INRHYTHM with Colton Gee

Platinum certified producer YASH joins the show to chat about his new track ‘Unicorn’ which features the incredible Dragonette!   “Unicorn” is a fun, light-hearted track that features JUNO award-winning electro-pop artist . The new song follows YASH’s debut release , a captivating dance track released in 2021 that has garnered over 800K Spotify streams to date. Toronto-based YASH has racked up an impressive catalog as a producer and songwriter, with a JUNO nomination under his belt and credits on releases from , and , to name a few. To debut his new project, YASH’s alter-ego takes form as a virtual avatar that is modeled to reflect the eccentricity and vibrancy found in his brand new sound. Originally from Israel, YASH has been making music in some capacity since 1998. From a young age, he had lyrics and melodies dancing in his mind. Drawing inspiration from artists as diverse as Beck and Freddie Mercury, YASH creates unique, melodic live experiences by incorporating organic instrumentation and profoundly inspiring lyrical content into his sets. Connect with YASH! —           —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Singer Songwriter JP Hoe joins the DTP to chat about his new single 'Out Of The Darkness'!   ‘Out Of The Darkness’ is the lead single from JP’s forthcoming album ‘Botanicals’!   ‘Botanicals’ encapsulates JP’s journey over the past few years, in trying to find the balance between attentive father/husband/friend and lifelong traveling performer.  Sole songwriter, self-engineering and producing the album, he attempts to live up to his admired jack-of-all-trade predecessors   The stories JP loves to share between the music reveal a person still searching, and someone who isn’t ashamed to laugh at his failures along the way. The silver lining of  the past two years for him has been a passionate reminder to carry the adventure  forward; throwing everything you have at it and leaving nothing to regret.   Connect with JP Hoe! —           —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Michael Shankar, artistically referred to as Mikey was born in Ottawa, Canada. After starting his career as a bilingual TV/FILM actor at age 11 (CBC’s The Tournament), and achieving his black belt in karate by age 12, Mikey decided to further exercise his love for entertainment through beginning lessons in music at age 13.   Produced by multi-Juno award winning Engineer Kevin Dietz (Billy Talent, Glorious Sons) Michael Shankar or commonly referred to as Mikey has created his perfect rock anthem, with hints of Zeppelin and a solo to make the rock gods proud, Roaming is sure to have you air guitaring along!   When asked about writing, Roaming, Mikey shared, “I remember how alone I felt when I wrote roaming, this song gave me a chance to find myself again. With as honest of lyrics as I could write and a big guitar solo, this is me at my best.”   “Roaming” is the second in a string of singles for the artist — including 2022’s breakthrough release, “Operator,” which debuted on Ottawa’s Live 88.5 earlier this year. Connect w/ Mikey! —             —   Support Colton Gee & Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger   -----

