Musical Connections with Zach Snow

#150: Scott Sheppard, the ranger of music development on the west coast of Newfoundland & Labrador (MusicNL Week)

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:09:52 GMT

Coming down Connector's Corner for the final Musical Connections of 2025 is youth coordinator at 62 Broadway, a singer-songwriter, and a graphic designer, the multi-talented, Scott Sheppard! We connect with Scott about his work on the West Coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to cultivate it’s scene for the youth looking to make a name for themselves. Plus, we talk about his project such as his bands Bus People, Life Crisis, and The Rangers, along with the graphics he has designed for Laughing Heart Music!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (December 6-20, 2025)

Song: A Real Christmas Tree

Artist: Ceiligh

Album: A Real Christmas Tree

Composers: Ronnie Power

Song: MUMMERS (feat Gush Mafia & G-Wiz)

Artist: Lil CheeZie

Album: MUMMERS

Composers: Caleb Reid, Calvin Cassell

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Song: STARCADE

Artist: Bus People

Album: Starcade

Composers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard

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Connect with Scott Sheppard here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottstephensheppard/

Website: https://scottsheppard.biz/

#149: Robert Salsman, a cultural Café curator of the arts and culture of Newfoundland and Labrador (MusicNL Week)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:13:53 GMT

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is the owner of one of the province’s most vibrant cafés, Robert Salsman of the Battery Cafe! We talk about how Robert came to own the Battery Café and how it has turned into one of the premier arts and entertainment venues in the provinces for an intimate setting.

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 30-December 6, 2025)

Song: Noel, Noel

Artist: Adrian House

Album: Noel, Noel

Composers: Adrian House, Fernando Arbex, Michel Jourdan

Song: Hope At Christmas

Artist: Doug White & Kathy Stock

Album: Hope At Christmas

Composers: Doug White, Kathy Stock

Song: Satellite Dreaming

Artist: Jason W. Gill

Album: Satellite Dreaming

Composer: Walter Jason Gill

Song: angels

Artist: lil dirtbag

Album: angels

Composer: Nicholas Reid

Song: Lonely Christmas

Artist: Lucas Snow

Album: Lonely Christmas

Composer: Lucas Snow

Song: Little Drummer Boy

Artist: Mackenzie Critch & Darcy Scott

Album: Little Drummer Boy

Composers: Katherine Davis, Henry Onorati, Harry Simeone

Song: To The Top (feat. FranK)

Artist: Spence

Album: To The Top

Composers: Spencer Rideout, Lloyd Burt

Song: Home For Christmas

Artist: Steve Morrissey

Album: Home For Christmas

Composer: Steve Morrissey

Song: Rebel Jesus

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Full Rainbow of Light (Deluxe Edition)

Composer: Jackson Browne

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Song: Judgement

Artist: Ken Tizzard

Album: A Good Day Is Lost – A Collection of Ron Hynes Songs

Composer: Ron Hynes

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebatterycafe/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebatterycafe

Website: https://www.batterycafe.ca/

#148: Emily Martin is a music teacher making many people of many abilities shine (MusicNL Week 2025)

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:30:13 GMT

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is a music educator and the owner of Shine Music, Emily Martin! We talk about Emily's nomination for Music Educator of the Year at the most recent MusicNL awards, how Shine Music came together, and what Shine Music does for the community at large!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 23-29, 2025)

Song: Winter Wonderland (feat. Laura Taylor)

Artist: Beep Bop

Album: A Beep Bop Christmas

Composers: Felix Bernard, Richard Smith

Song: August

Artist: Courtney Madison

Album: PARASITE

Composers: Courtney Chipman

Song: Where Are We Now

Artist: Hollett

Album: Where Are We Now

Composers: Andrew Hollett

Song: Come Back For Christmas

Artist: Josh Janes

Album: Come Back For Christmas

Composers: Joshua Janes

Song: Awesome Blossom

Artist: Rocka G

Album: Awesome Blossom

Composers: Ryan Frost

Song: Jingles The Christmas Cat

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: All The Bells and Wassails

Composers: Gerard Hamilton

Song: ABOUT THAT

Artist: Scalladosis

Album: THE FIRE PIT

Composers: Simon Hendry

Song: Simple Lines (LCAF 50)

Artist: Silver Wolf Band

Album: Simple Lines

Composers: Matthew Barrett, Justin & Jamie Jackman, Bon Pardy

Song: She Ain’t Gonna Call (feat. Young Flurry & Camzone)

Artist: Spence

Album: She Ain’t Gonna Call (feat. Young Flurry & Camzone)

Composers: Spencer Rideout, Chris Davis & Camerin Alexander

Song: Every Ribbon

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Full Rainbow of Light (Deluxe Edition)

Composers: Tim Baker

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Connect with Emily Martin & Shine Music here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shinevoice

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinemusicnl

Website: https://shinemusic.ca/

#147: Daniel Adams on working with Newfoundland and Labrador's biggest pop stars (MusicNL Week 2025)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:30:11 GMT

If you are familiar with Kellie Loder, With Violet, Rachel Cousins, Mallory Johnson, and Mackenzie Critch, you may be familiar with the man who engineered or mixed those tunes from these amazing artists! Coming down Connector's Corner this week is songwriter, producer, and music engineer, Daniel Adams! We talk about how Daniel got into music production, some of his influences which includes Max Martin, the story behind some of the songs he produced and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 16-22, 2025)

Song: Christmas Morn

Artist: 8 Point High

Album: Christmas Morn

Composers: Emily Barbour, Steve Browne

Song: How Christmas Used to Be

Artist: Big Jib

Album: How Christmas Used to Be

Composers: Curt Blackmore

Song: DENIRO

Artist: CX1BY

Album: DENIRO

Composers: Colby Randell

Song: Envy

Artist: Dahlia

Album: Like A Flower

Composers: Dahlia

Song: The Star of Logy Bay

Artist: Duane Andrews & The Hot Club of Conception Bay

Album: Self-Titled

Composers: Traditional

Song: Just For Fun

Artist: Gush Mafia

Album: Just For Fun

Composers: Caleb Reid

Song: Hinterland

Artist: Horse Chops

Album: Hinterland

Composers: Horse Chops

Song: One Damn Phone Call

Artist: Jenny Mallard

Album: One Damn Phone Call

Composers: Jenny Mallard

Song: Guilty

Artist: Julia Dawson

Album: Guilty

Composers: Julia Dawson

Song: Kiss Me Deadly

Artist: Ken Tizzard & Music For Goats

Album: Kiss Me Deadly

Composers: Billy Idol

Song: The Hors D’oeuvre’s Song (feat Kevin Blackmore)

Artist: KitchinParti

Album: The Hors D’oeuvre’s Song

Composers: KitchinParti

Song: BLOOD

Artist: Lil CheeZie

Album: BLOOD

Composers: Calvin Cassell

Song: You Won’t Be Here This Christmas

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: You Won't Be Here This Christmas

Composers: Patrick Moran

Song: Santa Never Brings Me A Banjo

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: Santa Never Brings Me A Banjo

Composers: David Myles

Song: Christmas In Prison

Artist: Waykeeper

Album: Christmas In Prison

Composers: John Prine

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Song: Let Go

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: Rachel Cousins

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Daniel Adams, Karla Pilgrim, Andrew Boyd

#146: Dustin Parsons on the formation of Steady Entertainment, West Talk, and the role of media in the music industry

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:30:09 GMT

Fresh off MusicNL week 2025, we got a whole lot of new interviews to share with you over the next few weeks! The first of them is with an entrepreneur, a sales executive with NTV, and talking about the West Coast on Rogers TV! Coming down Connectors Corner this week is Dustin Parsons! We talk about his nomination for Media Person of the Year for his work on West Talk, how Steady Entertainment came to be, how traditional media still plays a heavy role in music curation and where digital media fits in, and some future plans for 2026!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 9-15, 2025)

Song: A Christmas Time

Artist: The Ennis Sisters

Album: A Christmas Time

Composers: Maureen Ennis

Song: Egress

Artist: Ian Foster

Album: Travelogue

Composers: Ian Foster

Song: Love – The Breeze

Artist: Jing Xia

Album: Love – The Breeze

Composers: Jing Xia

Song: Fallen Tree

Artist: The Once

Album: Fallen Tree (Side B)

Composers: Phil Churchill, Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett

Song: ROLLING HEADs

Artist: ROZ&HOLLETT

Album: ROLLING HEADS

Composers: Andrew Hollett

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Song: Color Of You

Artist: Jamie Stone

Album: Color Of You

Composers: Jamie Stone

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Connect with Dustin Parsons here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustin.parsons.54/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustinparsons709/

#145: Jing Xia on the making of "Interworlds", XIA-3, and future plans for 2026

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:30:11 GMT

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is Jing Xia, a musician and ethnomusicologist! The four time MusicNL award nominee for 2025 talks about the making of the latest record from her group called "Interworlds", how the group got together and the recent change of members. Plus, Jing lets us know about a new album she is working on to be released in 2026!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 2-8, 2025)

Song: Bussdown (feat DatLankyMan)

Artist: AleBen

Album: Bussdown (feat DatLankyMan)

Composers: Matthew Small, Alex Bennett

Song: TAKE IT BACK

Artist: DOEUX

Album: TAKE IT BACK

Composers: Justin Rowsell, Jason Earle

Song: A Friendly Place

Artist: Gus Gustopherson

Album: Happy Hour Hootenanny Hymns

Composers: Matthew Gusul

Song: By The Bay (feat. RedAngel)

Artist: MAK11

Album: By The Bay (feat. RedAngel)

Composers: Andrew Kevin McDonald & Zach Butt

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Song: Another Day

Artist: XIA-3

Album: Interworlds

Composers: Jing Xia, Ritche Perez & Brian Downton

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Connect with Jing Xia here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jingxiamusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jingxiamusic/

Website: https://www.jing-xia.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jingxiamusic

#144: Stuart Gallant, a performer of many names and projects

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:30:12 GMT

Coming down Connector's Corner this week is Stuart Gallant, a singer-songwriter & composer from Kippens on the West Coast of Newfoundland! His project STURNE is up for two MusicNL awards (Electronic Artist & Indigenous Artists) and his band Not Just To Drink And Dream has a new EP coming out this week! We talk all that, plus his beginnings in music, the indigenous music community, the west coast music scene, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 26-November 1, 2025)

Song: Go to War (feat. Rocka G)

Artist: FranK

Album: Go to War (feat. Rocka G)

Composers: Lloyd Burt & Ryan Frost

Song: Hellraiser (feat. Dante Miracle)

Artist: SCVMBAG

Album: Hellraiser (feat. Dante Miracle)

Composers: Devin Noseworthy & Dante Hiscock

Song: Gaslight

Artist: Sherman Downey

Album: Milltown Records Halloween Compilation

Composers: Sherman Downey

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Song: Extinction

Artist: STURNE

Album: Transient

Composers: Stuart Gallant

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Connect with Stuart Gallant’s projects here:

STURNE: https://linktr.ee/sturnemusic

DT Surgeon: https://linktr.ee/dtsurgeon

Not Just To Drink And Dream: https://www.facebook.com/notjusttodrinkanddream

#143: Tamara Kater of MusicNL on MusicNL week 2025, the changes made, and what to expect

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 08:30:12 GMT

With MusicNL week just two short weeks away, there’s no better time than to bring on Tamara Kater, the executive director of MusicNL once again to talk about the week ahead and the festivities that will await the many delegates and artists November 12-16 in St. John’s! We talk about the rebranding to MusicNL week after four years under the Music Celebration Week banner. Plus, we talk about the changes to this year’s MusicNL week, the artists taking part in it, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 19-25, 2025)

Song: Nancy

Artist: Alan Doyle & The East Pointers

Album: Already Dancing

Composers: Alan Doyle

Song: Clareia (Live)

Artist: Ana Luisa Ramos

Album: Clareia (Live)

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos

Song: This Rock & Roll

Artist: Gus Gustopherson

Album: Happy Hour Hootenanny Hymns

Composers: Matthew Gusul

Song: Can’t Stop

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Can’t Stop

Composers: Justin Fancy, Clint Curtis

Song: Headhunter (feat. Sedymane)

Artist: MAK11

Album: Headhunter (feat. Sedymane)

Composers: Andrew McDonald, Zach Butt & William Noseworthy

Song: Going For Broke

Artist: Paige Penney

Album: Going For Broke

Composers: Paige Penney, Matt McCartney, Kirk Penney, Michael Walton

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Song: over the party

Artist: Mallory Johnson

Album: over the party

Composers: Mallory Johnson, Brian Donkers, David Madras

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#142: A Tribute to Newfoundland: Connecting with performers at the Sons of Erin & Ryan's Fancy tribute show

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:28:06 GMT

While Musical Connections continues to prepare for brand new content, we take you back to the Ryan’s Fancy and Sons of Erin tribute show in March where Zach connects you with many of the performers who played there and were influenced by the band at one point or another. We connect you with D’Arcy Broderick & Kevin Evans of Black Gold, Jennifer Trainor & Glen Harvey of Celtic Connection, John and Wilf Curran of the Masterless Men, Mike Hanrahan, Bob MacDonald, and Bill Kelly!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 28-October 4, 2025)

Song: Trading Cards

Artist: Chron Lennon & MAK11

Album: Trading Cards

Composers: Andrew Hollett & Andrew MacDonald

Song: TURN THE CORNER

Artist: DOEUX

Album: TURN THE CORNER

Composers: Jason Earle, Justin Rowsell

Song: How We Do (feat FranK)

Artist: MAK11

Album: How We Do

Composers: Zach Butt, Andrew MacDonald, Lloyd Burt

Song: That’s The Way That The World Goes ‘Round

Artist: Salt Beef Junkies

Album: That’s The Way That The World Goes ‘Round

Composers: John Prine

Song: House of Fantasy

Artist: Scalladosis x Nate Dawg

Album: House of Fantasy

Composers: Scalladosis & Nate Dawg

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Song: It’s Good To See You

Artist: Sons of Erin

Album: Good To See Ya!

Composers: Allan Taylor

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#141: Rachel Cousins on her most personal album to date, "What Hasn't Killed Me"

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:30:10 GMT

Coming down Connector’s Corner this week is the multi-talented and amazing Rachel Cousins! We talk about the release of “What Hasn’t Killed Me”, her most authentic and cathartic release to date! She talks about spending the month in California with Greg Wells making the record, some of the themes of the record, and the three-year anniversary of her sobriety. Plus, how she started in music, the MusicNL nomination for her and her momager, Hilda Cousins, and her upcoming show at the Black Sheep in St. John’s on October 17th!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 5-11, 2025)

Song: Her Side

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Her Side

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: God Gave Cain

Artist: Cove Pond

Album: Moose Waltz

Composers: Laura Penney

Song: Keep Your Distance

Artist: Last Ticket

Album: Keep Your Distance

Composers: Last Ticket

Song: Paradise

Artist: MAK11

Album: Paradise

Composers: Zach Butt, Andrew McDonald

Song: Little Help

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: What Hasn’t Killed Me

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Darcy Scott

Song: Hammerdown (Live)

Artist: Wild Step

Album: Live At Trapper’s Cabin

Composers: Benjamin Rogers

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Song: Nora

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: What Hasn’t Killed Me

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Leanne Hoffman

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Connect with Rachel Cousins here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelcousinsmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcousinsmusic

Website: https://www.rachelcousinsmusic.com/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcousinsmusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rachelcousins3750

#140: Dean Parsons AKA ARCADE KNIGHTS on his 1980s-inspired synth rock record, "Neon Vice" and how his stage name came to be

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:35:53 GMT

Coming on down Connector’s Corner this week on the Musical Connections is synth-wave songwriter and producer, Dean Parsons AKA Arcade Knights! We talk about the brand-new record, “Neon Vice”, which is inspired by the Miami Vice TV show from the 1980s, how the Arcade Knights project came together, and how he makes the music using hardware instead of software!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 28-October 4, 2025)

Song: The Woman I Love

Artist: Damian Follett

Album: The Woman I Love

Composers: Damian Follett

Song: No Hard Feelings

Artist: Dead Rebels

Album: No Hard Feelings

Composers: Kenneth Penney

Song: Small Town (feat. Nurse)

Artist: Hippy Junior

Album: Graduation

Composers: Stephen Nurse, Joshua Roberts

Song: Says Who

Artist: JM/FM

Album: Says Who

Composers: Justin Merdsoy

Song: Whoops, Sheryl

Artist: Liz Fagan Band

Album: LFB LP

Composers: Liz Fagan

Song: Need Your Love

Artist: Potem

Album: Need Your Love

Composers: Adam Martin

Song: Wrap My Head Around It

Artist: R.C. Stanley

Album: Wrap My Head Around It

Composers: R.C. Stanley

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Song: When Bullets Fly

Artist: ARCADE KNIGHTS

Album: NEON VICE

Composer: Dean Parsons

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARCADEKNIGHTS

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arcadeknights88

Website: https://www.arcadeknightsband.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArcadeKnights88

#139: Christian Howse on his new album, "Break Through", his first album in five years

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:02:57 GMT

Coming on down to Connector’s Corner this week is singer-songwriter and MusicNL award nominee for Sound on Screen Artist of the Year, Christian Howse! He put out his first album in five years called “Break Through” and he talks about the making of the record, some of the influences he took to make the record, plus how he got into music, signing with Citadel House, and on his nomination for Sound on Screen Artist at the upcoming MusicNL Week in St. John’s from November 12th to 16th!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 21-27, 2025)

Song: Leaving Home

Artist: Jason R Martin

Album: Leaving Home

Composers: Fred Northcotte, Jason R Martin

Song: Hometown Pride (Classic)

Artist: Josh Janes

Album: Hometown Pride (Classic)

Composers: Josh Janes

Song: All I Love Has Gone Away

Artist: Silver Wolf Band

Album: Make Your Heart Home

Composers: Brandon Pardy, Jamie Jackman, Justin Jackman, Matthew Barrett

Song: Love You More

Artist: Two

Album: Love You More

Composers: Brian & Tara Byrne

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Song: Hung Up On You

Artist: Christian Howse

Album: Break Through

Composer: Christian Howse, Clare Follett, Avalon Stanley, Mick Davis

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Connect with Christian Howse here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christianhowsemusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianhowsemusic/

Website: https://christianhowse.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@christianhowse4413

#138: Rozalind MacPhail from the East Coast Music Awards 2025

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:13:04 GMT

It is the last of my conversations from the 2025 East Coast Music Awards on this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast! I reconnect you with Rozalind MacPhail, a flautist, music educator, and singer-songwriter! We talk about her time at the East Coast Music Awards, the progress she made on her upcoming up to that point, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 7-20, 2025)

Song: REDLINE RIVAL

Artist: Arcade Knights

Album: NEON VICE

Composers: Dean Parsons

Song: Pacify

Artist: Christian Howse

Album: Break Through

Composers: Christian Howse

Song: Hall of Meat

Artist: Cortex Strikes Back

Album: Hall of Meat

Composers: Ethan Whitt, Owen Power, Adam Braye

Song: Beauty in the Breakdown

Artist: Dana Reid

Album: Beauty In The Darkness

Composers: Dana Reid

Song: Pick Me

Artist: HAGS

Album: Pick Me

Composers: Jess Richardson, Nicole Haldoupis, Eve Chamely, Jane Goulding

Song: I Hope You Know

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: I Hope You Know

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Fight Song

Artist: Kaspam Cult

Album: St. John’s Fight Songs

Composers: Ben Chapman-Smith, Kyle Crotty-Upshall, Patrick Lidstone & Chris Flynn

Song: My Kind of Night

Artist: Lucas Snow

Album: My Kind Of Night

Composers: Lucas Snow

Song: Home To Donegal

Artist: Salt Beef Junkies

Album: Home To Donegal

Composers: Patsy Kavanaugh

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Song: In Perfect Time

Artist: Rozalind MacPhail

Album: Push & Pull

Composer: Jill Barber

Connect with Rozalind MacPhail here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rozalindmacphail

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getyourfluteon

Website: https://www.rozalindmacphail.com/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@RozalindMacPhail

#137: Ana & Eric from the East Coast Music Awards 2025

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:13:31 GMT

Musical Connections makes its grand return following a very busy summer as we reflect once more on the 2025 East Coast Music Awards in St. John’s back in May. Zach connects with Ana Luisa Ramos & Eric Taylor Escudero to talk about their ECMAs experience, some other projects, and a whole lot more.

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 17-September 6, 2025)

Song: If U Wanna Drive

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: If U Wanna Drive

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: Hidden Gem

Artist: Dana Reid

Album: Beauty In The Darkness

Composers: Dana Reid

Song: hats off to barb

Artist: John Moran

Album: 3/5

Composers: John Moran

Song: Replay

Artist: Last Ticket

Album: Replay

Composers: Last Ticket

Song: Your Name

Artist: Meghan Aletha

Album: Your Name

Composers: Meghan Calder

Song: Rufus Set

Artist: Salt Beef Junkies

Album: Rufus Set

Composers: Traditional

Song: Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: Those Were The Days

Composers: Otto Kelland

Song: Closer

Artist: The Way East

Album: Closer

Composers: Chris Hibbs

Song: Dancing Where You Left Me Alone (feat. DaCoda)

Artist: With Violet

Album: With Friends

Composers: With Violet, Daniel Adams

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Song: I Can See Our House From Here

Artist: Ana & Eric

Album: Our House From Here

Composer: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escudero

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Connect with Ana & Eric here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anaericmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaericmusic/

Website: https://anaericmusic.com/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@anaericmusic

#136: Natasha Blackwood from the East Coast Music Awards 2025

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:30:22 GMT

This week’s Musical Connections we will be taking you back to the East Coast Music Awards for a conversation I had with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Natasha Blackwood! We talk about her time at the ECMAs back in May and how important conferences like those are for one's development as a musician or industry professional!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 10-16, 2025)

Song: Rain in Newfoundland

Artist: Kathy Stock

Album: Rain In Newfoundland

Composers: Kathy Stock

Song: Crying While Wasted

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: Crying While Wasted

Composers: Rachel Cousins

Song: O.T.G

Artist: Scalladosis

Album: Sporadic Lifestyle

Composers: Simon Hendry

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Song: Good Machines

Artist: Natasha Blackwood

Album: Love Songs for Good Machines

Composer: Natasha Blackwood, Jenelle Duval

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#135: Paige Penney on new single, "Carhartt to Heart", Canadian Country Music Award nod, and more

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:50:05 GMT

This week’s Musical Connections will have a “Carhartt to Heart” with one of the province’s fastest rising country pop stars who now calls Nashville her home! I reconnect with Paige Penney to talk about her brand-new single, plus her success with “Southern Draw(L) which includes a CCMA Nomination for Innovative Campaign of the Year! We also talk about her career in a nutshell. From her beginnings as a performer at young folk stages, to releasing her debut album, having a musical dad, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 3-9, 2025)

Song: NEON DREAMERS

Artist: ARCADE KNIGHTS

Album: CYBER HACK

Composers: Dean Parsons

Song: 4 On The Floor

Artist: Doug White & Craig Young

Album: 4 On The Floor

Composers: Doug White

Song: Carhartt to Heart

Artist: Paige Penney

Album: Carhartt to Heart

Composers: Paige Penney, Kirk Penney, Michael Walton, Matthew McCartney

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Song: Southern Draw(L)

Artist: Paige Penney x W/FRNDS

Album: Paige Penney

Composer: Paige Penney, Matt McCartney, Casey Le’Vasseur, Kurtis John

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigepenney

Website: https://www.paigepenney.com/

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#134: Nick Earle on his busy summer festival season, the release of "Under The Influence", and more

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 02:30:09 GMT

Hot off the release of his album with the Reckless Hearts, "Under The Influence" to opening for rock and roll heavyweights in ZZ Top and The Killers, my guest is Nick Earle! I connect with Nick to talk about those festival opener opportunities to the making of his new record. We also reflect on how his musical journey began to his music influences and how groups like Stompbox and The Reckless Hearts came together!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 27-August 2, 2025)

Song: Harbour Le Cou

Artist: Allan Ricketts

Album: Harbour Le Cou

Composers: Traditional

Song: The Capelin Ain’t Rollin’ In Holyrood

Artist: Asetha Power

Album: Newfoundland-Ish

Composers: Asetha Power

Song: Cicadas

Artist: Becca Bartlett

Album: Me, Myself, and a Mirror

Composers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett

Song: Tip Toe

Artist: Chron Lennon

Album: Tip Toe

Composers: Andrew Hollett

Song: Lesson

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Saturn Returns

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: Alice

Artist: KitchinParti

Album: Alice

Composers: KitchinParti

Song: Push Back

Artist: Last Ticket

Album: Push Back

Composers: Last Ticket

Song: Oranges Are Orange, Blueberries Are Blue

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Orange

Composers: Logan Bolt, Elijah Melo & Covenant Oyindamola Oyetayo

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Song: Ocean View

Artist: Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

Album: Under The Influence

Composer: Nick Earle

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#133: Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite of Rube & Rake on their new album, "Good Time After Bad"

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:30:12 GMT

On this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast, I welcome one of Newfoundland & Labrador's finest folk groups known for their remarkable musicianship and silky smooth harmonies. I connect you with Rube & Rake! Made up of Josh Sandu & Andrew Laite, the lads are hot off the release of their third studio album, "Good Time After Bad" and come on to talk about the making of the record and their tour dates for the rest of 2025! We also talk about how the group came together, some of the bands and records they listened to, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 13-19, 2025)

Song: Olivia

Artist: Becca Bartlett

Album: Olivia

Composers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett

Song: Until You Are Sorry (Live)

Artist: Carolina East

Album: Until You Are Sorry

Composers: Carolann Fowler, Rob Wells, Shobha Lee, Brian Ramjattan

Song: Down

Artist: Chris Hibbs

Album: Down

Composers: Christopher Hibbs

Song: The Man Who Cured Your Boredom

Artist: Ex Press

Album: The Man Who Cured Your Boredom

Composers: Daryl Palumbo

Song: Forever My Queen

Artist: The Hellfire Club

Album: Volume III

Composers: Bobby Liebling

Song: We Didn’t Meet At The Club (feat. Cee Lo Green)

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Orange

Composers: Logan Bolt, Anno Domini & Thomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton

Song: maybe more

Artist: R Sheaves

Album: maybe more

Composers: Robert Humber

Song: Clouds Like Buffalo

Artist: Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters

Album: Clouds Like Buffalo

Composers: David Peddle

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Song: Pocket Picker

Artist: Rube & Rake

Album: Good Time After Bad

Composers: Josh Sandu, Andrew Laite

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubeandrake/

Website: https://rubeandrake.com/

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#132: PARSONS on working with legendary smuggler, Brian O'Dea on Smuggler's International Mixtape

