On this episode of the podcast Cody chats with the host of the Local Singles radio show Sami Parker. The show airs on CJSW 90.9 every Wednesday from 12pm-1pm or you can listen online at cjsw.com. The two of them sit down to discuss the ins and outs of the local music scene and how community radio helps to strengthen the connections between members of the community. They also discuss a wide variety of other topics including: getting involved with community radio and the steps you need to take to end up on air, tips for finding new music in today’s day and age, the difference between campus radio and community radio, how having “good taste” in music means finding something to appreciate within all genres, the connective nature of live music, subjective versus objective experience, the cyclical nature of trends and the revival of old sounds, what makes radio unique over other types of media, how its hard not to be interested in something that someone speaks about with passion, getting the next generation interested in local music, and our mutual love for a good horn section.

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with YYC lounge rock band Meadow Drive in its entirety. The band just released an EP titled The Art of Misinterpretation so the five of them chat about that and how it came to be. They also touch on a wide variety of other subject matter including: saying yes to gigs before you have your full line-up and the magic that can come about as a result, writing lyrics based off of how words sound rather then the meaning behind them, pulling from a wide variety of different genres to create a unique sound, how the people who influence you creatively don’t necessarily have to be the same as who your favorite artists are, playing the guitar like its a vocalist singing, more cowbell is always better, the trial by fire that is playing in front of a live audience, how having deadlines tends to be a good thing, finding space within your songs for each instrument to come through and shine, how honesty is the foundation for any good band, and remembering to have fun along the way. You can listen to the song Counterfeit Ending off of the bands most recent EP at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Daniel Pelton, Andrew Leitch, and Joseph Bahhadi and they all play in the YYC based jazz rock band Long Time No Time. The band has just released their forth full length album Tough Times and the four of them chat about the inspiration behind the album as well as the unique way in which it came together. They also touch on a wide variety of other subject matter including: winning a death metal music video award while playing in a band with no guitars, finding creative ways to rip a solo when your instrument breaks, taking advantage of the opportunities that the pandemic has created, going with the flow and rearranging pieces on the fly to put out the best piece possible, experimenting with different recording techniques, being critical of your work while not allowing yourself to become over critical, how the collective emotional state of the band at the time of recording bleeds through into the music, the cathartic nature of the music making process, the difference between a collection of songs and an actual album, achieving the sounds of chaos through maintaining the utmost amounts of order, the way that solos find their way into pieces, fun moments from spending two weeks in studio together, and finding moments of peace among the chaos. You can listen to the song The Realm off of the bands newest album Tough Times at the end of the episode

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Steve Rawles and Ryan Mumby who both play in the iconic Canadian punk band Belvedere. The band is set to release its sixth full length album, Hindsight is the Sixth Sense, on May 14th so the three of them talk all about what went into the making of that and some of the unique challenges that had to be overcome to produce the album. They also talk about a wide array of other subject matter including: touring around the world and what its like to have people from different countries sing your songs back to you, using your art to shed a light on inequality while still delivering a message of hope, the access that technology has given us all to the music making process, the value of a good record label, trying to do things that are different from what everybody else is doing, why tattoo artists make good album art, finding comfort in music during these troubling times, learning to go with the flow and play things by ear, the surprising amount of cardio involved when playing on big stages, how the biggest shows aren’t always the best shows, knowing which venues your band should play, and giving it your all every time you play no matter the crowd size. You can listen to the single Elephant March off of the bands upcoming album at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody chats with Darren Ollinger who is the front man for the YYC punk rock band Julius Sumner Miller. The two of them take a deep dive into the bands new record Try It Out and discuss the outrageous prices of parmesan cheese. They also talk about a wide variety of other subject matter including: how it’s one thing to write a record and how its another thing to write a record that people want to listen to over and over again, writing songs for the back of the room as well as the front, the advantages and disadvantages of different recording styles, cliches are cliches for a reason, what its like releasing an album in the middle of a pandemic, the importance of taking the time to interact with your fans, being forced to slow down because of the pandemic and the gratitude that comes with that, coming up with creative ways to connect with your audience, the opportunities that the pandemic has given us, things that we started doing because of the pandemic and that we plan to continue doing after its over, creating a sound that is unique to your band, making the art that you want to make and not pandering to anyone, how there’s no write or wrong way to do things, and at the end of the day nobody really cares. You can listen to the song Frugal Man off of the bands most recent album at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined virtually by Mikaela Cochrane, the driving force behind the darkwave popera band Future Womb. Mikahla recently rellocated to Vancouver so the two of them chat about starting