Havin' a Chat

For episode 18 we chat with BLACKSTARKIDS about their new record and their upcoming North American tour. Featured Songs: ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS - BLACKSTARKIDS Electric Relaxation -Tribe Called Quest Stronger - Kanye West Say That - Toro y Moi Surf Wax America - Weezer Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange Flight Club - BLACKSTARKIDS

For episode 17 we chat with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis about the band's new record and some of their favourite tracks. Featured Songs: Drink - Destroy Boys Witches - alice phoebe lou No debate - rico nasty I think I’m normal - Carter ace When you are who you are - Gil scott heron Fotos y recuerdos - Selena Muzzle - Destroy Boys

For episode 16 we chat with Half Moon Run's Conor Molander about the band's new EP Featured songs: On and On - Half Moon run will the circle be unbroken - staples singers (1960 version) it’s all over now, baby blue - bob dylan madame george - van morrison zombie - fela kuti something - the beatles How Come my Body - Half Moon Run

For Episode 15 we chat with Ewan Currie about his band BROS and some of his favourite music. Featured songs: Garbanzo Man - BROS JJ Cale - They Call Me the Breeze Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut Stevie Wonder - Superstition Hot Chocolate - Everyone’s a Winner Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Never gonna stop - BROS

For Episode 14 we chat with Black Grape vocalist and Rapper Kermit about the state of UK hip hop, sampling, and his roots in the Ruthless Rap Assasins. Featured Songs: Kelly’s Heroes - Black Grape Black heart man - bunny wailer Sault - untitled (rise album) Theory of Reggaetivity - Assassin aka Agent Sasco Hold my hand - Laneous Nah it ain't the same - Green tea Peng In the name of the father - Black Grape

For episode 13 we chat with Max Bornstein about his latest solo effort, his new single and some of his favourite tunes. Featured songs: Glaze - Max Bornstein Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic bat eat banna - Huxlii Need Your Love - Tennis How Am I Still Alive? - Lauran Hibberd and Lydia Night II - Column When the love runs out - Max Bornstein

For part 2 of our local artist spotlight, we chat with Toronto hip-hop collective 3409. Featured songs: Cali girls - 3409 56 nights - future Not a regular person - boogie wit da hoodie Koop island blues - koop Ice box - Omarion Malibu Sleep - Col3trane Something about ya - 3409

Over the next few weeks, we are going to be putting the spotlight on some local acts that are doing really cool things. First up: Sun Junkies. Featured Songs: I broke nicks bong - Sun Junkies Later- Dr. Dog Fuck With My Friends - Lala Lala Where'd My Pets Go? - Furnsss Hypocrite - Cage the Elephant Say what you say - Sun Junkies

For episode 10 we chat with TOPS' Jane Penny about remixes, the Montreal music scene and her latest record. Featured Songs: Berntholer - My Suitor Prefab Sprout - Bonny Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain China Crisis - Gift of Freedom Olivia Newton-John - Love Song Delfonics - When You Get Right Down to It

For episode 9 we chat with The Goon Sax's Riley Jones about empathy, dreams, songwriting and her band's new album. In the stone - Goon Sax How To Fight - Eartheater O Love is Teasin’ - Jean Ritchie I’m Sorry - Virginia Astley Faye Wong - Back Shadow Do you See it - Loraine James ft. Jonnine Standish Psychic - Goon Sax

For episode 8 we chat with The Clockworks about moving to London, being discovered by Alan McGee, and some favourite concert memories. Featured songs: Can I speak to a manager - The Clockworks The Smiths – Hand In Glove David Bowie – 5 years Frank Sinatra – That’s Life Arlo parks - Black dog The Strokes – Heart In A Cage Feel so real - the Clockworks

For episode 7 we chat with singer-songwriter RALPH about songwriting, her new record label, and some of her favourite music. Featured songs: Love potion - Ralph Waiting in vain - Bob Marley Weird - Hansen Slip into your skin - Patrick Watson Case of you - Joni Mitchel Can I kick it - A Tribe Called Quest Tommy - Ralph

For episode 6, we chat with Sam Coffey about his band's latest record

For episode 5 we chat with singer-songwriter Riva Taylor about NFTs, growing up in the industry, and songwriting. Featured songs include: Woman- Riva Taylor Yellow - Coldplay Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush Into White - Cat Stevens Hound Dog - Elvis Strange - Celeste Magic - Riva Taylor