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 02:30:14 GMT

I have another great episode lined up for you this week! I welcome back to the show, Joshua Parsons or PARSONS! We talk about his latest project called “Smugglers International Mixtape” hosted by legendary Newfoundland and Labrador smuggler, Brian O’Dea! From how they met to the creation of the album and the personnel they got for it!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 6-12, 2025)

Song: Like A Rock (Live From Quidi Vidi Brewery)

Artist: Andrew Rodgers

Album: Live From Quidi Vidi Brewery

Composers: Bob Seger

Song: Obelisk

Artist: Elder Caius

Album: Elder Caius

Composers: Evan Watton, Nathan Cluett

Song: over the party

Artist: Mallory Johnson

Album: over the party

Composers: Mallory Johnson, Brian Donkers, David Madras

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Song: Smuggler’s Supreme (feat. JD ERA)

Artist: PARSONS

Album: Smuggler's International Mixtape

Composers: Lukasz Wojcikowski, Joseph Dako, Joshua Parsons & Mike Di Biasio

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Parsonsfromnewfoundland

#131: Brent McNamara, the music promoter that is Best Kind

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:30:23 GMT

He is the mastermind behind the Best Kind BBQ and one of the operators of JibFest Weekender! I connect with event promoter, Brent McNamara on this week’s episode of the Musical Connections podcast! We talk about how he got into the music industry through event promotion and about the 2025 Best Kind BBQ which takes place on July 12 at St. David’s Park which features Quake Matthews, DJ 4Korners and so much more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 29-July 5, 2025)

Song: Stuck In My Head

Artist: Bailey Jordan-Neil

Album: Stuck In My Head

Composers: Bailey Jordan-Neil

Song: EGO BROKE

Artist: Chron Lennon

Album: EGO BROKE

Composers: Andrew Hollett

Song: Obelisk

Artist: Elder Caius

Album: Elder Caius

Composers: Evan Watton, Nathan Cluett

Song: Of Course It Does (feat. RedAngel)

Artist: MAK11

Album: Of Course It Does

Composers: Zachary Butt, Andrew McDonald

Song: Label Abel

Artist: The End of the Line

Album: The End of the Line

Composers: Steve Perry

Song: Getting Warmer

Artist: Yes, Officer

Album: Getting Warmer

Composers: Jeremy Harnum

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Song: One That I’ve Been Looking For

Artist: Nick Earle

Album: Under The Influence

Composers: Nick Earle

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrentMacEvents

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentmac709/

Website: https://www.brentmacevents.com/

#130: Andy Mulcair knitting tunes with his Danny's at Lawnya Vawnya 15

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:30:22 GMT

Fifteen Years on the Lawnya wraps up with the lead singer of Andy & the Dannys, Andy Mulcair! I connect with Andy about his band and how the group came together! Plus, we talk about their second stage in St. John's for Lawnya Vawnya, their takeaways from Lawnya Vawnya 15, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 22-28, 2025)

Song: For You (Acoustic)

Artist: Anil

Album: For You (Acoustic)

Composers: Enock Gedo & Lina Makaga

Song: The Way That We Are

Artist: Barry Fitzpatrick

Album: The Way That We Are

Composer: Barry Fitzpatrick

Song: Tribute to the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier

Artist: Brad Norris & Carl Lundrigan

Album: Tribute to the Unknown Newfoundland Soldier

Composers: Brad Norris & Carl Lundrigan

Song: 7 Months

Artist: Courtney Madison

Album: 7 Months

Composer: Courtney Chipman

Song: Deleted (featuring Smei)

Artist: DECAY

Album: Deleted

Composers: Dave Kelly, Samantha Lawlor

Song: Dim Her Light (featuring Mackenzie Critch)

Artist: Jenny Mallard

Album: Dim Her Light

Composers: Jenny Mallard, Mackenzie Critch

Song: Nothing Can Hurt Me (Euro Mix)

Artist: John Moran, Kelly McMichael, and Jake Nicoll

Album: Nothing Can Hurt Me

Composer: John Moran

Song: Juxtaposed

Artist: Mak11

Album: Permafrost

Composers: Andrew McDonald, Liam Ryan

Song: Dark Hallucinations

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: Dark Hallucinations

Composers: Order of the Precious Blood

Song: As A Girl

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: As A Girl

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Clare Follett, Emily Barbour

Song: One Shot

Artist: Rodney Slade x NWatts

Album: One Shot

Composers: Rodney Slade, James Michael Hoppe, Kelly McKay, Peter Daniel Newman & Natasha Watkins

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Song: DOWNTOWNSUCKSBUTITSWHERETHESCENEIS

Artist: Albert Dalton

Album: DOWNTOWNSUCKSBUTITSWHERETHESCENEIS

Composer: Albert Murphy

Connect with Andy Mulcair here:

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/andyandthedannys

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyandthedannys/

#129: Kai Bryan of Atlantic Presenters Association on connecting music with venues across the Maritimes

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:30:11 GMT

Fifteen Years on the Lawnya continues tomorrow with the Logistics Coordinator of the Atlantic Presenters Association, Kai Bryan! They drop by the Musical Connections studios to talk about their stay at Lawnya Vawnya 15 and talk about what the Atlantic Presenters Association does and who they represent across Atlantic Canada. They also talk about the importance of Lawnya Vawnya to not just the Newfoundland and Labrador music industry, but the whole sector at large!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 15-21, 2025)

Song: After the Show

Artist: Andrew Smith

Album: Spent

Composers: Andrew Smith

Song: WILD ONES

Artist: DOEUX

Album: LUNAR

Composers: Jason Earle, Justin Rowsell

Song: See It Through

Artist: Gus Gustopherson

Album: See It Through

Composers: Matthew Gusul

Song: Free Space

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Saturn Returns

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: I Don’t Love You Anymore

Artist: Rev Dave & The Sin Eaters

Album: Clouds Like Buffalo

Composers: David Peddle

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Song: Who Is It For

Artist: Natasha Blackwood

Album: Love Songs For Good Machines

Composers: Natasha Blackwood

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Website: https://atlanticpresenters.ca/

#128: Colleen ‘’Coco’’ Collins on juggling being a musician and an author

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:30:27 GMT

Fifteen Years on the Lawnya continues this week on Musical Connections as I connect you with an author, poet, and a musician from Nova Scotia! I connect you with Colleen "Coco" Collins! Colleen stops by the studio to talk about her time at Lawyna Vawnya 15 which include a poet reading for her new book, "Sorry About The Fire" and a debut performance as a bassist for "Penny & The Pits"! She also talks about her experiences at Lawnya Vawnya throughout the years which includes attending the very first Lawnya Vawnya!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 8-14, 2025)

Song: Kiss It Better

Artist: Alex Byrne x JKRS

Album: Kiss It Better

Composers: Jeff Bhasker, John Glass, Teddy Sinclair & Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Song: Rock n Roll Kids

Artist: Erin O’Mara

Album: Rock n Roll Kids

Composers: Brendan Graham

Song: big ravine

Artist: John Moran

Album: big ravine

Composers: John Moran

Song: Night Owl

Artist: SUMLEO

Album: Storm/Set

Composers: Leonard Earle

Song: Giant Eye

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Giant Eye

Composers: Tim Baker

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Song: Never Change

Artist: Little Fauna

Album: Little Fauna

Composers: Krysten Burton

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Colleen “Coco” Collins Bandcamp: https://colleencococollins.bandcamp.com/track/fishermans-blues

Colleen “Coco” Collins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleencococollins

Colleen “Coco” Collins YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colleencococollins

#127: Penelope Stevens on Penny & The Pits' debut gig and helping New Brunswick's festival scene flourish

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:30:14 GMT

On this week's Musical Connections podcast, it's the start of a new series on the program called Fifteen Years on the Lawnya! I speak with some of the performers and industry professionals who attended the fifteenth annual Lawnya Vawnya festival that took place last week! My first interview will be with Penelope Stevens! She was one of the delegates representing the Flourish Festival in Fredericton, New Brunswick, and is the lead signer of Penny & The Pits! We talk about her musical journey started, how Penny & The Pits started from her other band project Motherhood, how the Flourish Festival came together, and the importance of Flourish Festival and Lawnya Vawnya!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 1-7, 2025)

Song: Lapse

Artist: Aeria

Album: Lapse

Composers: Alex Murphy, Zack Grohman

Song: Break Wreck

Artist: Albert Dalton

Album: Break Wreck

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: Luna

Artist: Andrew Smith

Album: Spent

Composers: Andrew Smith

Song: CATACOMBS

Artist: Cat Café X Roxas

Album: Honor Among Thieves

Composers: Josh Keough

Song: All The Way Down Now

Artist: Elder Caius

Album: Elder Caius

Composers: Evan Watton, Nathan Cluett

Song: Alone

Artist: Julia Dawson

Album: Alone

Composers: Julia Dawson

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Song: Juegas

Artist: Cuerpos

Album: Joegas

Composers: Francis Dawson, Nadia Duman

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawnyavawnya

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawnyavawnya

Website: https://www.lawnyavawnya.com/

#126: Lorna Lovell on her East Coast Music Awards experience

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:30:10 GMT

The Musical Connections podcast heads back to the ECMA Conference at the Delta Hotel in St John’s as I re-connect with Lorna Lovell! Lorna comes on the show to talk about what she’s been up to lately following the release of her two albums, “Bring The Fire” and “Song Seeds”! Plus we talk about growing up in a musical family, her Mi’kmaq roots, what she hoped to take away from ECMA week, and an update on some new music!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 24-30, 2025)

Song: The Operator

Artist: The Arbiters

Album: King Elias - EP

Composers: Christopher Hibbs & Ian Lawless

Song: Destined To Burn

Artist: Bad Intent

Album: Destined To Burn

Composers: Bad Intent

Song: Sing Me Back Home

Artist: Bud Davidge & Jackie Sullivan

Album: Sing Me Back Home

Composer: Merle Haggard

Song: Hung Up On You

Artist: Christian Howse

Album: Break Through

Composers: Christian Howse, Clare Follett, Avalon Stanley, Mick Davis

Song: !GTFO!

Artist: DECAY

Album: !GTFO!

Composer: Dave Kelly

Song: Damsel (Tied to the Rails)

Artist: The Duds

Album: Damsel (Tied to the Rails)

Composers: The Duds

Song: Here I Fall Again

Artist: Elizabeth Sheppard

Album: Here I Fall Again

Composer: Elizabeth Sheppard

Song: Lonely Hate

Artist: Little Fauna

Album: Little Fauna

Composer: Krysten Burton

Song: Happy Now

Artist: Miss Kris

Album: Magical Me

Composers: Kristian Butt, David Shears

Song: Dark Hallucinations

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: Dark Hallucinations

Composers: Order of the Precious Blood

Song: Chanson

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines & Ecole Des Grand Vents

Album: Chanson

Composers: Port-Aux-Poutines

Song: To Fail

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: To Fail

Composer: Rachel Cousins

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Song: I Love You

Artist: Lorna Lovell

Album: Bring the Fire

Composer: Lorna Lovell

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#125: Aaron Rex & Joe Fowler of Wite Rino on their fifth studio album, "Dream Tower"

Tue, 27 May 2025 12:30:15 GMT

On this episode of the Musical Connections podcast, we head over to Corner Brook to speak to the members of electronic/ambient duo, Wite Rino, Aaron Rex & Joe Fowler! The duo recently released their fifth studio album, Dream Tower on May 2 with Milltown Records! They talk about the making of the record, how the group came together, the music scene on the west coast of Newfoundland and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 18-23, 2025)

Song: Keen To Change

Artist: Andrew Smith

Album: Spent

Composers: Andrew Smith

Song: Battle Scars

Artist: Bill Drake

Album: Battle Scars

Composers: Bill Drake

Song: WORDS

Artist: DOEUX

Album: WORDS

Composers: Justin Rowsell, Jason Earle

Song: Cheap Date

Artist: Mackenzie Critch

Album: Just Having Fun

Composers: Mackenzie Critch

Song: Ain’t Convinced

Artist: MAK11

Album: Apollo 11

Composers: Andrew McDonald

Song: Emotional Creampie

Artist: Nick Bendzsa

Album: Very Soft Glow

Composers: Nick Bendzsa

Song: Nostalgia Attack

Artist: Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

Album: Under The Influence

Composers: Nick Earle

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Song: Bottom Floor

Artist: Wite Rino

Album: Dream Tower

Composers: Aaron Rex, Joe Fowler

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Connect with Wite Rino here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WiteRinoMusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witerino/

Website: https://milltownrecs.com/wite-rino/

#124: Gina Burgess on her many projects and love for Newfoundland and Labrador

Tue, 20 May 2025 12:30:15 GMT

My guest on Episode 124 of the Musical Connections Podcast is violinist, composer, and music educator, Gina Burgess! Gina and I connect at the East Coast Music Awards in St. John’s to talk about her projects she was a part of like the Jerry Cans and the Lost & Found! Plus, we talk about how the whole music journey started, what drew her to Newfoundland and Labrador, and her upcoming plans for music and tour dates!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 11-17, 2025)

Song: Bloom

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Bloom

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: Say Less (featuring Mallory Johnson)

Artist: Evan Watts Smith

Album: Turn On The Dark

Composers: Evan Watts Smith

Song: Coffee Pots

Artist: Silver Wolf Band

Album: Coffee Pots

Composers: Justin Jackman, Jamie Jackman, Brandon Pardy, Matthew Barrett

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Song: Falling Through (featuring Gina Burgess)

Artist: Gina Burgess

Album: All These Hours

Composers: Selina Boland

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Connect with Gina Burgess here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginaburgessmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginaburgess.violin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GinaBurgessMusic

Website: https://www.ginaburgessmusic.com/

#123: Evan Watts Smith turns on the light for his electrifying debut album

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:23:32 GMT

My guest on Musical Connections is singer-songwriter and music arranger, Evan Watts Smith! Evan’s debut album comes out this Friday with a release show at the Majestic Theatre to boot! We talk about the making of the album, some of the major theatre projects he has worked on, and why he decided to put an album out now!

Timestamps:

Ben's Ekman Spiral: 2:03

Evan Watts Smith: 6:23

Logan Bolt: 9:35

Rube & Rake: 13:17

EWS Interview: 19:27

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 4-10, 2025)

Song: Zelinda’s Avoidance

Artist: Ben’s Ekman Spiral

Album: DSM-5 Nebula

Composers: Benjamin James

Song: Turn On The Dark

Artist: Evan Watts Smith

Album: Turn On The Dark

Composers: Evan Watts Smith

Song: Ray Gun

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Ray Gun

Composers: Logan Bolt

Song: Spirit Wrestler

Artist: Rube & Rake

Album: Good Time After Bad

Composers: Josh Sandu, Andrew Laite

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Song: Until You Love Me

Artist: Evan Watts Smith

Album: Turn On The Dark

Composers: Evan Watts Smith

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday with bonus episodes dropping when you least expect them. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

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122: Jim “Wildfinger” Mercer on his viral demo turning into a full song

Tue, 06 May 2025 12:30:11 GMT

It’s the last Musical Connections podcast before the 2025 ECMAs! I welcome singer-songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer, Jim “Wildfinger” Mercer! I connect with Jim about his new song which demo amassed more than 100,000 views on Facebook, “Don’t Tell Me What To Do”. Plus we talk about some memories from Wildfinger Productions which include working on John White’s last album and having the man of a thousand songs, Ron Hynes stop by to work on demos for “Mary Got A Baby”!

Timestamps:

Bud Davidge: 2:09

Order of the Precious Blood: 6:06

The Fencesitters: 9:10

Wite Rino: 12:26

Jim Mercer Interview: 19:21

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 27-May 3, 2025)

Song: The Seaman’s Wife

Artist: Bud Davidge

Album: All For A Song

Composers: Bud Davidge

Song: Terrified

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: Terrified

Composers: Paul Brake, Matt Myler, Cameron Legge, Barry O’Keefe, Adam Hearn

Song: Flight Song

Artist: The Fencesitters

Album: Flight Song

Composers: CJ Simms

Song: Carpet Tile

Artist: Wite Rino

Album: Dream Tower

Composers: Aaron Rex, Joe Fowler

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Song: Don’t Tell Me What To Do

Artist: Wildfinger

Album: Don’t Tell Me What To Do

Composers: Jim Mercer

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Connect with Jim “Wildfinger” Mercer here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimMercerWildfinger

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimwildfinger/

#121: Port-Aux-Poutines on their second studio album and plans for the East Coast Music Awards in St. John's

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:50:08 GMT

I welcome one of the province’s fastest rising francophone duos, Port-Aux-Poutines! I speak with Axel Belgrade and Jenna Maloney on the release of their new album, “Oui, B’y” and their upcoming plans for the summer! Plus, we talk about the formation of the group, the ECMAs, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

Big Jib: 1:56

Port-Aux-Poutines: 5:21

Quote the Raven: 8:45

Rachel Cousins: 12:16

The Irish Descendants: 17:37

Interview with Port-Aux-Poutines: 22:11

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 20-26, 2025)

Song: Funny Little Place

Artist: Big Jib

Album: I Should’ve Been A Sailor

Composers: Curt Blackmore

Song: May 2-4

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: Oui, B’y

Composers: Axel Belgarde

Song: Oh Lena

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Map The Dark

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Catherine McLellan, Victoria Howse

Song: Nora

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: Nora

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Leanne Hoffman

Song: Tuam Beat

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: Tuam Beat

Composers: Padraig Stevens

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Song: L'Arbre Est Dans Ses Feuilles

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: Oui, B’y

Composers: Traditional

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachsnownl/

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Connect with Port-Aux-Poutines here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/portauxpoutines/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/portauxpoutines/

Website: https://portauxpoutines.ca/fr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@portauxpoutines

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@portauxpoutines

#120: Quote the Raven mapping the dark for their festival season ahead

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:09:07 GMT

On this week’s program, I welcome one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier Folk-Pop duo and two of my favourite people in the music industry! My guests are Jordan Coaker & Kirsten Rodden-Clarke of Quote the Raven! We talk about their fourth studio album, Map The Dark, as well as the East Coast Music Awards! They are up for three this year in St. John’s, one which includes a nomination for album of the year! Plus, we talk about how the two came together for the first time in a Musicbox choir practice, some of their favourite shows they have played, and their future plans heading into festival season!

Timestamps:

Dogfish: 2:27

Evan Watts Smith: 4:51

Gus Gustopherson: 8:20

Heather Feather: 13:30

Kirk Wells: 16:36

Liam Peacock: 24:17

Lil Ponyboy: 28:14

Quote the Raven Interview: 32:40

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 13-19, 2025)

Song: CSSW

Artist: Dogfish

Album: CSSW

Composers: Dogfish

Song: Tipping Over

Artist: Evan Watts Smith

Album: Turn On The Dark

Composer: Evan Watts Smith

Song: I Think We’re Alone Now (featuring Enoch Attey)

Artist: Gus Gustopherson

Album: I Think We’re Alone Now

Composer: Ritchie Cordell

Song: Happy For You

Artist: Heather Feather

Album: Together

Composer: Heather White Luckow

Song: On The Shore

Artist: Kirk Wells

Album: On The Shore

Composer: Kirk Wells

Song: Same Dark Shadows

Artist: Liam Peacock

Album: A Face On A Paper Bag

Composer: Liam Peacock

Song: Ghost In Space! (featuring David Astoria & Twenty Se7en)

Artist: Lil Ponyboy

Album: Ghost In Space!

Composers: Josh Hodder, David Astoria

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Song: Oh Lena

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Map The Dark

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Catherine McLellan, Victoria Howse

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

Connect with Quote the Raven here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuoteTheRavenDuo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quotetheravenduo/

Website: https://www.quotetheravenofficial.com/

#119: Andrew Rodgers lets it all out for a powerful solo debut

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:16:40 GMT

My guest this week on the show is one of the nominees for Fan’s Choice Entertainer of the Year at the upcoming East Coast Music Awards, Andrew Rodgers! Andrew comes on the show to talk about his first nomination as a solo artist and the making of his debut solo effort, Let it Out! Plus, we talk about how he started playing music in Hant’s Harbour, his influences, and the many bands he has opened for with his groups Fairgale, and Nick Earle + The Reckless Hearts!

Timestamps:

Dave White: 1:40

DECAY: 6:02

Hamilton Sound: 9:25

Logan Bolt: 13:01

Andrew Rodgers Interview: 17:12

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 6-12, 2025)

Song: Movie Star

Artist: Dave White

Album: Movie Star

Composers: David White

Song: Won’t Stop (feat. Dave Temple)

Artist: DECAY

Album: Won’t Stop (feat. Dave Temple)

Composers: Dave Temple, Dave Kelly

Song: Echoes In The Halls

Artist: Hamilton Sound

Album: Echoes In The Halls

Composers: Linda Hickey

Song: Same Old Road

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Same Old Road

Composers: Logan Bolt

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Song: Last Man Standing

Artist: Andrew Rodgers

Album: Let It Out

Composers: Andrew Rodgers

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Connect with Andrew Rodgers here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewrodgersmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewrodgersmusic

Website: https://andrewrodgersmusic.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewrodgersmusic

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewrodgersmusic

#118: Matthew Byrne on working with British folk stalwart, Martin Simpson, for his latest album, "Stealing Time"

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:43:54 GMT

I am so excited to have Matthew Byrne as my guest! He is considered to be one of the finest musicians and storytellers the province has ever produced and he has put together his first album of all new music in seven and a half years! Matt talks about recording “Stealing Time”, a project which sees him working with UK folk giant, Martin Simpson as his producer along with England's finest folk performers. He also talks about fatherhood, growing up in a musical family and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

Amanda Stone: 2:33

Automated Birds: 6:19

Donovan Conran: 10:44

Ex Press: 13:30

Jason Benoit: 16:48

Jason Whelan: 20:05

Matthew Byrne: 23:52

Port-Aux-Poutines: 28:24

Rube & Rake: 32:11

Selina Boland: 35:34

Wildfinger: 38:45

Matthew Byrne Interview: 43:51

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (March 30-April 5, 2025)

Song: Crazy

Artist: Amanda Stone

Album: Crazy

Composers: Willie Nelson

Song: April

Artist: Automated Birds

Album: April

Composers: Justin Hannam

Song: Outta Love

Artist: Donovan Conran

Album: Outta Love

Composers: Donovan Conran

Song: rose

Artist: Ex Press

Album: rose

Composers: Devon Milley

Song: Here’s Your Chance

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: Here’s Your Chance

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Moon Tide

Artist: Jason Whelan

Album: Rogue Wave

Composers: Jason Whelan

Song: Dream For Me

Artist: Matthew Byrne

Album: Stealing Time

Composers: Matthew Byrne

Song: Chapeau

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: Oui, B’y

Composers: Axel Belgarde, Jenna Maloney

Song: Stephen

Artist: Rube & Rake

Album: Good Time After Bad

Composers: Josh Sandu, Andrew Laite

Song: You’re All I’ve Got

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: Take My Heart & Run

Composers: Selina Boland

Song: Don’t Tell Me What To Do

Artist: Wildfinger

Album: Don’t Tell Me What To Do

Composers: Jim Mercer

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Song: The Calton Weaver

Artist: Matthew Byrne

Album: Stealing Time

Composers: Traditional

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#117: Ana Luisa Ramos on her first East Coast Music Awards nomination as a solo aritst (Road to the ECMAs)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:30:17 GMT

The Road to the 2025 East Coast Music Awards continues as I connect with one of the nominees for Global Music Release of the Year, Ana Luisa Ramos. Ana comes on the show to talk about her first ECMA nomination as a solo artist, the making of the album, Solaris, her recent trip with Eric to Folk Alliance in Montreal, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Albert Dalton: 2:14

Heather Feather: 5:36

Quote The Raven: 9:10

Interview with Ana Luisa Ramos 14:11:

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (March 23-29, 2025)

Song: Carpe Diem

Artist: Albert Dalton

Album: I Guess I Got Stuck Here

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: Good Enough

Artist: Heather Feather

Album: Together

Composers: Heather White Luckow

Song: Tell Me, Tell Me

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Map The Dark

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, Alan Doyle, Chris Kirby

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Song: Clouds

Artist: Ana Luisa Ramos

Album: Solaris

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

Connect with Ana here:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/analuisaramosoficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analuisa.ramos/

Website: https://analuisaramos.com/

#116: Mike Dinn on the music coming out of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland & Labrador

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:45:06 GMT

My special guest this week is musician and drummer, Michael Dinn! We talk about his 2025 RPM Challenge submissions, Smoke Spectre and Grog Bit and reflect on his interesting career. From playing drums with Baytown, Cartridge Family, and the Daisy Cutters to opening up for Canadian Rock juggernauts in The Northern Pikes and the Trews, we cover all that and more!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Alex Duffy 2:26

Ash Molloy: 6:36

Evan Watts Smith: 10:55

Jason W. Gill: 14:47

Jon Reid: 19:17

Mychela: 23:04

Nico Paulo: 27:20

ROZ&HOLLETT: 29:56

Rube & Rake: 32:17

Michael Dinn Interview: 37:10

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (March 16-22, 2025)

Song: When Water Chokes

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: When Water Chokes

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: will I ever learn?

Artist: Ash Molloy

Album: will I ever learn?