Country artist Sarah Wickett returns to the show to chat about her new tracks ‘Good Friends’ & ‘Routine’!   “Good Friends” is a country-rock track that contains a deeper dialogue that compares fake friends with the ones who always have your back.    Born and raised in Beaverton, ON, Sarah spent most of her time hunting, fishing and watching sunsets on the water, and was intertwined with a distinctly musical upbringing, surrounded by a family that shared her passion.   Sarah has done an impressive job at capturing the attention of country music fans worldwide, racking up an impressive 120K followers across all social media platforms and over 800K career streams. She’s also had continuous success on TikTok, reaching almost 12 million views by promoting her music and catering to her South Asian listeners.     Support, Listen, and follow Sarah through the links below! -----         -----   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Contemporary Folk artist Sarah Hiltz joins the show to take us behind her new album 'Calm Fury'!   ‘Calm Fury’ is a collection of songs inspired by Sarah’s research into the ways that Canadians experience, express and repress anger. The tracks on the album go deep, looking at: how anger is processed in the body, communication with others, female anger and the male’s response, how it can be used as energy, self-directed anger, justified anger, creativity & anger, and spirituality & anger.   The album brings a variety of sounds, arrangements and awesome collaborators into the fold. Sarah was less fixated on capturing a particular sound or arrangement for each song and instead focused on working with people who she felt would honestly engage with the subject and reflect it in their own performance.   Sarah has independently released three full-length albums and two EPs since 2009. Her work over the last decade as a talented singer-songwriter has landed her Folk Music Ontario’s Songs From The Heart Award (Political Category), opening slots for Canadian icons Gordon Lightfoot and Ron Hynes, Top 3 placement in a nation-wide music competition (She’s The One), a Best Folk Album nomination (Toronto Independent Music Awards) and earned her an invitation to give a TEDx talk in 2014.   Connect with Sarah Hiltz! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Folk-soul singer songwriter Ila Barker joins the show to take us behind her single 'Intuition'!   la is a wonderful talent of Anishinaabe and Settler heritage and has a vulnerability in her songwriting that sets her apart from her peers.   With a soulful voice and lyrics that wash over the minds and hearts of audiences like waves, Ila is a force to be reckoned with. This Canadian folk-soul artist takes listeners on an introspective journey, inviting them to connect deeply with their own emotions.     “Intuition” is an introspective track that serves as a reminder to listen closely to your own truths when you feel you might be sinking. The heartfelt single was produced by Sierra Noble and Rusty Matyas.    Connect with Ila Barker —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Tim Chaisson of award winning Pop Folk group The East Pointers takes us behind their new single 'Stronger Than You Know'!    The new single is a real departure from the band's previous body of work and showcases their undeniable musical chops and reminds listeners that they are stronger than they think even when times get tough.   In January this year the band suffered an unimaginable loss with the sudden passing of beloved band member Koady Chaisson. The new music has Koady’s musical footprint on it as the band were well into the new EP sessions just prior to his untimely death.    Written by Tim Chaisson, Jake Charron, Koady Chaisson, and Colin MacDonald (The Trews) and produced by Derek Hoffman (Arkells, The Trews, Silverstein), the upbeat and decidedly folk / pop tune is on track to reach a wider audience and add to the impressive 20 million career streams they have amassed to date.   Connect with The East Pointers! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Country artist Tommy Charles joins the show to discuss his debut single 'Lookin’ Like That'!   ‘Lookin’ Like That’ was crafted by a team of songwriting heavyweights, & draws in the listener with its “classic country with an old fashioned dash of charm” sound and good-time feel, just in time for the summer!   Tommy Charles was Born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, with his love for country music heavily influencing his passion as a musician. In 2019, he appeared on the hit TV show, “La Voix” (The Voice) where he advanced all the way to the finals which was followed by a seventy-five-date tour.   We also talk about the road Tommy traveled to release this debut single, his recent return to the live stage, and more!   Support Tommy Charles —   —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Canadian-American Rock duo Stereobabe take us behind their track 'Tumbleweed'!    ‘Tumbleweed’ is the call and answer for good vibes, classic music, and, as the video shows, quite literally the soundtrack for having the windows rolled down and the radio cranked up.   Birthed amidst the pandemic’s lockdown, with each musician looking for creative outlets to continue cultivating their craft, Stereobabe’s masterfully combined forces lead to a slew of singles, media attention, and ultimately, love. Now united, the pair began dating during their shared passion for recording music while connecting from opposite sides of the borde   We also discuss the desert road trip they went on to film the tracks' music video, the benefits and disadvantages of being a cross border band, and more!   Connect with Stereobabe! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow the Desert Tiger Podcast @   Follow Colton Gee @   -----

Pop singer songwriter Astrid Tanton returns to the show to take us behind her latest single “Closely’! ‘Closely’ takes a look at the way that people judge the lives that others choose to live, down to the way they dress and style themselves, before even getting to know who that person is or why they choose to do these things.   ‘Closely’ is also the final single from Astrid’s debut EP ‘From My Eyes’, a 5 track project that shares pivotal experiences that have helped to shape the singer songwriter into the artist and woman she is today!   We also take time to discuss the music video for ‘Closely’, an upcoming full band live performance, and so much more!   Connect with Astrid Tanton! —             —

