The topic of this week’s show is THE SOUND OF RESISTANCE and joining me on the show is Mike Bell and Elyse Jacobson from Vancouver symphonic funk collective, The Living Orchestra.  

We had a great conversation about their debut album, Last Generation – an ambitious climate crisis rock opera produced by JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated producer Garth Richardson. And we discussed the difference between creating art that inspires action versus preaching to an audience, climate fatigue and emotional burnout, and so much more!

It was a really great talk and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Mike recommends: Music Declares Emergency + Reverb.org
Elyse recommends: Fuensanta
Jen recommends: Westside Cowboy - Kick Stones (The Boys)

SOTW
The Living Orchestra - Not Gonna Die Tonight

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The topic of this week’s show is KEEPING THE MUSIC ALIVE and joining me on the show is Dan Cervantes who is a multi-hyphenate musician, singer-songwriter, producer, record label owner (he runs Blind Owl Records), and solo recording artist. AND, for the purposes of this conversation, he is also the guitarist and co-founder of Chest Fever, the Official Revival of The Band. 

Dan and I had a great conversation about why the music of The Band continues to resonate all these decades later, the role tribute and legacy acts play in preserving musical history, the community that forms around this music and so much more!

It was a really great talk and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Dan recommends: The movie Song Sung Blue
Jen recommends: Madonna Month on the Bandsplain podcast

SOTW
Chest Fever - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down

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The topic of this week’s show is BUILDING BUZZ IN 2026 and joining me on the show is Mavis Harris who runs Nice Marmot PR, a Canadian based music publicity company based in British Columbia - like me! 

Mavis and I had a great conversation about how much the music industry has changed since we both started AND how hard it is for artists to get attention in an increasingly crowded market, the relationship between publicity, social media, and content creation, the role of storytelling in music marketing, and much more!

It was a really great talk and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Mavis recommends: Corona - Rhythm of the Night and Dan Deacon - When I Was Done Dying
Jen recommends: Future Islands' new rarities and B-sides compilation album, From a Hole in the Floor to a Fountain of Youth, especially the single "Find Love"

SOTW
Ché Aimee Dorval - Feel Something

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The topic of this week’s show is CREATIVE CROSS POLLINATION and joining me on the show is the the artist behind Montreal indie rock project Hey Gorgeous - and that is multidisciplinary artist and musician Peet Massé.

Peet and I had a great conversation about his journey through visual art and music, and how working across disciplines fuels creativity, emotional expression, and personal growth. We also discuss how multidisciplinary work enhances inspiration and prevents burnout, and the importance of authenticity and emotional connection in art. 

It was a really great talk and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Peet recommends: Big Muff guitar pedal
Jen recommends: Olivia Rodrigo - Drop Dead

SOTW
Hey Gorgeous - Rocker on a Club Run

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The topic of this week’s show is BUILDING A BETTER MUSIC INDUSTRY and joining me on the show is the Executive Director of Women In Music Canada, Robyn Stewart.  

Robyn is someone who is actively trying to build a better and more equitable music industry through Women In Music Canada, and we had a great discussion about how the organization not only fosters gender equality in the music industry, but it’s also there to connect and create community, AND provide support, resources and advocacy for that community. We had a great discussion about how far we’ve come, since both Robyn and I started in the music industry and how far we still need to go!

It was a really great talk and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Robyn recommends: Begonia - Fantasy Life and Nuela Charles - The Grand Hustle
Jen recommends: Kylie Minogue documentary - KYLIE

SOTW
Blush. - Seasons

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The topic of this week’s show is FINDING YOUR NICHE, and joining me on the show are Bricks Latour and Justin Camarena from the self-proclaimed #1 Band In Golf - MAJORS. I figured these guys were the perfect people to talk to about this subject because they are a pop-punk band that only writes songs about golf – now that’s definitely what I call finding your niche. 

We had a great discussion about how the idea for the band started as a bit and then became a reality, how they’re leading the charge in what they call GOLF ROCK, and the release of their new self-titled album, which came out last month. This talk was a lot of fun and I hope you enjoy it.  

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Justin recommends: The Flatliners - Cold World
Bricks recommends: Logan Prescott's social content
Jen recommends: The Foo Fighters - Your Favorite Toy

SOTW
MAJORS - Thinkin'Bout

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For our Season 6 premiere, we’ve got a really fun one for ya! The topic of this week’s show is MUSIC IS A DRAG and joining me on the show is none other than Vancouver Musician, Drag Queen, and Award Winning Event Producer (with their company Sleepy Queers Productions) – Dust Cwaine!

Dust and I had a great chat about what it’s like to balance creativity and project management, while living a multi-hyphenate creative life and wearing many different hats. We also talk about the work that goes into building scenes and communities, especially in queer indie spaces, the difference between audience and community, and how to avoid burnout when juggling all of the things! 

Dust is a good friend and client and someone who’s company I enjoy very much, so this is a really great talk and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Dust Recommends: The Gin Blossoms - Til I Hear It From You
Jen recommends: The feature film Mile End Kicks

SOTW
Dust Cwaine - Little Plans

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Hello! Just popping in to let you know that after a very accidental two-year hiatus… The FM Podcast is officially back for Season 6! 🎉

New episodes start next Tuesday, June 2nd, and I can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve been working on. I’ve missed y’all, so make sure you tune in + join us for a brand new season! And tell yer friends! 

 The topic of this week’s show is THE EVOLUTION OF ARTIST DEVELOPMENT and joining me on the show is Elise Roller - the founder and CEO of Misfit Music, an artist development  and management company based in Winnipeg. 

Elise and I had a great chat about the role of a manager in artist development, what artist development looks like in 2024, and she tells us about Misfit Music’s Artist Evolution services and how they are helping with the careers of independent artists in Canada. 

Oh and just a quick note that this episode is the final episode for Season 5. I’ll be taking a much-needed break for a bit but will be back soon with more music industry wisdom for you!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Elise Recommends: Lana Winterhalt's Social Content
Jen recommends: DEHD's new album POETRY

SOTW
Mark Perry - Day Makes

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The topic of this week’s show is HOW TO RETURN TO MUSIC AFTER A HIATUS and joining me on the show is Winnipeg blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Romi Mayes.

Romi just released a new single on May 17th, after not releasing any new music for 9 years and she also has a new album coming out at the end of June!  We had a great conversation about what led to her extended break from her music career and how she made the decision to come back.

It was a really great chat and I hope you enjoy it!

FRESH CONTENT LINKS
Romi Recommends: Brandi Carlile - The Story
Jen recommends: Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart

SOTW
Romi Mayes - C'mon Baby

**Read Romi's Op-Ed for Range Magazine - Dear Music, You've Changed

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