Composers: Ashleen Molloy, Conan Karpinski & Ryan Stewart

Song: Until You Love Me

Artist: Evan Watts Smith

Album: Turn On The Light

Composers: Evan Watts Smith

Song: De-Escalate

Artist: Jason W Gill

Album: De-Escalate

Composers: Walter Jason Gill

Song: Say Goodbye

Artist: Jon Reid

Album: Say Goodbye

Composers: Jonathon Reid

Song: Music In The Car

Artist: Mychela

Album: Music In The Car

Composers: Tim Taylor & Nicole Scott

Song: memory 4: move like a flame

Artist: Nico Paulo

Album: Interval_0

Composers: Nicole Paulo

Song: CAN’T DO

Artist: ROZ&HOLLETT

Album: CAN’T DO

Composers: Andrew Hollett, Justin Rowsell

Song: Friend of a Friend

Artist: Rube & Rake

Album: Good Time After Bad

Composers: Josh Sandu, Andrew Laite

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Song: Old Hag

Artist: Smoke Spectre

Album: Old Hag

Composers: Curtis Keats, Mike Dinn, Jordan Doody, Cory Way

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#115: Pat Sloan & Ben Chapman Smith of the Lost and Found on the formation of their new southern gothic group

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:30:24 GMT

My two guests were lost and found the Musical Connections podcast to talk about their new southern gothic band, The Lost and Found! I connect with two of the founding members of the band, Pat Sloan and Ben Chapman Smith about how the band came together and their latest release for the RPM challenge called “Lies and Bad Intentions”! Plus, we talk about their future plans, some of the sounds that influences the band, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Christian Howse: 2:28

R Sheaves: 7:02

Smoke Signals: 12:35

Interview with Ben Diamond: 16:31

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (March 9-15, 2025)

Song: Marionette

Artist: Christian Howse

Album: Breakthrough

Composers: Christian Howse

Song: it gets better

Artist: R Sheaves

Album: MARY SPINS

Composers: Robert Humber

Song: Born to Lose

Artist: Smoke Signals

Album: Beyond the Mind

Composers: Ben Rodden, Jeff O'Leary, Matt Kenny, Brandon Coish & James Piercey

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Song: Put Me Out (To Pasture)

Artist: The Lost and Found

Album: Lies and Bad Intentions

Composers: Ben Chapman-Smith, Pat Sloan

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#114: Ben Diamond on his voyage back to St. John's for the 2025 ECMAs

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:30:12 GMT

The road to the East Coast Music Awards begins with one of the nominees for Electronic Release of the Year. I connect with Montreal-based and Newfoundland born classical guitarist, Ben Diamond! I connect with Ben about his new album which came out back in October, Voyage, where the first track, “Something Sawed” is up for Electronic Release of the Year. Plus, I speak to Ben about his upbringing, his inspirations, his studies, and how excited he is for the ECMAs to come back to St. John’s!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Brad Tuck: 2:33

Coaker’s Hat: 6:38

Courtney Madison: 10:14

Fourthright: 14:21

Latecomber: 18:33

The Lost and Found: 22:11

Wite Rino: 26:40

Interview with Ben Diamond: 32:41

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (March 2-8, 2025)

Song: Sarah, Dear

Artist: Brad Tuck

Album: Sarah, Dear

Composers: Mike Batten

Song: The Bachelor

Artist: Coaker’s Hat

Album: Lover’s Life/The Bachelor

Composers: Justin Russell

Song: Fair

Artist: Courtney Madison

Album: Fair

Composers: Courtney Madison

Song: Blood Moon

Artist: Fourthright

Album: Remission

Composers: Danon Keel, Jake Hillier, Michael Oliver, Jonathan Burt

Song: Passing Train Syndrome

Artist: Latecomber

Album: bric-a-brac-a-bloc

Composers: Latecomber

Song: Put Me Out (To Pasture)

Artist: The Lost and Found

Album: Lies and Bad Intentions

Composers: Ben Chapman-Smith, Pat Sloan

Song: Bottom Floor

Artist: Wite Rino

Album: Dream Tower

Composers: Aaron Rex, Joe Fowler

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Song: Something Sawed

Artist: Ben Diamond

Album: Voyage

Composers: Luke Blackmore

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#113: ECMA 2025 Press Conference Fallout from the Rockhouse in St. John's

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:20:45 GMT

The 2025 East Coast Music Awards are coming back to St. John’s May 7th to the 11th and it is going to be a time as we celebrate the best music in Atlantic Canada! Fifty-four nominations came from Newfoundland and Labrador, and I catch up with people who were at the press conference for the announcement of the nominees and more! I catch up with Jordan Coaker and Kirsten Rodden-Clarke of Quote The Raven. They are up for three awards (Roots Release, Album, and Fans Choice Video of the Year). I also speak with the chairperson of the board of directors for the East Coast Music Association, Michelle Eagles to talk about the awards gala, the conference and what else to expect when the ECMAs come back to St. John’s in May.

Timestamps:

Part 1 (New Found Releases): 2:49

Quote The Raven: 51:29

Part 2 (New Found Releases): 56:37

Michelle Eagles: 154:23

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (February 23-March 1, 2025)

Episode 113 New Found Releases

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#112: Jake Nicoll and the many tunes he has on hold

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:30:13 GMT

If you are familiar with names like Kelly McMichael, Rube & Rake, and Jenina MacGillivray, then I am going to introduce you to the man who helped produce and engineer their records. I welcome singer-songwriter and music engineer Jake Nicoll to the Musical Connections podcast! Jake comes on to talk about his process for producing hit records for some of Newfoundland and Labrador’s finest talent and how the journey as a music engineer all started. Plus, he talks about his own singer-songwriter journey which included his latest releases “On Hold - EP” and “Lonely Mission”. We also touch on the independent scene in Newfoundland and Labrador, his mobile studios, Studio J, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

Justin Fancy (New Found Releases) 2:41

Matthew Byrne (New Found Releases) 7:00

R Sheaves (New Found Releases) 12:31

Swimming (New Found Releases) 17:26

Jake Nicoll (Special Guest + Song) 22:44

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (February 16-22, 2025)

Song: Break My Heart Again

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Break My Heart Again

Composers: Justin Fancy, Clint Curtis

Song: Lovely Maryanne

Artist: Matthew Byrne

Album: Stealing Time

Composers: Traditional

Song: empty field

Artist: R Sheaves

Album: Mary Spins

Composers: Robert Humber

Song: Nothing

Artist: Swimming

Album: Old

Composers: Liam Ryan, Jacob Cherwick, Nick Hunt

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Song: Galloping Horses

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: On Hold

Composers: Jake Nicoll

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#111: Chris Andrews & Mark Hiscock on 35 years of Shanneyganock

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:30:09 GMT

My guests this week are two gentlemen who are part of the most consistent traditional folk band of the new millennium, Shanneyganock’s Chris Andrews and Mark Hiscock! They come on Musical Connections to talk about their 30 Year Anniversary and their latest album, Life In The Harbour! Plus, they talk about the bands formation, favourite places they have played, and a whole lot more! They also plug their upcoming show at the Arts and Culture Centre on March 23 as they are the house band for a tribute show to Ryan’s Fancy and the Sons of Erin in support of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Anil: 2:34

Jenny Mallard: 6:03

Lucas Snow: 10:09

Marceno: 12:41

Potem: 15:36

Quote the Raven: 19:26

Randy Traverse: 23:46

Zealya: 26:58

Shanneyganock Interview: 31:49

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (February 2-15, 2025)

Song: Sweet Night

Artist: Anil

Album: Sweet Night

Composers: Kim Tae Hyung, Kang Hui Su, Soohyun Park, Melanie Joy Schulz & Michel Sabastian Maximillian Schulz

Song: Make Believe

Artist: Jenny Mallard

Album: Make Believe

Composers: Jenny Mallard

Song: Standing On Solid Ground

Artist: Lucas Snow

Album: Country Music Is All I Need

Composers: Dave Fitzpatrick

Song: All I Am

Artist: Marceno

Album: A Good Day Waits

Composers: Melanie Benson, Chris Hibbs

Song: You Make Me Very Happy

Artist: Potem

Album: You Make Me Very Happy

Composers: Adam Martin

Song: Back In Spring

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Back In Spring

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, Chris Kirby

Song: Newfoundland Tradition

Artist: Randy Traverse

Album: Newfoundland Tradition

Composers: Randy Traverse

Song: Venus Fly Trap

Artist: Zealya

Album: Venus Fly Trap

Composers: Zealya Hallingham

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Song: The Islander (Live)

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: Live at O’Reilly’s Vol 1

Composers: Bruce Moss

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#110: Jacob Critch, a producer making waves on a global scale

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:53:49 GMT

On this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast, I welcome one of the major names from this province making noise in the K-Pop and J-Pop music world, songwriter and audio engineer, Jacob Critch! He comes by the studio to talk about his success in the market through his publishing deal with MeloGram, working with the label behind such acts like BTS, and how the music journey all started for him! Plus, he talks about future global collaborators, local collaborators, the launch of SongFlow IO, and the power of the internet in the music industry!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Alex Duffy: 2:55

Christian Howse: 6:44

Fourthright: 9:09

Ian Crewe: 13:14

Lucas Kettle: 17:13

Mackenzie Critch: 20:50

Paranoia: 24:33

Reilly Meadus: 28:59

This Day: 33:44

Xia-3: 37:44

Interview with Elling Lien: 43:31

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (January 26-February 1, 2025)

Song: Tearing Everything Apart

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Tearing Everything Apart

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: Aurora Borealis

Artist: Christian Howse

Album: Break Through

Composers: Christian Howse, Eric Taylor Escuardo

Song: Into the Breach

Artist: Fourthright

Album: Remission

Composers: Jacob Hillier, Danon Keel-Reid, Michael Oliver & Jonathan Burt

Song: Been Around

Artist: Ian Crewe

Album: Been Around

Composers: Ian Crewe

Song: If They Please

Artist: Lucas Kettle

Album: If They Please

Composers: Lucas Kettle

Song: Monsters In My Mind

Artist: Mackenzie Critch

Album: Monsters In My Mind

Composers: Mackenzie Critch

Song: Dulce Et Decorum

Artist: Paranoia

Album: Thrash To Kill

Composers: Ryder Walters, John Owen Park & Adam Basil Gallant

Song: Fallin’

Artist: Reilly Meadus

Album: Fallin’

Composers: Reilly Meadus

Song: Love Bombing

Artist: This Day…

Album: Love Bombing

Composers: Jay Walsh, Alex Murphy, Luke Spry & Paul St John

Song: Leaves Left Behind

Artist: XIA-3

Album: Interworlds

Composers: Jing Xia, Ritche Perez, Brian Downton

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Song: Rizz U Up

Artist: Jacob Critch

Album: Rizz U Up

Composers: Jacob Critch

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

Stay connected with the show and the host Zach Snow here: https://linktr.ee/zachsnownl

#109: Elling Lien on what's to come for the 2025 RPM Challenge

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:18:21 GMT

January is coming to a close and this week on the Musical Connections podcast, we highlight an initiative for musicians and creators that takes place during the month of February, the RPM Challenge. I speak with the operator of the RPM Challenge, Elling Lien of Unpossible NL! We talk about the origins of the RPM Challenge in 2006 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to its first Newfoundland and Labrador instalment in 2008! Plus, he talks about his favourite memories, how you can get involved with the RPM Challenge, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Aeria: 2:30

Boys Who Think: 7:35

FranK: 12:09

Rube & Rake: 15:02

Selina Boland: 19:27

Taylor Tigress: 23:55

Interview with Elling Lien: 27:25

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (January 19-25, 2025)

Song: Obsessive Minds

Artist: Aeria

Album: Obsessive Minds

Composers: Alex Murphy, Zach Grohman

Song: Silent Flight

Artist: Boys Who Think

Album: Boys Who Think

Composers: Mitchell Tuck, Daniel Trenholm, Liam Butler & Evan West

Song: Robbery

Artist: FranK

Album: Robbery

Composers: Lloyd Burt

Song: Pocket Picker

Artist: Rube & Rake

Album: Good Time After Bad

Composers: Andrew Laite, Josh Sandu

Song: Someone to Lean On

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: Take My Heart and Run

Composers: Selina Boland

Song: Sink Your Teeth In

Artist: Taylor Tigress

Album: Sink Your Teeth In

Composers: Taylor White

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Song: Victory

Artist: Tiny Keys

Album: Return of Tiny Keys

Composers: Kelly McMichael, John Moran

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

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#108: Liam Ryan, a genre breaker and beat maker on his hip hop work and the latest album from Emo-Rock group Swimming

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 23:17:35 GMT

My special guest on this week's Musical Connections podcast is musician and hip-hop producer, Liam Ryan! He is a steady name in the hardcore and hip-hop music community of Newfoundland and Labrador and I bring him on the show to talk about his work in the music scene. Some of his work includes the band Swimming, his hip-hop pseudonym, Cat Cafe, and his label, Barely There Records. Plus, he talks about how he got into playing music, his influences, Swimming's upcoming album, "Old”, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases:

Jason Benoit 2:36

Jesse Smith 6:03

Logan Bolt 9:44

Miss Kris 13:59

Paranoia 16:38

Swimming 21:24

The Way East 25:26

Interview with Liam Ryan: 31:39

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Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (January 12-18, 2025)

Song: Pretty Little Missy

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: Pretty Little Missy

Composers: Jason Benoit, Gerry Foote

Song: Get Behind This

Artist: Jesse Smith

Album: Headlights

Composers: Jesse Smith

Song: Twunny

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Twunny

Composers: Logan Bolt & Marow Beats

Song: The Day Has Just Begun

Artist: Miss Kris

Album: The Day Has Just Begun

Composers: Kristian Butt, David Shears

Song: Cathedral of Pain

Artist: Paranoia

Album: Thrash to Kill

Composers: John Owen Park & Adam Basil Gallant

Song: Resorts

Artist: Swimming

Album: Old

Composers: Liam Ryan, Nick Hunt, Jacob Cherwick

Song: High School Locker

Artist: The Way East

Album: High School Locker

Composers: Chris Hibbs, Jack Picco

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Song: Dusty Rhodes

Artist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, New Villian

Album: St. Thomas Line

Composers: Albert Murphy

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

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#107: Gregg Bolger on The Singles, a compilation of previously released material heard on Country radio

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:30:14 GMT

My special guest on the Musical Connections podcast this week is country singer-songwriter, Gregg Bolger! Gregg talks about his new album, “The Singles”, a compilation of all the singles he has released to country radio from 2013 to now. Plus, he talks about living in Alberta, growing up in Torbay, influences, and a whole lot more!

Timestamps:

New Found Releases – MAK11 & Chron Lennon: 2:11

New Found Releases – Wild Step: 5:42

Interview with Gregg Bolger: 12:14

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (January 5-11, 2025)

Song: All My Lovin’

Artist: Chron Lennon & Mak11

Album: Boondock Saints

Composers: Andrew MacDonald, Andrew Hollett

Song: Hunter’s Kiss Pt 2

Artist: Wild Step

Album: Follow the Smoke

Composers: Ben Rogers, Wild Step

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Song: It Ain’t Come To That

Artist: Gregg Bolger

Album: The Singles

Composers: Gregg Bolger, Clint Curtis

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#106: Luke Mercer & Ty Simms of Salt Beef Junkies on their big plans for 2025

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:10:38 GMT

It’s the start of a new year for the Musical Connections podcast and we kick off 2025 in style! Zach Snow welcomes two members of the Salt Beef Junkies, Luke Mercer & Ty Simms! They come on the show to talk about their 2024 which include a MusicNL award nomination and the release of their debut album, Somewhere In Between! Plus, they talk about how the group came together, their influences, playing with Shanneyganock, Bud Davidge, and Rum Ragged, Rock Solid Builds, and a whole lot more!

TIMESTAMPS

New Found Releases – DECAY: 2:28

New Found Releases – Marceno: 5:25

New Found Releases – Quote the Raven: 9:54

Interview with Salt Beef Junkies: 14:37

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (December 29, 2024-January 4, 2025)

Song: Real Talk (featuring Uncle Fester)

Artist: DECAY

Album: Real Talk (featuring Uncle Fester)

Composers: Dave Kelly, Uncle Fester

Song: Autopilot

Artist: Marceno

Album: A Good Day Waits

Composers: Melanie Benson, Chris Hibbs

Song: Borrowed Time

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Borrowed Time

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, Andrew Waite

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Song: Cellar On The Hill

Artist: Salt Beef Junkies

Album: Somewhere In Between

Composers: Luke Mercer

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon Newfoundland standard time. Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

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Musical Connections Podcast: Connecting the music of Newfoundland & Labrador with the world!

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:30:45 GMT

Greetings! If you are listening to this, welcome to the Musical Connections Podcast! This program will help you discover more about the music of Newfoundland & Labrador! I'm Zach Snow and I will be your guide into the ins and outs of the Newfoundland and Labrador music sector! From highlighting the best new releases of each week to the conversations with the personalities that make our music scene so unique and special from the others! Musical Connections podcast will be the hub for everything happening in our thriving music scene!

New episodes drops every Tuesday on your favourite podcast streaming services such as RSS.com or Apple Podcasts!

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Road to the ECMAs #4: Con O’Brien on "Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary's" induction into Canadian Songwriter's Hall of Fame

Mon, 05 May 2025 11:30:14 GMT

On this bonus episode of the Musical Connections podcast, we continue the road to the 2025 East Coast Music Awards as Zach Snow reconnects with Con O’Brien of the Irish Descendants. He comes on to talk about the 35th Anniversary of the group, their tour which continues into June, and the upcoming 2025 East Coast Music Awards. On May 8, the band will be playing “Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s” as the song written by the late Otto Kelland is inducted into the Canadian Songwriter’s Hall of Fame. He talks about how hesitant he was to record the legendary ballad and how Derek Harrington convinced him to record it.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Let Me Fish Off Cape St. Mary’s

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: Gypsies & Lovers

Composers: Otto Kelland

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Tribute to Newfoundland: Chris Andrews & Mark Hiscock; Bud Davidge

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 11:30:16 GMT

On this bonus episode of the Musical Connections podcast, we paid tribute to Newfoundland! Zach Snow connects with the performers that took part in the Ryan's Fancy & Sons of Erin tribute concert in support of the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador! Throughout the next few weeks, they will talk about how Ryan's Fancy & Sons of Erin impacted their careers and the overall music sector of Newfoundland and Labrador. Plus, they talk about how important it is to support the Autism Society and its programs. Our special guests are Chris Andrews & Mark Hiscock of Shanneyganock and a Newfoundland and Labrador traditional music legend, Bud Davidge.

Music featured in episode:

Song: Saltwater Cowboys

Artist: Simani

Album: Saltwater Cowboys

Composer: Bud Davidge

Song: The Dundee Cat

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: Live at O'Reilly's Vol 1

Composer: Bud Davidge

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Website: https://shanneyganock.com/

Road to the ECMAs 2025: Heather Feather on coming together for the 2025 ECMAs in St. John's

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 11:30:08 GMT

On this bonus episode of the Musical Connections podcast, we continue the road to the 2025 East Coast Music Awards as Zach Snow connects with one of the nominees for Children’s Entertainer of the Year, Heather White Luckow or Heather Feather! Heather talks about her East Coast Music Award nomination for Children’s Release of the Year for “Ants In My Pants” and her upcoming album, “Together”! Plus, we talk about her upbringing growing up in a musical family in Mount Pearl, moving to Montreal, WeeJam, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Fill Your Bucket

Artist: Heather Feather

Album: Together

Composers: Heather White Luckow

Catch up with previous episodes and new ones by going to https://www.waterfrontmedianl.ca/musical-connections-podcast

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#105: Andrew LeDrew & Kalem Mahoney celebrates Christmas memories with "An Erin's Pub Christmas"

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:30:18 GMT

It’s the final Musical Connections of 2024 and we wrap it up celebrating an Erin’s Pub Christmas! I welcome two of the members of Military Road to this week’s show in Andrew LeDrew & Kalem Mahoney! They talk about creating Military Road’s new Christmas tune, An Erin’s Pub Christmas and how they initially wrote it as a tribute to the original owner of Erin’s, the legendary Ralph O’Brien. We also talk about Andrew LeDrew’s album Unusual Miracles which came out May 1st, how Military Road came together, and so much more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (December 8-14, 2024)

Song: Prada Jean

Artist: AleBen

Album: Prada Jean

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Nothing But A Child

Artist: Big Jib

Album: Nothing But A Child - Single

Composers: Steve Earle

Song: Christmas Means Forgiveness

Artist: Derek Strong

Album: Christmas Means Forgiveness

Composers: Derek Strong

Song: Mama

Artist: Elizabeth Sheppard

Album: Mama

Composers: Elizabeth Sheppard

Song: Raccoon (Live at the Ship)

Artist: The Lost and Found

Album: Ship-Shape

Composers: Nicholas Teehan

Song: Follow

Artist: Wild Step

Album: Follow The Smoke

Composers: Ben Rogers

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Song: An Erin’s Pub Christmas

Artist: Military Road

Album: An Erin’s Pub Christmas

Composers: Kalem Mahoney, Andrew LeDrew

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#104: Jerry Stamp on his first band show in ten years and working in TV & film.

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:30:28 GMT

This week’s guest on the Musical Connections podcast is a graphic designer, photographer, and singer-songwriter, Jerry Stamp! He comes on to talk about his first band show in a decade with his group Disasternoon. Plus, he talks about what has happened in the ten years since the release of Rogue Doubt. From becoming a creative, his battle with psoriatic arthritis, working on tv & film productions in Newfoundland and Labrador and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (December 1-7, 2024)

Song: Pools Cove Snowy Christmas Night

Artist: Corey Poole

Album: Pools Cove Snowy Christmas Night

Composers: Corey Poole

Song: Let ‘Em Hate

Artist: DECAY x WATTS

Album: Let ‘Em Hate

Composers: Phillipe Watts, Dave Kelly

Song: Bureaucratic Tone

Artist: Horse Shops

Album: Bureaucratic Tone

Composers: Adam Beardsworth, Neil Targett, Craig Caines

Song: Noel

Artist: Julia Dawson

Album: A Trinity Hall Christmas, Vol 2

Composers: Ed Cash, Matthew Redman, Chris Tomlin

Song: Plank’er Down

Artist: KitchinParti

Album: Plank'er Down

Composers: Charlie Payne

Song: Cabot Strait

Artist: Teddy Rowe

Album: Cabot Strait

Composers: Theodore Rowe

Song: Christmas The Way It Was

Artist: The Ennis Sisters

Album: Christmas with The Ennis Sisters Live in St. John’s

Composers: Hubert Furey

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Song: I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day

Artist: Jerry Stamp

Album: I, Noel

Composers: Traditional

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#103: Mark Bragg on his recovery journey following a severe brain bleed

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:30:07 GMT

I’m super excited about this one! I welcome one of the most electrifying performers I have ever seen to Musical Connections this week in Mark Bragg! He opens about that day where his whole life changed forever and how he has been going in his recovery. It is only his second interview since his brain bleed back in June 2023!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 24-30, 2024)

Song: Galaxy

Artist: Da Real Lil G

Album: Galaxy

Composers: Gerald White

Song: Christmas Time Once More

Artist: Doug White

Album: Christmas Time Once More

Composers: Douglas White

Song: This Christmas

Artist: Jason W Gill

Album: This Christmas

Composers: Jason W Gill

Song: The Parting Glass

Artist: Kathy Stock

Album: Home

Composers: Public Domain

Song: Stay On Track

Artist: Mak11

Album: Ataraxia

Composers: Andrew Kevin McDonald & Tyler Pelley

Song: The Ring

Artist: Marceno

Album: A Good Day Waits

Composers: Christopher Hibbs, Melanie Benson

Song: In Perfect Time

Artist: Rozalind MacPhail

Album: Push & Pull

Composers: Jill Barber

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Song: The Miner

Artist: Mark Bragg

Album: Ashes

Composers: Mark Bragg

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#102: Rozalind MacPhail on the push and pull of being a creative in the music industry

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:30:16 GMT

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, I head back to the Sheraton Hotel to speak with musician, life coach, music educator, keynote speaker, and expert flautist, Rozalind MacPhail! She’s comes on the show to talk about her upcoming project Push and Pull which includes a brand new song coming out soon! Plus we talk about her upbringing on Toronto Island, how she became a life coach, Inspiration Soup, the Canadian Federation of Musicians and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 17-23, 2024)

Song: King(s)

Artist: DECAY x N8 Douce

Album: King(s)

Composers: Dave Kelly, Nathan Doucette

Song: TOLD HER

Artist: DOEUX

Album: DIGITAL DUNGEON

Composers: Jason Earle, Justin Rowsell

Song: Meet Y’all

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: Meet Y’all

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Shoes of a Fisherman

Artist: Kevin Collins

Album: Who Will Watch The Homeplace

Composers: Pete Blanding, Kevin Collins

Song: Tent City

Artist: Matthew Hender

Album: Winter Solstice

Composers: Matthew Hender

Song: The One Horse Open Sleigh

Artist: Mick Davis & Thin Love

Album: The One Horse Open Sleigh

Composers: James Lord Pierpont

Song: An Erin’s Pub Christmas

Artist: Military Road

Album: An Erin’s Pub Christmas

Composers: Kalem Mahoney, Andrew LeDrew

Song: What I Gotta Be

Artist: POTEM

Album: What I Gotta Be

Composers: Adam Martin

Song: Christmas Trees are Glistening

Artist: Steve Button

Album: Christmas Trees are Glistening

Composers: Steve Button, Lana Button

Song: Extinction

Artist: STURNE

Album: Transient

Composers: Stuart Gallant

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Song: Early Morning Montreal

Artist: Rozalind MacPhail

Album: Edge Work

Composers: Rozalind MacPhail

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#101: Con O’Brien on the Irish Descendants x Rum Ragged Christmas Tour and upcoming 35th anniversary

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:30:26 GMT

This week on the podcast, I welcome back to the show the lead singer and the co-founder of the The Irish Descendants, Con O'Brien! He talks about the upcoming annual Christmas tour which begins on November 22nd in Liverpool, NS! Plus, he talks about the 35x35 project as the Irish Descendants turn 35 years old next year!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 10-16, 2024)

Song: For You (Featuring Gedo Junior)

Artist: ANIL

Album: For You (Featuring Gedo Junior)

Composers: Enock Gedo, Lina Yanga Makaga

Song: Breakdown

Artist: Ash Molloy

Album: Breakdown

Composers: Ash Molloy, Ryan Stewart, Lucette & David Walsh

Song: Prayer

Artist: Boys Who Think

Album: Prayer

Composers: Evan West

Song: Light the Light

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Rainbow Full of Light

Composers: Tim Baker

Song: Another Day

Artist: XIA-3

Album: Interworlds

Composers: Jing Xia, Brian Downton, Ritche Perez

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Song: Money Alone

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: Southern Shore

Composers: Con O’Brien, Alan Doyle

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#100: Tamara Kater on her new role as Executive Director of Music NL, recapping MusicNL week 2024

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:30:23 GMT

With MusicNL being such great supporters of the podcast since it's launch, it makes all the sense in the world to have on this week's episode, number 100, the newly-minted executive director, Tamara Kater! I speak with T on NextIIConnect about the recently held Music Celebration Week, how she got the role, what her team's vision is for 2025, the ECMAs, her Newfoundland and Labrador roots, and so much more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (November 3-9, 2024)

Song: The Last Cowboy

Artist: Damian Follett

Album: The Last Cowboy

Composers: Damian Follett

Song: Stormy Weather

Artist: Dave Whitty

Album: Long Way To Go

Composers: Dave Whitty

Song: Santa Anita Racetrack

Artist: le kit

Album: Star of the Poolside

Composers: Gabe Roberge, Kyle Brewer

Song: Small Talking

Artist: Peter Vance

Album: THE PAVEMENT

Composers: Peter Vance

Song: Christmas Lullaby

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Christmas Lullaby

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, Chris Kirby

Song: Yes You Can

Artist: SeanT La Savant

Album: Yes You Can

Composers: Sean T Frederick

Song: If You Can Roll It

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: Life In The Harbour

Composers: Patrick Moran

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Song: 1949

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: 1949

Composers: Amelia Curran

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#99: Dave Whitty on his evolving role in TV & film and releasing his first album in six years

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:30:09 GMT

Ahead of the release of "Long Way To Go" on November 8 and album release party on November 9 at the Ship, my guest on the upcoming Musical Connections podcast got his "Ducks In A Row" to stop by and talk about his first album in six years! On NextIIConnect, I welcome singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and narrator for East Harbour Heroes on Discovery Channel, Dave Whitty! We talk about the recording of his fourth studio album and what people can expect on this new record. Plus, we talk about his time on the Discovery Channel show about life on the offshore of Newfoundland and Labrador, East Harbour Heroes; as well as the Dave Whitty Show, At Ship's End, his beginnings, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 27-November 2, 2024)

Song: Pumpkin Baby

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Pumpkin Baby

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: Never Peak

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: That Second Blunt

Composers: Logan Bolt, YZ

Song: Hitchhike To Nowhere

Artist: Teddy Rowe

Album: Hitchhike To Nowhere

Composers: Theodore Rowe & Kevin Eaton

Song: Seven Years/Barco Negro

Artist: White Fleet Suite Cast

Album: White Fleet Suite

Composers: Traditional, Ron Hynes, Antonio Amabile, Mathreus Nunes

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Song: Ducks In A Row

Artist: Dave Whitty

Album: Long Way To Go

Composers: Dave Whitty

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#98: Joshua Parsons on working in Newfoundland and Labrador's bubbling hip-hop scene

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:30:17 GMT

This week's guest is one of the veterans of the hip-hop community in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is hip-hop producer, A&R professional and music creative, Joshua Parsons AKA PARSONS! Parsons comes on to talk about his new song and video for Smuggler's Supreme, a song about the legendary smuggler, Brian O'Dea. Plus, he talks about his career more in-depth. From being one of the first hip-hop performers on the island to moving to the UK, to now being one of the driving forces behind the scenes in the hip-hop community!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 20-26, 2024)

Song: Knights of the Arcade

Artist: Arcade Knights

Album: Knights of the Arcade

Composers: Dean Parsons

Song: Oo La La (featuring Lemmedoya, MAK11, and A.D.H.)

