Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston welcome to the podcast, Bad Skin! 4 girls not afraid to kick ass and deliver a phenomenal performance each time they set foot on stage! They love to take every opportunity to show the world what they are capable of! They played a lot of shows and festivals in Quebec: Music 4 Cancer, Pop Montreal, Pouzza Fest, 77 Festival, Rockfest pour la santé mentale, Le Phoque Off and many more! Throughout the festivals they met and spend time with their main inspiration, the members of L7 and last summer they went on an adventure, the biggest convention in the world at Cannes for MIDEM. It all started with Dope, (signer/ rhythm guitarist) from Laval. Since birth she knew she would leave her mark on the world. Everywhere she goes people always remember her phenomenal energy, no one even knows when she sleeps! In late 2016 she wanted to start a crazy all girl Punk/Rock Band and quickly found her accomplices! With some flyers and posters, she eventually met Caro (lead guitarist) and automatically knew it was a match in heaven… hell they have the same brain! Afterwards, thanks to Facebook she found the sweet, adorable and very smart Aurély (bassist) and the final missing piece, that pop red cherry on a Sunday, the beast, Christine (drums). With passion and dedication, they had one mission in mind, speak for the voiceless! They connect with their fans in the most incredible way and they help them raise awareness on daily injustices through their songs. Soon enough they were signed by Dance Plant Records who is helping and mentoring them along the way to be the best version of themselves and take off on that unbelievable journey…. which is just starting!

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Adrian Sutherland joins Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji on this episode of Welcome To The Music!Adrian Sutherland is a roots-rock recording artist with heart from Attawapiskat First Nation on the James Bay. He’s a singer, songwriter, musician, writer, speaker, and advocate. He’s a father of four, grandfather to four, a traditional knowledge keeper, and respected cultural leader, fluent in Mushkegowuk Cree.The fascinating frontman and founder of all-Cree rockers Midnight Shine, Adrian released four albums with the band before shifting his attention to solo projects in 2019. After building his own recording studio in a sea-can out of necessity during the pandemic, Adrian completed tracking for When The Magic Hits, and scored his first television series (Unsettled by Jennifer Podemski for APTN and TVO). He is presently writing his first book for Penguin Random House Canada about growing up in Attawapiskat – a remote and sometimes-harsh place he still chooses to call home.Adrian cares deeply about many causes, and is using his music and voice to share first-hand perspective on issues facing First Nations like contaminated water, housing shortages, food insecurity, addiction, and mental health. At a time of growing awareness about Reconciliation, Adrian is hopeful for Canadians to better understand one another, and take further steps together.Photo: Judy Sutherland

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Hosts Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji chat with authors Jason Schneider and Michael Barclay on the 20th anniversary of their book, Have Not Been The Same.Published in autumn 2001, Have Not Been the Same became the first book to comprehensively document the rise of Canadian underground rock between the years 1985 and 1995. It was a tumultuous decade that saw the arrival of Blue Rodeo, The Tragically Hip, Sarah McLachlan, Sloan, Barenaked Ladies, Daniel Lanois, and many others who made an indelible mark not only on Canadian culture, but on the global stage as well. Have Not Been the Same tells all of their stories in rich detail through extensive first–person interviews, while at the same time capturing the spirit of Canada’s homegrown music industry on the cusp of the digital age.Ten years on, the 780–page book is still regarded by critics and musicians as the definitive history of the era. To mark this milestone, the authors have updated many key areas of the book through new interviews, further illuminating the ongoing influence of this generation of artists. And with its treasure trove of rare photos intact, this revised edition of Have Not Been the Same is sure to maintain the book’s status as one of the seminal works in the field of Canadian music writing, and a must–read for any Canadian music fan.Published by ECW Press

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Eight years ago, three six-graders ignored all the other trappings of ascendant teenagers and dedicated themselves fully and feverishly to making music. Growing up in the serene town of Vernon, BC, daysormay not only mastered their song writing and playing skills,but they also became production wunderkinds.Now in Vancouver, with a full album and EP release already in their arsenal, the members of daysormay (the English phonetic of the French "désormais" meaning "from now on") have the wind attheir backs with no intentions of slowing down.With influences like Phoenix, Glass Animals and Portugal. The Man., singer Aidan Andrews and twin brothers / rhythm section Carson and Nolan Bassett are carving out a unique space in modern alternative music and they have the online fan ship to show it.The band has continued to challenge their craft by incorporating pulsing drums, enchanting synths & guitars, unforgettable melodies and sharp-witted lyrics. daysormay attack each new live show with a relentless energy of a band on the verge. Their history of stunning audiences is extensive, from at home in Canada, to headline shows in Europe, The Reeperbahn Festival in Germany, The Great Escape inEngland, Bumbershoot in Seattle and support slots on stages with Cold War Kids, Tessa Violet, Peach Pit, Walk Off The Earth and Arkells.daysormay is:Aidan Andrews (Lead Vocals/Guitar/Keys/Ukulele)Nolan Bassett (Bass/Vocals/Trumpet) Carson Bassett (Drums/Percussion)Image: Zuleyma Prado

