Pop singer songwriter Connor Nelson joins the show to take us behind on his latest single ‘Black’!   Known for his dreamy and emotive vocal ability and expressive lyrics, the young singer-songwriter writes music that is close to his heart, often inspired by personal experiences. Combining elements of R&B, synth, and electro-pop with alternative influences, Connor is a skilled artist who knows how to seamlessly merge seemingly opposing sounds.    Written from the personal experience of liking someone who suddenly ends all communication, Connor Nelson's "Black" shares the emotions and frustrations felt when one person has feelings for the other, who doesn't feel the same way back. Titled "Black" as it alludes to the colour or phone screens that are not lighting up with text messages.   We also discuss the fact that this is the first song Connor self produced, singing toplines for EDM tracks, and more!   Connect with Connor Nelson! —           —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Pop artist & producer Lui$a joins the show to discuss her debut EP ‘Limelight’!   Lui$a’s music is a mix of many genres like contemporary r&b, dance-pop, funk and soul, and is heavily influenced by the urban life of Kosovo and New York. By combining both of these cultures she presents a modern and diverse style, which can be showcased in her songs.    We also talk about Limelight: Into The Cyber Space visualizer, the lessons she learned from this debut release, what the future holds, and more!   Connect with Lui$a! —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Fantasy R&B duo Flöstate join the show to discuss their debut album 'Moments Of Feeling'!   Consisting of producer MKSTN and songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Avery Florence,  two worlds collide creating multi-instrumental soundscapes and virtuous vocals.  The project was recorded over the course of a few years, mainly in bedroom studios and cabins.   Containing themes of connection to others, connection to self, romance, surrealism and etherealism, the ebb and flow of water, being in a flow state, as a muse spirit while navigating life experiences. Blending chill, washed-out, electronic, R&B, dream pop, psychedelic pop with meaningful lyrics, the collaborative album uses themes of escapism to in fact, return to our natural state as humans in the universe, taking you through a dream before returning to reality.    Connect with Flõstate! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Pop Rock duo Manic Drive join the show to discuss their recent 2022 Juno award nomination, and upcoming music!     Vol 1, the duo's 2020 album was nominated for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album Of The Year at the 2022 Juno Awards, making it the 3rd straight album to be honoured at Canada’s most prestigious music awards ceremony.   The group also recently released the first part of the next chapter Vol 2, with their brand new single ‘Love You To Death’! Although this interview was recorded before the track's release, Shawn & Michael still gave us hints toward the new single!   We also discussed returning to the road for a recent tour, how they have grown since Vol 1’s release, and more!   Connect with Manic Drive! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Songwriter, producer, artist, & multi-instrumentalist hill of iamhill gives us a look into her latest single ‘I Need To Cry’, & her upcoming album ‘Sellout”!   ‘I Need To Cry’ reinforces the vulnerability that has been heard throughout the songs hill has shared over the last few months. I Need To Cry not only expresses human desires, but sheds light on adverse effects of pharmaceuticals.   ‘Sellout’ is centred around the way our lives have become increasingly non-human and the idea that “We were not built - nor have we evolved - to manage this shift around human life intermixed with western values.” The album was written and produced by iamhill and Mike Schlosser   Sonically, ‘Sellout’ has a signature rawness, complimented by hill and Mike's alt approach to songwriting, never colouring within the lines when it comes to production.   We also take time to discuss 3 other singles and the visualizers that represent them, stepping in to the world of web3 and NFT’s, and much more!   Original photo credit to: Travis Nesbitt   Connect with hill! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Singer songwriter Sophia Fracassi takes us behind her new single 'But I Do'!   Sophia Fracassi has always turned to music to ride out life’s storms. The Canadian singer-songwriter is just 18 years old, but her voice is calm and confident, indicative of someone who has dedicated her whole life to her art. Taking inspiration from icons she’s long admired, Sophia writes about what she knows & experiences.   ‘But I Do’ is a powerful self reflection into the insecurities that Sophia faces inside of her life, putting them out in the open, and ultimately knowing that she can rise above these things!   We also take time to discuss her other 2022 single ‘I Lied’, the music videos for both these new tracks and how they connect, and much more!!   Connect with Sophia Fracassi! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Alternative Rock duo Mountain Head join the show to take us behind their debut EP ‘Backseat’!   Backseat is a sonically layered neo-psychedelic, alt rock project that reveals the unimagined possibilities held just beyond our learned humanity, brought to you through 6 out of this world tracks!   We also discuss the boathouse charity concerts the group runs, crafting the trippy music video for ‘Jest’, and much more!   Connect with Mountain Head! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

New wave artist Sahati joins the show to take us behind her debut EP ‘Post-Kid’!   Sahati draws from her experiences of everyday life, and creates a rock infused, new-wave musical mosaic called ‘post-kid’. Her vocals bring a soft huskiness that’s easy on the ears, in direct contrast with the boldness brought by her confrontational, non-sugar coated lyrics. “post-kid” is a project that thrives at the intersection of lyrics and imagery, rawness and mystery.   We discuss co-directing the music video for ‘anything’, recording vocals in a dorm room bathroom, and much more!!   Connect with Sahati —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Alt pop artist Juliana Eye takes us behind her stellar cover of Blondie’s ‘Dreaming’!   The self-produced rendition captures Juliana's admiration for the icon, while applying her own unique flair; in contrast to the original's upbeat, new wave feel, this version is downtempo, super lush and - living up to its title - dreamy.   ‘Dreaming’ comes to us as a piece of Coverama, a compilation of creative, fun and innovative renditions of classic pop and indie rock songs, that is out now!   We also discuss Juliana Eye’s latest single ‘Wasted Youth’, her upcoming set for the Coverama release party, and much more!!   Connect w/ Juliana Eye! —   —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Graham Stairs, Founder of Popguru Sound & Vision and A&R maverick, joins the show to take us behind Coverama!   Coverama is a compilation of creative, fun, and innovative renditions of classic pop and indie rock songs, set for release on May 20th, & following the album launch, featured artists will take to the stage at Drake Underground in Toronto on Saturday, May 21 for a celebration concert!   We also take time to discuss the label’s collaborative & homegrown ethos, the Popguru review livestream series, & much more!!   Check out Popguru Sound & Vision, and Coverama! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----