Artist: Chron Lennon

Album: Oo La La

Composers: Andrew John Hollett, Andrew McDonald, Ashton David Hiscock & Dustin Husted

Song: Tropical Storm (How Long)

Artist: Sumleo

Album: Tropical Storm (How Long)

Composers: Lennie Earle

Song: Jane The Strange

Artist: The Lunn

Album: Jane The Strange

Composers: Robert Kelly

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Song: SMUGGLER’S SUPREME (featuring JD Era)

Artist: PARSONS

Album: SMUGGLER’S SUPREME

Composers: Joshua Parsons, Joseph Collins Dako & Lukasz Wojcikowski

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#97: Greta Warner on Greta + The Goldfish and their new album, Harbour Graceless

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:30:23 GMT

This week's guest on the Musical Connections podcast is one of the fastest-rising femme fatales in the rock music scene today. I speak with the leading lady of Greta and The Goldfish, Greta Warner! She comes on NextIIConnect to talk about the group's nomination for MusicNL Rock Artist of the Year, their Harbour Graceless EP they put out in May, and how the group formed out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, she talks about her start in music, her influences, being an event booker for the Battery Cafe, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 13-19, 2024)

Song: the circus

Artist: Mallory Johnson

Album: the circus

Composers: Mallory Johnson, David Madras

Song: Full Rainbow

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Full Rainbow of Light

Composers: Tim Baker

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Song: Music for Ghosts

Artist: Greta & The Goldfish

Album: Harbour Graceless – EP

Composers: Greta Warner

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#96: Selina Boland takes her heart and runs with a career as a full-time musician

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:30:15 GMT

On this week's Musical Connections, I welcome back Selina Boland to the show! On Next II Connect, she talks about her sixth studio album, Take My Heart and Run which came out on CD back in July and how that has been received by the public. She will be releasing it to streaming services by the end of this year. Plus, she talks about her tour that she just concluded, life as a full-time musician, her songwriting process, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (October 6-12, 2024)

Song: Cryin’ Too

Artist: Kim Stockwood

Album: Cryin’ Too

Composers: Gordie Sampson, Kim Stockwood

Song: Attached

Artist: King Sway

Album: I Feel Everything

Composers: Farai Gwarisa

Song: You And I (Work It Out)

Artist: Potem

Album: Apricity

Composers: Adam Martin

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Song: Same Day Over

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: Take My Heart and Run

Composers: Selina Boland

Song: Lucky Heart

Artist: Chris Ryan

Album: Chris Ryan

Composers: Chris Ryan, Rob Cook, Andrew James O’Brien

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#95: Harry Parsons, a rocker that raves on in an electrifying way

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:30:29 GMT

On the Musical Connections podcast this week, I connect with Gander-born singer-songwriter, Harry Parsons! We head back to Music Celebration Week to talk with Harry about his new rave-rock project Ctrl+V, whose debut album, "Prequels" came out last April! Plus, we learn more about Harry as he talks about how he got started in music, the various projects he has been a part of, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 29-October 5, 2024)

Song: Cheater

Artist: Gerard O’Reilly

Album: First Person Fiction

Composers: Gerard O’Reilly

Song: Hitchhiker

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: Hitchhiker

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Russian Plane

Artist: Luke Wadman

Album: Russian Plane

Composers: Luke Wadman

Song: Ancient Steel

Artist: Lund

Album: Ancient Steel

Composers: Devon Milley, Ted Samson

Song: SOUTHERN DRAW(L)

Artist: Paige Penney & W/FRNDS

Album: SOUTHERN DRAW(L)

Composers: Paige Penney, Matt McCartney, Casey Le'Vasseur & Kurtis John

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Song: Apple Blue

Artist: Ctrl+V

Album: Prequels

Composers: Harry Parsons, Elliot Butt, Devon Milley

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#94: Kathy Stock, a singer-songwriter who has overcome the odds to find the space where the light filters in

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:30:26 GMT

There's a space in the trees where the light filters in and this inspiring singer-songwriter light shines very bright. On this week's podcast, singer-songwriter, Kathy Stock comes on NextIIConnect to talk about her new EP set to come out later this year. Plus, she talks about how she got into music, moving to Florida to find love and play music, her battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, her inspirational songs, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 22-28, 2024)

Song: All I Know

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: All I Know

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: She Was My Spring

Artist: Book Club

Album: She Was My Spring

Composers: Kendall Pittman, Fardin Mosharraf, Ethan Armstrong, Michael Murphy, Jonte Maulawin & Christopher Flynn

Song: Sippin’ On Drank

Artist: CAPO YQX

Album: Sesh Tape

Composers: Jesse Geange

Song: The Other Side

Artist: Cristina Hernandez

Album: Global Music: Volume 1

Composers: Cristina Hernandez

Song: Perseids

Artist: Jenina MacGillivray

Album: Perseids

Composers: Jenina MacGillivray

Song: T.C.H

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: T.C.H

Composers: Logan Bolt, Marow Beats

Song: Double You (Set)

Artist: Sumleo

Album: Double You (Set)

Composers: Leonard Earle

Song: A Severance Novella

Artist: The Fencesitters

Album: Picture Day

Composers: Cameron Simms

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Song: Where the Light Filters In

Artist: Kathy Stock

Album: Home

Composers: Kathy Stock

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#93: Hannah Green on her debut album, Moving Fast in Slow Motion

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:30:31 GMT

On this week's episode of the Musical Connections podcast, we are Moving Fast in Slow Motion! I speak with one of the young up and coming stars of the alternative music scene, Hannah Green! She comes on NextIIConnect to talk about her debut album, her MusicNL award nominations, how she got started, her influences and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 15-21, 2024)

Song: Playground

Artist: A-Pow

Album: Songs About Home

Composers: Adam Power

Song: unholy

Artist: BruceM8

Album: unholy

Composers: Mandla Mate

Song: Intense

Artist: Dana Reid

Album: Intense

Composers: Dana Reid

Song: Dreamer

Artist: Kelly McMichael

Album: After The Sting of It

Composers: Kelly McMichael

Song: Blasting Off (feat. Stixh)

Artist: Scalladosis

Album: BITCH - EP

Composers: Simon Hendry, Junior Melulu

Song: Start Again

Artist: Shana

Album: Start Again

Composers: Shana Brown

Song: Die Alone

Artist: Stompbox

Album: Stompbox

Composers: Nick Earle, Joe Coffin, Jacob Cherwick, Nick Bendsza

Song: Prussian Blue

Artist: The Dandelion Few

Album: Ovv Vrese & Suond

Composers: Tiffanie George, Sean BRadley

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Song: Panic Room

Artist: Hannah Green

Album: Moving Fast In Slow Motion

Composers: Hannah Green

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#92: David Smallwood, a west coast music industry legend on receiving the Denis Parker Industry Builder Award

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 14:30:27 GMT

Musical Connections at Music Celebration Week continues as I connect with the 2024 MusicNL Denis Parker Industry Builder Award recipient, David Smallwood! As one of the architects of Theatre Newfoundland & Labrador and the Rotary Arts Centre, David's impact on Newfoundland and Labrador's art scene is remarkable! I catch up with David about his recent acknowledgement for his work on the West Coast of Newfoundland such as the Gros Morne Theatre Festival and the Rotary Arts Centre. He also talks about his recent retirement as its CEO, his favourite memories, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (September 8-14, 2024)

Song: Nineties Dream (featuring Lemmedoya & Kirious)

Artist: Chron Lennon

Album: Nineties Dream

Composers: Andrew John Hollett, Kiri Woodward & Dustin Husted

Song: LET GO

Artist: Deoux

Album: LET GO

Composers: Jason Earle, Justin Rowsell

Song: WASTEMAN

Artist: Potem

Album: WASTEMAN

Composers: Adam Martin

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Song: You Got It Wrong

Artist: Kelly McMichael

Album: After The Sting of It

Composers: Kelly McMichael

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#91: Albert Dalton on Newfoundland & Labrador's hip-hop community and what can be done to improve it

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:30:37 GMT

Following a successful Music Celebration Week 2024, the mission to grow the Newfoundland and Labrador Music Sector one song at a time is vital now more than ever. On this week’s episode, I speak with one of the leading faces of the Hip-Hop scene of Newfoundland and Labrador in Albert Dalton! He comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about his MusicNL Hip-Hop/Rap Artist of the Year nomination, his album St. Thomas Line with Cat Café, love for professional wrestling, the hip hop scene of Newfoundland and Labrador, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 25-September 7, 2024)

Song: DOWNTOWNSUCKSBUTITSWHERETHESCENEIS

Artist: Albert Dalton

Album: DOWNTOWNSUCKSBUTITSWHERETHESCENEIS

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: Dear Lucy

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Dear Lucy

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: Lost In The Shinkansen

Artist: Ben’s Ekman Spiral & ROMDOM

Album: Lost In The Shinkansen

Composers: Benjamin James & Romain Bouguillon

Song: Poor Little Boy

Artist: Elizabeth Sheppard

Album: Poor Little Boy

Composers: Elizabeth Sheppard, Robert Kelly

Song: Autumn

Artist: Gerard O’Reilly

Album: Autumn

Composers: Gerard O’Reilly

Song: I Wanna Hear That Song

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: I Wanna Hear That Song

Composers: Jason Benoit, Gerry Foote

Song: Waiting…

Artist: This Day…

Album: Waiting…

Composers: Jay Walsh, Alex Murphy, Luke Spry & Paul St John

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Song: Dusty Rhodes

Artist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, New Villian

Album: St. Thomas Line

Composers: Albert Murphy

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#90: Zay Nova, Newfoundland & Labrador's Indonesian Freddie Mercury

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 14:30:21 GMT

Hope you can keep your head above the water and you can tune into this week’s Musical Connections podcast! This week’s guest on NextIIConnect is Indonesian-born and St. John’s-based singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and entertainer, Zay Nova! I catch up with Zay about his most recent album he put out last year called “Keep Your Head Above The Water”! Plus, we talk about growing up in Indonesia, how he got into music, how Shania Twain and Freddie Mercury influenced him to pursue music, the move to Newfoundland, and the opportunities he has gotten since coming here in 2017.

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 18-24, 2024)

Song: Detail

Artist: AleBen

Album: Detail

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Come Out Ye’ Lads (Of Newfoundland)

Artist: Cory Goulding

Album: Come Out Ye’ Lads (Of Newfoundland)

Composers: Cory Goulding

Song: Life Is Amazing

Artist: Erin Power

Album: Life Is Amazing

Composers: Erin Power

Song: Every Single Summer

Artist: Karla Jane Pilgrim

Album: Every Single Summer

Composers: Karla Jane Pilgrim, Hannah Dorothy, Peter Daniel Newman

Song: Broken Ceramic

Artist: Lily Roche

Album: Home Is A House You Built

Composers: Lily Roche

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Song: Locked In All Night Long

Artist: Zay Nova

Album: Head Above The Water

Composers: Zulpukar Zay

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#89: Becca Bartlett on her nomination for MusicNL Pop Artist of the Year

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:30:35 GMT

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, I speak with up and coming singer-songwriter, Becca Bartlett! Becca comes on to talk about her nomination for Pop Artist of the year at the upcoming MusicNL awards. Plus she talks about her latest two singles “Fading Light” and “Close Enough”, her songwriting process, how she got into music, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 11-17, 2024)

Song: Rosewood

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Charlie’s. Vol 2

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: Open (Hurts To Have A Heart)

Artist: Kelly McMichael

Album: After The Sting Of It

Composers: Kelly McMichael

Song: Suitcase

Artist: Mallory Johnson

Album: suitcase

Composers: Mallory Johnson, Shantaia Poulin, Chris Buck

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Song: Fading Light

Artist: Becca Bartlett

Album: Fading Light

Composers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett

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#88: Alex Duffy on his concept album, Charlie's Vol 1

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:30:24 GMT

On this week's Musical Connections podcast, I connect with Torbay-born pop singer-songwriter, Alex Duffy! I speak to him about his new album, Charlie's, Vol. 1 and how it all came together! We also talk about his career in general! From The Lodge to Until Toronto, Underground Sounds, the move to Toronto, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (August 4-10, 2024)

Song: Many Forms (feat. Lungs)

Artist: Reggie Morales & Cat Cafe

Album: Many Forms (feat. Lungs)

Composers: Liam Ryan, Michael Moyst

Song: One More Mistake (feat. Logan Bolt)

Artist: Scalladosis

Album: Land of Demons

Composers: Simon Hendry, Logan Bolt

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Song: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)

Composers: Alex Duffy, Albert Murphy

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#87: From a DuCat to riding down Eastbound 401: Eddie Eastman on his legendary hall of fame career

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:30:40 GMT

I am so excited to have on the Musical Connections podcast this week Newfoundland and Labrador country music legend, Eddie Eastman! He drops by the studio to talk about his trip to Newfoundland and Labrador and why he is here! Plus, we go over his extensive career which includes the Country DuCats, BelAir Records, the two Juno Awards, stories from his career, the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and so much more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 28-August 3, 2024)

Song: I’m Not Scared

Artist: Carolina East

Album: I’m Not Scared

Composers: Carolann Fowler, Rob Wells, Naomi Shobda

Song: Wasteland

Artist: Dave White

Album: Wasteland

Composers: Dave White

Song: Bessie Marie

Artist: Ever Sweet

Album: Red Sky

Composers: Joelle Blandford

Song: James

Artist: Kathy Stock

Album: Home

Composers: Kathy Stock

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Song: You Can’t Take The Country From The Man

Artist: The Country DuCats

Album: You Can’t Take The Country From The Man

Composers: Edward Rowsell, Lew Skinner

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#86: Claire Porter on her new record making the most of her Time Alone

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:30:39 GMT

She is a jill of all trades! A singer-songwriter, hairstylist, sound engineer, 3D video animator is one of the many hats that my guest on NextIIConnect wears. Claire Porter comes on the podcast this week to talk about her new record "Time Alone"! Plus she talks about growing up in a musical family, moving to Montreal, her love of jazz, collecting Newfoundland Folk Songs, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 21-27, 2024)

Song: Stolen Ground

Artist: Andrew Rodgers

Album: Let It Out

Composers: Andrew Rodgers, Meghan Pollard

Song: Leave Me Alone You Rogues

Artist: Barry Fitzpatrick

Album: Leave Me Alone You Rogues

Composers: Barry Fitzpatrick

Song: The Ceiling

Artist: Celtic Connection

Album: The Ceiling

Composers: Evan Burns, Joel King & Richard Young

Song: Rains In December

Artist: Claire Porter

Album: Time Alone

Composers: Claire Porter

Song: Pretty

Artist: Dark Horse Heroine

Album: Pretty

Composers: Danika Carter

Song: Panic Room

Artist: Hannah Green

Album: Fast Moving In Slow Motion

Composers: Hannah Green

Song: Ocean View

Artist: Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

Album: Ocean View

Composers: Nick Earle

Song: Take My Heart And Run

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: Take My Heart And Run

Composers: Selina Boland

Song: Where I Belong

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: One Thousand Fahrenheit

Composers: Summer Bennett

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Song: Thirsty

Artist: Claire Porter

Album: Time Alone

Composers: Claire Porter

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#85: Matthew Cooke or Mawzy on being a Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter in Ontario

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:30:28 GMT

On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with Toronto-based and Newfoundland born singer-songwriter, Matthew Cooke AKA Mawzy! He comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about his debut LP, Long View and how that all came together. Plus, we talk about his beginnings, growing up in Conception Bay South, Baytown, why he moved to Ontario, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 14-20, 2024)

Song: Fading Light

Artist: Becca Bartlett

Album: Fading Light

Composers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett

Song: Coffee In Connecticut

Artist: Claire Porter

Album: Time Alone

Composers: Claire Porter

Song: Where I Belong

Artist: Dave Whitty

Album: Long Way To Go

Composers: Dave Whitty

Song: GO2WORK!

Artist: DECAY

Album: GO2WORK!

Composers: Dave Kelly

Song: Human Interest Story

Artist: Mike Thomas

Album: Human Interest Story

Composers: Mike Thomas

Song: The Plug (feat. Jason Earle)

Artist: Roz & Hollett

Album: The Plug (feat. Jason Earle)

Composers: Justin Rowzell, Andrew Hollett, Jason Earle

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Song: Where I’m From

Artist: MAWZY

Album: Long View

Composers: Matthew Cooke

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#84: Ben Chapman-Smith on what to expect from HeavyNFLD Fest 2024

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:49:26 GMT

Coming up July 19-21 in St. John's and Corner Brook, it is the second annual Heavy NFLD festival which is a celebration of all things hard rock in Newfoundland and Labrador! Ben Chapman-Smith, one of the organizers returns to #NextIIConnect to talk about the three-day event, plus what it took to bring all 30 acts together and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (July 6-13, 2024)

Song: All A Dream

Artist: Alex Byrne

Album: All A Dream

Composers: Alex Byrne

Song: Walk On The Shores of Newfoundland

Artist: Carl Lundrigan

Album: Walk On The Shores of Newfoundland

Composers: Carl Lundrigan

Song: Fishermen’s Boy

Artist: Corey Poole

Album: Fishermen’s Boy

Composers: Corey Poole

Song: Rockin’ It (feat. Nurse)

Artist: Da Real Lil G

Album: Rockin’ It (feat. Nurse)

Composers: Gerald White

Song: Drugs

Artist: Dicky

Album: Drugs

Composers: Andrew Strickland

Song: My Dear

Artist: Lily Roche

Album: My Dear

Composers: Lily Roche

Song: Painted Green

Artist: Mike Sixonate

Album: Old Crow

Composers: Michael McDonald

Song: L’Arbre Est Dans Ses Feuilles

Artist: Port Aux Poutines

Album: L’Arbre Est Dans Ses Feuilles

Composers: Traditional, Axel Belgarde

Song: Toss Up (featuring DJ Lucas)

Artist: Reggie Morales and Cat Cafe

Album: Toss Up (featuring DJ Lucas)

Composers: Mike Moyst, Liam Ryan, Lucas Kendell

Song: Honeybee

Artist: The Dandelion Few

Album: Ovv Vrese & Suond

Composers: Sean Bradley & Tiffanie George

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Song: Doll (featuring Dawson Sinnicks)

Artist: ALTER

Album: Currents & Unknowns

Composers: Doninick LaMouche, Dawson Sinnicks, Shawna Granger

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#83: Terry Rielly on his favourite memories being the Teddy Bear Man

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 14:30:27 GMT

On the #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with the Teddy Bear Man, the legendary Terry Rielly for #NextIIConnect! We chat all about the career of Terry Rielly, how he got the Teddy Bear Man moniker, his favourite memories of the Teddy Bear Picnic, how it started, where he is at in his life, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 30- July 6, 2024)

Song: Hot Hot

Artist: AleBen

Album: Hot Hot

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Digital Demon

Artist: Already Dead

Album: Digital Demon

Composers: Albert Murphy, Michael Moyst, Liam Ryan

Song: My Way Home

Artist: Brandon Dawson

Album: My Way Home

Composers: Brandon Dawson

Song: So Long Gone

Artist: Elizabeth Sheppard

Album: So Long Gone

Composers: Elizabeth Sheppard, Robert Kelly

Song: Red Sky

Artist: Ever Sweet

Album: Red Sky

Composers: Jordan Harnum, Joelle Sunshine

Song: Cavendish Hilltop

Artist: Kathy Stock

Album: Cavendish Hilltop

Composers: Kathy Stock

Song: Can’t Stop, We’re Having A Good Time

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Can’t Stop, We’re Having A Good Time

Composers: Logan Bolt

Song: Cadillac

Artist: Peter Vance

Album: Cadillac

Composers: Peter Vance

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Song: My Dad, He Is A Fisherman

Artist: Terry Rielly

Album: Carried Away

Composers: Terry Rielly

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#82: Adrian House on his brand new francophone record, Pecheur De Reves

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:30:27 GMT

On this week's #MusicalConnections, I connect with Francophone-Anglophone singer-songwriter, Adrian House! He comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about his brand-new record, Pecheur De Reves and how the album all came together! Plus, we touch on the francophone scene of Newfoundland and Labrador, the nineties Newfoundland music scene, singles vs albums, his influences, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 23-29, 2024)

Song: Preservatives

Artist: Claire Porter

Album: Time Alone

Composers: Claire Porter

Song: Did the Boy Ever Get The Girl

Artist: Derek Allan Strong

Album: Did the Boy Ever Get The Girl

Composers: Derek Allan Strong

Song: Leadfoot

Artist: Jigger

Album: Night of the Driving Lead

Composers: Don Ellis, Geoff Younghusband, John Angelopoulos, Phil Winters

Song: IMAX

Artist: MAK11

Album: Scratch Bandicoot

Composers: Andrew McDonald, Tyler Pelley

Song: Life In The Harbour

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: Life In The Harbour

Composers: Chris Andrews

Song: Fever Dream

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: One Thousand Fahrenheit

Composers: Summer Bennett

Song: The Stinging Light

Artist: The Dandelion Few

Album: The Stinging Light

Composers: Sean Bradley, Tiffanie George

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Song: Les Muses

Artist: Adrian House

Album: Pecheur De Reves

Composers: Adrian House

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#81: Madeline on the move to Nova Scotia and her EP Memoir

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:37:29 GMT

On this week's #MusicalConnections, I connect with one of the young up-and-coming singer-songwriters from this province who now calls Nova Scotia their home! I connect with singer-songwriter, Madeline on #NextIIConnect this week to talk about Memoir, her EP she put out in April! Plus, we talk about her influences, accomplishments so far, and much more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 16-22, 2024)

Song: Money Smell

Artist: Chron Lennon

Album: Cash Chronicles

Composers: Andrew Hollett

Song: Turnaround

Artist: Dean Pike

Album: Stories from a Small Town

Composers: Dean Pike

Song: Bottle the Sun

Artist: Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

Album: Bottle the Sun

Composers: Nick Earle

Song: Same Day Over

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: Take My Heart and Run

Composers: Selina Boland

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Song: The Last Song

Artist: Madeline

Album: The Last Song

Composers: Madeline Salter, Robert Kelly

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#80: Mick Davis on his band, Mick Davis + Thin Love's new album, "Garbage Street"

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 14:30:35 GMT

If you really wanna know if this week's #MusicalConnections is going to rock, ask my guest on #NextIIConnect, Mick Davis! He comes on to talk about Thin Love's new record, Garbage Street; plus he talks about his early days, influences, the Novaks, the formation of Thin Love, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 9-15, 2024)

Song: Wildflowers

Artist: Asetha Power

Album: Old Country

Composers: Dolly Parton

Song: Ducks In A Row

Artist: Dave Whitty

Album: Long Way To Go

Composers: Dave Whitty

Song: Ruminations

Artist: Love Letters to Lewis

Album: Ruminations

Composers: Evan Foote

Song: Ruin My Name

Artist: Mackenzie Critch

Album: Ruin My Name

Composers: Mackenzie Critch

Song: SMUGGLER’S SUPREME (featuring JD Era)

Artist: PARSONS

Album: SMUGGLER’S SUPREME

Composers: Joshua Parsons, Joseph Collins Dako & Lukasz Wojcikowski

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Song: Garbage Street

Artist: Mick Davis & Thin Love

Album: Garbage Street

Composers: Mick Davis

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#79: Natasha Blackwood on her jazzy new album, "Love Songs for Good Machines"

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 14:35:13 GMT

On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, we are connecting with singer-songwriter, saxophonist, and arts worker, Natasha Blackwood! She comes on #NextIIConnect to talk about her new album, "Love Songs for Good Machines" where she will be having an album release party at the Majestic Theatre on June 14th! Plus, we talk about her influences, how she got started, Eastern Owl, Jazz East Big Band, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (June 2-8, 2024)

Song: Gold (featuring Albert Dalton)

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Charlie’s Vol. 1

Composers: Alex Duffy, Albert Murphy

Song: Best Part of You

Artist: AMITY

Album: Best Part of You

Composers: Alyssa Delaney, Emma Bursey, Hillary North

Song: Deprivation…

Artist: DECAY

Album: Deprivation

Composers: Dave Kelly

Song: How Long Is Forever

Artist: Lucas Snow

Album: How Long Is Forever

Composers: Lucas Snow

Song: Harp & Chipshop Courage

Artist: The Dandelion Few

Album: Harp & Chipshop Courage

Composers: Sean Bradley, Tiffanie George

Song: Half-Built Buildings

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Half-Built Buildings

Composers: Tim Baker

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Song: Pleading Guilty

Artist: Natasha Blackwood

Album: Love Songs for Good Machines

Composers: Natasha Blackwood

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#78: Ian Foster on diving into Classical Crossover music with new album, Nerve

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:10:35 GMT

His latest album is striking a Nerve with many! On this week’s #MusicalConnections, we welcome back Ian Foster to #NextIIConnect! We talk about his brand new album, “Nerve”! It is an album that he calls “Classical Crossover”. Plus he talks about scoring for films, filmmaking, and a whole lot more.