Pop singer songwriter Connor Nelson joins the show to take us behind on his latest single ‘Black’!   Known for his dreamy and emotive vocal ability and expressive lyrics, the young singer-songwriter writes music that is close to his heart, often inspired by personal experiences. Combining elements of R&B, synth, and electro-pop with alternative influences, Connor is a skilled artist who knows how to seamlessly merge seemingly opposing sounds.    Written from the personal experience of liking someone who suddenly ends all communication, Connor Nelson's "Black" shares the emotions and frustrations felt when one person has feelings for the other, who doesn't feel the same way back. Titled "Black" as it alludes to the colour or phone screens that are not lighting up with text messages.   We also discuss the fact that this is the first song Connor self produced, singing toplines for EDM tracks, and more!   Connect with Connor Nelson! —           —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Pop artist & producer Lui$a joins the show to discuss her debut EP ‘Limelight’!   Lui$a’s music is a mix of many genres like contemporary r&b, dance-pop, funk and soul, and is heavily influenced by the urban life of Kosovo and New York. By combining both of these cultures she presents a modern and diverse style, which can be showcased in her songs.    We also talk about Limelight: Into The Cyber Space visualizer, the lessons she learned from this debut release, what the future holds, and more!   Connect with Lui$a! —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Fantasy R&B duo Flöstate join the show to discuss their debut album 'Moments Of Feeling'!   Consisting of producer MKSTN and songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Avery Florence,  two worlds collide creating multi-instrumental soundscapes and virtuous vocals.  The project was recorded over the course of a few years, mainly in bedroom studios and cabins.   Containing themes of connection to others, connection to self, romance, surrealism and etherealism, the ebb and flow of water, being in a flow state, as a muse spirit while navigating life experiences. Blending chill, washed-out, electronic, R&B, dream pop, psychedelic pop with meaningful lyrics, the collaborative album uses themes of escapism to in fact, return to our natural state as humans in the universe, taking you through a dream before returning to reality.    Connect with Flõstate! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Pop Rock duo Manic Drive join the show to discuss their recent 2022 Juno award nomination, and upcoming music!     Vol 1, the duo's 2020 album was nominated for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album Of The Year at the 2022 Juno Awards, making it the 3rd straight album to be honoured at Canada’s most prestigious music awards ceremony.   The group also recently released the first part of the next chapter Vol 2, with their brand new single ‘Love You To Death’! Although this interview was recorded before the track's release, Shawn & Michael still gave us hints toward the new single!   We also discussed returning to the road for a recent tour, how they have grown since Vol 1’s release, and more!   Connect with Manic Drive! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Songwriter, producer, artist, & multi-instrumentalist hill of iamhill gives us a look into her latest single ‘I Need To Cry’, & her upcoming album ‘Sellout”!   ‘I Need To Cry’ reinforces the vulnerability that has been heard throughout the songs hill has shared over the last few months. I Need To Cry not only expresses human desires, but sheds light on adverse effects of pharmaceuticals.   ‘Sellout’ is centred around the way our lives have become increasingly non-human and the idea that “We were not built - nor have we evolved - to manage this shift around human life intermixed with western values.” The album was written and produced by iamhill and Mike Schlosser   Sonically, ‘Sellout’ has a signature rawness, complimented by hill and Mike's alt approach to songwriting, never colouring within the lines when it comes to production.   We also take time to discuss 3 other singles and the visualizers that represent them, stepping in to the world of web3 and NFT’s, and much more!   Original photo credit to: Travis Nesbitt   Connect with hill! —         —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Singer songwriter Sophia Fracassi takes us behind her new single 'But I Do'!   Sophia Fracassi has always turned to music to ride out life’s storms. The Canadian singer-songwriter is just 18 years old, but her voice is calm and confident, indicative of someone who has dedicated her whole life to her art. Taking inspiration from icons she’s long admired, Sophia writes about what she knows & experiences.   ‘But I Do’ is a powerful self reflection into the insecurities that Sophia faces inside of her life, putting them out in the open, and ultimately knowing that she can rise above these things!   We also take time to discuss her other 2022 single ‘I Lied’, the music videos for both these new tracks and how they connect, and much more!!   Connect with Sophia Fracassi! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Alternative Rock duo Mountain Head join the show to take us behind their debut EP ‘Backseat’!   Backseat is a sonically layered neo-psychedelic, alt rock project that reveals the unimagined possibilities held just beyond our learned humanity, brought to you through 6 out of this world tracks!   We also discuss the boathouse charity concerts the group runs, crafting the trippy music video for ‘Jest’, and much more!   Connect with Mountain Head! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

New wave artist Sahati joins the show to take us behind her debut EP ‘Post-Kid’!   Sahati draws from her experiences of everyday life, and creates a rock infused, new-wave musical mosaic called ‘post-kid’. Her vocals bring a soft huskiness that’s easy on the ears, in direct contrast with the boldness brought by her confrontational, non-sugar coated lyrics. “post-kid” is a project that thrives at the intersection of lyrics and imagery, rawness and mystery.   We discuss co-directing the music video for ‘anything’, recording vocals in a dorm room bathroom, and much more!!   Connect with Sahati —     —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Alt pop artist Juliana Eye takes us behind her stellar cover of Blondie’s ‘Dreaming’!   The self-produced rendition captures Juliana's admiration for the icon, while applying her own unique flair; in contrast to the original's upbeat, new wave feel, this version is downtempo, super lush and - living up to its title - dreamy.   ‘Dreaming’ comes to us as a piece of Coverama, a compilation of creative, fun and innovative renditions of classic pop and indie rock songs, that is out now!   We also discuss Juliana Eye’s latest single ‘Wasted Youth’, her upcoming set for the Coverama release party, and much more!!   Connect w/ Juliana Eye! —   —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Graham Stairs, Founder of Popguru Sound & Vision and A&R maverick, joins the show to take us behind Coverama!   Coverama is a compilation of creative, fun, and innovative renditions of classic pop and indie rock songs, set for release on May 20th, & following the album launch, featured artists will take to the stage at Drake Underground in Toronto on Saturday, May 21 for a celebration concert!   We also take time to discuss the label’s collaborative & homegrown ethos, the Popguru review livestream series, & much more!!   Check out Popguru Sound & Vision, and Coverama! —       —   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----