KNOBS

On this episode of Knobs, Matt heads back to the Warner Music Offices to sit down with Sydney Australia’s The Lazys. Their new record is titled Tropical Hazards and we chat with Leon and Matt on album release day.  This interview contains a lot of laughs, a lot of cursing, and of course… those great Aussie accents. This record absolutely rocks. Go get it today.

Our second episode of the year features another Canadian band who helped shape the rock radio landscape of the 1980’s. Matt talks to with Sam Reid and Alan Frew of Glass Tiger, who have just released a (kind of) brand new album. It’s great. It’s classic. It’s nice to talk to artists we grew up with.

Happy New Year! 2018 means a lot of exciting changes, and of course… great guests! We’re kicking off a brand new season of Knobs by speaking to a true Canadian legend. One of the front men of Toronto’s own Blue Rodeo, this exciting shows features a chat with Jim Cuddy. Matt was offered the opportunity to sit with Jim at the band’s studio where they discussed his humble beginnings, the formation of one of the finest songwriting teams of all time, and his brand new album “Constellation.”

On this episode of Knobs, Matt has a chat with Canadian Punk Rocker Steve Mahon of Hamilton’s Teenage Head. The band just released their 40 year career spanning collection titled “Fun Comes Fast.” Knobs is brought to you by Atomic Film & Design

On this episode of Knobs, Matt and Chris discuss what they’ve been up to in the past few months away from the show. They also dedicate some time to the legacy of Tom Petty before getting to know Andrew Hung. Andy has just released a wonderfully weird solo album titled Realisationship, and is one half of  the Bristol outfit, Fuck Buttons. Matt asks questions he’s always wanted to know about one of his fav bands of all time. It’s nice to be back! Knobs is brought to you by Atomic Film & Design

On this very special episode of KNOBS, Matt and Chris welcome you to beautiful Peterborough Ontario! For our 40th episode, we introduce you to a variety of amazing talent right here in The Electric City. We’ll tell you a little about each artist, and play a clip of their music. Tuck in… this one’s a doozie. We’re honored to introduce you to some wonderful music from our hometown. ​KNOBS is brought to you by: Atomic Film + Design Start your project now at atomicfilmshop.com

On this episode of KNOBS, Matt digs into the vaults to bring you a great phone interview with Caribou’s Dan Snaith. This feature comes from 2010 when Dan was doing press for the fantastic album, ​Swim.   ​KNOBS is brought to you by: Atomic Film + Design Start your project now at atomicfilmshop.com

On this episode of KNOBS, Matt and Chris discuss the passing of Chris Cornell one week later, including tributes from other artists and a note written for him by his widow Vicky. They also discuss the bombing in Manchester last week, and some upcoming concerts here in Toronto. Matt then gets into an in-depth conversation with Zach Rogue, the lead singer of Oakland’s Rogue Wave. Matt and Zach discuss the formation of his band, their love of all things Robert Pollard, and why his kids want him to be “cool.” ​KNOBS is brought to you by: Atomic Film + Design Start your project now at atomicfilmshop.com

On this episode of KNOBS, Matt and Chris talk about the devastating news of the passing of Chris Cornell, before getting to know the fabulous Luke Temple. Fans know Luke from his amazing band, Here We Go Magic, ​and a vast catalogue of solo material too. This candid interview is not to be missed. ​KNOBS is brought to you by: Atomic Film + Design Start your project now at atomicfilmshop.com

On this episode of KNOBS, Matt Diamond digs through the vaults to an interview almost 6 years to the date, when Conrad Keely of …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead chatted with him on a tour bus while promoting the fantastic album, ​Tao Of The Dead.  ​KNOBS is brought to you by: Atomic Film + Design Start your project now at atomicfilmshop.com