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 26-June 1, 2024)

Song: Sounds Good

Artist: Adam Baxter

Album: Sounds Good

Composers: Adam Baxter

Song: STARCADE

Artist: Bus People

Album: STARCADE

Composers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard

Song: Apartment #4

Artist: Claire Porter

Album: Time Alone

Composers: Claire Porter

Song: The Resurrection of Humpty Dumpty

Artist: Greta & The Goldfish

Album: Harbour Graceless - EP

Composers: Greta Warner

Song: Dark Patterning

Artist: Ian Foster

Album: Nerve

Composers: Ian Foster

Song: Crazy Hearts

Artist: Jason W Gill

Album: Under Far Off Lights

Composers: Walter Jason Gill

Song: Good Machines

Artist: Natasha Blackwood

Album: Love Songs for Good Machines

Composers: Natasha Blackwood, Jenelle Duval

Song: Kid Cudi

Artist: Natay

Album: Flow State - EP

Composers: Nathan Crane

Song: Twine Needle

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: Twine Needle

Composers: Patrick Moran, Mark Hiscock

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Song: Gossamer

Artist: Ian Foster

Album: Nerve

Composers: Ian Foster

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#77: Damian Follett on his first Majestic Theatre show, Covers and Me

Tue, 28 May 2024 14:30:39 GMT

He's been rocking crowds across the province for over forty years, that's how my guest on #NextIIConnect this week rolls down here! Local legend Damian Follett joins me to talk about his upcoming show at the Majestic Theatre on May 31st! He also talks about his storied career in music which includes Rogues Gallery, being Greensleeves' in-house musician, and more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 19-25, 2024)

Song: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Heard You Wanna Dance (featuring Albert Dalton)

Composers: Alex Duffy, Albert Dalton

Song: Wrong

Artist: Becca Bartlett

Album: Wrong

Composers: Rebecca-Ann Bartlett

Song: They Know Where You Live

Artist: Jeremy Rice

Album: They Know Where You Live

Composers: Jeremy Rice

Song: REFEREE

Artist: SCVMBAG

Album: REFEREE

Composers: Devin Noseworthy

Song: Frequency

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: Frequency

Composers: Summer Bennett

Song: Captain Morgan’s Coming Home

Artist: Wayne Morgan

Album: Captain Morgan’s Finally Home

Composers: Wayne Morgan

Song: That Boy

Artist: With Violet

Album: Saturday Nights In Your Sunday Best

Composers: Peter MacDonald, Sarah Newell, Matthew Cadigan, Spencer FitzGerald, Hunter Madden

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Song: Floatin’ On the Ocean

Artist: Damian Follett

Album: Floatin’ On the Ocean

Composers: Damian Follett

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#76: Mike Fisher and his 12 Days of Blues

Tue, 21 May 2024 14:30:20 GMT

On the Second Day of Blues, Mike Fisher gave to me, two rounds of #NextIIConnect! It is round two with punk music legend and blues troubadour, Mike Fisher on this week's #MusicalConnections podcast! Mike joins me to talk about his new record, 12 Days of Blues! He also talks about what got him into playing blues, his favourite place to play, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 12-18, 2024)

Song: Saturday Night

Artist: Andrew Rodgers

Album: Saturday Night

Composers: Andrew Rodgers

Song: Sick Joke

Artist: CARNAGE

Album: Dead Man’s Shoes - EP

Composers: Stephen O'Keefe, Kendrick Roberts, Mark Holloway & Elijah Smithline

Song: Floatin’ On The Ocean

Artist: Damian Follett

Album: Floatin’ On The Ocean

Composers: Damian Follett

Song: Headlights

Artist: Jesse Smith

Album: Headlights

Composers: Jesse Smith

Song: Bomb

Artist: Kelly McMichael

Album: After the Sting of It

Composers: Kelly McMichael

Song: The Most High (featuring Albert Dalton, Reggie Morales, and Xzibit)

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: They Love Me Not

Composers: Albert Murphy, Anno Domini Nation, Logan Bolt, Michael Moyst & Alvin Nathaniel Joiner

Song: If You Really Wanna Know

Artist: Mick Davis & Thin Love

Album: Garbage Street

Composers: Mick Davis

Song: The Boil-Up King

Artist: Patrick Moran

Album: The Boil-Up King

Composers: Patrick Moran

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Song: Picture Frame

Artist: Mike Fisher

Album: 12 Days of Blues

Composers: Mike Fisher

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#75: Liz Fagan on her band's debut album, Hurricane Season

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:30:19 GMT

Here they are, rocking like a hurricane! On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with francophone singer-songwriter, Liz Fagan on #NextIIConnect! I speak to them about their band's debut album, "Hurricane Season" and how the Liz Fagan Band came together! They also reflect on their musical journey, their influences, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (May 5-11, 2024)

Song: Nulle Part

Artist: Adrian House

Album: Pecheur De Reves

Composers: Adrian House

Song: Still Doubt It

Artist: David Picco

Album: Until Now

Composers: David Picco

Song: Take Me Home

Artist: Hippy Junior

Album: Independent

Composers: Joshua Roberts

Song: Asking For Forgiveness

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Lonely Mission

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: 1000 Mile Grin

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: The Deadwood

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Trenches

Artist: Jason W Gill

Album: Under Far Off Lights

Composers: Walter Jason Gill

Song: Vibrations

Artist: Mick Davis & Thin Love

Album: Garbage Street

Composers: Mick Davis

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Song: Hurricane Season

Artist: Liz Fagan Band

Album: Leaning In

Composers: Liz Fagan

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#74: Evan AuCoin on his new country-rock band, Midnight Watch

Tue, 07 May 2024 16:45:32 GMT

Episode 74 of #MusicalConnections is here! My special guest is lead singer of Midnight Watch, Evan AuCoin! We talk about the brand new band, plus Evan's musical journey, his influences, Rugged Shores, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 28-May 4, 2024)

Song: Kickin’

Artist: Adam Baxter

Album: Kickin’

Composers: Adam Baxter

Song: One Tough Lover

Artist: Andrew LeDrew

Album: Unusual Miracles

Composers: Andrew LeDrew

Song: Beauty In The Darnkess

Artist: Dana Reid

Album: Beauty In The Darnkess

Composers: Dana Reid

Song: Highway Dreamer

Artist: Jenina Macgillivray

Album: Highway Dreamer

Composers: Jenina Macgillivray

Song: Barstools and Broken Hearts

Artist: Ken Tizzard & Music for Goats

Album: The Dagg Sessions

Composers: Ken Tizzard

Song: Tragic Life Of An Artist

Artist: Kickflip Colosseum

Album: Tragic Life Of An Artist

Composers: Jacob Earle

Song: F*ck That

Artist: Mallory Johnson

Album: F*ck That

Composers: Mallory Johnson, Brian Donkers

Song: Winter Sun

Artist: Midnight Watch

Album: Ghost Hours

Composers: Evan AuCoin

Song: Nine Foot Rope

Artist: Paul Brace

Album: Nine Foot Rope

Composers: Paul Brace

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Song: Thank You Kindly

Artist: Midnight Watch

Album: Ghost Hours

Composers: Evan AuCoin

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#73: Paul Brake on his hardcore punk band, The Order of the Precious Blood and diving into hard rock

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:30:33 GMT

Praise the Order of the Precious Blood! On this week's #NextIIConnect, I speak with the band's lead vocalist, Paul Brake! He joins me to talk about the group, how they formed, and updates on new music! Plus, he talks about his musical journey, RocketRocketShip, what drew him to heavy music, and more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases: (April 21-27, 2024)

Song: Wandering

Artist: Gerard O’Reilly

Album: Wandering

Composers: Gerard O’Reilly

Song: Who Knit Ya

Artist: KitchinParti

Album: Who Knit Ya

Composers: Tyler Humber, Terri Lynn Humber, Justin Hickey

Song: False Prophets (featuring Ab-Soul)

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: They Love Me, They Love Me Not

Composers: Logan John Gordon Bolt, Herbert Anthony Stevens IV & Anno Domini Nation

Song: Let Love Carry You

Artist: Mike Thomas

Album: Let Love Carry You

Composers: Mike Thomas

Song: Willows and Sands

Artist: Silver Wolf Band

Album: Willow and Sands

Composers: Jamie Jackman, Justin Jackman, Matthew Barrett, Brandon Pardy

Song: Cold Salty Air

Artist: Steve Button

Album: Cold Salty Air

Composers: Stephen & Lana Button

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Song: Black Hole

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: Black Hole

Composers: Paul Brake, Adam Hearn, Barry O'Keefe, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge

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#72: Mark Manning & Aaron Collis of Rum Ragged on the band's first album in five years, "Gone Jiggin'"

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:30:18 GMT

It's OK if you'll stick around, you will make my week if you listen to the new #MusicalConnections podcast I'll be mixing down! On this week's #NextIIConnect, I connect with Mark Manning and Aaron Collis of Rum Ragged! They talk about Gone Jiggin', their first full album in five years! Plus, they talk about their musical journeys, some of their career highlights, and more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases (April 14-20, 2024)

Song: Dusty Rhodes

Artist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, New Villian

Album: St. Thomas Line

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: I Wish I Knew

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: I Wish I Knew

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: I See Myself In You

Artist: Ana Luisa Ramos

Album: Solaris

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos

Song: Skaters

Artist: Bus People

Album: Starcade

Composers: Aley Waterman, Scott Sheppard

Song: Regular

Artist: DaMi

Album: Regular

Composers: Adedamola Kudus Olaniran

Song: Lonely Mission

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Lonely Mission

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: Honey I’m Scared

Artist: Kellie Loder

Album: Transitions

Composers: Kellie Loder, Keith Mullins

Song: Where I’m From

Artist: Mawzy

Album: Long View

Composers: Matthew Cooke

Song: Black Hole

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: Black Hole

Composers: Order of the Precious Blood

Song: Another Girl

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: Another Girl

Composers: Summer Bennett

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Song: The Apple Tree

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: Gone Jiggin’

Composers: Roger John

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#71: Florian Hoefner on moving to Newfoundland & Labrador and receiving two ECMA nominations

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:30:35 GMT

He is one of the best classical & jazz performers that Newfoundland & Labrador have to offer. On #NextIIConnect, I connect with German Canadian composer and pianist, Florian Hoefner. I speak to him about his new projects with the Iris Trio and Flying Pooka. The latter which got him two ECMA award nominations. He also talks about his musical journey from playing with Subtone, moving to Newfoundland and Labrador, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

New Found Releases (April 4-10, 2024):

Song: Hazmat

Artist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café

Album: St. Thomas Line

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: Deus Machina

Artist: Ben’s Ekman Spiral

Album: Singularite

Composers: Benjamin James

Song: Rave Punx III

Artist: Ctrl+V

Album: Prequels

Composers: Harry Parsons, Elliott Butt

Song: Holyrood

Artist: Ian Crewe

Album: Holyrood

Composers: Willie Arsenault

Song: I Wrote Me A Song

Artist: Kim Hamlyn

Album: The Spirit of Surrender

Composers: Kim Hamlyn

Song: Highlight Reel

Artist: Len O’Neill

Album: Out of View

Composers: Len O’Neill

Song: Waltz About Whiskey

Artist: Richard Parsons

Album: Waltz About Whiskey

Composers: Richard Parsons

Song: The Apple Tree

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: Gone Jiggin’

Composers: Roger John

Song: Dreaming

Artist: Yvette Lorraine

Album: Dreaming

Composers: Yvette Coleman, Shaya Motamed

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Song: Desert Bloom

Artist: Florian Hoefner Trio

Album: Desert Bloom

Composers: Florian Hoefner

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#70: Ana & Eric on the diversity of Newfoundland & Labrador's music scene

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:30:24 GMT

They are one of the fastest rising music duos in Newfoundland and Labrador today! On this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, I connect with Brazilian-born folk music duo, Ana & Eric on #NextIIConnect! I speak with the duo about their ECMA and MusicNL nominations for their most recent album, "Our House From Here" and their year ahead. Plus, they talk about their beginnings in Brazil, how the duo met, their move to Newfoundland and Labrador, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 31 to April 6, 2024 include Hamilton Sound, Iris Trio, Jake Nicoll, Kelly McMichael, lil dirtbag, and Teddy Rowe.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: In The Mornin’

Artist: Hamilton Sound

Album: In The Mornin'

Composers: Linda Hickey

Song: Bird Island Suite: III. Song for the Song of the Great Auk

Artist: Iris Trio

Album: Project Earth – The Blue Chapter

Composers: Florian Hoefner

Song: Music for No One

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Music for No One

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: Too Soon To Tell

Artist: Kelly McMichael

Album: After the Sting of It

Composers: Kelly McMichael

Song: house of mirrors

Artist: lil dirtbag

Album: house of mirrors

Composers: Nicholas Reid

Song: Rebel

Artist: Teddy Rowe

Album: Rebel

Composers: Teddy Rowe

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Song: Hope (Live)

Artist: Ana & Eric

Album: Ana & Eric (Live)

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo

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#69: Clint Curtis on the many musicians he has worked and working on "Lie" with Justin Fancy & grammy winning producer, Greg Wells

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:30:28 GMT

We are heading out to Central Newfoundland once more on this week's episode of #MusicalConnections! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with one of the premier music producers in the province today, Clint Curtis! Clint talks about the many people he has worked with over the course of his career in music which include Justin Fancy, Damian Follett, Jason Benoit, and multi-Grammy award winning producer, Greg Wells. He reflects on his early days in music, Max80, SevenView Studios, music production, songwriting, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 24-30, 2024 include A Cusp Cusp, AleBen, Gerard O’Reilly, Jaded Truth, Laura Hamlyn, Logan Bolt, Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters, Rum Ragged, and Youngtree & The Blooms.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Slick

Artist: A Cusp Cusp

Album: It Falls On The People

Composers: Brian Barbour, Jason Mills

Song: Blue Moon

Artist: AleBen

Album: Blue Moon

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Dear Peggy

Artist: Gerard O’Reilly

Album: Dear Peggy

Composers: Gerard O’Reilly

Song: We’re Not Going To Talk About Judy

Artist: Jaded Truth

Album: Sweet

Composers: Michael Small

Song: Puttin’ On The Fitz

Artist: Laura Hamlyn

Album: Puttin’ On The Fitz

Composers: Laura Hamlyn

Song: B**** You A Liar

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: B**** You A Liar

Composers: Logan Bolt, Louis Beats

Song: Devil’s Dark Sea

Artist: Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters

Album: Live at the Garrick Theatre

Composers: David Peddle

Song: 1949

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: 1949

Composers: Amelia Curran

Song: Somethin’s Gonna Come For Me

Artist: Youngtree & The Blooms

Album: Somethin’s Gonna Come For Me

Composers: Peter William Smith

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Song: We Run

Artist: Clint Curtis

Album: We Run

Composers: Clint Curtis

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#68: Stephen Green & Andrew Rodgers of Fairgale on their ECMA nomination for Rock Artist of the Year

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:30:17 GMT

We are taking it back to "The Way It Was Before" as we speak with the two co-lead vocalists for one of Newfoundland & Labrador's most popular bands today! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with Andrew Rodgers & Stephen Green of Fairgale! We talk about their recent success of their most recent album which netted them a MusicNL award for Rock Artist of the Year and an ECMA award nomination for Rock Recording of the Year. The lads open up about their musical journeys, how the band was formed, opening for Trooper, working with James Dupre and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 17-23, 2024 include Albert Dalton, Andrew LeDrew, Elliot Noo$e, Liz Fagan Band, Rum Ragged, and Travis Richards.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Hoops

Artist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, Papo2oo4

Album: Hoops

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: Unusual Miracle

Artist: Andrew LeDrew

Album: Unusual Miracles

Composers: Andrew LeDrew

Song: Awake

Artist: Elliot Noo$e

Album: The Elliot Noo$e Collection

Composers: Spencer Roberts, Nicholas Reid

Song: Azure

Artist: Liz Fagan Band

Album: Leaning In/Se Pencher Vers

Composers: Liz Fagan

Song: Ray Head’s/Harry Eveleigh’s/Mrs. Belles

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: Gone Jiggin’

Composers: Traditional

Song: The Best Things

Artist: Travis Richards

Album: The Best Things

Composers: Travis Richards

Song: Bad Reputation

Artist: Fairgale

Album: Pillars

Composers: Andrew Rodgers, Brad Tuck, Gary Powers, Stephen Green

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#67: Matthew Barrett & Justin Jackman of Silver Wolf Band on how the musicians of Labrador can be supported

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:30:22 GMT

Fresh off their tour of their home of Labrador, I speak with two of the members of the Labrador Folk Rock band, the Silver Wolf Band. This week, I connect with band members Justin Jackman & Matthew Barrett on #NextIIConnect! I speak with them about their most recent tour, plus their ECMA nomination for Indigenous Recording of the Year. The lads also talk about their respective musical journeys, how the band was formed, their influences, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 10-16, 2024 from Dermot O’Reilly & Fergus O’Byrne, Hannah Green, Kathy Stock, Kellie Loder, Kyla Tilley, Le Kit, Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special, and Underwire.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Open Your Eyes

Artist: Hannah Green

Album: Open Your Eyes

Composers: Hannah Green

Song: Where the Light Filters In

Artist: Kathy Stock

Album: Where the Light Filters In

Composers: Kathy Stock

Song: The Month of May

Artist: Kellie Loder

Album: Transitions

Composers: Kellie Loder

Song: Skate Punk

Artist: Kyla Tilley

Album: Skate Punk

Composers: Kyla Tilley

Song: The Ladder

Artist: Le Kit

Album: The Ladder

Composers: Gabe Roberge, Kyle Brewer

Song: Home and Away

Artist: Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special

Album: Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special

Composers: Traditional

Song: Saturdays

Artist: Underwire

Album: Not Avail and Sadly Not Interested

Composers: Sarah Blackmore

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Song: Lonely Fighter

Artist: Silver Wolf Band

Album: There’s No Time

Composers: Amelia Curran

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#66: The Swinging Belles on their JUNO-nominated album, Welcome to the Flea Circus

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:30:22 GMT

We are being welcomed into the flea circus on this week's #MusicalConnections podcast! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with Erin Power, Laura Winter, and Duane Andrews! They are collectively known as the Swinging Belles! We talk about their new album "Welcome to the Flea Circus", an album that has netted them MusicNL, ECMA, CFMA, and Juno Award Nominations! Plus, we talk about the formation of the group, their respective musical journeys, their influences, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from March 3-9, 2024 from Black Gold, BruceM8, Jaded Truth, Liz Fagan Band, The Order of the Precious Blood, Tim Baker, and Yvette Lorraine.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: The Rose of Avalon

Artist: Black Gold

Album: The Rose of Avalon

Composers: Rob Currie

Song: Cream Soda

Artist: BruceM8

Album: Cream Soda

Composers: Mandla Bruce Mate

Song: Living A Dream

Artist: Jaded Truth

Album: Sweet

Composers: Michael Small

Song: Hurricane Season

Artist: Liz Fagan Band

Album: Leaning In

Composers: Liz Fagan

Song: Cheaper But Will Do

Artist: The Order of the Precious Blood

Album: Cheaper But Will Do

Composers: Paul Brake, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge, Adam Hearn, Barry O’Keefe

Song: Songbirds

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Songbirds

Composers: Tim Baker

Song: Better Half

Artist: Yvette Lorraine

Album: Better Half

Composers: Yvette Coleman, Jonathan Pike

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Song: Ladybug’s Picnic

Artist: The Swinging Belles

Album: Welcome to the Flea Circus

Composers: Donald Hadley & William Lukey

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#65: David Shears on how Hurricane Music came together, why he left MusicNL, and more

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:30:17 GMT

After a successful launch in 2023 as a music management and production company, Hurricane Music is set to have another big year ahead in 2024! I speak with the other half of the Hurricane Music ownership on #NextIIConnect this week, David Shears. David talks about how him and Matt formed Hurricane Music, plus how they first met when they came together in the band, RocketRocketShip! He also talks about his early days in music, the opportunity with MusicNL, and a whole lot more!

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Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Medicine

Artist: Albert Dalton, Cat Café, Augustus Lost

Album: Medicine

Composer: Albert Murphy

Song: Super Destroyer

Artist: Elder Caius

Album: Super Destroyer

Composer: Evan Watton

Song: CLOSED TO YOU

Artist: GRAVEYARD SHIFT

Album: CLOSED TO YOU

Composer: Jacob Cherwick

Song: Call My Name

Artist: Jason Normore

Album: The Space Between Things

Composers: Jason Normore

Song: So Proud

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: So Proud

Composers: Logan Bolt, Legion Beats, Anno Domini Nation

Song: Forever Wild

Artist: MAWZY

Album: Long View

Composer: Matthew Cooke

Song: Picture Frame

Artist: Mike Fisher

Album: 12 Days of Blues

Composer: Mike Fisher

Song: Pleading Guilty

Artist: Natasha Blackwood

Album: Love Songs for Good Machines

Composer: Natasha Blackwood

Song: Nobody

Artist: N8 Douce

Album: Nobody

Composer: Nathan Doucette

Song: Le Rossignol

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: Le Rossignol

Composers: Port-Aux-Poutines

Song: Ain’t Stopping

Artist: Rev. Dave & the Sin Eaters

Album: Live at the Garrick Theatre

Composer: David Peddle

Song: Victory

Artist: Tiny Keys

Album: Return of Tiny Keys

Composers: Kelly McMichael, John Moran

Song: Barefoot on the Banks

Artist: Valmy

Album: Barefoot on the Banks

Composer: Valmy Assam

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Song: Mountains Are Calling

Artist: With Violet

Album: Your Sunday Best

Composers: With Violet

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#64: Baraka on being Hurricane Music's first management signee and his plans for 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:30:23 GMT

I hope you will be there to tune into the #MusicalConnections podcast! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with one of the fastest rising stars of the Newfoundland and Labrador music scene, Tanzanian-born & St. John's based singer-songwriter, Baraka! We talk about his debut album, "Voicemail" which was released back in June to rave reviews! Plus, he talks about growing up playing music in Tanzania, his move to Newfoundland and Labrador, the chance to work at Hurricane Music, all his recent accomplishments, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from February 18-24, 2024 include Ana Luisa Ramos and The Once.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Clouds

Artist: Ana Luisa Ramos

Album: Solaris

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos

Song: Open Road

Artist: The Once

Album: Out Here

Composers: Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill

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Song: Wine Drunk

Artist: Baraka

Album: Voicemail

Composers: Baraka Abayo

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#63: Ben's Ekman Spiral on moving to St. John's from France and his musical journey

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:30:18 GMT

The #MusicalConnections podcast returns to the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John's one last time as we introduce you to a musician originally from France, who now calls St. John's his home! On #NextIIConnect, I connect with Benjamin James better known as Ben's Ekman Spiral! We talk about why he moved to Newfoundland and Labrador, his musical journey up to his point, the people which helped influenced his sound, and his most recent album, Tender Days which came out in October! New Found Releases from February 11-17, 2024 from Dave Penny, Madeline, Rev Dave and the Sin Eaters, Teddy Rowe, and The Once.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Out of Order

Artist: Dave Penny

Album: Out of Order

Composers: Dave Penny

Song: Hold Me While I Cry

Artist: Madeline

Album: Hold Me While I Cry

Composers: Madeline Salter

Song: The Beast is Coming

Artist: Rev. Dave & the Sin Eaters

Album: Live at the Garrick Theatre

Composers: David Peddle

Song: Queen of the Bay

Artist: Teddy Rowe

Album: Queen of the Bay

Composers: Theodore Rowe

Song: Before You Land

Artist: The Once

Album: Out Here

Composers: Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett, Phil Churchill

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Song: Spanish Spleen

Artist: Ben’s Ekman Spiral

Album: Tender Days

Composers: Benjamin James

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#62: Ben Chapman-Smith on Newfoundland and Labrador's heavy music scene and the many groups he has played in

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:30:25 GMT

LISTENERS! REJOICE! My guest on #NextIIConnect this week is one of the ambassadors of the heavy music scene of Newfoundland and Labrador! I connect with musician, music educator, and bassist/backing vocals of Precious Blood, Ben Chapman-Smith! We talk about the formation of his current group, Order of the Precious Blood. Plus, he reflects on his musical journey beginning in his hometown of Toronto, Ontario to the bands he played in there. He opens up about the move to Newfoundland and Labrador and its heavy music scene, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from February 4-10, 2024 include Alan Doyle, Andy Skiffington, Jeremy Rice, Rodney Slade, Salt Beef Junkies, and Underwire.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Dancing Like We Did Last Night

Artist: Alan Doyle

Album: Welcome Home

Composers: Alan Doyle, Donovan Woods

Song: Where Are You Going

Artist: Andy Skiffington

Album: Where Are You Going

Composers: Andy Skiffington

Song: World War Three

Artist: Jeremy Rice

Album: World War Three

Composers: Jeremy Rice

Song: The Lazy and Good for Nothing’s

Artist: Rodney Slade

Album: The Lazy and Good for Nothing’s

Composers: Rodney Slade, Peter Daniel Newman, Hannah Dorothy, Robbie Jay

Song: Cellar On The Hill

Artist: Salt Beef Junkies

Album: Somewhere In Between

Composers: Luke Mercer

Song: Toss and Turn

Artist: Underwire

Album: Toss and Turn

Composers: Sarah Blackmore

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Song: X You Out

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: I No Longer Wish For Salvation

Composers: Paul Brake, Adam Hearn, Barry O'Keefe, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge

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#61: Port-Aux-Poutines on their formation at the 2022 NL Folk Festival francophone stage

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:30:32 GMT

The francophone music scene is alive and well in Newfoundland and Labrador. On #MusicalConnections, I will connect you to a talented up and coming duo making noise with toe-tapping tunes and musicianship beyond their years. I speak with Axel Belgarde and Jenna Maloney who make up Port-Aux-Poutines! We talk about how the group came together, their respective musical journeys, their influences, and a whole lot more on #NextIIConnect! New Found Releases from January 28-February 3, 2024 from In Da Ruff, Linda Dwyer, Nicky Decks, Quote the Raven, and Reggie Morales x Cat Café.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: 5 Miles to Sorry

Artist: In Da Ruff

Album: 5 Miles to Sorry

Composers: Nick Decker, Emily Barbour

Song: Broken Hearts and Broken Crayons

Artist: Linda Dwyer

Album: Broken Hearts and Broken Crayons

Composers: Linda Dwyer

Song: 12 String Blues (feat Emily G)

