JaM Sessions Podcast

Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Awolk @ NSMW 2021
(original interview date: Nov 5, 2021).

NSMW Bio:
With two Music Nova Scotia nominations for "New Artist" and "Pop Record of the year in 2019, this folk-rock artist's 2018 debut electrified folk-rock album, produced by Colin Buchanan (Paper Lions, Sorrey) has garnered nearly half a million streams. After an electric performance at 2019's NSMW, Awolk signed a co-publishing deal with Halifax's Sound of Pop. 2021 sees the release of multiple singles, and a full-length record titled, "Blissfully Waiting".

Listen to the full podcast for a sneak peak of his new song  No Eyes

Follow online for news and updates:
https://www.awolkmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/awolkmusic
https://www.facebook.com/awolkmusic/
https://www.twitter.com/awolkmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/12oNiekkdTtwoJAVASZ4YB
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/awolk/1319312679
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a8umhOgnFw4B1lkqOuAhA 

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Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Matty Grace of Cluttered @ NSMW 2021
(original interview date: Nov 6, 2021).

"Cluttered - Accidents" Nova Scotia Music Week 2021's Loud Recording of the Year Winner!
- congrats to Matty, Becca, Dylan, and Danny!

NSMW Bio:
Self-reflection is an exercise born of seeking the resolution of existential questions. How did we get here? How do we live here? How long will here be underneath us? Accidents, the new EP from Halifax's Cluttered is grounded in the catharsis of this process. Arriving hot off the heels of their debut self-titled EP, Cluttered is not as focused on the asking as it is telling.

And if you like what you've heard, go catch a live show!

Cluttered Tour Dates:
Nov 20th - Halifax @ Radstorm
Nov 24th - Sackville NB
Nov 25th - Quebec, QC
Nov 26th - Montreal, QC
Nov 27th - Toronto, ON
Nov 28th - Ottawa, ON

Accidents is available on Cassette via Bloated Kat records and the band themselves and The First Pandemic may be available at the live shows.

 … but why wait:
Pre-order The First Pandemic 12" Pink 45 RPM Vinyl (limited 300 run)
Includes unlimited streaming of The First Pandemic via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

shipping out on or around November 30, 2021
https://cluttered.bandcamp.com/

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Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Art Ross & Aaron Green of Pillow Fite @ NSMW 2021
(original interview date: Nov 6, 2021).

NSMW Bio:
Pillow Fite is a folk-pop band from Halifax, formed by Art Ross (they/them) and Aaron Green (he/him) over texting voice memos back and forth in 2020. Influenced by Phoebe Bridgers and Snail Mail, Pillow Fite uses confessional, matter-of-fact lyrics over intricate arrangements and lush dynamics. The duo's differing musical approaches perfectly compliment each other, producing sweet, yet biting songs about transitioning, queer love and mental health. Following the success of their first single, Playing the Fool (April 2021), the band is in production for their first full length due in 2022.

You loved Playing the Fool, watch out for their sure to be hit follow-up Alkali 

AVAILABLE NOV 25th

https://pillowfite.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/pillow.fite/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3IEGU68dBblO8nSyujFkaw

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Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Baba No Baby @ NSMW 2021
(original interview date: Nov 5, 2021).

NSMW Bio:
BABA NO BABY is a teenage Arab-Canadian hip-hop artist who makes trap and drill songs with old-school boom-bap influences. BABA NO BABY grew up as Ahmed, in Sydney River, Nova Scotia. He strives to incorporate his Saudi Arabian culture into his music and inspire other young Middle Eastern artists. Ahmed has been recording music since he was 14 and was fueled by some early success on Soundcloud. In January 2020 he released his first single to major streaming platforms "The 80's", which put him on the map of Canada's East Coast Scene. His debut LP "MIXED EMOTIONS" is now streaming.

Check out his socials:
https://linktr.ee/babanobaby

And if you like what you've heard, go catch a live show!

Watch for appearances on the upcoming Atay & Jax Tour:
November 20th ACADIA The Axe Bar and Grill
November 26th SPRYFIELD, NS Serpent Brewing
December 3rd HALIFAX, NS The Seahorse Tavern
December 9th TORONTO, ON The Piston
December 11th PORTLAND, ME Oxbow Brewing
December 17th BRIDGEWATER, NS Firkinstein
December 23rd SYDNEY, NS The Capri Cabaret
December 28th LUNENBURG, NS Lunenburg Legion

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Brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh sat down with Atay & JAX @ NSMW 2021
(original interview date: Nov 5, 2021).

