I speak with Brendan and Ben who make up one half of Calgary heavy alternative band Tiger Bomber. The band just released their debut album in December 2017, the album is self titled. We talk about first show jitters, why its important to get your friends involved in any way possible,as well as the creative elements behind writing a song and how pushing the boundaries of song writing keeps it interesting for everyone. We also discuss not taking yourself to seriously and how playing with other people improves your skills as a musician and is just plain fun! You can listen to the songs Daedalus and Dangerous Goose at the end of the episode for a little preview of the bands self titled album. You can purchase the full album HERE

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I speak with Tyler, Dan and Jason from Calgary's most "not offensive" band Dead Pixel. The guys have just recently released there first album, The Sounds of 4th Place, and we talk about how it came together and some of the challenges they faced while recording it. We also discuss some exciting new opportunities that the band will be involved with in the near future. You can find the song Chameleon off of The Sounds of 4th Place at the end of the episode. Pick up your very on copy through BANDCAMP. Also be sure to pick yourself up a Dead Pixel T-shirt, they got the softest shirts in town!

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I speak with my good friend Andrei Cristian who makes music under The Wolf of Transilvania. Andrei is one of the best guitar players that I know personally, he seriously shreds, he also teaches guitar and is an all around good dude. We get the chance to go deep on a wide variety of music related topics including the evolution of music and music technology and the saltiness this has created in some people as well as the joys of producing music and being lucky enough to be able to. We also talk about ways in which you can support others, not just musically, but in your everyday life as well. You can catch a little sample from The Wolf of Transilvania at the end of the episode

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The guys from Crooked Spies return! I travel to their jam space to talk to them about their upcoming album High Plains and to find out what they have been up to in the months since we spoke last. We talk about all of the effort that went into the making of the album as well as everything from the recording process to the bands favorite moments while making the album. We also touch on topics such as board games, T.V., Pokemon, Yoga and so, so much more. This was a great conversation and I had an absolute blast chatting with these guys again. At the end of the episode you can listen to Raised by Wolves and Seeing Red Both are a sneak peek from Crooked Spies upcoming album High Plains. Available everywhere music is sold Dec. 15th

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I speak with Ethan and Trenton who, together, form the band Dane. We talk all about some of the benefits and some of the challenges that come with having a two piece band. We also talk about how the band achieves such a "large" sound with just the two of them as well as their writing process and how the band came to be. Listen to their track "Burning Man" at the end of the episode to get a taste of what Dane is all about and to see for yourself what I mean when I say a "large" sound. You can find "Burning Man" as well as their self titled debut album on Bandcamp    

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Will and Anthony, from punk rock band The Galacticas, return to chat about their up coming album, Diagnostics. We talk about the bands first full length album as well as a busy year filled with writing, touring and recording. We also delve into important topics such as Star Wars, Cartoons and Dragon Ball Z. At the end of the episode you can listen to The Alderaan Song, a sample off of the bands up-coming album Diagnostics . (Available Nov. 11)

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On this episode I get the chance to speak with Ann Taylor a multi-talented singer, song writer and musician. We are also joined by Winston, who makes up one half of Divided, the other half being made up of Ann Taylor. The two of them are also part of a really cool collective of musicians that they call Plus(+). We talk all about the formation of Plus as well as the importance of surrounding yourself by creative individuals and how that benefits your own creativity. We also delve into the importance of living your life with passion, social anxieties and the current sate of our music scene. You can listen to Ann's single "Sober" at the end of the episode, you can purchase "Sober" at itunes.apple.com/bz/album/sober-single/

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Graham Mackenzie returns to the podcast to tell us what he and the Major Minor Music Project have been up to over the past several months. We talk about some of the challenges behind organizing all ages shows, Grahams plans for the future of the Major Minor Music Project and how everyone can help to create an inclusive music scene for everyone. We also touch on some real interesting subject matter regarding how we interact with each other online as well as a phenomenon that we dubbed "Consensuses Hating." If you would like to support the Major Minor Music Project visit their website www.majorminormusic.org to see how you can get involved.

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I went on location to the Ship & Anchor pub to speak with the guys from the Calgary Punk-Rock band Julius Sumner Miller. They have been nominated by the YYC Music Awards for Metal Recording of the Year as well as for Group of the Year. It was a lot of fun talking with these guys and it is obvious from talking with them that they are having a great time. We discuss a variety of topics including the impact that music has had on their lives as well as what playing in the band means to them. We also talk about their latest album "Rock around the Radius" and how that whole project came together. You can download and listen to "Rock Around the Radius" at jsm.band/album/rock-around-the-radius

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I got the chance to sit down and speak with Calgary Hip-Hop artist A.Y.E. His album "Nox" has been nominated for a YYC Music Award for Hip-Hop recording of the year! We touch on a wide variety of topics mostly focusing on the ins and outs of A.Y.E's creative process and what he's doing that makes him stand out. We also talk about the current state of the music industry and how technology has affected art, but the main theme of the entire podcast is the importance of finding balance. You can listen to A.Y.E's new single "Deliver Me" at the end of the episode. You can download his new single and his full length album "Nox" at www.iama-y-e.com

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