Today’s episode features a conversation with Ryan Hook, most notably of Baby Boy and the Earthly Delights. Kevin knows Ryan from practicing with him at a yoga studio when they both lived in Edmonton. Ryan has since relocated to Victoria, on Vancouver Island, a perfect place for his silky smooth, reggae-infused jams to be born and make homes in the laid-back ears of island dwellers. In their conversation, they discuss:

-song writing from a drummer’s perspective

-crafting successful DIY recordings and releases

-crucial differences between collaborating and band-leading

-pivotal musical experiences and awakenings

-the intricacies of playing live versus in the studio

-different ways of approaching practice

-understanding and executing reggae and related styles

-and more!

Show Notes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azVyfWSxR7A (Emmet Michael – God Shaped Hole)

https://www.facebook.com/JamieCooperMusic/ (Jamie Cooper)

https://www.jacobcollier.com/ (Jacob Collier)

https://www.amazon.ca/New-Breed-Systems-Development-Creativity/dp/1423418123/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1andkeywords=new+breedandqid=1615487957andsr=8-1 (Gary Chester and the New Breed)