For episode 4 we chat with singer/songwriter Idious Carrie about adulting, going solo, and writing in the pandemic. Featured songs: 9 Lives - Idious Carrie While You Are Still Waiting - Vallens Skinny Trees - Porches Message To The Past - Lee Paradise You Said Something - PJ Harvey Battle - Blur The World as a Loose Garment - Idious Carrie

For episode 3 we speak to Busty and The Bass bassist Milo Johnson about recording in a church, classical music, and moving past the bands McGill days. Featured Songs: Summer - Busty and the bass Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane How do you mend a broken heart? - Al Green Movement 6 - Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller Stardust - Nat King Cole ET - Busty and the bass

For episode 2 we talk about britpop, loops, and the Zola's upcoming record with leader singer and guitarist Zach Gray. Featured songs: I feel the transition - The Zola’s Columbia - Oasis Born Slippy - Underworld #1 Crush - Garbage Lonely Soul - UNKLE (Richard Ashcroft) Doorman - Slowthai Young Dicaprio - The Zolas

For our season premiere, we speak with Cleopatrick about touring, staying humble when faced with success, taxes, and more. Featured Songs: Family Van - Cleopatrick CONSOLER OF THE LONELY - The Raconteurs SESH ON - zig mentality ANITA - heartless romantics BLACKER THE BERRY - Kendrick Lamar TORN UP - Ready the Prince DVP – Pup The Drake - Cleopatrick

For our season 3 finale, we chat with Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons about life on the road, going back home to Kingston, and the band's forthcoming record. Songs Featured: Maria Callas - Madamme butterfly Bob Dylan - Simple twist of fate Towns van Zandt - Pancho and lefty John Lennon - Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska

Re-upload: For Episode 10 we have an honest chat with Clairmont The Second about his songwriting and production, his place in the Toronto music scene, and more. Artists include: Tyler, The Creator Sade Kendrick Lamar and More

About a year ago my friend sent me a podcast which featured an interview with Noel Gallagher. That interview planted a seed, which eventually grew into this show. The man who conducted that interview is Canadian broadcasting legend Alan Cross. For this weeks episode we talk with Alan about Rush, The Stone Roses, Peter Gabriel and more... *** Disclaimer *** I do not own the rights to the music featured in this podcast. I am using clips of the songs for analysis and promotional purposes, or fair use.

For Episode 18, we chat with Bobby from Bad Nerves about evolving views of The Beatles, David Bowie and Kanye West, and their latest release. Songs: Bad nerves - Can’t Be Mine The Beatles - Helter Skelter David Bowie - Moonage Daydream The Clash - Janie Jones Radioactivity - Don’t try The Beaches - Money Bad Nerves - Baby drummer

For episode 17 we chat with David and Ben from Victoria-based Psych band Bad Hoo about the local punk scene, re-recording songs, and their https://badhoo.bandcamp.com/album/right-as-rain (latest full-length album) Songs: Skim Milk Twist - Bad Hoo Ty Segall - Goodbye Bread Tricky Woo - Let the good times roll Silver Jews - Advice to the graduate Gang of Four - Damaged Goods Slam Dunk - Feral Child Something you Can’t Dance to - Bad Hoo

For episode 16, we speak with Rosy Bones from Goat girl about HMV, political songs, and the new Goat Girl album.

For Episode 15 we talk to Starcrawler frontwoman Arrow De Wilde about "murder ballads", her influences, and covering other artists.

In this episode, we talk with Hayley Mary about biker gangs, gigging in America and starting her solo project. Songs: 'Brat' Hayley Mary ‘Big’ Fontaines DC ‘Cup of Destiny’ Amyl and the sniffers ‘Round and Around’ DMA’S ‘Texas Sun’ Leon Bridges ‘Dreams Tonight’ Alvvays ‘Guilty’ Lady Wray 'Would you throw a diamond' Hayley Mary

We chat with TFS frontman Gaz Liddiard about his influences, cults, and contemporary classical music.

For episode 12 we chat with The Go-Go's Bassist Kathy Valentine about her time in and out of the band, her influences, and her new memoir.

