Inside The Artist's Studio

Saskatoon pop duo Too Soon Monsoon took some time during their tour stop in Edmonton to chat with Sean from the Cups N Cakes Network. They discussed their old fashioned formation and upcoming debut full-length before diving head first into the rapid-fire questionnaire. The interview ends with a new cut called “Mountains Of Blue” that was recently premiered by the Cups N Cakes Network.

Recorded Sept 7th, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Too Soon Monsoon.

https://toosoonmonsoon.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff tracks down Calgary band Raleigh for a chat during this years Up + Downtown Festival. They talk about the 2017 release Powerhouse Bloom and the new album they have nearly completed. They also talk about how times have changed for indie bands and how they’re trying to adapt to the new music scene. Then Jeff takes them through the rapid fire questions and we get some fun stories plus learn about the best venue in Canada.

Recorded June Oct 6th, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Raleigh.

https://raleigh.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Tune in to hear the final interview recorded at this years Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary, Alberta. For it, Jeff sits down with Sam & Josh from Saskatoon band The Avulsions to chat about their long awaited debut album Expanding Program. Discussion topics include the making of the record, why it took so long to release, becoming a part of Flemish Eye Records and their forthcoming tour with Wolf Parade.

Recorded June 23rd, 2018.

Track used with full permission from The Avulsions.

https://theavulsions.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Sean sits down with Jesse Northey to discuss the making of his brand new album Give Up The Gold. They talk about the recording and mixing process and how the writing differed from past releases. Jesse gives up some of the influences that shaped this record and then dives into the rapid fire where we find out about his sweet tooth.

Recorded Sept 4th, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Jesse & The Dandelions.

https://jesseandthedandelions.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

At Sled Island 2018, Jeff tracked down Ora Cogan for a chat that quickly moved away from the set questions as Cogan opened up about her frustration and sadness regarding the current state of affairs. Although a somewhat heavy conversation starts the interview, they also find some time to discuss her 2017 album Crickets and new music video for “Moonbeam,” before lightening the mood with the rapid-fire questions.

Recorded June 22nd, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Ora Cogan.

https://oracogan.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff is joined by Adam & Joe from WHOOP-Szo and also Drew from Grizzlar Coffee & Records. They talk about the beginning of the band, how its morphed over the years and a recent tour in Mexico that bloomed into fruition with the help of Grizzlar. Then they discuss becoming a part of the label’s roster (and also what’s up with this coffee roasting business that also puts out records).

Recorded June 17th, 2018.

Track used with full permission from WHOOP-Szo.

https://thenoisymountain.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff tracked down Expanda Fuzz at this years Sled Island Music Festival to have a chat in a quaint park. They talk about the bands formation, an upcoming full length record and the DIY ethos that are a big part of Expanda Fuzz. Then they scamper through the rapid-fire trying to finish before a brutal storms came through and pummelled Calgary.

Recorded June 22nd, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Expanda Fuzz.

https://expandafuzz.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

ITAS 033 - Deliluh

After being blown away by Deliluh at Sled Island, Jeff tracked them down for an interview. They talked about the history of the band and about a cool live performance that Deliluh did in an abandoned subway station in Toronto. They also gushed about the Sled Island Music Festival as they had been continuously blown away all week long.

Recorded June 23rd, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Deliluh.

https://deliluh.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

At Sled Island 2018, Jeff tracked down the Lethbridge post-punk band Body Lens for an interview. They discuss the bands formation, the making of their debut EP and the pros/cons to being a band in a smaller farming city. Then we learn more about this young band with rapid-fire questions that reveal their influences and aspirations.

Recorded June 23rd, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Body Lens.

https://bodylens.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

ITAS 031 - Erin Mulcair

Listen as Jeff sits down with singer/songwriter Erin Mulcair. They talk about her debut album and the reason it was delayed for so long. Then they dive into the rapid fire and learn about Erin’s current job, her love of elephants and her hate for stickiness.

Recorded May 26th, 2018.

Track used with full permission from Erin Mulcair.

http://www.erinmulcair.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com