Scene2IQ

On this episode, Deren interviews Sasha and Stefan of Awake & Dreaming. Both Sasha and Stefan have deep personal roots that they share, which shaped the arc and themes of their debut album "Inevitable" - out now!
Check out more from Awake & Dreaming by visiting their website: https://awakeanddreaming.com/
or their Instagram: @awakeanddreamingband 

In this episode, Deren sits down with Johanna Daze to chat about her incredible voice, songwriting and journey as an artist.

In this episode, the band Midnite Vice shares their journey, songwriting process, and how their diverse influences shape their unique sound. They discuss upcoming shows, new music, and the creative dynamics that make their band unstoppable.

In this episode Deren sits down with Ethan and Ryan from the Get Real band and Stoned and Rolling: Two tribute/cover bands with an infectious energy on stage. Ethan and Ryan talk about growing up in Barrie, then finding their voices in music together, as well as share some hilarious stories from gigs they have performed in and their take on the current scene in the tri-cities. 

In this episode, Deren chats with local Session Musician, Cabel Khuu.
Around KW, Caleb is known for his amazing guitar playing in multiple styles, his skillful improve, slick lines and ability to rip a solo. He also teaches at the University of Guelph in the Jazz guitar program.
During our conversation, Cabel talks about his early career, inspiration and upcoming projects.

In this episode Deren sits down with local musician Alyssa DVM where Alyssa shares pieces from her storytelling process and the background to her musical journey. We discuss song lyrics, collaboration and insights into her tattoos. 

In this episode, host Deren Atkins sits down with Shannon Knelsen, a local podcaster, college Professor and all-around creative to talk about her non-profit organization; Olive Branch Mentorship. Shannon also talks about her rise in podcasting, things she's learned and the interesting people she's met along the way.

In this episode of the Scene2IQ podcast, host Deren Atkins interviews with indigenous musician and artist Gladwyn Badger discussing his musical journey, cultural identity, and EP 'Renegade'

In this episode I talk with the founders of Sapling and Sky Studio - Joshua Pascua and Doran Leung. 
Joshua has been a local musician/teacher/artist for a decade in the Kitchener/Waterloo region and has performed dozens of shows, from main stage at the multi-cultural festival, to on tour in the USA. His infectious energy and voice always gets the crowd moving.
Doran is a accomplished violinist and personal trainer, and has a background in teaching as well. 
Together, they make up the core of Sapling and Sky, a community focused recording studio that is for musicians, by musicians. 
Check them out on their website and socials:
https://www.saplingandsky.ca/
@saplingandsky
@joshuapascuamusic
@doooranl

In this episode, Kylira joins me to talk about her passion projects including her singing, harp-playing, getting into the music industry, working with SGI (stonebridge guitar international) and her new studio project in Queubec.