Nearly a decade ago, I started a band in Guelph, Ontario called Dear Me. There aren't many recordings from that time, but we did have one of our first out-of-city gigs recorded. That gig was at The Rockpile in Etobicoke. It was an old heavy metal venue that had a decorative electric chair next to a mug shot wall. We had only been a band for a coupl…

At the end of 2015, I met Tim Coker at the legendary Grumpy's open mic. Together, we started The Misprints. Ok, we started 16 Towers that turned into The Misprints and we may have had a few other names in there as well. That year, we played at every open mic we could and quickly started getting paid gigs. Our band grew into a 6-piece with saxophone…

Matt and I worked together on the Bluebird EP we recorded in Wakefield last December. Since then, we've continued to play together on each other's songs. He came into the studio this summer while the quarantine was relaxed and we had a nice, chill time. Matt’s latest project is a cross-national collaboration with Brandon Carswell produced remotely …

Wanda Waterman is a strong advocate for social change. She is a musician and poet who often interweaves the two to create her own sound. We talk about feminism and relationships, child abuse and transformative justice, and her relationship with her sister. Check out Wanda's website, The Mindful Bard. Unknown Artist Season 2 is recorded live @ The L…

Before COVID came in and crashed our party, Steven Lee Rachel came into The Library and played us some tunes. We had some good chats about life, social media and music. Steven Lee Rachel is the musician behind Goblin Butler

Erik Fines is a Peterborough-born local musician who plays in many local bands. He's also a talented songwriter in his own right. I apologize for any rogue tambourine -- Erik allowed me to jam with him on it despite having nearly zero experience and not having ever practiced with his songs. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram.…

In the before times, we had Aly Marguerite in the studio. Great chats with the long-time host of Chick Pickin' Mondays at the legendary Grumpy's bar. Check out her new music video for PTSD, her EPK, her 2019 promo video and her new album on Spotify! You can also find her band, Old Time Honey, on Facebook, Bandcamp, YouTube and their website.…

Hanorah talked with me about her experience auditioning for La Voix and healing through sexual trauma and depression. It's important to be able to make space to talk openly about these experiences so that we can exorcise our demons and open up to better things. Check out Hanorah on Facebook, Instagram and listen to her album, For the Good Guys and …

Anthony came into the studio with his walkman to play with some tracks he had prerecorded on tape and transported us to another dimension. You can find his album 16kbp Future Nostalgia here and his teenage throwback music here. Photo credit @cath.rip on Instagram Unknown Artist Season 2 is recorded live @ The Library courtesy of Godberd (Email for …

Melissa Major came into The Library, sang some tunes and talked about gender norms and Banana Bread Sundays. You can follow her on Instagram Unknown Artist Season 2 is recorded live @ The Library courtesy of Godberd (Email for details).

RedFox is a five piece indie-folk band based in Montreal, Quebec. Their sound is primarily comprised of acoustic-based music with hints of indie rock. Played by a 5-piece ensemble which includes bass, guitar, violin, banjo and percussion. Their dynamic and energetic sound is influenced by bands such as Punch Brothers, Mumford & Sons and Paramore. W…

CW : sexual gender-based violence Naghmeh and I talked about Nirvana, the state of women's rights in Iran and living the musician life. Website | Facebook | HearNow | Bandcamp | Instagram Unknown Artist Season 2 is recorded live @ The Library courtesy of Godberd (Email for details).

Marie Hamilton brought her harp into the studio and told us some stories about her magical trip overseas, the furry friends in her life and our favourite languages to road rage in. Website Facebook Bandcamp Instagram Unknown Artist Season 2 is recorded live @ The Library courtesy of Godberd (Email for details : info[at]godberd[dot]com).…

In this episode, Emily Carson-Apstein and I talk about banjos, protests and dental hygiene. You can find their projects online here : Rattus Rattus : Facebook Instagram Bandcamp Dagger Harbour : Facebook Instagram The Dusty Faces : Facebook Instagram Bandcamp

Carlisle Evans Peck recently came to Montreal on his current tour promoting his album, Electric Porcelain. You can find more about him and his music here.

Mars on the Harp is a Montreal-based musician steeped in the forests of B.C. She has just released her debut album, Music For the Moon. Check out her music and projects here.

That Nikki You Know is a Montreal-based musician born and raised in the Ottawa Valley. You can listen to more recordings here.

In the hottest heat of the summer, Frisco Lee stopped by for a session. He is a Montreal musician who played this year's Folk Fest and plays frequently around the city. You can listen to his music here, follow his YouTube channel here and get updates from him here.

Clerel is a Cameroon-born Montreal musician making a big splash in the music scene with his performances at The International Jazz Festival of Montreal. You can find him on all the sites here!

Clerel is a Cameroon-born Montreal musician making a big splash in the music scene with his performances at The International Jazz Festival of Montreal. You can find him on all the sites here!

Clerel is a Cameroon-born Montreal musician making a big splash in the music scene with his performances at The International Jazz Festival of Montreal. You can find him on all the sites here!

Tim Coker of the band From Somewhere shares stories about LA, Vietnam and Montreal. Check out videos from West Lake Sessions here, here and here. Subscribe to his YouTube channel here!

Nahji is a Montreal-based, Beirut-raised musician composing and performing a wide range of styles. Check out his most recent release here! Also, this episode is actually being released on his birthday! Happy birthday!

Part 3 with Claire Porter. Check out Claire Porter's new EP here!

Part 2 with Claire Porter. Check out her new EP here!

Claire Porter is a maritime musician who spent the last decade making music in Montreal. Currently, she is planning on returning out east just after she releases her EP June 27, 2019. Check it out here!

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Easily one of my favorite interviews. Derek Alvarez is a father, world traveler, and working artist. He manages to play all three roles, while having an incredible amount of fun. He's really mastered the art of living a life and not just a career. We talk about defining success on your own terms, the importance of travel, and how to get what you wa…

In this episode we speak with actor, writer, teacher, and explorer Ashley Samona Baker as she shares her remarkable journey beginning at Columbia University's School of the Arts to learning how to define success on her own terms. It's an insightful and thoughtful conversation you do not want to miss.…

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In this episode, we speak with actor couple Sarah Stephen and Vandit Bhatt. They share insights on what makes a relationship thrive in a demanding line of work and remind us to never forget the love. It's an episode you'll want to check out.Von Nick Maccarone