NSMW Bio:
Atay & JAX are a hip-hop duo compiled of Atay of Spryfield and JAX of Lunenburg. They serve an alternative hip-hop sound with comedic undertones and small-town stories. They have a reputation for their gritty, high-energy, punk-esque live shows

Check out their socials:
https://linktr.ee/atayjax

And if you like what you've heard, go catch a live show!

Atay & Jax Tour Dates:
November 20th ACADIA The Axe Bar and Grill
November 26th SPRYFIELD, NS Serpent Brewing
December 3rd HALIFAX, NS The Seahorse Tavern
December 9th TORONTO, ON The Piston
December 11th PORTLAND, ME Oxbow Brewing
December 17th BRIDGEWATER, NS Firkinstein
December 23rd SYDNEY, NS The Capri Cabaret
December 28th LUNENBURG, NS Lunenburg Legion

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It's a suuuuper spooooky Halloween Special with VERY special WORLD PREMIER!
Listen in and catch up with returning guest and JaM Sessions Family member: Aubrey Brizzle Borden as he drops his latest single entitled Freddy Kruger" just in time for the holiday!
Find out what he's been up to (PS it's a LOT of recording) and get a little treat from Brizzle as he freestyles about JaM Sessions!
Check out all the links below for all things Brizzle and A.B. Instrumentals!!

Happy Halloween ya bunch of animals!!
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Returning guest Alex Bridgeman joins Jam Sessions for a chat this week. 

Since moving to Pictou (Nova Scotia) from British Columbia, Alex Bridgeman has been honing his craft in his home studio. 

Listen as he shares tales of fighting wild fires in Western Canada, the pitfalls of recording in the backwoods, get a preview of his Project Goblin efforts, and if you’re a fan of his previous Pictou Tapes volumes 1 & 2, you’re in for a treat.  

Check Jam Sessions on Facebook to see a photo of Alex’s crazy “Frankenstein” guitar/banjo and click Like/Follow on our page to get updates as we prepare for the Season 2 finale. 

Music | Alex Bridgeman (bandcamp.com)

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Folk rock meets punk attitude with lots of twists inside for this rockin' East Coast gem, Kent Vodden!

From his experiences in Ontario, to his love of Pictou, Jeph and Darcy get the story of this infamous troubadour.

Grab yourself a Hot Chicken Sandwich, and enjoy the episode!

Check out our guest further with the links below, and keep your eyes and ears open, you may just spot him live.

Check out more tunes and enjoy identifying the Pictou County locations of Kent's most recent videos:
Kent Vodden - YouTube 

Today, October 1st-2021, is a Bandcamp Friday (all proceeds go to the artist). What a perfect opportunity to support our guest with a purchase:
Music | Kent (bandcamp.com)

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Gina Kennedy discusses her New Glasgow (Nova Scotia) roots and the opportunities that led her to Toronto (Ontario), with Darcy and Jeph, on this week's episode. 

This multi-tasking musician is keeping very active with bands Altered By Mom, Skye Wallace, and Monowhales.
 
We cover Altered By Mom's impressive releasing of a new song every week for a full year (52 songs in 52 weeks!), performing with Skye Wallace (including 2021's Rock the Hub), and upcoming performances (sharing stages with artists such as grandson and Sam Roberts Band)
 

Support Altered by Mom by loading up your Bandcamp Wishlist for purchases on the next Bandcamp Friday (Oct. 1)
https://alteredbymom.bandcamp.com/

Catch Gina at upcoming live performances with Monowhales and Skye Wallace tours:
https://www.monowhales.com/tour
https://www.skyewallace.com/tour

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Hailing from Little Harbour but on her way to a new life in the Big City, comes this week's guest, and this show's youngest guest-to-date: THE Karol Brown!
Listen now and get the whole story (up to this point anyway) on who this prolific pianist and singer is, where she gets her inspirations and themes from and what's next on Karol's plate!
This episode is shorter and sweeter than your average JaM Session, and due to the age of the guest, Jeph even took the time to bleep out his cusses and then watched his mouth after that!
Be sure to follow Karol on all the socials and watch out for what's coming (we hope) SOON!

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