This week SongTalk welcomed Robert Cross to our studio. Robert Cross was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He started playing guitar at 14, just so he could learn how to write songs. Cross is the singer and guitarist of the original rock band Satin, who released their first album Drop Dead Gorgeous in …
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Robert Ball: Giving Voice To The Personal
This week SongTalk welcomed Robert Ball to our studio. A native Torontonian, Robert Ball is a multi-faceted singer who has traveled to and performed in over 60 countries around the world. His sound has been described as soulful, jazzy, Neo-soul and he is a much in-demand session singer. Most recently he toured his EP “Need” & single “Breathe” throughout Toronto, New York and many PRIDE circuits including Brooklyn Pride, DC pride and Jamaica Pride. Also making appearances on CTV, CP24, Bold TV, Rogers Nighttime & Daytime on Rogers, Casa Loma …
College Radio: How Do I Get My Music Played?
This week SongTalk welcomed Adriel Smiley to our studio. Adriel is the Music Director of CJRU – Ryerson’s Radio station – and Adriel brought a wealth of information about college radio and the best way musicians can get their music played on these stations. On this episode, Adriel gave a lot of tips and best …
How to access Government funding for Songwriters & Musicians
There are many Government Grants out there that can help you expand your songwriting career. The unstoppable team of Frank and Lisa Horvat stopped by and shared some fantastic tips to get funding for your musical projects. Factor (THE FOUNDATION ASSISTING CANADIAN TALENT ON RECORDINGS Following up how to find who is offering funding It …
One in the Chamber on their debut EP
Indie rockers One in the Chamber joined us following the release of their first studio EP, I’ve Got Something To Say…. We talked about: One in the Chamber’s first appearance on Song Talk Radio difference between their demo EP and their studio EP (hint: pre-production) writing as a band collaboration thwarting conventions around song structure …
Social Media Tips for Songwriters: How to get the most out of social media with Emmanuel Lopez, the Social Media Wingman
Emmanuel Lopez, the Social Media Wingman, stopped by to share tips on how songwriters can use Social Media to boost their brand and build their career. Stuff we talked about: What channel to focus on Jeff Lynne’s ELO on instagram The Fostex 280 Recorder Defining what we think “Success” is Songs_IN-THE-FILM_Emmanuel-Lopez lyrics Songs_RAIN-OF-ANGELS_Emmanuel-Lopez lyrics www.instagram.com/motivatorman1/ …
Patrick Ballantyne: An album of longing
This week Song Talk welcomed Patrick Ballantyne back to our studio. Patrick is a veteran songwriter and musician who has worked with many top-selling artists such as The Trews, Meredith Shaw and Big Sugar. On this episode, Patrick brought in a few songs from his upcoming new release so our Song Talk audience got to …
What’s a cover song anyway?
Our own Michael Proudfoot proudly stepped into the world of cover songs. He uncovered a treasure trove of examples and ideas. Have a listen as the Song Talk Radio team plus Blair Packham (The Jitters) tackles: when everything was a cover the difference between 45, 78, and 33 1/3 rpm records professional songwriters writing for …