Nicole from Vancouver punk band Strange Breed chats with us about her band's new single, and an amazing selection of Canadian punk tracks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you or someone you know is currently dealing with an abusive environment or the aftermath of an assault: -National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE -National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 -Rainn.org (North America's largest anti-sexual violence organization) -NWAC.org (Native Women's Association of Canada) -NeedHelpNow.ca (Victims of Cyber Sexual Abuse) -Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

For Episode 11 we chat with Toronto-based rapper and Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty about her latest releases, the state of hip hop in the city, and tik tok.

We talk about Emo music, UK Garage Music, And the influence of labels.

For this new years bonus episode, we talk to blues singer Samantha Martin about her playlist of early blues and randb songs and her band's new album.

Useless drummers, working for free, and the changing landscape of live music.

We chat with Duncan Fellows about their playlist of indie bangers, recording to tape, and their new album The Sadlands.

Singer Songwriter Meg Warren chats with us about an amazing selection of songs featuring some 2000s Can Con rock n roll. A Thousand Ways EP is out EVERYWHERE TODAY!

For episode 10 we talk with 2020 Polaris Prize Winner BACKXWASH about a hard hitting selection of songs.

For episode 3 we chat with legendary bassist Peter Hook about fans smashing up his car, performing under pressure, the life of Tony Wilson, and the influence of the Haçienda.

For episode 2 we chat with Glen Matlock about swearing on TV, moving beyond punk, and touring with Iggy Pop.

For our season premiere we talk to Cherie Currie about the legacy of the Runaways, feminism, and working with Billy Corgan.

While gearing up for the launch of our third season, we spoke with the Amazing Afro-Cuban Duo OKAN. Artists Include: Sade Beyonce Laura Mvula & More

For the season 2 finale we chat with Creation Records founder Alan McGee. We talk about drugs, Tony Blair, Oasis and so much more. Artists include: The Clockworks Primal Scream The Happy Mondays & more

For episode 13 we chat with Eamon Sandwith from the Queensland based band The Chats. We talk about Trailer PArk Boys, Shed Rock, and fan tattoos. Artists include: The Ramones The Unknowns Supercharger & more

For episode 13 we chat with Montreal rock n rollers The Flamingos Pink about attitude, playing outdoor gigs, and recording music in a pandemic. Artists include: The Beaches NOBRO Fade Awaays Broncho & more

For Episode 12 we chat with NOBRO's Kathryn McCaughey about percussion, maintaining a positive attitude in songwriting, and why she likes The Kinks more than The Beatles. Artists include: BACKXWASH The Kinks Red Mass & More

For Episode 11 we chat with Dirty Nil singer and guitarist Luke Bentham about hooks, one album bands, finding humour in serious topics, and more. Artists include: The Constantines Queen Mary J Blige & More

For episode 9 we chat with Winnipeg based singer-songwriter Sebastian Gaskin about his live sessions, his fashion collaborations, his music videos and more. Artists featured include: Shania Twain Frank OCean Alvvays & More

For episode 8 we're putting the spotlight on something really cool taking place in Toronto and on the internet: Trapdoor fest. We talk with the festivals founder about the festival and check out some of the artists performing at this years online edition.

For episode 7 we chat with Lexxicon about the Toronto dancehall scene, his organization Afrowave, his dream features, and more... Artists include: Stefflon Don Dua Lipa PARTYNEXTDOOR & more

For episode 6 we chat with singer/ songwriter Ariel Gold about recording, vulnerability, visual art, & more. Artists include: 070 Shake Leonard Cohen Feist & More

For episode 5 we chat with Denz from Toronto garage-punk band The OBGMs about lifting up BIPOC voices, his ambitions, the state of the Toronto punk scene & more... Artists include: Oxymorrons Clairmont The Second Danny Denial & More

For episode 4 we chat with Australian rock n roll duo Hockey Dad about touring, Family Guy, their new record, & more... Artists include: Goodbye Honolulu Silver Jews Purple Sneakers & More

For episode 3 we chat with legendary Manchester musician, radio host, & DJ Clint Boon. We talk about Oasis, changing technology, civic pride & more... Artists include: Inspiral Carpets The Beach Boys Sam Fender Bruce Haack & More...