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Hosts Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston welcome to the studio, award-winning rapper Shad.It seems like everything Shad touches turns to gold. His albums have been short-listed for the Polaris Music Prize, he's won the Juno for Rap Recording of the year, and he recently hosted the Emmy and Peabody award-winning documentary, Hip-Hop Evolution.His latest album, TAO, is out now. Buy or listen to his album here: https://found.ee/Shad-TAO

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David McPherson joins Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston to discuss his latest book Massey Hall.https://welcometothemusic.com/"The fascinating story of Canada’s most revered concert hall and the myriad artists who have graced its stage.Known for its intimacy and sense of occasion, a night at Toronto’s Massey Hall is magical for both audiences and performers. For many musicians, playing the hall is the surest sign that they have made it. Looking out over the crowd, performers often comment that they feel they have joined history as they stand on the stage where Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis, Bob Dylan, and so many other legends have stood.Based on scores of interviews and meticulous research, Massey Hall chronicles not only the historical and musical moments of the past 127 years, but also the community of artists and supporters that has built up around the hall. Covering both emerging artists such as Shakura S’Aida and William Prince and musical giants from Herbie Hancock to the Tragically Hip, this full-colour book is a celebration of music, community, and our shared cultural heritage."- https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459744998-massey-hall

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Hosts Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji recently sat down with Beloved Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith.Ron Sexsmith is known in the music industry as your favourite songwriter's favourite songwriter. Elton John, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, and Chris Martin are among the artist’s biggest fans.Elvis Costello once said this of Ron Sexsmith: “(Ron)has got one of the purest senses of melody since Paul McCartney." Ron Sexsmith says that he believed his record label was getting ready to drop him because of his debut album’s poor sales when Elvis Costello appeared on the cover of Mojo magazine holding up the album. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Stevie Salas is one of the most respected guitarists in the world today. He has played with the who's who of music royalty including:George ClintonJustin TimberlakeBuddy MilesT.I.Mick JaggerRod Stewart and so many others. Stevie has sold well over 2 million solo records while contributing to well over 70 different albums.Stevie also brought to the screen the documentary, RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked The World. This profound documentary tells the story of the essential, and, until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: the Indigenous influence.Featuring music icons CHARLEY PATTON, MILDRED BAILEY, LINK WRAY, BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE, JIMI HENDRIX, JESSE ED DAVIS, ROBBIE ROBERTSON, REDBONE, RANDY CASTILLO, TABOO and others.RUMBLE shows how these talented Native musicianshelped shape the soundtracks of our lives.Image from Billboard

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Hosts Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston recently sat down with former Triumph frontman, lead singer, guitarist and song writer, Rik Emmett.After five decades in the biz, Rik Emmett earned the adjectives ‘prolific’ and ‘eclectic’. Following over a dozen platinum albums from his Triumph years, he’s produced 20 more as a non-platinum indie, ranging from rock and blues to jazz, folk & classical. He’s in three Canadian Halls of Fame and has a star on two Walks of Fame, including the Canadian Walk of Fame. He’s also picked up a few ‘Best Guitarist’ awards from different organizations, in various style categories, along the way.Rik was the author of a GUITAR PLAYER magazine column for over a dozen years, and was also a music educator for a few decades on the heavily-respected Humber College faculty, where he taught Songwriting, Music Business, Creative Development and Directed Studies, and shared in a college Innovation Award for curriculum committee work. He’s also the Artistic Director Emeritus of the Songstudio Songwriting Workshop, which he launched with his pal Blair Packham 15 summers ago.His latest creative undertaking is as a poet. Reinvention: Poems was published by ECW Press in 2021.

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Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, John Orpheus is a multi-cultural musical artist and published author. Earlier this year Penguin Random House published his memoir called SAGA BOY which was published by Penguin Random House Canada. Later, Milkweed Press in the US released his book Stateside. With the book done, John decided to return to music and release a companion album also entitled SAGA KING. Both the book and the album are based on the same themes: searching for home, family, love and a fly coat to wear when you get there. In this episode we chatted about:- touring with Liam Gallagher and Beady Eye- why he tried his hand at stand up comedy and how he learned to master it- why he's able to appreciate different musical genres- the meaning of his different personas- and so much more including a musical segment and the always popular Lost Venues!Image by Danielle LeSage

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