Artist: Nicky Decks

Album: 12 String Blues (feat Emily G)

Composer: Nick Decker, Emily Barbour

Song: Already Gone

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: Already Gone

Composers: Jordan Coaker, Kirsten Rodden-Clarke, Mallory Johnson, Chris Ryan, Andrews Rodgers

Song: ReDrum

Artist: Reggie Morales and Cat Cafe

Album: Highland Wolf

Composers: Liam Ryan, Michael Moyst

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Song: Terra-Neuva

Artist: Port Aux Poutines

Album: Port Aux Poutines

Composers: Axel Belgalde

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#60: Jason W Gill on the motivation to begin recording his own music

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:30:16 GMT

On the upcoming #MusicalConnections podcast, we introduce you to a performer who has been playing music since the 1990s! On #NextIIConnect, I connect you with Torbay singer-songwriter, Jason W. Gill. We talk about how he got into music, what motivated him to finally begin recording his own music, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from January 21-27, 2024 from Ash Molloy, DatLankyMan, Gregg Bolger, Harbourlight Quartet, Mike Thomas, and Peter Vance.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: The Game

Artist: Ash Molloy

Album: The Game

Composers: Ashleen Molloy, Robert Kelly

Song: Money On My Mind

Artist: DatLankyMan

Album: Money On My Mind

Composers: Matthew Small

Song: It Ain’t Come To That

Artist: Gregg Bolger

Album: It Ain’t Come To That

Composers: Gregg Bolger, Clint Curtis

Song: A Devil’s Blanket

Artist: Harbourlight Quartet

Album: A Devil’s Blanket

Composers: Duane Andrews

Song: Rainmaker

Artist: Mike Thomas

Album: Rainmaker

Composers: Michael Thomas

Song: This Side of the Blue

Artist: Peter Vance

Album: This Side of the Blue

Composers: Peter Vance Welsh

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Song: Every Red Light

Artist: Jason W Gill

Album: Every Red Light

Composers: Walter Jason Gill

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#59: Life is Ever Sweet: Jordan Harnum & Joelle Sunshine on when they first met and Olde House Shows

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:30:31 GMT

We are stopping by the "Olde House" on #NextIIConnect this week! I connect with musicians, partners, and owners of Olde House Shows. Jordan Harnum & Joelle Sunshine! The duo talks about how they first met, how the concept of Olde House Shows came together, memories of the past year, and new music set to come later this year! New Found Releases from January 14-20, 2024 are contributed by Ana & Eric, Andrew Rodgers & Nick Earle, Kellie Loder, Mawzy, Renee Marquis, Summer Bennett, and Zay Nova!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Hope (Live)

Artist: Ana & Eric

Album: Ana & Eric (Live)

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo

Song: Downtown (Live)

Artist: Andrew Rodgers & Nick Earle

Album: Downtown (Live)

Composers: Andrew Rodgers

Song: When We Kiss

Artist: Kellie Loder

Album: Transitions

Composers: Kellie Loder

Song: Better Man

Artist: Mawzy

Album: Better Man

Composers: Matthew Cooke

Song: Love Train

Artist: Renee Marquis

Album: with Wine, Vol. 2

Composers: Ivan Lins, Gilson Peranzetta, Paul Williams & Vitor Martins

Song: Just A Phase

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: Just A Phase

Composers: Summer Bennett

Song: Keep Your Head Above the Water

Artist: Zay Nova

Album: Head Above The Water

Composers: Zay Nova, Jan Duke

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Song: On The Labrador

Artist: Jordan Harnum & Jeff Pittman

Album: On The Labrador

Composers: Jordan Harnum & Jeff Pittman

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#58: Adam Baxter on Central Newfoundland's music scene

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:30:17 GMT

Down the Street we go as we head back to the Emera Innovation Exchange in St. John's for #NextIIConnect. On this week's episode, I connect with singer-songwriter & music educator, Adam Baxter! We talk about his most recent song, the people he has shared the stage with, how he got into music, and so much more! New Found Releases from January 7-13, 2024 by Alan Doyle, Down Forward, Jason W Gill, lil dirtbag, Reilly Meadus, The Once, and This Day.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Yours and Mine

Artist: Alan Doyle

Album: Welcome Home

Composers: Alan Doyle, Jimmy Rankin

Song: Bold O’Donahue

Artist: Down Forward

Album: Bold O’Donahue

Composers: Traditional

Song: Every Red Light

Artist: Jason W Gill

Album: Every Red Light

Composers: Jason W Gill

Song: kenopsia (wasted on u)

Artist: lil dirtbag

Album: kenopsia (wasted on u)

Composers: Nicholas Reid

Song: Growin’ Up

Artist: Reilly Meadus

Album: Growin’ Up

Composers: Reilly Meadus

Song: The Bend

Artist: The Once

Album: Out Here

Composers: Phil Churchill. Andrew Dale, Geraldine Hollett

Song: Without Me

Artist: This Day

Album: Without Me

Composers: Luke Spry, Jay Walsh, Alex Murphy

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Song: Down The Street

Artist: Adam Baxter

Album: Down The Street

Composers: Adam Baxter

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#57: The Rowdymen on releasing their long-awaited debut album

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:30:17 GMT

The Musical Connections podcast is back for another season and on this episode, we are getting a little rowdy! I connect with the three gentlemen that make up the Rowdymen! On #NextIIConnect, I talk with Greg, Gerry, and George about their long-awaited debut album, how they all came together, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases contributed from December 19, 2023 to January 6, 2024 from AleBen, Ceiligh, Derek Strong, Jason Benoit, Rob Cook, and Sons of Lloyd.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: GOTTI

Artist: AleBen

Album: GOTTI

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Juniper Grove

Artist: Ceiligh

Album: Juniper Grove

Composers: David Power

Song: What If It’s Alright

Artist: Derek Strong

Album: What If It’s Alright

Composers: Derek Strong

Song: 25 to Life

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: 25 to Life

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Morning Light

Artist: Rob Cook

Album: Morning Light

Composers: Robin Cook

Song: I’ll Forget I Cared For You

Artist: Sons of Lloyd

Album: Sons of Lloyd

Composers: Lucas Snow

Song: Bell Island Pony

Artist: The Rowdymen

Album: The Rowdymen

Composers: Traditional

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#56: Matt Dines on forming Hurricane Music and what drove him to music production

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:30:13 GMT

On the final #MusicalConnections podcast of 2023, we recap an amazing year for a music management and production company in St. John’s! We are connecting with the co-founder, owner, and music engineer at Hurricane Music, Matt Dines! On #NextIIConnect, we will be talking about how Matt got into music, how Dave Shears and him met, RocketRocketShip, the formation of Hurricane Music, and plans for 2024! New Found Releases from December 10-31, 2023 are contributed by @TheWillPike, Brad Farrell, In Da Ruff, Jaded Truth, Jake Nicoll, Jim Shannahan, and Laura Penney!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: gREAT bIG sEA (pT. 2)

Artist: @TheWillPike

Album: gREAT bIG sEA (pT. 2)

Composers: William Pike

Song: She’s My Girl

Artist: Brad Farrell

Album: She’s My Girl

Composers: Dennis Smith

Song: Run Rudolph Run

Artist: In Da Ruff

Album: Run Rudolph Run

Composers: Johnny Marks

Song: Personality

Artist: Jake Nicoll

Album: Personality

Composers: Jake Nicoll

Song: Samsquanch

Artist: Jaded Truth

Album: Samsquanch

Composers: Michael Small

Song: My Christmas Memories

Artist: Jim Shannahan

Album: My Christmas Memories

Composers: Jim Shannahan

Song: Black-Capped Chickadee

Artist: Laura Penney

Album: Black-Capped Chickadee

Composers: Laura Penney

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Song: I Will Be There

Artist: Baraka

Album: I Will Be There

Composers: Baraka Abayo

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#55: Jenny Mallard launches forth into the deep with her strong debut album

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:30:19 GMT

On this episode of #MusicalConnections, we will be launching forth into the deep! I will be connecting with singer-songwriter, Jenny Mallard! We will be talking about her start in music which include many years performing and hosting Cafe Concerts at Memorial University in St John's, plus her 2023 which includes three MusicNL award nominations for her debut album "Into the Deep"! New Found Releases from December 3-9, 2023 are contributed by Damian Follett, Donny Love, Jamie Stone, Jim Fidler, and The Rowdymen.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: No Place Like Home

Artist: Damian Follett

Album: No Place Like Home

Composers: Damian Follett & Des Gambin

Song: Mary Did You Know

Artist: Donny Love

Album: The Christmas Wish

Composers: Mark Lowry, Buddy Greene

Song: Daisy Chain

Artist: Jamie Stone

Album: Daisy Chain

Composers: Jamie Stone

Song: She Thinks

Artist: Jim Fidler

Album: RPM II – Ten Years Later

Composers: Jim Fidler

Song: Travellin’ Shoes

Artist: The Rowdymen

Album: The Rowdymen

Composers: Ron Hynes

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Song: The Anchor

Artist: Jenny Mallard

Album: Into The Deep

Composers: Jenny Mallard

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#54: Jared Waterman on his second studio album, "Just Let Me Be Mad" and his love for John Prine

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:30:21 GMT

My next guest on #NextIIConnect is Gonna Keep Singin' and he will be chatting with me on the upcoming #MusicalConnections podcast! I connect with Jared Waterman about his 2023 which includes the release of his second album "Just Let Me Be Mad"! Plus, he talks about his musical journey, John Prine, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from November 26-December 2, 2023 are contributed by Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton, Chris Kirby, Dicky, Jason W. Gill, King Sway, Logan Bolt, MC Snax, The Once, and Tomorrow’s Hangover.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Child’s First Christmas

Artist: Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton

Album: Songs for Christmas Time

Composers: Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton

Song: In The Magic With You

Artist: Chris Kirby

Album: In The Magic With You

Composers: Chris Kirby

Song: Goodnight Nobody

Artist: Dicky

Album: Goodnight Nobody

Composers: Andrew Strickland

Song: Don’t It Feel Blue

Artist: Jason W. Gill

Album: Don’t It Feel Blue

Composers: Jason W. Gill

Song: Run It Back

Artist: King Sway

Album: Run It Back

Composers: Farai Takudzwa Gwasira

Song: Wait In Line (featuring Rocka G)

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Wait In Line

Composers: Logan Bolt, Jado Styles & Ryan Frost

Song: Okay Forever (Home Unseen Mix)

Artist: MC Snax

Album: Biggest Flops

Composers: Bryan Hobbs

Song: Oh You

Artist: The Once

Album: Out Here

Composers: Phil Churchill, Geraldine Hollett, Andrew Dale

Song: No Tinsel On The Tree

Artist: Tomorrow’s Hangover

Album: No Tinsel On The Tree

Composers: Father Edward Brophy

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Song: Just Let Me Be Mad

Artist: Jared Waterman

Album: Just Let Me Be Mad

Composers: Jared Waterman

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#53: Con O’Brien on bringing Rum Ragged along for their 2023 Irish Descendants Christmas Tour

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:30:20 GMT

It "Must Be Christmas" as the Irish Descendants are back with their first Christmas album in over two decades! My guest on #NextIIConnect is the lead singer of the Irish Descendants, the one and only Con O'Brien! We talk about the band's new album, their upcoming Christmas tour beginning November 30th and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from November 19-25, 2023 are contributed by Alex Byrne x Kastra, Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton, Courtney Madison, Jamie Stone, lil dirtbag, Port-Aux-Poutines, and Reggie Morales.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Denial

Artist: Alex Byrne X Kastra

Album: Denial

Composers: Alex Byrne, Raymond George Decker III & Helena Maria Roosdorp

Song: The Christmas Ornament

Artist: Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton

Album: Songs for Christmas Time

Composers: Brad Tuck

Song: Good Things Never Last

Artist: Courtney Madison

Album: Good Things Never Last

Composers: Courtney Chipman

Song: Colour of You

Artist: Jamie Stone

Album: Colour of You

Composers: Jamie Stone

Song: Flowers in Antarctica

Artist: lil dirtbag

Album: It’s Been Too Real

Composers: Nicholas Reid

Song: La Veille Du Reveillon

Artist: Port-Aux-Poutines

Album: La Veille Du Reveillon

Composers: Axel Belgarde

Song: Still Smokin’

Artist: Reggie Morales

Album: Still Smokin’

Composers: Michael Moyst, Josh Bourden

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Song: Bells Over Bay Bulls

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: An Irish Descendants Christmas

Composers: George Millar, Con O’Brien

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#52: Derrick Sturge on launching Pharos Music and what he enjoys about music management

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:30:22 GMT

He is an instrumental part of the Newfoundland & Labrador music scene as an artist manager and promoter. I connect with founder & owner of Pharos Music, Derrick Sturge. We talk about his start in music as a drummer and his journey on the industry side leading to how Pharos music was launched. Plus, we talk about his involvement on the MusicNL board as treasurer, the story of Behind the Songs, and more!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: One Good Friend

Artist: Angie Bohlke

Album: The Best Part of Me

Composers: Angie Bohlke

Song: Juegas

Artist: Cuerpos

Album: Juegas

Composers: Cuerpos

Song: Can’t Survive

Artist: DaMi

Album: Everybody Can’t Survive

Composers: Adedamola Kudus Olaniran

Song: Gone (feat. Real Rakas)

Artist: Elliot Noo$e

Album: Gone

Composers: Real Rakas, Spencer Roberts & Nicholas Reid

Song: Christmas Day

Artist: Hugh Scott & Gary O’Driscoll

Album: Christmas Day

Composers: Hugh Scott & Gary O’Driscoll

Song: Toast to Us

Artist: Jay Heart

Album: Toast to Us

Composers: Joliker Leandre

Song: Yet Another

Artist: Le Kit

Album : Yet Another/Vince

Composers: Gabe Roberge, Kyle Brewer

Song: Survival of the Fittest (feat. Generation 6)

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Survival of the Fittest

Composers: Logan Bolt & Max Wentzell

Song: This Year

Artist: Quote the Raven

Album: This Year

Composers: Quote the Raven, Candice Sand

Song: Ain’t It Cruel

Artist: The Devoters

Album: Ain’t It Cruel

Composers: Kris Hamlyn

Song: Must Be Christmas

Artist: The Irish Descendants

Album: The Irish Descendants Christmas

Composers: Justin Hickey, Terri Lynn Humber

Song: Twitch

Artist: The Skeats

Album: The Skeats IV

Composers: The Skeats

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Song: Stuck On You

Artist: This Day

Album: Sad Movies

Composers: This Day

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#51: Jim Fidler on his sequel album, RPM II - Ten Years Later

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:30:22 GMT

Ten Years Later after RPM came out, my guest on #NextIIConnect this week is back with the sequel titled "RPM II - Ten Years Later"! I connect with the legendary Jim Fidler to talk about the new album which is set to launch on December 8! Plus, we dive into his career as he reflects on his time with Pressure Drop along with his audio production which includes producing some of the best albums to come out of this province. New Found Releases from November 5-11, 2023 are contributed by Alan Doyle, Jacob Critch, Mawzy, and Summer Bennett.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Welcome Home

Artist: Alan Doyle

Album: Welcome Home

Composers: Alan Doyle, Josh Kelley, Donovan Woods

Song: Rizz U Up

Artist: Jacob Critch

Album: Rizz U Up

Composers: Jacob Critch

Song: Long View

Artist: Mawzy

Album: Long View

Composers: Matt Cooke

Song: Secret Santa

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: A Trinity Hall Christmas

Composers: Summer Bennett

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Song: Peace of Mind

Artist: Jim Fidler

Album: RPM II – Ten Years Later

Composers: Jim Fidler

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#50: Cory Tetford on producing a Ron Hynes tribute album with good friend Alan Doyle and his upcoming island tour

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:30:23 GMT

He was known as the man of a thousand songs and on this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, we talk about the late Ron Hynes with one of the many people who got to play with him. I speak with Cory Tetford, the co-producer of an all-new album paying tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. On #NextIIConnect, Cory talks about how the album "Sonny Don't Go Away" all came together, his favourite Ron Hynes stories, songs and more! Plus, he will talk about his first solo tour across Newfoundland and Labrador beginning November 18th in Carbonear! New Found Releases from October 28 to November 4, 2023 are contributed by @TheWillPike, Ash Molloy, Jim Fidler, Kira Sheppard, lil dirtbag and Reggie Morales w/ Cat Café.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: iIZER

Artist: @TheWillPike featuring lil dirtbag

Album: gLOOMLEAF sWAMP

Composers: William Pike, Nicholas Reid

Song: I Knew

Artist: Ash Molloy

Album: I Knew

Composers: Ashleen Molloy

Song: Peace of Mind

Artist: Jim Fidler

Album: RPM II – Ten Years Later

Composers: Jim Fidler

Song: Formless & Free

Artist: Kira Sheppard

Album: The Internet Moon

Composers: Kira Sheppard

Song: Wide Awake

Artist: lil dirtbag

Album: Wide Awake

Composers: Nicholas Reid

Song: HAGS

Artist: Reggie Morales & Cat Café

Album: Hags

Composers: Mike Moyst, Liam Ryan

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Song: Shine Like Diamonds

Artist: Cory Tetford

Album: Sonny Don’t Go Away – A Tribute to Ron Hynes

Composers: Ron Hynes, Connie Hynes

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#49: Kelsey Arsenault produces a strong debut album on Gallery Walls

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:30:27 GMT

We are painting the Gallery Walls on the next Musical Connections podcast! I connect with singer-songwriter, Kelsey Arsenault. She speaks about her long-awaited debut album, "Gallery Walls", her upbringing in Ferryland, growing up in a musical family, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from October 22-28, 2023 are contributed by Ana & Eric, Andrew Rodgers, Asetha Power, Kellie Loder, Needle Crafts, Reggie Morales, and The Skeats.

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Home

Artist: Ana & Eric

Album: Ana & Eric (Live)

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo

Song: Downtown

Artist: Andrew Rodgers

Album: Downtown

Composers: Andrew Rodgers

Song: Coat of Many Colors

Artist: Asetha Power

Album: Classic Country Volume One

Composers: Dolly Parton

Song: Can’t Go Back

Artist: Kellie Loder

Album: Transitions

Composers: Kellie Loder, Andrew Rodgers, Stephen Green

Song: Heart Kill Daisy Pills

Artist: Needle Crafts

Album: Frow’d Up

Composers: Brandon Coaker, Elsa Simms, Brandon Parsley & Stephen Spencer

Song: Coffee Person

Artist: Reggie Morales

Album: Coffee Person

Composers: Mike Moyst

Song: Fine Wine

Artist: The Skeats

Album: The Skeats IV

Composers: James and Daniel Keats, Josh Organ

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Song: Gallery Walls

Artist: Kelsey Arsenault

Album: Gallery Walls

Composers: Kelsey Arsenault

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#48: Justin Fancy on his second album, Whiskey & Me and opening up for Canadian country legend, George Canyon

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:30:37 GMT

Nothing's better than tuning into a whole new #MusicalConnections podcast! I connect with the multi award-winning Justin Fancy! We catch up with him to talk about his second studio album, Whiskey and Me, along with his tour supporting George Canyon, and more!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Down The Street

Artist: Adam Baxter

Album: Down The Street

Composers: Adam Baxter

Song: St. John’s Waltz

Artist: Alan Doyle & The Dardanelles

Album: Sonny Don’t Go Away: A Tribute to Ron Hynes

Composers: Ron Hynes

Song: Cryer’s Paradise (Live)

Artist: Evelyn Jess

Album: Bare Bones (Live)

Composers: Ron Hynes

Song: Raise a Glass

Artist: Ian Crewe

Album: Raise A Glass

Composers: Ian Crewe

Song: Unmothered

Artist: Little Fauna

Album: Unmothered

Composers: Krysten Burton

Song: When The Night Calls

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Nocturnal

Composers: Logan Bolt, Wonderlust Beats

Song: Murphy’s

Artist: Maria Cherwick & Jockey Special

Album: Murphy’s

Composers: Maria Cherwick

Song: Worried Sick

Artist: Needle Crafts

Album: Frow’d Up

Composers: Brandon Coaker, Elsa Simms, Brandon Parsley & Stephen Spencer

Song: You Lied

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: You Lied

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Corey LeRue

Song: Along The Mountain Road

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Along The Mountain Road

Composers: Tim Baker

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Song: Whiskey & Me

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Whiskey & Me

Composers: Justin Fancy, Paul Stephens, Brian Melo

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#47: Rhonda Tulk-Lane, CEO of MusicNL on the 2023 MusicNL Awards and what's to come

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:30:45 GMT

On the #MusicalConnections podcast this week, we are connecting with the CEO of MusicNL, Rhonda Tulk-Lane! On the eve of Music Celebration Week 2023, We get some information on what members of the music industry association can expect for the four day-conference. Plus, Rhonda talks about how she got the gig as the head of MusicNL, as well as what MusicNL has planned for the upcoming Year of the Arts! New Found Releases covering October 8-14, 2023 come from AleBen, Angie Bohlke, Ben’s Ekman Spiral, Kelsey Arsenault, Madeline, The Skeats, Wade Tarling, and With Violet.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Dead Man Walking

Artist: AleBen

Album: Dead Man Walking

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Just One Look

Artist: Angie Bohlke

Album: The Best Part Of Me

Composers: Angie Bohlke

Song: Spanish Spleen

Artist: Ben’s Ekman Spiral

Album: Tender Days

Composers: Benjamin James

Song: Gallery Walls

Artist: Kelsey Arsenault

Album: Gallery Walls

Composers: Kelsey Arsenault

Song: The Last Song

Artist: Madeline

Album: The Last Song

Composers: Madeline Salter, Robert Kelly

Song: Torch

Artist: The Skeats

Album: The Skeats IV

Composers: James Keats, Daniel Keats & Josh Organ

Song: Letting Go

Artist: Wade Tarling

Album: Letting Go

Composers: Wade Tarling

Song: Mountains Are Calling

Artist: With Violet

Album: Your Sunday Best

Composers: Peter MacDonald, Sarah Newell, Spencer FitzGerald, Matthew Cadigan, Hunter Madden

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Song: The Master

Artist: Nico Paulo

Album: Nico Paulo

Composers: Nico Paulo, Tim Baker

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#46: Valmy on moving to St. John's and releasing her debut album, "The In-Between"

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:30:18 GMT

There's no in-between about it. You should be tuning in to the #MusicalConnections Podcast this week! I speak to the multi-talented Valmy on #Next2Connect about her full-length debut, "The In-Between". Plus, she talks about her upbringing in Brampton, Ontario, the move to Newfoundland, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering October 1-7, 2023 come from Albert Dalton, Alex Byrne, Rum Ragged, and The Duds.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Make Me Better

Artist: Albert Dalton

Album: Make Me Better

Composers: Albert Murphy

Song: When We Dance

Artist: Alex Byrne X Coffeeshop

Album: When We Dance

Composers: Alexander Byrne, Giacomo Alloesio & Patrick Liegl

Song: The Road To Lushes Bight (Island Stock)

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: Gone Jiggin’

Composers: Kevin Blackmore

Song: Your Dead Heart

Artist: The Duds

Album: Your Dead Heart

Composers: Melanie O’Brien, Philip Goodridge

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Song: There Was Quiet

Artist: Valmy

Album: The In-Between

Composers: Valmy Assam

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#45: Brookfield Line on their debut album and how they formed over love for the Beatles

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:30:23 GMT

We are heading down Brookfield Line! I speak with three members of the pop-rock band, Brookfield Line. They are Curtis Harding, Ryan Sheaves, and Len O'Neill. They talk about how they came together through the Beatles tribute act, Beatles For Sale, how that led to the formation of Brookfield Line, the recording of their debut album which came out a few weeks ago titled "Pick Me Up", and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from September 24-30, 2023 from Capo YQX & AleBen, Justin Fancy, Len O'Neill, Little Fauna, and Poor Forms.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Real Low

Artist: CAPO YQX featuring AleBen

Album: Real Low

Composers: Jesse Geange, Alex Bennett

Song: She’s Mine

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Whiskey & Me

Composers: Justin Fancy, Jesse Slack

Song: Rebels In The Rubble

Artist: Len O’Neill

Album: Out of View

Composers: Len O’Neill

Song: Miserable

Artist: Little Fauna

Album: Miserable

Composers: Krysten Burton

Song: Old Soul

Artist: Poor Forms

Album: Waiting For A Signal

Composers: Kendall Pittman

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Song: Pick Me Up

Artist: Brookfield Line

Album: Pick Me Up

Composers: Curtis Harding

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#44: Lorna Lovell on releasing two new albums and her indigenous roots on the west coast of Newfoundland

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:30:23 GMT

This week's Musical Connections is bringing the fire! I connect with Corner Brook-based singer-songwriter, Lorna Lovell. We talk about her upbringing on the west coast, her indigenous roots and how that influences her music, and the two new albums that came out this past summer. New Found Releases covering September 17-23, 2023 come from Amelia Curran & Duane Andrews, Carl Lundrigan, Janeil Chantelle, Justin Fancy, Ken Tizzard and Music for Goats, and Tim Baker.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Dark River

Artist: Amelia Curran & Duane Andrews

Album: Sonny Don’t Go Away – A Tribute to Ron Hynes

Composers: Ron Hynes, Joel Thomas Hynes

Song: My Broken Heart

Artist: Carl Lundrigan

Album: My Broken Heart

Composers: Carl Lundrigan

Song: Time

Artist: Janeil Chantelle

Album: Time

Composers: Janeil Chantelle

Song: Go Easy

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Whiskey & Me

Composers: Justin Fancy, Riley Taylor

Song: Pain Free Living (I Like to Get High)

Artist: Ken Tizzard & Music for Goats

Album: The Dagg Sessions

Composers: Ken Tizzard

Song: Pilgrims

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Along the Mountain Road

Composers: Tim Baker

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Song: Dragon – Bring The Fire

Artist: Lorna Lovell

Album: Bring The Fire

Composers: Lorna Lovell

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#43: Nigel Jenkins on how he started Laughing Heart Music and joining MusicNL's board of directors

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:30:16 GMT

This week's #MusicalConnections will make you laugh your heart out! On #Next2Connect, I speak with the chair of the board for MusicNL and the owner of Laughing Heart Music, Nigel Jenkins! We talk about how he first founded the music management and publishing company and how he has made the west coast of Newfoundland his home. Plus, he speaks about the amazing things he is doing out in Corner Brook with 62 Broadway and Laughing Heart, how he got involved with MusicNL, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering September 10-16, 2023 include Elder Caius, Golly, Jim Shannahan & Scoggen's Head, Logan Bolt, Port-aux-Poutines, and Valmy

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Alien Space Bats

Artist: Elder Caius

Album: Alien Space Bats

Composers: Evan Watton

Song: The Political Sway (Don’t Kick A Gift Horse In The Lips)

Artist: Golly

Album: The Invisible

Composers: Jerome Hynes, Jason Mills

Song: Kick Off Yer Boots

Artist: Jim Shannahan & Scoggen’s Head

Album: Kick Off Yer Boots

Composers: Jim Shannahan

Song: Swim

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Swim

Composers: Logan Bolt, Marow Beats

Song: Au Pub Des Tempetes

Artist: Port-aux-Poutines

Album: Port-aux-Poutines

Composers: Axel Belgarde

Song: REDNECK BABY

Artist: RePete

Album: REDNECK BABY

Composers: Peter Keeping, Nicholas Reid

Song: Wednesday

Artist: Valmy

Album: The In-Between

Composers: Valmy Assam

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Song: Lazy Afternoon

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: Gone Jiggin’

Composers: Stan Ellison

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#42: John Moran, live on tape from Studio J

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:30:14 GMT

It's gonna be a good one on Musical Connections podcast! This week, I connect with Ontario-born singer-songwriter, John Moran! We talk about his brand-new record, Tapes from Studio J. Plus, he talks about his upbringing growing up in Hamilton, why he decided to move to Newfoundland and Labrador to pursue music, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering September 10-16, 2023 come from AleBen & CAPO YQX, Brookfield Line, Jaded Truth, Kellie Loder, Paul Brace, Valmy.