For episode two we chat with DMA'S guitarist Johnny Took about songwriting, dance music, touring and the DMA'S new sound. Artists include: Hayley Mary Alvvays Chemical Brothers Tobias Jesso Jr. & More Check out the new DMA'S album! Available everywhere now.

For the premier of our second season, we chat with Canadian music legend Molly Johnson. We discuss her take on British music, rejecting a Juno award, and life as a "working musician". Music Includes: Sarah Harmer Kathleen Edwards Rose Cousins & More

For our season finale we chat with all four members of Goodbye Honolulu, about fashion, touring, their influences & more. Artists include: Wavves Timber Timbre Rebekah Hawker & More Thank you to all who have made this show possible. Especially Reid MacMaster, Kylie Miller, Tony Clement, Duncan Briggs, Helena Carter-Huffman, & Stefan Mirkov. Stay informed, sign petitions, and donate what you can to the growing anti-racist movements wherever you happen to be. Take care of each other. We will be back in two weeks.

For episode 15 we chat with Gaz Whelan, dummer of the legendary Manchester band The Happy Mondays. Artists include: Leonard Cohen Happy Mondays The Sex Pistols & More

For the third and final episode of our political mini-series we chat with Spadina Fort York MP Adam Vaughan. WE chat about Politics of radio, Marshall McLuhan, and the culture of Soca music in Toronto. Artists include: Nadia Baston David Rudder K'naan & More Links: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/1-0KC83vYfVQ-2freQveH43PWxuab2uWDEGolzrNoIks/mobilebasic https://ca.gofundme.com/f/toronto-protestor-bail-fund https://www.blackwomenradicals.com/blog-feed/black-and-asian-feminist-solidarities-a-reading-list https://antiracismcenter.com https://www.goodgoodgood.co/anti-racism-resources

For part 2 of our political mini-series, we chat with former Conservative strategist Alister Campbell about punk rock, the blues, and the ways in which music shaped his political career. Artists include: IDLES Nirvana Elvis Costello & More

For part 1 of our 3 part political series, we chat with NDP MP Charlie Angus about opening for the Dead Kennedy’s, Timmins, and the role music has played in his political life. Artists include Stompin’ Tom The Clash L’etranger & more

For episode 11 we chat with Toronto singer - songwriter Deanna Petcoff about fashion, genres, and the local music scene. Artists include: Passport Radio Alvvays TACOCAT Faye Webster The Cure & More

For Episode 9, we chat with Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem about jazz, record labels, his solo projects, & more. Artists include: Judee Sill Art Ensemble of Chicago Aldous Harding Gordon Lightfoot & More

For episode 8 we chat with Toby Cregan about the joys of touring, his influence on younger musicians, and outlaw country. Featuring songs by: Sun Junkies Flamingos Pink Blaze Foley Skepta & More... Experienced some technical difficulties on this one. Apologies for the echo in certain parts.

<p>We talk about social media, COVID-19, being an independent artist, and more. </p><p><br></p><p>Music Includes:</p><p><br></p><p>Luna Li</p><p>Men I Trust</p><p>Crumb</p><p>Jaysom</p><p><br></p><p>&amp; More</p>

<p>For episode 6 we chat with legendary political strategist, author, and punk rock bassist Warren Kinsella.</p><p><br></p><p>Music Includes:</p><p><br></p><p>New Order</p><p>The Clash </p><p>Against Me</p><p>&amp; More</p>

<p>Jacob Switzer, best known as a member of Goodbye Honolulu, has a new solo album out under the name Jayfeelbender. We talk about work ethic, saving money, and hip hop culture. </p><p><br></p><p>Artists include:</p><p><br></p><p>Goodbye Honolulu</p><p>Dreamville </p><p>Shannon and The Clams</p><p>Broncho </p><p><br></p><p>&amp; More </p>

<p>For episode 3, we sit down with former MP and Cabinet Minister Tony Clement to discuss his favourite tunes and the intersection of music and politics. </p><p><br></p><p>Featuring:</p><p><br></p><p>Rush</p><p>The Tragically Hip</p><p>The Beaches</p><p>The Ramones</p><p>The Clash </p>

<p>Havin' a Chat airs on CJRU in Toronto. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we talk to Kylie Miller from The Beaches.</p><p><br></p><p>Music Includes:</p><p><br></p><p>Happy Mondays, ABBA, Bad Nerves, &amp; More</p>