Every once in a while a special project like Balaji Raao’s Dasa Gaanamrutha album lands in my inbox. Something outside the norm, something distinct, something with substance and deep meaning, especially to those who truly understand the history, the stories, and the culture that inform and inspire the music. In today’s interview spotlight, I chat […]
Interviews
This area includes a running list of all the interviews we have published. We interview bands, venues, studios, business owners, producers, engineers, and any one else who spends a significant amount of time supporting independent music.
Interview: YASSiN & Sean Terrio
Ontario duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio return with “DON’T DO THAT,” an upbeat and emotionally charged alternative pop-rock single about confronting old habits, creative exhaustion, and the difficult process of becoming a better version of yourself. Driven by full-bodied production, soaring energy, and deeply personal lyricism, the track captures the moment where frustration turns into […]
Interview: Ellie Heath
Canadian singer-songwriter Ellie Heath shares her debut album Pushing Forty alongside its bright and empowering lead single “That Sunshine’s Mine.” Rooted in joyful reflection and forward momentum, Pushing Forty captures a pivotal chapter in Ellie’s life; standing at the edge of change while embracing both the excitement and uncertainty that come with it. Blending pop, […]
Interview: Alanna Sterling
Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Alanna Sterling (they/them) shares “Down,” an energetic and emotionally charged pop/indie rock single that transforms a moment of uncertainty into one of resilience and release. Upbeat, empowering, and full of forward momentum, the track captures the strange clarity that can emerge when everything seems to be falling apart at once. Inspired […]
Interview: Kari Lyn
Self-proclaimed cottage core rockstar Kari Lyn unveils “Killing Time (the Fish Song),” a hopeful, theatrical folk-country rocker that marks the beginning of a brand new era. The first single from an upcoming six-song EP, the track embraces spontaneity, adventure, and the joy found in life’s in-between moments. Equal parts playful and reflective, “Killing Time (the […]
Interview with Baileigh Jane – Biggest Regret
“Biggest Regret,” Baileigh Jane is a song about loss—but more importantly, about self-definition, growth, and the freedom that comes with both. Rooted in bedroom pop textures—light snares, easy guitar grooves, and an intimate vocal delivery—the track balances a laid-back sonic palette with striking emotional weight. “I wrote ‘Biggest Regret’ as my trans coming out letter to my mom […]
Interview: Ryan O’Reilly
Berlin-based songwriter Ryan O’Reilly releases the official studio version of “Elizabeth,” a reflective and memorable alternative folk gem written nearly 20 years ago. Originally penned in 2006 before a summer tour of Canada with future Dwayne Gretzky founders Tyler Kyte and Nick Rose, the song channels O’Reilly’s deep admiration for Gram Parsons into something more country and bluegrass-inflected than typically associated with Irish or […]
Interview: BOBBO BYRNES
There’s a certain kind of artist who never quite fits the industry mold. For decades, guided more by instinct than infrastructure, Bobbo Byrnes has built a body of work the long way around: through miles on the road, small rooms filled with shared breath and a quiet, unwavering commitment to the craft itself. His memoir, Too Many Miles, captures that journey in full.
Rather than chasing the spotlight, he’s created something more elusive: a career on his own terms. From self-releasing albums like My Affect Is Appropriate to navigating the false starts of industry attention, his story is one of experience over expectation. There’s a lineage here too: echoes of artists like Tom Petty, Kate Bush, and Bruce Springsteen, figures who followed their own compass rather than the market’s, and in doing so, built lasting deeply personal legacies.
Interview: PICKLE JUICE
Alt-rock outfit PICKLE JUICE share their brand new single “Halfway,” a raw and restless track that digs beneath the postcard-perfect image of ski town-living to expose the emotional turbulence that often hides beneath the surface. Driven by gritty guitars and a relentless pulse, “Halfway” captures the uneasy tension between daytime freedom and the darker cycles that can […]
Interview with Janet Noh – Growing Up With You
Janet Noh has become a regular on these pages. While in L.A. for NAMM and then GRAMMY week, I crossed paths with Janet more than once. There’s a fun story behind this… While at NAMM, my wife was excited to see a certain artist perform on the Sheraton stage. Being the awesome husband I am, […]
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