Music Featured In Episode

Song: Pass Time

Artist: AleBen & CAPO YQX

Album: Pass Time

Composers: Alex Bennett, Jesse Geange

Song: Can’t Take Them Away

Artist: Brookfield Line

Album: Pick Me Up

Composers: Curtis Harding

Song: The Shake-Up

Artist: Jaded Truth

Album: Bitter

Composers: Michael Small

Song: When It Comes To You

Artist: Kellie Loder

Album: When It Comes To You

Composers: Kellie Loder

Song: Getting Through But Getting High

Artist: Paul Brace

Album: Getting Through But Getting High

Composers: Paul Brace

Song: There Was Quiet

Artist: Valmy

Album: The In-Between

Composers: Valmy Assam

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Song: Good One

Artist: John Moran

Album: Tapes From Studio J

Composers: John Moran

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#41: Don-E Coady on managing music and marketing

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:30:10 GMT

On this week’s Musical Connections Podcast, to kick off the month of September, we are #Next2Connect with musician, marketing expert, and entrepreneur, Don-E Coady! We talk about his upbringing, Stereotype, ERAS, MusicNL and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering September 3-9, 2023 come from In Da Ruff, Shanneyganock, and Tyler Hart.

Music Featured In Episode

Song: My Pain

Artist: In Da Ruff

Album: My Pain

Composers: Emily Barbour

Song: Live Til I Die

Artist: Shanneyganock

Album: Life In The Harbour

Composers: Chris Andrews, Patrick Moran

Song: Baby Blue

Artist: Tyler Hart

Album: Baby Blue

Composers: Blaine Leawood, Tyler Hart

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Song: Moonlight (SLIM MACHO MIX)

Artist: ERAS x SLIM MACHO

Album: ASTRAL PROJECTIONS

Composers: Donnie Coady, Richard Seypka

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#40: Tyrone MacNeil or TXS Red on diving into outlaw country music

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:30:19 GMT

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, we are #Next2Connect with singer-songwriter, Tyrone MacNeil! We talk about his brand-new outlaw country music project, TXS Red and the new songs he recently released under that name. He reflects on his time growing up on the West Coast of Newfoundland, to how he got the gig as lead singer of RocketRocketShip, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering August 20-26, 2023 come from BruceM8, Carl Lundrigan, Sons of an Eastern Moon, Tim Baker, and Vicki Doyle.

Music Featured in Episode

Song: Is This Love

Artist: BruceM8

Album: Playlist22

Composers: Mandlenkosi Bruce Mate

Song: The Faded Yellow House

Artist: Carl Lundrigan

Album: The Faded Yellow House

Composers: Carl Lundrigan

Song: Nightfall

Artist: Sons of an Eastern Moon

Album: Borealis

Composers: Sons of an Eastern Moon

Song: Leaving On The Evening Tide

Artist: Tim Baker

Album: Sonny Don’t Go Away – A Tribute to Ron Hynes

Composers: Ron Hynes

Song: Gull Island

Artist: Vicki Doyle

Album: Gull Island

Composers: Vicki Doyle

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Song: Heartbreaker

Artist: TXS Red

Album: TXS Red

Composers: Tyrone MacNeil

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#39: Spencer Fitzgerald & Pete of With Violet on the alt-pop band's new EP and their plans for a full album

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:30:26 GMT

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, we are #Next2Connect with two members of the alt-pop band With Violet, Spencer Fitzgerald & Peter “Pete” Macdonald. We talk about the groups new EP, Saturday Nights In. Plus, we speak about the band’s origins, how the current line up came to be, the love of songwriting, and so much more! New Found Releases covering August 13-19, 2023 come from Andy Skiffington, Kira Sheppard, and Roger Howse.

Music Featured In Episode

Song: When I Come Around

Artist: Andy Skiffington

Album: Reflection

Composers: Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, Tre Cool

Song: Hexenbesen

Artist: Kira Sheppard

Album: Hexenbesen

Composers: Kira Sheppard

Song: The Way I Roll

Artist: Roger Howse

Album: Post Pandemic Blues

Composers: Roger Howse

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Song: Gravity

Artist: With Violet

Album: Saturday Nights In

Composers: Peter MacDonald, Sarah Newell, Spencer FitzGerald, Matthew Cadigan, Hunter Madden, Matthew Dines, David Shears, Kirk Penney

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#38: Dave Connors or Sarkastodon on the hip-hop community of Newfoundland and Labrador and his new EP, Blood Moon

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 14:30:13 GMT

#Next2Connect is hip-hop producer, Dave Connors, AKA Sarkastodon! We talk about his upbringing on the west coast of Newfoundland, his early work with Sonic Records, what drove him to hip-hop, his new EP, Blood Moon, and a whole lot more! Plus we cover New Found Releases from Bails, Carolina East, DatLankyMan, and John Moran.

Music Featured In Episode

Song: Wish I Could Blame You

Artist: Bails

Album: There’s Always A Catch

Composers: Bailey Brett

Song: Airport

Artist: Carolina East

Album: Airport

Composers: Carolann Fowler, Jordan Coaker, Mallory Johnson

Song: Lotta Problems

Artist: DatLankyMan

Album: Lotta Problems

Composers: Matthew Small

Song: Good One

Artist: John Moran

Album: Tapes from Studio J

Composers: John Moran

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Song: Mothra (featuring Reggie Morales & BIROGLYPH)

Artist: Sarkastodon

Album: Blood Moon

Composers: Dave Connors

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#37: Rachel Cousins on signing with Scilly Cove Records and her new song, "Hell & High Water"

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:30:10 GMT

#Next2Connect is pop singer-songwriter, Rachel Cousins! We speak about the recent signing to Scilly Cove Records and her new song, “Hell & High Water”. She also speaks about her mental health battles and advocacy, the New Found Talent win in 2018, the move to pop music, musical theatre, and more!

Music Featured In Episode

Song: The Guilt Trip

Artist: Aeria

Album: The Deadman Collection

Composers: Alex Murphy

Song: Please Tell Lucy

Artist: Alex Duffy

Album: Please Tell Lucy

Composers: Alex Duffy

Song: Kiss Me Like You Miss Me

Artist: The Islanders

Album: Kiss Me Like You Miss Me

Composers: Colin Bradbury

Song: The Darkest

Artist: Valmy

Album: The Darkest

Composers: Valmy Assam

Song: Keep Up

Artist: With Violet

Album: Saturday Nights In

Composers: Peter MacDonald, Sarah Newell, Matthew Cadigan, Spencer FitzGerald, Hunter Madden

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Song: Hell & High Water

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: Hell & High Water

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Peppina, Jordan Best

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#36: Pamela Morgan on diving into musical theatre with White Fleet Suite

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:30:10 GMT

#Next2Connect is the legendary Pamela Morgan! I speak to her about five new tunes she released with longtime collaborator Anita Best! Plus we speak about Wetland and White Fleet Suite, Figgy Duff, Emile Benoit, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured In Episode:

Song: Upside Down

Artist: AleBen

Album: Upside Down

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: About Me (featuring Uncle Fester)

Artist: DECAY & N8 Douce

Album: About Me

Composers: Dave Kelly, Francis Fester, Nate Douce

Song: My Lovely Southern Shore

Artist: Down Forward

Album: My Lovely Southern Shore

Composers: Stephen Maher

Song: Red Twist

Artist: Kyla Tilley

Album: Road Trip

Composers: Kyla Tilley

Song: Dragon! (Bring the Fire)

Artist: Lorna Lovell

Album: Bring the Fire

Composers: Lorna Lovell

Song: Ash

Artist: Nerve Shack

Album: Ash

Composers: Ryan Kelly

Song: Walk In the Rain

Artist: Teddy Rowe

Album: Walk In The Rain

Composers: Teddy Rowe

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Song: Dreams of Nancy

Artist: Anita Best & Pamela Morgan

Album: Dreams of Nancy

Composers: Traditional

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#35: Kelly McMichael on the differences between the music scenes from Ontario and Newfoundland & Labrador

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:30:18 GMT

#Next2Connect is Peterborough-born but St. John’s residing singer-songwriter, Kelly McMichael! We talk about her brand new song “Tour From Hell” and an update on a second album following her Polaris Prize Shortlist album, “Waves”! She opens about memories in various music scenes in Peterborough and St. John’s and a whole lot more!

Music featured in episode

Song: If You Didn’t Cheat

Artist: Aubree Lambe

Album: If You Didn’t Cheat

Composers: Aubree Lambe

Song: A Twillingate Dawn

Artist: Barry Fitzpatrick

Album: A Twillingate Dawn

Composers: Barry Fitzpatrick

Song: Link

Artist: Capo YQX

Album: Link

Composers: Jesse Geange

Song: Hey Ray

Artist: Jamie Taylor

Album: Hey Ray

Composers: Jamie Taylor

Song: Million Country Boys

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: Time Traveller

Composers: Jason Benoit, Gerry Foote

Song: Colour

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Colour

Composers: Logan Bolt

Song: Life After You

Artist: Robyn Slade

Album: Journey Through Life

Composers: Robert Hickman, Robyn Slade

Song: Whatup

Artist: Sarkastodon featuring BIROGLYPH, Albert Dalton, and Scarlett

Album: Blood Moon

Composers: Albert Dalton, Dave Connors

Song: Heartbreaker

Artist: Txs Red

Album: Txs Red

Composers: Tyrone MacNeil

Song: In Your Arms

Artist: Zay Nova

Album: In Your Arms

Composers: Zay Nova, Jan Duke

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Song: Tour From Hell

Artist: Kelly McMichael featuring Thelma & Louise

Album: Tour From Hell

Composers: Kelly McMichael

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#34: Peter Vance on diving into Country-Pop

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:30:25 GMT

#Next2Connect is up and coming country singer-songwriter, Peter Vance. We talk about his debut single in the genre, “Nothing To Lose”. Plus we dive into his beginnings playing music in Lewisporte, to the formation of Mile Twenty Five, and more!

Music Featured In Episode

Song: On My Watch

Artist: AleBen

Album: On My Watch

Composers: Alex Bennett

Song: Leave Me Alone

Artist: DatLankyMan

Album: Leave Me Alone

Composers: Matthew Small

Song: Inside Yourself

Artist: Fourthright

Album: Inside Yourself

Composers: Jacob Hillier, Michael Oliver, Danon Keel-Reid & Jonathan Burt

Song: Volcano

Artist: Kelsey Arsenault

Album: Gallery Walls

Composers: Kelsey Arsenault

Song: The Internet Moon

Artist: Kira Sheppard

Album: The Internet Moon

Composers: Kira Sheppard

Song: One That I’ve Been Looking For

Artist: Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts

Album: One That I’ve Been Looking For

Composers: Nick Earle

Song: Hell & High Water

Artist: Rachel Cousins

Album: Hell & High Water

Composers: Rachel Cousins, Peppina, Jordan Best

Song: U-Turn Town

Artist: Rodney Slade

Album: U-Turn Town

Composers: Rodney Slade, Hannah Dorothy, Peter Daniel Newman

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Song: Nothing To Lose

Artist: Peter Vance

Album: Nothing To Lose

Composers: Peter Vance

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#33: Mallory Johnson on growing up in a musical family band and her debut full-length album, Surprise Party

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:30:11 GMT

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is county singer-songwriter, Mallory Johnson! We talk about her award winning full length debut album, Surprise Party. Plus we dive into her time with her family band, The Cormiers; her time with Spirit of Newfoundland, the move to Nashville, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Descending Times

Artist: Alter

Album: Descending Times

Composers: Dominick Lamouche, Shawna Grainger

Song: Tell Me So

Artist: DECAY

Album: Tell Me So

Composers: Dave Kelly

Song: I Want You

Artist: Jenny Mallard

Album: Into The Deep

Composers: Jenny Mallard

Song: Dollar A Day

Artist: Ken Tizzard & Music for Goats

Album: The Dagg Sessions

Composers: Ken Tizzard

Song: Troublebound

Artist: Ruck Reid

Album: Troublebound

Composers: Kyle & Nicholas Reid

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Song: Not Your Heart

Artist: Mallory Johnson

Album: Surprise Party

Composers: Mallory Johnson, Callie McCullough, Kelsey Kulyk

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#32: Selina Boland on her fifth studio album, All These Hours and a song about her late mom, Laverne Squires

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:30:11 GMT

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter Selina Boland! We talk about her fifth album, All These Hours which came out on June 2! Plus she opens up about her career as a whole from growing up as the youngest of the children to her late mom, the legendary Laverne Squires; to the loss of her mom and the grief that she has dealt with and how that continues to influence her music to this day, including the song “The Way It Goes (For Mom)”. We also talk about CHALK, the places she has played and the opportunities she has received from her tunes!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Rapture

Artist: Adam Staple

Album: Quiet Part Loud

Composers: Deborah Harry, Chris Stein

Song: Dreams of Nancy

Artist: Anita Best & Pamela Morgan

Album: Dreams of Nancy

Composers: Traditional

Song: Longest Night of My Life

Artist: Baraka

Album: Voicemail

Composers: Baraka Abayo

Song: Westside Ties

Artist: Capo YQX

Album: Westside Ties

Composers: Jesse Geange

Song: Curtain

Artist: Ctrl+V

Album: Curtain

Composers: Elliott Butt & Harry Parsons

Song: Say Bye-Bye

Artist: Dicky

Album: Goodbye Nobody

Composers: Andrew Strickland

Song: Princess To A Queen

Artist: Lorna Lovell

Album: Song Seeds

Composers: Lorna Lovell

Song: Brand New Love Song

Artist: Mychela

Album: Brand New Love Song

Composers: Michelle Campbell, William A R Hewes

Song: The Bicycle Song

Artist: The Swinging Belles

Album: Welcome to the Flea Circus

Composers: Laura Winter, Erin Power, Duane Andrews

Song: Paper Intentions

Artist: Valmy

Album: Paper Intentions

Composers: Erin Turke, Valmy Assam

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Song: The Way It Goes (For Mom)

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: All These Hours

Composers: Selina Boland

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#31: Nico Paulo on moving from Portugal to Canada and what landed her in St. John's to release her debut album

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:30:12 GMT

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter & visual artist, Nico Paulo. We talk about the artist’s self titled full length debut album which is on the Polaris Longlist for 2023. Plus her upbringing in Portugal, her move to Toronto in 2014, to Newfoundland in 2020, Lawyna Vawyna, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured:

Song: Capital City

Artist: Alphamale x DECAY

Album: Urban Legends

Composers: Dave Kelly & Alex Frisina

Song: This Is My Home

Artist: Derina Harvey Band

Album: Waves of Home

Composers: Harry Martin

Song: Our Home Newfoundland

Artist: Leo Wall

Album: Our Home Newfoundland

Composers: Leo Wall

Song: I Ain’t Me

Artist: Mackenzie Critch

Album: I Ain’t Me

Composers: Mackenzie Critch

Song: Nothing To Lose

Artist: Peter Vance

Album: Nothing To Lose

Composers: Peter Vance

Song: Stuck On You

Artist: This Day

Album: Sad Movies

Composers: Aiden Fitzpatrick, Alex Murphy, Luke Spry, Jay Walsh

Song: Hold On (For Maddi)

Artist: Travis Richards

Album: Hold On (For Maddi)

Composers: Travis Richards

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Song: The Master

Artist: Nico Paulo

Album: Nico Paulo

Composers: Nico Paulo, Tim Baker

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#30: Summer Bennett on working with Scilly Cove Records and her debut album with Greg Wells

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:30:10 GMT

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is 15-year-old singer-songwriter, Summer Bennett We talk the accomplishments of her young career so far which includes multiple Arts and Letters Awards, the 2021 New Found Talent Contest and more! We also talk about how the opportunity with Scilly Cove Records came about and the feeling of getting to work on her debut album with multiple-time Grammy winning producer and engineer, Greg Wells!

Music Featured in Episode:

Song: Whale of a Day

Artist: Barry Fitzpatrick

Album: Whale of a Day

Composers: Barry Fitzpatrick

Song: Break Ya Neck

Artist: DECAY x Alphamate x Watts

Album: Break Ya Neck

Composers: Philippe Watts, Dave Kelly & Alex Frisina

Song: Captain

Artist: Derina Harvey Band

Album: Waves of Home

Composers: Derina Harvey, Scott Greene, Steve Pinsent, Edward Smith, Jessica Blenis

Song: When We Were Only Boys

Artist: Jason W. Gill

Album: When We Were Only Boys

Composers: Jason W. Gill

Song: X You Out

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: I No Longer Wish For Salvation

Composers: Paul Brake, Adam Hearn, Barry O'Keefe, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge

Song: Remember When

Artist: Tom Pinsent

Album: Outskirts

Composers: Tom Pinsent

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Song: Sirens

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: Sirens

Composers: Summer Bennett

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#29: Derina Harvey on growing up in Labrador, releasing Waves of Home, and moving to Alberta

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 14:30:11 GMT

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is the powerful lead vocalist of dHB, Derina Harvey! We talk about the band’s third studio album, Waves of Home coming out on June 23. She also talks about her upbringing in Wabush, Labrador growing up in a musical family, the move to Alberta which led to the formation of the Derina Harvey Band, and a whole lot more!

Music Featured:

Song: Vegas Moment

Artist: Adam Staple

Album: Quiet Part Loud

Composers: Adam Staple

Song: Complicated

Artist: Cheff x Evil Ebenezer x JYAY

Album: Complicated

Composers: Tyler Traverse, Jeremy Howell & Gaelan Bleasdale

Song: Ori Mi (Voices)

Artist: Ife Alaba

Album: Ori Mi (Voices)

Composers: Ifeoluwa Alaba; Oreoluwa Alaba

Song: Branches

Artist: Kelsey Arsenault

Album: Gallery Walls

Composers: Kelsey Arsenault

Song: Caught Up In Me

Artist: Kim Hamlyn

Album: Caught Up In Me

Composers: Kim Hamlyn

Song: Parachutes & Planes

Artist: Logan Bolt

Album: Parachutes & Planes

Composers: Logan John Bolt & Mengson Beats

Song: Suffer & Die

Artist: Order of the Precious Blood

Album: I No Longer Wish For Salvation

Composers: Paul Brake, Adam Hearn, Barry O'Keefe, Ben Chapman-Smith, Cameron Legge

Song: Mon Ile

Artist: Port-aux-Poutines

Album: Port-aux-Poutines

Composers: Axel Belgarde, Jenna Maloney

Song: Send Me Flowers While I’m Still Here

Artist: Smoke Signals

Album: Send Me Flowers While I’m Still Here

Composers: Nick Tuck, Brandon Coish, James Piercy, Ben Rodden & Jeff O'Leary

Song: Eternal Dance

Artist: This Day

Album: Sad Movies

Composers: Aiden Fitzpatrick, Alex Murphy, Luke Spry, Jay Walsh

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Song: Up All Night

Artist: Derina Harvey Band

Album: Waves of Home

Composers: Derina Harvey, Scott Greene, Steve Pinsent, Edward Smith, Jessica Blenis

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#28: Adam Staple on batting mental health struggles and using music to help him heal

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:30:12 GMT

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter, producer, teacher, and drummer, Adam Staple. We talk about the drummer’s second studio album “Quiet Part Loud” coming out on June 27. He dives into his careers which includes work with Drive, The Planks, Hey Rosetta, Alan Doyle, and more! He also opens up about his battles with panic disorders and agoraphobia which has inspired his two solo albums and has affected his life and career as a whole.

Music Used In Episode

Song: We Run

Artist: Clint Curtis

Album: We Run

Composers: Clint Curtis

Song: Wasted Spaces

Artist: Darcy Scott

Album: Wasted Spaces

Composers: Darcy Scott, Stephen Green

Song: U & I

Artist: Janer

Album: U & I

Composers: Adam Janes

Song: Lazy Afternoon

Artist: Rum Ragged

Album: Gone Jiggin’

Composers: Stan Ellison

Song: Falling Through (featuring Gina Burgess)

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: All These Hours

Composers: Selina Boland

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Song: Quiet Part Loud

Artist: Adam Staple

Album: Quiet Part Loud

Composers: Adam Staple

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# 27: Courtney Wicks on her debut album, "Love, Me" and being the first signee to Scilly Cove Records

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:30:16 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is the first signee to Scilly Cove Records, Courtney Wicks. She talks about her debut album, “Love, Me” released earlier in May with songs with traditional tunes we all know and love. Plus, she opens about the opportunity to work with Scilly Cove Records and Grammy Award winning producer, Greg Wells, and a whole lot more!

Music Used in Episode

Song: These Days

Artist: Evil Ebenezer, DECAY

Album: These Days

Composers: Gaelan Bleasdale, Dave Kelly & Craig Lanciani

Song: Watch You Burn

Artist: Dicky

Album: Goodnight Nobody

Composers: Andrew Strickland

Song: Tour From Hell

Artist: Kelly McMichael

Album: Tour From Hell

Composers: Kelly McMichael

Song: The Miner

Artist: Mark Bragg

Album: Ashes

Composers: Mark Bragg

Song: Get Me Through

Artist: Robyn Slade

Album: Get Me Through

Composers: Robert Hickman, Robyn Slade

Song: Sad Movies

Artist: This Day

Album: Sad Movies

Composers: Aiden Fitzpatrick, Alex Murphy, Luke Spry, Jay Walsh

Song: Outskirts

Artist: Tom Pinsent

Album: Outskirts

Composers: Tom Pinsent

Song: The Other Side

Artist: Too Far Gone

Album: The Other Side

Composers: Kyle Johnson, Curtis Marsh & Noah Percy

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Song: Nancy Spain

Artist: Courtney Wicks

Album: Love, Me

Composers: Barney Rush

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#26: Ian Foster on releasing a film to his new album, Close to the Bone

Tue, 23 May 2023 14:30:13 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter, producer, and filmmaker, Ian Foster. We talk about his new record, Close to the Bone which also has a short film alongside it. He reflects on his early career from working with his own band to writing with the late Ron Hynes. He also talks about his production for other artists, his partnership with Nancy Hynes, and a whole lot more!

Music Used in Episode

Song: Quiet Part Loud

Artist: Adam Staple

Album: Quiet Part Loud

Composers: Adam Staple

Song: Doll

Artist: Alter featuring Dawson Sinnicks

Album: Currents and Unknowns

Composers: Shawna Granger, Dominic Lamouche

Song: Nan Knows Best

Artist: Barry Fitzpatrick

Album: Nan Knows Best

Composers: Barry Fitzpatrick

Song: Waves of Home

Artist: Derina Harvey Band

Album: Waves of Home

Composers: Derina Harvey, Steve Pinsent, Jessica Blenis, Edward Smith, Scott Greene

Song:Not Dead Yet

Artist: John Moran

Album: Not Dead Yet

Composers: John Moran

Song: Drunk Stoned and Broke

Artist: Ken Tizzard & Music for Goats

Album: The Dagg Sessions

Composers: Ken Tizzard

Song: You Don’t Have To Shine

Artist: Kirk Wells

Album: Iris

Composers: Kirk Wells

Song: The Planet Crumbled

Artist: Mark Bragg

Album: Ashes

Composers: Mark Bragg

Song: Sarah

Artist: Port Aux Poutines

Album: Port Aux Poutines

Composers: Traditional, Axel Belgarde

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Song: Close to the Bone

Artist: Ian Foster

Album: Close to the Bone

Composers: Ian Foster

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#25: Greg Wells on why he decided to buy a church in rural Newfoundland to build a community space and a record label

Tue, 16 May 2023 14:30:16 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is two time Grammy-award winning producer and proprietor of Scilly Cove Records/Trinity Hall, Greg Wells. He talks about his passion project hhead of the grand opening of the newly-minted Trinity Hall on May 19 with a full weekend of events to come. We dive into his early career in music in Peterborough, to his connection to Newfoundland and Labrador and how he got the former St. Luke’s Anglican Church turning it into Trinity Hall and a whole lot more!

Music Used in Episode

Song: Last Man Standing

Artist: Andrew Rodgers

Album: Last Man Standing

Composers: Andrew Rodgers

Song: I Will Be There

Artist: Baraka

Album: I Will Be There

Composers: Baraka Abayo

Song: A Dream Is Just A Vision

Artist: Carl Lundrigan

Album: A Dream Is Just A Vision

Composers: Carl Lundrigan

Song: Malas Lenguas

Artist: Cuerpos

Album: En Dos Partes

Composers: Francis Dawson, Nadia Duman

Song: Way Too Far

Artist: Dodohead

Album: Dodohead

Composers: Curtis Hicks, Michael Moyst, Griffin Simpson

Song: Like A Song

Artist: Evelyn Jess

Album: Bare Bones

Composers: Evelyn Jess

Song: True To Newfoundland

Artist: Kim Hamlyn

Album: True To Newfoundland

Composers: Kim Hamlyn

Song: ‘03

Artist: Mackenzie Critch

Album: ‘03

Composers: Mackenzie Critch

Song: The Way It Goes

Artist: Selina Boland

Album: All These Hours

Composers: Selina Boland

Song: Swimming

Artist: The Swinging Belles

Album: Welcome To The Flea Circus

Composers: Laura Winter, Erin Power, Duane Andrews

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Song: Nancy Spain

Artist: Courtney Wicks

Album: Love, Me

Composers: Barney Rush

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#24: Mike Fisher on his "Diary of a Psychic Vampire"

Tue, 09 May 2023 14:30:34 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter and punk rock pillar, Mike Fisher. We talk about the performer’s new album “Diary of a Psychic Vampire”. He dives into his careers which includes stints in Reaction, NEON, Paul Fenton Group, Hammingwell and more. Plus, he will be taking the album on a mini tour which wraps up in St. John’s on June 3 & 4!