over in a new place and how the removal of community can really shake your confidence. They also chat about a wide variety of other subject matter including: coming into your own as a creative person, collaborating over long distances, getting back into the creative mind set, connecting with people and making them feel less alone through your art, the cathartic nature of singing, introducing a theatrical element to your performance, the importance of deadlines, writing from the subconscious, the awesomeness that is the Broken Record Podcast, the beauty of the flow state, communicating emotions through music in a way that people will understand, learning to let go and trust in other people, our public personas versus our private personas and how they can clash, and the art of communicating emotions through music in a way that people will understand. You can listen to the song TGIF off of the bands debut album BABYGIRLGALACTIC at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down for a chat with YYC blues rocker Mitch Belot. The two of them chat about the versatility of being a solo musician that also has the ability to rock out with a band, in this case the Mitch Belot Band. They also cover a wide variety of other interesting subject matter including: using music as a conduit to make people happy, how there’s something truly special about singing while also playing an instrument, realizing that there is no right way to write a song, the voice being just another instrumental component of a song, the weirdness of playing virtual shows that lack the feedback that you get from a crowd, finding unique ways to deliver live music to your audience in a pandemic world, developing new skills out of necessity, developing a new found appreciation for live music events, the ins and outs of working with a significant other, being honest with the people you collaborate with and not taking criticism personally, seeking honest feedback as a creative person (Your moms always going to tell you you’re the best), leaving room for interpretation in your art, the importance of time management for the full time musician, trusting in your local venues to provide you with good live music, and how sometimes its even hard to find the energy to do the things you love most in the world. You can listen to the song Sky Blue off of the bands most recent album All For Nothing at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Madison Lee and Taylor Miles who both play in the YYC alternative rock band Exit Division. The three of them talk about the bands debut album Psychosis and how it came together and was written during quarantine. The three of them cover a wide variety of other subject matter including: being productive with the time we have all been given, using technology to your advantage in the age of COVID, telling a stories through your music, how to keep people excited about an album, thinking outside the box to grab peoples attention, assigning meaning to a song after it is already written, COVID being the driving force for creative ideas, how nobody really wants to sit down and deal with the business side of the music, the benefits of immersing yourself totally in the music with your band, the radness that is OCL studios, constructing a cohesive brand that truly represents who you are as people, how entertaining an audience requires so much more than just good music, finding the balance between trying to convey a message and leaving enough room for interpretation, sometimes being new to the industry can work to your advantage. putting yourself into as many uncomfortable situations as possible in the quest for growth, and how kindness is the foundation for all good relationships. You can listen to the song Keeps You Alive off of the bands debut album Psychosis at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody chats with Calgary hip-hop superstar Pat Clifton. The two of them have a very deep conversation while trying to answer the question why is it so hard to talk about ourselves and the things we are passionate about? They also cover a wide variety of other subject matter including: using the resources that you have available to take control of your art, the shift towards independent production and how that effects the music industry, keeping it simple (the ones that make it complicated never get congratulated), how art is always a little self indulgent in the beginning, releasing shorter bodies of work more frequently, the importance of deadlines, always remembering to be kind to yourself, allowing yourself to fail so you can learn from your mistakes, the goods and the bads of social media, how maintaining a positive mindset is always going to be a battle, doing your best everyday to choose the light, the importance of finishing the things that you start, realizing that perfection is unattainable and all you can do is your best, how technology has given us all the freedom to do whatever the fuck we want, realizing that we are the ones laying the foundations for what the future of art will look like, and how at the end of the day its all about the connections you make. You can listen to Pats single Indigo Child at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Tomy, Conroy, and Paul who together make up the Kelowna based groove rock band The Carbons. The four of them reminisce about the days of old when we were allowed to gather at awesome shows such as Big Winter Classic. They also cover a wide variety of other interesting subject matter including: defining your own genre instead of conforming to the ones that already exist, finding your confidence as a musician, walking the line between caring too much and not caring enough, how all the best bass players start out as guitar players, how to get a big sound with only three members, the perils of touring through Canada in the winter time, using the tools you have available to reach the widest audience possible, no matter how hard we try live streams will never replace live shows, prioritizing your time, there is something to be said about the energy of crowds, adapting to the situation that we all find ourselves in, putting your trust in venues to provide its patrons with good music, Karma, gravitating towards positive energy, the ins and outs of the Kelowna music scene, and making the world a better place one kick ass rock show at a time. You can listen to the bands latest single Steel Toe Boots at the end of the episode.