604 Records Presents: Verses

Rachel Schaefer sits down with Kevvy Maher to discuss the making of her comedy special I've Never Told Anyone That Before. They talk about:

- Her boyfriend's genuinely terrifying night terrors

- Sleeping head-to-feet

- Owning a vegetarian lizard

- The weirdest restaurant customers imaginable

- The pressure of filming a stand-up special

- How comics worry about accidentally stealing jokes

- Why stand-up is better experienced live

- The original plan for a giant demon face behind the stage

- Naming the special

- & more!

Rachel's special I've Never Told Anyone That Before is available now on YouTube on @ComedyHereOften ​

Sam Tonning chats with Vancouver's rising band Chopping Spree at the Railtown Rooftop Party (featuring the Summerlight Stage) to talk about their journey from high school bands and university jazz ensembles to sold-out shows, crowd surfers, and one of the most unique sounds in Canadian music.

Junny Chen and Eddie Naranjo (Burrito) discuss the origins of Chopping Spree, their album Anemoia, the Vancouver music scene, Japanese fusion legends like Masayoshi Takanaka and Tatsuro Yamashita, the influence of bands like Cassiopeia, why jazz and punk have more in common than people think, and their plans to take their music far beyond Vancouver.

They also settle some extremely important debates involving Mastodon, Rush, Santana, Weather Report, Chick Corea, Fishbone, Taco Bell, and bong merch.

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What was it like building a band in Western Canada before streaming, before social media, and before anyone outside your city knew your name?

In this episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with 64 Funnycars, one of Victoria's underground power-pop bands from the late 80s, to talk about the realities of building a music career in Canada during a completely different era.

They share stories about:

• Recording a full album in just 36 hours
• Touring Western Canada with almost no infrastructure
• Playing legendary venues like Harpo's Campus radio shaping the success of indie bands
• The chaos of booking DIY tours before the internet
• Why some bands chose not to chase fame
• And much more!

This episode is available in video form on YouTube. If you enjoy local music conversation - hit subscribe! Thanks for watching.

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Jonathan Simkin sits down with Dave Faber of Faber Drive to talk through the making of Seven Second Surgery, late-night studio tales, vocal surgery and recovery, why some records break in Canada but not the US, and 604 Records' plan to reissue and upscale videos for the band's 19th anniversary. Dave also walks us through his son's meteoric rise (Powfu / "Coffee For Your Head"), the legal/clearance journey, and what it's like managing family in the streaming era.

• Faber Drive / Dave Faber —https://www.instagram.com/davefabermusic/?hl=en

• Verses — https://www.tiktok.com/@verses.604

• Jonathan - https://www.tiktok.com/@604simkin

Timestamps:

00:12 — Intro

01:48 —Dave's early career

04:37 — Pre-Faber Drive projects

06:02 — Family & kids (Isaiah, Henry)

08:39 — Signing story: Chad, Joey, Brian & how 604 got involved

12:24 — The producer dream team: Chad Kroeger, Joey Moi & Brian Howes

15:16 — Recording Seven Second Surgery — long sessions & memories

16:07 — Joey's studio advice (loosen up in the booth)

19:47 — Vocal surgery: polyp / voice recovery

20:38 — Canada vs. US: what worked and what didn't

24:20 — Demos, comeback single Get Up & Dance & "I Can't Keep a Secret"

26:16 — Chief / Kevin Zaruk and team stories

28:12 — Later albums, singles still played today (Tongue Tied, When I'm With You)

31:27 — 19th anniversary reissue — upscales, vinyl & deluxe plans

33:46 — New acoustic recordings + cover ("(I Just) Died in Your Arms Tonight")

36:34 — Faith in the music business — navigating conscience & challenges

39:29 — Powfu ("Coffee For Your Head") story — beats, clearance & Columbia deal

44:14 — Streaming numbers, catalog value & Marianas Trench box set anecdote

46:36 — Legacy, fans, and final thoughts

47:35 — Close

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Kelsey Hamilton sits down with Kevvy Maher who directed her debut comedy special to talk through it as well as a whole bunch of other nonsense.

We learn why a lime scooter, then a blooper reel was the only thing that mattered for the special, her mother's obsession with Nate Go Wild the mysterious animal videographer, and why she has the best teeth in the game.

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The Jins join Dave Genn on Verses for a chaotic conversation covering their new record, early DIY shows, and their upcoming European tour.

From cassette-era gigs in questionable venues to planning a full overseas run, the band commits to 25 minutes of pure sillyness as Dave regrets his choice of a Monday night.

The episode is out now in video form on YouTube. Subscribe to Verses for regular artist on artist interviews and really sophisticated conversations like this one!

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Sister bands Fionn and Vox Rea join the podcast to talk about growing up in the Vancouver music scene, busking at Granville Island as teenagers, and how the some of the weird experiences there shaped their careers.

Topics include:

• Busking at Granville Island

• Pressure around age in the music industry

• The value of long-term artistic pursuits

• Why the Vancouver music scene is slowly becoming cool

• How a heckle can completely derail you

& much more!

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In this episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with Robyn Ottolini for a candid conversation about going viral with "F-150," signing a major deal, walking away from the industry machine, and rebuilding her career on her own terms.

Robyn shares her journey from growing up in Uxbridge, Ontario to landing a bidding war, signing with Warner Music Nashville, and learning the realities of major-label life. She opens up about creative freedom, radio power, independence, and why she chose a boutique path over industry control.

They also dive into:

How Dallas Smith first discovered her

The viral rise of "F-150"

Navigating Nashville and label politics

Her Disney cover of "I Won't Say I'm In Love" from Hercules

Writing from real life experiences

Why authenticity matters more than trends

Her upcoming debut album and "Growing Down" era

From hometown stories to industry survival, this episode reveals what it really takes to build a sustainable music career today.

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In this special episode of Verses, Jonathan Simkin sits down with Payton Adler — frontman of Floorplan — to discuss their debut self-titled EP, creative struggles, and building a loyal fanbase.

Payton opens up about writing from personal lows, performing with emotional intensity, and what it means to release music through 604 Records.

This episode connects to the upcoming film Sweetness, with actor Herman Tømmeraas appearing in character.

Topics include: – Floorplan's new EP (out March 6) – The single "Payback" – Writing about anxiety and relationships – Fan culture and touring – Influences like My Chemical Romance – Performing as emotional release

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Fake Shark frontman Kevvy Maher joins Jonathan Simkin to talk about making ambitious albums, working with Kool Keith, writing on tour, and building a long-term career outside the major label system.

The pair also devise a genius strategy to make 0.00006% of a penny by streaming their own songs and lots of other smart people talk.

The full episode is available in video form on Youtube. Likes/comments/reviews all help us out big time. Thank you for listening!

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