On this episode I am joined by Jackie and Eli who, together, make up the punk rock band Mademoiselle. We talk about a wide variety of subject matter including the importance of music in their lives, transporting instruments on public transit and the weird looks you get, the importance of a strong all ages music scene, dealing with hecklers, politics and much more. We also discuss the release of their new EP Choke and all of the work that went into the release of that. You can listen to the song Bathroom Baby at the end of the episode and you can purchase it and the entire EP HERE

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On this episode of the podcast I speak with Calgary punk rockers Class of 93. This is by far one of the most ridiculous and hilarious podcasts I have ever recorded! We delve deep into a wide variety of important subject matter including sandwiches, bloody mosh pits, song writing, stage presence as well as the East Town Get Down which the band just recently performed at! We also talk all about the album fundraising show that will be taking place at The Palomino on June 15th to help finance Class of 93's first full length album. Tickets are just $10 EVENT INFO

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This episode of the podcast is all about Calgary's Decimate Metalfest taking place at Distortion Live Music Venue on June 7th-10th. I got the chance to talk to members from three of the different bands playing the festival and do a little interview. First up was Chris McCrimmon, lead guitar player of Calgary's own Widow's Peak (Facebook  Twitter  Instagram), next was Jeff Wilson, lead guitar player of Ontario based metal band Sludgehammer (Facebook  Twitter  Instagram), and finally I spoke with Stef Barburou Jomphe, lead singer of Ontarion based metal band Insurrection (Facebook). You can find tickets for Decimate Metalfest HERE

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A little more about Decimate Metalfest:

DECIMATE METALFEST is the brainchild of Sloan Voxx of Voxx Promotions, which is destined to become an annual Canadian metal pilgrimage to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With the many yearly festivals becoming part of the national metal heritage, Sloan wants DECIMATE METALFEST to become one of the best-known events alongside the various festivals located within Alberta, and Western Canada. With Voxx Promos booking and promotional experience, and the support of metalheads internationally, there is nothing to stop them from reaching their goal of bringing in the masses and putting on incredible metal festivals for years to come!

Voxx Promos was the head promoter for Canada’s Extreme Metal Radio’s CEMR Metalfest in 2017 (https://www.facebook.com/events/222522428193641/), which showcased a killer line up of Western Canada’s up and coming metal bands such as Terrifier, Planet Eater, Display of Decay, W.M.D, Vile Insignia, Path to Extinction, Tessitura, Anarcheon, Kelevra, Train Bigger Monkeys, Ye Goat-Herd Gods, Detherous, Juliet Ruin, Augurium, Anti-Pattern, Forsaken Rite, Graveyard Nemesis and Benevolent Like Quietus.

DECIMATE METALFEST promises to be bigger and better than the executed festival next year and its pending lineup will certainly not disappoint.

Festival organizer Sloan Voxx comments: “We are so excited to be embarking on the adventure of starting our very own Metal Festival! We’ve been very fortunate to have worked with so many incredible people and bands in the past and we value them so much. What better way to spend a weekend than to bring them all together for 3 days of epic music and entertainment! We have a great team on board and we can’t wait to get this fest off the ground with the help of seasoned and up-an-coming metal bands of all kinds! Let’s do this! DECIMATE!”

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On this episode I get the chance to speak with Chris and Mark who are both part of the band Scratch Buffalo. We talk about the song writing marathon that the band did back in January, they wrote and recorded 50 songs and raised over $4000 for the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. We also talk about what goes into the making of a Scratch Buffalo album, why producers can be valuable, as well as the importance of making sure all your band members know their jobs and are on the same page. Scratch Buffalo will be releasing their first LP on May 18/18. You can listen to the first single off the album "Kill the Sky" as well as the second single "Poltergrease" at the end of the episode

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I get the chance to talk with Arron and Hunter who, together, make up the band The Northern Coast. It was lots of fun getting the chance to speak with these guys, they are down to earth genuine dudes who let there music do the talking. We talk about their upcoming album and how they are treating it differently from their past release as well as what its like to see your fan base grow beyond just your friends. We also touch on some of the difficulties of being a touring band in Canada compared to other countries. You can listen to their song "Rusted Love" off of their Revelry EP at the end of the episode. It, and the entire EP, are available for purchase HERE

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I do quite a few phone interviews with different bands around the country, and I guess in this episode around the world. I decided to compile some of these interviews and release it as a full podcast episode. I speak with C.C. Getty who is one of the founders and organizers of Calgary's 420 Music and Arts Festival, Mike Horvath from Vancouver based metal band 2 shadows, as well as John McMorran from UK based metal band Bloodshot Dawn. Follow them on social media for up to date information!

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Kyle Brouwer, also known as Alter Ego Collective, returns to chat about his up-coming album "The Valley" and much much more. It was lots of fun getting the chance to catch up with Kyle, it's been about a year since he last appeared on the podcast and its been a busy year for him. We talk about what went in to the making of his latest album, which is set to release April 13th/2018, as well as putting together the CD release show which is happening at Cafe Koi on the same day. We also discuss how generally being a good person with a strong work ethic will get you far in the music industry and we even talk about robots towards the end of the show! You can listen to the first 3 tracks off of Alter Ego Collectives new album "The Valley" at the end of the episode

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Ever wonder how your favorite songs make it on the radio? In this episode i get the chance to speak with Matt Berry who is the Music Director at Calgary radio station X92.9. Matt is also the host of Xposure, which airs on Sunday nights, as well as the Alt 20 Countdown. We get the chance to talk about a wide variety of musical subjects including how your favorite songs make it onto the radio, what your band can do to improve there chances of being played on the radio and the evolution of the music industry as a whole. We also get a look into what its like being the Music Director at X92.9 and how Matt ended up in the position he is currently in.

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Trenton and Ethan, who together form the band Dane, stop by to chat about there second full length album Serotonin. The album is set to be released on March 24/2018. We talk all about their upcoming release; what the idea behind it was, what it was like to record in a different city, how this album is different from their first release and much more. We also talk about what the guys do when there not playing music and the possibility of a music video in the near future. You can listen to the song Procrastinate off of the upcoming album at the end of the episode. If you would like to pick up your very own copy when it is released you can find it HERE

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