Musical prankster and self-described genius Gonzales. Once began his career as Jason Beck in Toronto with his band SON in 1995, he soon found himself as a rapper in Berlin with a new name Chilly Gonzales and started setting world records and found himself as a very-in-demand producer.

Halifax's Plumtree broke up in 2000 but enjoyed a resurgance in popularity last year with the release of the Scott Pilgrim movie. On the podcast, a tune from their excellent final album This Day Won't Last At All.

Canadian pop music legend Andy Kim: in the business over 40 years, and we highlight a cut from his newest album from last year 'Happen Again'.

Halifax-based but truly national singer and songwriter...and member of the Order Of Canada, Lennie Gallant.

They're been in the business for over 30 years - this episode highlights a classic 80s cut from Canadian new wave popsters Martha and the Muffins.

Rose Melberg is a legend in indie-pop circles: once a founding member of influential indie pop bands Tiger Trap, Go Sailor and the Softies, her melodic and effortless way with a hook graces all her projects, including her solo albums and new band Brave Irene.

We rock out with Spookey Ruben and his 15-minute "Mechanical Royalty", an ode to his prog-rock heroes of the 70s like Rush and King Crimson.

Carly Paradis is a Canadian pianist, based in London where she performs on Hollywood soundtracks ("Moon") and writes her own soundtrack-inspired music.

Hark the Herons is made up of Kalyn Allan and Glenn Lavender, who gained an impressive following based the strength of their debut album.

Kurt is extremely artistic in everything he does: graphic and costume design, and of course music.

His latest album is Turpentine Wind, and he's put his whole back-catalog on Bandcamp for super cheap... including his song-cycle "Vostok 6" about Russian cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, which is featured on this episode.