Inside The Artist's Studio

Erica, Julie & Lenore Maier of The Garrys take some time from their busy schedule at Edmonton’s Up+Dt Festival to stop by Cups N Cakes headquarters for a chat about their album Surf Manitou, touring with Elliott Brood and Saskatoon’s amazing music scene. Then they jump into the rapid-fire questionnaire and we learn why pizza trumps burgers on the road, the genius of the Sunjammin’ compilation and telemarketing to dead folks.

Recorded Oct 7th, 2017

Track used with full permission from The Garrys.

https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff sits down with Ed & Anatol from the psychedelic jazz rock band Apollo Suns. They discuss touring as a seven piece band, the making of their music video and plans for their upcoming full length record. Then the rapid fire brings up discussions on Street Sharks, Frank Zappa & fighting John Lennon.

Recorded Oct 28th, 2017

Track used with full permission from Apollo Suns.

https://apollosunswpg.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Taking some time from her busy schedule at Edmonton’s Up+Dt Festival, Erin Jenkins of Crystal Eyes sits down with Jeff to discuss the strange model of using rotating members to form her band. After chatting about the pros and cons of this set-up, she talks about recording her album with Chris Dadge, being a band in Calgary and punching Kim Mitchell in the face.

Recorded Oct 8th, 2017

Track used with full permission from Crystal Eyes.

https://crystaleyesband.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff sits down with Saskatoon hardcore band, Soul Mates. They discuss recent lineup change, the making of their debut album Snake Oil and the importance of friendship to the dynamic of the band. Then the rapid fire questions move the conversation towards car crashes, naked gigs and the burning desire to drop acid with Weird Al.

Recorded Sept 15th, 2017

Track used with full permission from Soul Mates.

http://soulmatesnoise.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Marvin is joined by Alice Kos & Everett Laroi of Goldtop to discuss this new project and their debut album "You Posses Me." But there’s more!… Another Marvin!?! Joining in on the interview is Marvin Etzioni who was a catalyst in the creation of Goldtop. Together they discuss the bands formation, the origins of the name, the best Canadian cities to play and naked cries.

Recorded July 23rd, 2017

Track used with full permission from Goldtop.

https://goldtopband.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Marvin sits down with Greg MacPherson & Rob Gardiner of Figure Walking to discuss the beginning of this new Winnipeg band and their amazing debut album. Then we hear some hilarious stories regarding their best and worst moments on stage.

Recorded July 27th, 2017

Tracks used with full permission from Figure Walking.

https://disintegrationrecords.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff sits down with Ariel Sharratt & Mathias Kom of The Burning Hell and Shotgun Jimmie. Tons of laughs ensue as we discuss touring with good friends, hot sauce fees, Grey Cat, Daniel Romano and Southern Italian red wine.

Recorded May 5th , 2017

Tracks used with full permission from Shotgun Jimmie & The Burning Hell

https://shotgunjimmie.net

http://www.wearetheburninghell.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff sits down with Cassia Hardy who just released her debut full length as Wares. They discuss the making of the album with Lorrie Matheson, being a part of Double Lunch Records, her favourite record store and being an inspiration for the transgender community. Then Jeff puts her to the test with the rapid-fire questions where we learn about her job as a stagehand for a dinner theatre production company.

Recorded Sept 24th , 2017

Wares track used with full permission 

https://wares.bandcamp.com 

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Jeff takes over from Marvin to chat with Jessica Jalbert of Faith Healer. They talk about Faith Healer becoming a duo with the addition of Renny Wilson, the difficulties of being a band in Edmonton and what it means to be a part of Mint Records. Then Jessica tries to start a beef with War On Drugs in the rapid-fire segment.

Recorded Aug 12th , 2017

Faith Healer track used with full permission 

https://faithhealer.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com

Marvin interviews Jenna Priestner & Marcia Hanson of the Winnipeg punk band Mobina Galore. They discuss the joys of touring with Against Me!, how to manage a crazy tour schedule and their most recent release Feeling Disconnected. Then the rapid-fire questions bring out some laughs and answers like cotton candy, Beyonce, Beyonce and… Beyonce.

Recorded July 23rd , 2017

Mobina Galore track used with full permission 

https://mobinagalore.bandcamp.com

Background Music:

Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents

Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records

http://www.marlowrecords.com