BzAdLFri, 22 May 2020 17:00:00 -050001:19:38nofull112For part 1 of our 3 part political series, we chat with NDP MP Charlie Angus about opening for the Dead Kennedy’s, Timmins, and the role music has played in his political life. Artists include Stompin’ Tom The Clash L’etranger & moreAlex SpearsEpisode 11: Deanna PetcoffEpisode 11: Deanna PetcoffFor episode 11 we chat with Toronto singer - songwriter Deanna Petcoff about fashion, genres, and the local music scene. Artists include: Passport Radio&nbsp; Alvvays TACOCAT&nbsp; Faye Webster&nbsp; The Cure&nbsp; &amp; More For episode 11 we chat with Toronto singer - songwriter Deanna Petcoff about fashion, genres, and the local music scene.

Artists include:

Passport Radio 

Alvvays

TACOCAT 

Faye Webster 

The Cure 

& More

]]>rzWRLFri, 15 May 2020 16:00:00 -050001:24:30nofull111For episode 11 we chat with Toronto singer - songwriter Deanna Petcoff about fashion, genres, and the local music scene. Artists include: Passport Radio Alvvays TACOCAT Faye Webster The Cure & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 9: Glenn Milchem (Blue Rodeo)Episode 9: Glenn Milchem (Blue Rodeo)For Episode 9, we chat with Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem about jazz, record labels, his solo projects, &amp;amp; more. Artists include: Judee Sill Art Ensemble of Chicago&nbsp; Aldous Harding Gordon Lightfoot&nbsp; &amp; More For Episode 9, we chat with Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem about jazz, record labels, his solo projects, &amp; more.

Artists include:

Judee Sill

Art Ensemble of Chicago 

Aldous Harding

Gordon Lightfoot 

& More

]]>V76dLFri, 01 May 2020 16:16:00 -050001:29:15nofull19For Episode 9, we chat with Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem about jazz, record labels, his solo projects, &amp; more. Artists include: Judee Sill Art Ensemble of Chicago Aldous Harding Gordon Lightfoot & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 8: Toby Cregan (Skegss)Episode 8: Toby Cregan (Skegss)For episode 8 we chat with Toby Cregan about the joys of touring, his influence on younger musicians, and outlaw country. Featuring songs by: Sun Junkies&nbsp; Flamingos Pink&nbsp; Blaze Foley&nbsp; Skepta&nbsp; &amp; More... Experienced some technical difficulties on this one. Apologies for the echo in certain parts. For episode 8 we chat with Toby Cregan about the joys of touring, his influence on younger musicians, and outlaw country.

Featuring songs by:

Sun Junkies 

Flamingos Pink 

Blaze Foley 

Skepta 

& More...

Experienced some technical difficulties on this one. Apologies for the echo in certain parts.

]]>1LRd7Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -050001:13:34yesfull18For episode 8 we chat with Toby Cregan about the joys of touring, his influence on younger musicians, and outlaw country. Featuring songs by: Sun Junkies Flamingos Pink Blaze Foley Skepta & More... Experienced some technical difficulties on this one. Apologies for the echo in certain parts.Alex SpearsEpisode 7: Luna LiEpisode 7: Luna LiWe talk about social media, COVID-19, being an independent artist, and more.&nbsp;&nbsp; Music Includes: Luna Li Men I Trust Crumb Jaysom &amp; More We talk about social media, COVID-19, being an independent artist, and more.  

Music Includes:

Luna Li

Men I Trust

Crumb

Jaysom

& More

]]>aLoVDFri, 17 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -050001:14:05nofull17We talk about social media, COVID-19, being an independent artist, and more. Music Includes: Luna Li Men I Trust Crumb Jaysom & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 6: Warren Kinsella (The Hot Nasties & SFH)Episode 6: Warren Kinsella (The Hot Nasties & SFH)For episode 6 we chat with legendary political strategist, author, and punk rock bassist Warren Kinsella. Music Includes: New Order The Clash&nbsp; Against Me &amp; More For episode 6 we chat with legendary political strategist, author, and punk rock bassist Warren Kinsella.

Music Includes:

New Order

The Clash 

Against Me

& More

]]>AzE9zFri, 10 Apr 2020 15:19:00 -050001:05:40nofull16For episode 6 we chat with legendary political strategist, author, and punk rock bassist Warren Kinsella. Music Includes: New Order The Clash Against Me & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 5: Jacob Switzer (Goodbye Honolulu & Jayfeelbender)Episode 5: Jacob Switzer (Goodbye Honolulu & Jayfeelbender)Jacob Switzer, best known as a member of Goodbye Honolulu, has a new solo album out under the name Jayfeelbender. We talk about work ethic, saving money, and hip hop culture.&nbsp; Artists include: Goodbye Honolulu Dreamville&nbsp; Shannon and The Clams Broncho&nbsp; &amp; More Jacob Switzer, best known as a member of Goodbye Honolulu, has a new solo album out under the name Jayfeelbender. We talk about work ethic, saving money, and hip hop culture. 

Artists include:

Goodbye Honolulu

Dreamville 

Shannon and The Clams

Broncho 

& More

]]>Z736zFri, 13 Mar 2020 17:00:00 -050001:12:32yesfull15Jacob Switzer, best known as a member of Goodbye Honolulu, has a new solo album out under the name Jayfeelbender. We talk about work ethic, saving money, and hip hop culture. Artists include: Goodbye Honolulu Dreamville Shannon and The Clams Broncho & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 3: Tony ClementEpisode 3: Tony ClementFor episode 3, we sit down with former MP and Cabinet Minister Tony Clement to discuss his favourite tunes and the intersection of music and politics.&nbsp; Featuring: Rush The Tragically Hip The Beaches The Ramones The Clash For episode 3, we sit down with former MP and Cabinet Minister Tony Clement to discuss his favourite tunes and the intersection of music and politics. 

Featuring:

Rush

The Tragically Hip

The Beaches

The Ramones

The Clash

]]>BzJZzFri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -050001:06:35nofull13For episode 3, we sit down with former MP and Cabinet Minister Tony Clement to discuss his favourite tunes and the intersection of music and politics. Featuring: Rush The Tragically Hip The Beaches The Ramones The ClashAlex SpearsEpisode 2: Kylie Miller (The Beaches)Episode 2: Kylie Miller (The Beaches)In this episode we talk to Kylie Miller from The Beaches. Music Includes: Happy Mondays, ABBA, Bad Nerves, &amp; More In this episode we talk to Kylie Miller from The Beaches.

Music Includes:

Happy Mondays, ABBA, Bad Nerves, & More

]]>aLn9DThu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -050051:12nofull12In this episode we talk to Kylie Miller from The Beaches. Music Includes: Happy Mondays, ABBA, Bad Nerves, & MoreAlex SpearsEpisode 1: Reid MacMaster (Fade Awaays)Episode 1: Reid MacMaster (Fade Awaays)For the first episode of the show we sit down with Reid MacMaster to talk about his favourite tunes Artists include: DMAS Oasis&nbsp; Dirty Nil&nbsp; &amp; more For the first episode of the show we sit down with Reid MacMaster to talk about his favourite tunes

Artists include:

DMAS

Oasis 

Dirty Nil 

& more

]]>WzPXzMon, 10 Feb 2020 18:16:00 -050053:57nofull11For the first episode of the show we sit down with Reid MacMaster to talk about his favourite tunes Artists include: DMAS Oasis Dirty Nil & moreAlex Spears