Very excited to have the Juno-award winning songwriter, author of an international #1 hit song and the very first MuchMusic VJ join us on SongTalk. Christopher Ward has done all that and more. In our recent interview, Chris talked about his new release Same River Twice, its unique recording process and why he wanted to …
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This week SongTalk dives into how to best use DAWs or Digital Audio workstations. Home recording is booming and it’s not just because of Covid. Musicians have long been using different software at home to do what used to cost thousands of dollars in a professional recording studio. How do make the most of your …
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Impressive new talent Mikalyn stopped by to talk about starting off early, collaboration and songwriting. We talked about: Phil bought a drum kit The Songwriting Challenge – stuff still coming in The Songwriters Association of Canada The New York Times: Now, THAT’s what I call a Bridge! Instagram: @mikalynmusic Twitter: @MikalynMusic Website: http://www.mikalynmusic.com YouTube: Mikalyn …
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Now physically- distanced duo Jellyfish Interrupted stopped by to talk about how they constructed a funky, lyric-driven track. We talked about: The Copy RIght? Game The Bandname Generator Groove With You – Jellyfish Interrupted (Lyrics) Jellyfish Interrupted YouTube Channel Julian Taylor Juno Nominee https://www.facebook.com/jellyfishinterrupted https://www.instagram.com/jellyfishinterrupted/ Jellyfish Interrupted is funk with a twist. The band formed …
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This week SongTalk welcomed John from Tomato Tomato to our virtual studio. They just might be Atlantic Canada’s most entertaining musical duo. The New Brunswick based pair – John and Lisa McLaggan – have built a reputation on a live show that is as much about their on-stage charisma as their musical multi-tasking and vocal …
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This week SongTalk welcomed Brendan and Adrian from The Fugitives to our studio. The Fugitives are a folk collective headed by songwriters Adrian Glynn and Brendan McLeod. They’re joined by banjo player Chris Suen (Viper Central) and violinist Carly Frey (The Coal Porters). Over the past twelve years, they’ve earned a reputation for unforgettable live …
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Bass player, guitarist, and songwriter with the 80s all-girl band The Go Go’s, Kathy Valentine, joined us from her home in Austin, Texas to talk about co-writing with the Go Go’s and her solo career. Kathy also recently published a hard-hitting memoir of her life as a musician (she’s been at this for over 40 …
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This week SongTalk welcomed Jay Gordon Wright to our show. Jay a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and performer who has entertained audiences around the world. He is classically trained on violin, and has expanded his musical toolshed to include just about every instrument he can get his hands on. Writing songs at the piano or with a …
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