Music Used in Episode

Song: The Barber Pole Song

Artist: Alan Doyle

Album: The Barber Pole Song

Composers: Anthony Paddon

Song: Fire

Artist: Alex Byrne featuring Scarlett

Album: Fire

Composers: Alex Byrne

Song: Love, Me

Artist: Courtney Wicks

Album: Love, Me

Composers: Skip Ewing, Max T. Barnes

Song: Hey, Tony

Artist: Mark Bragg

Album: Ashes

Composers: Mark Bragg

Song: The Dance

Artist: Randy Matthews

Album: The Dance - Single

Composers: Tony Arata

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Song: Roadside Shrine

Artist: Mike Fisher

Album: Diary Of A Psychic Vampire

Composers: Mike Fisher

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#23: Darcy Scott on putting out his debut album, Wasted Spaces and his upcoming release show at the Elks Club in St. John's

Tue, 02 May 2023 14:30:11 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is up and coming singer-songwriter, Darcy Scott! He speaks about his upcoming debut EP, Wasted Spaces set to come out on May 25 with a CD release show at the Elks Club in St. John’s. Plus he speaks about the various competitions he has taken part in such as New Found Talent and the Bell Media Songwriters Challenge and what inspired him to pursue music in the first place.

Music Used in Episode:

Song: Manhã de Abril

Artist: Ana & Eric

Album: Our House From Here

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo

Song: Seine Wave

Artist: Little Known Artist

Album: Seine Wave

Composers: Dean Stairs

Song: I’m On Fire

Artist: Randy Matthews

Album: I’m On Fire

Composers: Bruce Springsteen

Song: Silver & Cold

Artist: Andy Skiffington

Album: Silver & Cold

Composers: Andy Skiffington

Song: Come Home

Artist: Lorna Lovell

Album: Come Home

Composers: Lorna Lovell

Song: Always Calling

Artist: Kirk Wells

Album: Iris

Composers: Kirk Wells

Song: You Smell Like Phys Ed

Artist: Swimming

Album: You Smell Like Phys Ed

Composers: Nick Hunt, Jacob Cherwick, Liam Ryan

Song: Lifelong

Artist: Land of the Lakes

Album: Two States of Mind

Composers: Danielle Hamel, Matthew Thomson

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Song: Enough

Artist: Darcy Scott

Album: Wasted Spaces

Composers: Darcy Scott

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#22: Craig Young on moving to the west coast and forming a new folk duo with Andrea Monro

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:30:16 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is musician, singer-songwriter, and music educator, Craig Young. Craig talks about his upbringing on the West Coast of Newfoundland, to his work with Terri Clark, Fretboard Journey, Anchors Aweigh, and Shanneyganock. He also talks about his big plans with Bluestar Juniper, his new folk duo with Andrea Monro.

Music Used in Episode:

Song: Lie

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Lie

Composers: Justin Fancy, Clint Curtis, Jesse Slack

Song: Searching

Artist: Brain Vacation

Album: Old Feelings

Composers: Adam Power, Nick Hunt, Dan King, Stephen Spencer

Song: Diary Of A Psychic Vampire

Artist: Mike Fisher

Album: Diary Of A Psychic Vampire

Composers: Mike Fisher

Song: You Made Me Invincible

Artist: Jamie Taylor

Album: You Made Me Invincible

Composers: Jamie Taylor

Song: You Calm Me

Artist: JJ’s Gang

Album: You Calm Me

Composers: Aaron Dollimont, Branton Langley

Song: Doom Patrol

Artist: Albert Dalton, Reggie Morales

Album: Doom Patrol

Composers: Albert Murphy, Mike Moyst

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Song: St. Jones Within

Artist: BlueStar Juniper

Album: St. Jones Within

Composers: Craig Young

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#21: Jing Xia on moving to Newfoundland and Labrador from China and forming new fusion group, Xia-3

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:30:58 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is musician and ethnomusicologist, Jing Xia. We talk about her upbringing in Hunan, China, her move to Newfoundland and Labrador to study ethnomusicology, and playing for artists like Mei Han and Shanneyganock. She also speaks on her new cultural fusion rock group Xia-III with Brian Downton and Ritche Perez. She is up for Global Recording and Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year at the Upcoming East Coast Music Awards May 3-7 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Terra-Neuva

Artist: Port Aux Poutines

Album: Terra-Neuva

Composers: Axel Bergalde

Song: Look Up! There’s A Rainbow!

Artist: The Swinging Belles

Album: Welcome to the Flea Circus

Composers: Laura Winter, Erin Power, Duane Andrews

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Song: Fisherman Singing In The Twilight

Artist: Jing Xia

Album: The Numinous Journey

Composers: Lou Shuhua

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#20: Brian Cherwick on being an ambassador for Ukraine culture in Newfoundland and Labrador

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:30:11 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is co-founder of the Kubasonics, Brian Cherwick. We talk about the formation of the Kubasonics to the current iteration that have stuck together for almost a decade. Brian also opens up about the ongoing war in Ukraine to how they have used their platform to raise awareness about the war and the acceptance of Ukrainian culture. The Kubasonics are up for three ECMAs at the 35th annual awards show happen between May 3-7 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Now or Never

Artist: Nico Paulo

Album: Nico Paulo

Composers: Nico Paulo

Song: Dead Boy Man

Artist: Mark Bragg

Album: Ashes

Composers: Mark Bragg

Song: Tambourine (My Love)

Artist: John Moran

Album: Tambourine (My Love)

Composers: John Moran

Song: Building A Tribe

Artist: Little Known Artist

Album: Building A Tribe

Composers: Dean Stairs

Song: St. Jones Within

Artist: BlueStar Juniper

Album: St. Jones Within

Composers: Craig Young

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Song: Kalyna

Artist: The Kubasonics

Album: Kubasongs

Composers: Traditional/Emile Benoit

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#19: Danielle Hamel on her many music projects and being up for an ECMA for Electronic Artist of the Year

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:31:54 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter and musician, Danielle Hamel! Zach Snow speaks to Danielle about her projects, Land of the Lakes & It Could Be Franky, to her upbringing in Central Newfoundland, her ECMA nomination for Electronic Artist of the Year for “Edena”, and more!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Your Friday Night

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: Time Traveller

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: I Can See Our House From Here

Artist: Ana & Eric

Album: I Can See Our House From Here

Composers: Ana Luisa Ramos, Eric Taylor Escuardo

Song: West Moon

Artist: Jordan Harnum

Album: West Moon

Composers: Pat Byrne

Song: Close to the Bone

Artist: Ian Foster

Album: Close to the Bone

Composers: Ian Foster

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Song: EDENA

Artist: It Could Be Franky

Album: EDENA - EP

Composers: Danielle Hamel

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#18: Alex Byrne on pursuing electronic dance music and being mentioned by AfroJack and Tiesto

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:30:13 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is DJ and Producer, Alex Byrne! He talks about growing up in Torbay pursuing electronic dance music, his early days as a DJ, to his residencies at Rob Roy & Konfusion and Sundance, to getting his name mentioned on radio shows hosted by world-renowned DJs, AfroJack and Tiesto! Alex Byrne is up for Dance Recording of the Year at the upcoming East Coast Music Awards May 3-7 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Split Down The Middle

Artist: Chris Picco

Album: Split Down The Middle

Composers: Chris Picco

Song: Red Rover

Artist: Brain Vacation

Album: Good Feelings

Composers: Nick Hunt, Dan King. Adam Power, Stephen Spencer

Song: The Master

Artist: Nico Paulo

Album: Nico Paulo

Composers: Nico Paulo, Tim Baker

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Song: In My Head

Artist: Alex Byrne

Album: In My Head

Composers: Alex Byrne & Fatima Dahmouh

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#17: Duo Concertante on winning a JUNO award and how the group came together

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:30:47 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast are JUNO award winning chamber duo, Duo Concertante! Zach Snow speaks to Nancy Dahn & Timothy Steeves about their upbringing, to their first gig in 1997, to the countless awards they have won which includes a Juno Award win in 2011. We also speak about their ECMA nomination for Classical Album of the Year at the upcoming awards show from May 3-7, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Living In The 709

Artist: The Navigators

Album: Bay Bulls Cove

Composers: Arthur O’Brien

Song: Oh Blue Sea

Artist: Jamie Taylor

Album: Oh Blue Sea

Composers: Jamie Taylor

Song: Some Whiff

Artist: Barry Fitzpatrick

Album: Some Whiff

Composers: Barry Fitzpatrick

Song: Return to the Mountain

Artist: STURNE

Album: Symbolism

Composers: Stuart Gallant

Song: A War In My Name

Artist: Dodohead

Album: A War In My Head

Composers: Michael Moyst, Griffin Simpson, Curtis Hicks

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Song: Onekha’shòn:a, Ya’kòn:kwe (The Waters, The Women)

Artist: Duo Concertante

Album: Ecology of Being

Composers: Dawn Avery

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#16: Andrew Staniland on what drove him to classical and jazz music and being up for two ECMA nominations

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:30:17 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is composer, producer, and professor, Andrew Staniland! Zach Snow speaks to Andrew about growing up in Red Deer to playing in heavy metal bands which would lead him to Jazz and Classical music. He speaks on the various orchestras he has participated in, the Memorial ElectroAcoustic Research Lab, and his two ECMA nominations for his 2021 project, Reddened by Hammer!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Sirens

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: Sirens

Composers: Summer Bennett

Song: Thousand Cries

Artist: Tonia Evans Ciancuilli

Album: Thousand Cries

Composers: Tonia Evans Ciancuilli

Song: Going, Gone

Artist: Liz Fagan

Album: Going, Gone

Composers: Liz Fagan

Song: Time Has Been Sold

Artist: Jared Waterman

Album: Just Let Me Be Mad

Composers: Jared Waterman

Song: So Much Beauty

Artist: The Swinging Belles

Album: Welcome to the Flea Circus

Composers: Laura Winter, Erin Power, Duane Andrews

Song: Reddened By Hammer

Artist: Andrew Staniland

Album: Reddened By Hammer

Composers: Andrew Staniland

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#15: Dave Panting & Ian MacKinnon of Rawlins Cross on being nominated for an ECMA

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 15:30:12 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast are two members of the Folk-Rock band, Rawlins Cross. Zach Snow talks to Ian MacKinnon & Dave Panting about the early days of the band, to establishing the classic lineup, their split and reformation, and their nomination at the 2023 ECMAs for Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Best Ex-Girlfriend

Artist: Damian Follett

Album: Best Ex-Girlfriend

Composers: Damian Follett

Song: Flexing Freestyle

Artist: BruceM8

Album: Flexing Freestyle

Composers: BruceM8

Song: Valley of Flies

Artist: The Crevice

Album: 11th Hour/Valley of Flies

Composers: Jacob Cherwick

Song: Double Up On Mustard

Artist: Tiny Keys

Album: Tiny Keys

Composers: Kelly McMichael, John Moran

Song: Yellow Teeth

Artist: Nerve Shack

Album: Yellow Teeth

Composers: Ryan Kelly, Oliver Quinton

Song: Love is Alright

Artist: Rawlins Cross

Album: Sunrise

Composers: Dave & Geoff Panting

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#14: Erin O’Mara on what got her into performing to what drove her to photography

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:30:16 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer and photographer, Erin O’Mara! We talk about her early days growing up in Mount Pearl, how one of her cousins drove her into music, to her time in rock band Biscuit, to the countless photos she has taken at many concerts throughout the years!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: 17

Artist: Ashleen Molloy

Album: 17

Composers: Ashleen Molloy

Song: Brave Heart

Artist: Zay Nova

Album: Brave Heart

Composers: Zay Nova

Song: Blue Chips

Artist: DECAY featuring Janet Cull

Album: Blue Chips

Composers: Dave Kelly, Janet Cull, Victa Beats

Song: After The Tone

Artist: Jay Heart

Album: After The Tone

Composers: Jokiler Leandre

Song: Shake Down Song

Artist: Nicky Decks

Album: Shake Down Song

Composers: Nick Decker

Song: Make it Up To You

Artist: Chris Picco

Album: Split Down The Middle

Composers: Chris Picco

Song: Wish

Artist: Biscuit

Album: Speak Now

Composers: Rick Hollett

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#13: Jason Benoit on his new neo-traditional country album, "Time Traveller"

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 15:30:15 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is five-time ECMA nominated singer-songwriter, Jason Benoit. He opens up about growing up in a Mikmaq family on the west coast of Newfoundland to how the neo-traditional Country movement inspired him to follow his dream to become a Country superstar. We also dive into the accomplishments of his decade long career which also includes five nominations at the upcoming East Coast Music Awards in May from Halifax.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: EI Claim

Artist: Sheila’s Brush

Album: EI Claim

Composers: Ryan Snow

Song: Coming of Age

Artist: Goodbye Apollo

Album: Coming of Age

Composers: Andrew Boyd, Ben Thistle, Ryan Tobin, Paul Ryan & David Ross

Song: Ode to Harry Brait

Artist: Gavin Simms

Album: Ode to Harry Brait

Composers: Gavin Simms

Song: VHS

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: VHS

Composers: Jason Benoit

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. If you're a musician from Newfoundland & Labrador who has new music for New Found Release and would like to be a guest on the podcast, email musicalconnectionsnl@gmail.com

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#12: Rev. Dave Peddle on his two ECMA nominations with his Sin Eaters and how the group came to be

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 15:30:16 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is Reverend David Peddle from Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters. Nominated for two East Coast Music Awards for their album, “Beams Of Love”, Dave talks about the formation of the group, how he got into music, and about the ECMA nominations for Country Recording and Blues Recording of the Year.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Enough

Artist: Darcy Scott

Album: Enough

Composers: Darcy Scott

Song: Time Changes Everything

Artist: Chris Picco

Album: Split Down The Middle

Composers: Chris Picco

Song: Love

Artist: Rev. Dave & The Sin Eaters

Album: Beams of Love

Composers: David Peddle

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#11: Jud Haynes on being nominated for a JUNO Award for an album cover he spent 400+ hours on

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 15:30:17 GMT

The Next To Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is 2023 Juno Award nominated graphic designer, Jud Haynes. We talk about his early career playing bass in bands like Bucket Truck and Wintersleep, to the various projects he has designed for music, TV, and festivals. He also goes into the Kubasonics “Kubasongs” album design which was made out of paper and took over 400+ hours to make.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Falling Over You

Artist: Gregg Bolger

Album: Falling Over You

Composers: Gregg Bolger, Clint Curtis, Amanda Jeans Wourms

Song: Pre-Existing Condition

Artist: Ian Foster

Album: Close to the Bone

Composers: Ian Foster & Mark Turner

Song: Day to Day

Artist: Fortunate Ones

Album: That Was You and Me

Composers: Catherine Allan, Andrew James O’Brien

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#10: Carolina East on how she got her stage name and her advocacy for Mental Health and Indigenous Rights

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 15:30:11 GMT

We’re no fools to say that we love our next guest! On Episode 10 of Musical Connections, Zach Snow speaks with singer-songwriter and country songstress, Carolann Fowler A.K.A. Carolina East! Carolina dives into her career playing the bar circuit by herself and with the group Ocean Skye, to her advocacy for the Indigenous, Mental Health, and the deaf community, how she got the Carolina East stage name, plus an update on a new record coming out later this year!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: VHS

Artist: Jason Benoit

Album: VHS

Composers: Jason Benoit

Song: Flowers

Artist: Ana Luisa Ramos

Album: Flowers

Composers: Eric Taylor Escuardo

Song: Learning to Fly

Artist: Decay featuring Chucky B

Album: Learning to Fly

Composers: Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Dave Kelly, Charles Boyd

Song: I Will Love You

Artist: Carolina East

Album: I Will Love You

Composers: Carolann Fowler, Rob Wells, Shobda Lee

Song: Coping

Artist: Carolina East

Album: Crossroads

Composers: Rob Wells, Shobda Lee

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Tuesday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#9: Rowan Sherlock on moving to Newfoundland from Ireland and becoming a permanent Canadian Citizen

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 15:30:13 GMT

On Episode 9 of Musical Connections, Zach Snow speaks with musician, multiinstrumentalist, and music educator, Rowan Sherlock! We talk about his recent mission to improve the safety of the Downtown St. John’s Entertainment District. Plus, Rowan talk about growing up in County Waterford pursuing music, his time in bands like Newfoundland, Rugged Shores, and Midnight Watch; making the move to Newfoundland and Labrador in 2017, becoming a Permanent Resident in Canada, and more!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Time

Artist: Nico Paulo

Album: Nico Paulo

Composers: Nico Paulo

Song: I Must Go Dancing

Artist: The Swinging Belles

Album: Welcome To The Flea Circus

Composers: Laura Winter, Erin Power, Duane Andrews

Song: The Yankee Privateer

Artist: Baxter Wareham

Album: Buffett Double

Composers: Traditional

Song: Evergreen

Artist: Midnight Watch

Album: Evergreen

Composers: Evan AuCoin

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#8: Dave Fitzpatrick on the new found success for "Heave Away", a song The Fables recorded in 1997

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:30:19 GMT

Come get your duds in order as on this episode of Musical Connections, Zach Snow speaks with musician, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Dave Fitzpatrick! We talk about the renewed popularity of the Fables thanks to the song “Heave Away” being used as the goal song for the 2023 World Junior Hockey Championship in Halifax and Moncton this past Christmas. We also talk about his extensive career which includes stints in the Newfoundland Kitchen Band and Figgy Duff to working with Newfoundland and Labrador legends like A. Frank Willis, John White, and Bud Davidge.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Euphoric State

Artist: This Day

Album: Euphoric State

Composers: Alex Murphy, Jay Walsh, Luke Spry

Song: Heartbreak to Bruises

Artist: Janer

Album: Heartbreak to Bruises

Composers: Adam Janes

Song: Candlelight & Wine

Artist: Larry Foley

Album: Both Sides

Composers: Dermot O’Reilly

Song: Hello In There

Artist: Mike Hanrahan

Album: Both Sides

Composers: John Prine

Song: Heave Away

Artist: The Fables

Album: Tear The House Down

Composers: Traditional

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#7: 2022 Year In Review: Interviews from MusicNL Coffee House

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:30:29 GMT

In this edition of the podcast, we look back at the year that was 2022. Zach Snow speaks with the attendees of the Holiday Open House at Play On Gower, the new location of MusicNL. Conversations include Glenn Pardy, Jenny Mallard, Mike Fisher, Zay Nova, and Sarah Newell.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Rust

Artist: Summer Bennett

Album: Rust

Composers: Summer Bennett

Song: Sinner (featuring Ren Thomas)

Artist: Alphamale & DECAY

Album: Sinner

Composers: Alexander C Frisina & Dave Kelly

Song: Pane of Glass

Artist: Travis Richards

Album: Pane of Glass

Composers: Travis Richards

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#6: And The Winner Is: Interviews from 2022 MusicNL Awards Gala

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:30:19 GMT

The Musical Connections Podcast wraps up its series of Music Celebration Week 2022 in Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with the winners and nominees for the MusicNL awards! Conversations include Shanda, Reggie Morales, Rosemary Lawton, Rachel Cousins, Nick Earle, and Justin Fancy.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Midnight Moon

Artist: GOLLY

Album: GOLLY

Composers: Jason Mills, Kevin Carey

Song: A Laika Of Our Own

Artist: Greta & The Goldfish

Album: Not To Be Outdone

Composers: Greta Warner

Song: Queen of the Night

Artist: Nick Earle

Album: No More Hiding

Composers: Nick Earle

Song: Beauty Queen

Artist: Justin Fancy

Album: Beauty Queen

Composers: Justin Fancy

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#5: The Art of Song: Conversations from the Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:30:11 GMT

The Musical Connections Podcast continues its series of Music Celebration Week 2022 in Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with the people taking part and are in attendance for the annual Songwriter Circles. Interviews include Booking Agent, Tamara Kater, musician Jing Xia, and singer-songwriters Sherman Downey & Kelly McMichael.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: I Miss You Dad

Artist: Leo Wall

Album: I Miss You Dad

Composers: Leo Wall

Song: The Family Tree

Artist: Brad Farrell

Album: The Christmas Wishbook

Composers: Ward Pike

Song: This Is The Season

Artist: Brad Simmonds

Album: The Christmas Wishbook

Composers: Brad Simmonds

Song: Good King Wenceslas

Artist: Andrea Koziol & Bill Brennan

Album: Good King Wenceslas

Composers: John Mason Neale, Thomas Helmore, arr. by Bill Brennan & Andrea Koziol;

Song: Rat Race

Artist: DECAY featuring Janet Cull

Album: Rat Race

Composers: Dave ‘DECAY’ Kelly

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#4: Celebrating Newfoundland and Labrador Music: Interviews from Marble Mountain

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:30:11 GMT

The Musical Connections Podcast continues its series of Music Celebration Week 2022 in Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with the people involved in the CelebrateNL and MusicNL cocktail reception. Interviews include MusicNL Board chair, Nigel Jenkins, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts, and Recreation, the Honourable Steve Crocker, and Marble Mountain Marketing Manager, Dustin Parsons

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Christmas With My Family

Artist: Down Forward

Album: Christmas With My Family

Composers: Stephen Maher

Song: Frosty, Santa, Jesus, and the Grinch

Artist: Asetha Power

Album: Country Eastern Christmas

Composers: Asetha Power

Song: Wasted Night

Artist: Dicky

Album: Wasted Night

Composers: Andrew Strickland

Song: The Water is Wide

Artist: Courtney Wicks

Album: Love, Me

Composers: Traditional arr. by Courtney Wicks & Greg Wells

Song: Evergreen

Artist: Midnight Watch

Album: Evergreen

Composers: Evan AuCoin

Song: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Artist: Clint Curtis

Album: All is Calm, All is Bright

Composers: Edmund Sears, arr. by Clint Curtis

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#3: The Stars of Tomorrow - Speaking with Newfoundland & Labrador's rising music stars

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:30:13 GMT

The Musical Connections Podcast continues its series of Music Celebration Week 2022 in Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with young up and coming musicians attending the Stars of Tomorrow event at the Rotary Arts Centre. Conversations include singer-songwriter D’Arcy Scott, Peter “Pete” MacDonald, and Paige Penney.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: A Song for Christmastime

Artist: Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton

Album: A Song For Christmastime

Composers: Brad Tuck & Rosemary Lawton

Song: Christmas Card Feeling

Artist: Chris Ryan

Album: Christmas Card Feeling

Composers: Chris Ryan & Chris Kirby

Song: Friends

Artist: Brookfield Line

Album: Friends

Composers: Curtis Harding

Song: Just Let Me Be Mad

Artist: Jared Waterman

Album: Just Let Me Be Mad

Composers: Jared Waterman

Song: The One I Hold At Night

Artist: Angie Bohlke

Album: The One I Hold At Night

Composers: Angie Bohlke & Ina Earle

Song: People

Artist: NCC

Album: Armour

Composers: Nick Coultas-Clarke

Song: Shooting Star

Artist: Paige Penney

Album: Watch Out For Your Step

Composers: Paige Penney, Kirk Penney, Alan Doyle

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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#2: Scenes from New Found Talent Contest 2022 at Rotary Arts Centre in Corner Brook

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 15:30:16 GMT

The Musical Connections Podcast heads out to Corner Brook! In this edition of the podcast, Zach Snow speaks with contestants of the Newfound Talent Contest at the Rotary Arts Centre. Conversations include singer-songwriter Jayne Batstone, second place finalist Reagan Holmes, 2021 winner Summer Bennett, and 2022 winner Mackenzie Critch.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Largo

Artist: Kate Read

Album: After

Composers: J.S Bach

Song: In My Head

Artist: Alex Byrne

Album: In My Head

Composers: Alex Byrne & Fatima Dahmouh

Song: Launch Forth

Artist: Jenny Mallard

Album: Into The Deep

Composers: Jenny Mallard

Song: Pink

Artist: Robyn Slade

Album: Pink

Composers: Robyn Slade & Rob Hickman

Song: Honey Moon

Artist: Jordan Harnum

Album: Honey Moon

Composers: Jordan Harnum

Song: Luck

Artist: Bus People

Album: Starcade

Composers: Aley Waterman & Scott Sheppard

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#1: Ken Tizzard returns to Newfoundland for the love of music (Debut Episode)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 15:30:18 GMT

On the official debut of the Musical Connections podcast, Zach Snow connects with singer-songwriter, Ken Tizzard as he is home in Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time since 2019. Ken talks about his early days in the Punk Rock scene in St. John’s, how he got involved with the Watchmen, his work with Ron Hynes, the Whiskey Wednesday Show, and what he has been up to lately as he stops by for a mini tour of St. John’s!

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Never Enough

Artist: KitchinParti

Album: No Word of a Lie

Composers: Tyler Humber, Terri Lynn Hickey, Justin Hickey

Song: Lullaby

Artist: Ptarmageddon

Album: Dream Logic

Composers: Scott Neary, Jenn Edwards, Matt Soper

Song: A Laika Of Our Own

Artist: Greta & The Goldfish

Album: Not To Be Outdone

Composers: Greta Warner

Song: Snow Angel

Artist: Mychela

Album: Snow Angel

Composers: Mychela

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Song: A Good Dog Is Lost

Artist: Ken Tizzard

Album: A Good Dog Is Lost – A Collection of Ron Hynes Songs

Composers: Ron Hynes, Lily Hynes

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New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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Episode 0: An Introduction to NewFound Releases

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:30:17 GMT

In Episode 0 of the Musical Connections Podcast, Zach Snow explains how the NewFound Releases segment will work. This program features music from MusicNL 2022 Country Music Artist of the Year, Youngtree and the Blooms, Sherry Ryan, Chris Picco, & Sons of An Eastern Moon.

Music Used In Episode:

Song: Sparrow

Artist: Sherry Ryan

Album: Shout for More

Composers: Sherry Ryan

Song: Woman Understand

Artist: Chris Picco

Album: Split Down The Middle

Composers: Chris Picco

Song: Warriors

Artist: Sons of an Eastern Moon

Album: Borealis

Composers: Sons of An Eastern Moon

Song: Waiting For Us (Let’s Make The Time For It)

Artist: Youngtree and the Blooms

Album: Youngtree and the Blooms

Composers: Peter William Smith

New episodes of the Musical Connections Podcast come out every Friday at 12 Noon. Keep up to date on future episodes of the podcast by following Zach Snow here:

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