INRHYTHM with Colton Gee

Thomas Franklin and Maxine Beck-Sinderby of Indie pop duo TANDM join the DTP to take us behind their infectious cover of the Counting Crows 'Accidentally In Love'!    With bright, poppy production and catchy riffs, the song is featured on Coverama, a compilation filled with creative, fun and innovative renditions of classic pop and indie rock songs.   We also dive into an upcoming Coverama release show that TANDM will be playing on May 21st 2022, Thomas & Maxine’s twitch channels, gaining confidence through their music, and more!   Connect with TANDM - - - - -           - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Singer songwriter Mathew V joins the show to chat about his 2022 Juno Nomination for Adult Contemporary Album Of The Year!   Mathew’s emergence as one of Canada’s brightest, breakout talents has been slowly and methodically building over the past decade. With his 50 million career streams to date, over 1 million monthly listeners on Spotify, and a loyal fan base, the JUNO nomination solidifies his place firmly as an artist to watch in 2022.   We also dive behind the album that helped Mathew to earn this nomination, 2021’s ‘The Outer Circle’, a couple of recent covers Mathew has released, recently returning to the stage in his hometown of Vancouver, and more!   Connect with Mathew V! - - - - -              - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Juno nominated Indigenous Country artist Desiree Dorion takes us behind the music of her latest track 'Wouldn't That Be Fun'!    Fun, upbeat, and lighthearted, Desiree Dorion's "Wouldn't That Be Fun" featuring Dave Wasyliw of Doc Walker fame, is a Country/Rock blended call and response about imagining what it's like to be in the early stages of a relationship.    After initially meeting at the 2019 Manitoba Country Music Awards, Desiree and Dave got together in the summer of 2021 to co-write. Yet as their three hour songwriting session progressed, it was clear to them both that this song in particular needed to be a call and response style duet, requiring a second vocalist.   We also discuss the incredibly fun music video that was shot in a local laundromat, managing yourself as an independent artist and being resourceful, and much more!   Watch the video version:     Connect with Desiree Dorian! - - - - -               - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Six Time MusicNL Nominee Adrian House joins the show to take us behind his new single ‘Changes’, as well as its music video!   Written nearly five years ago, Adrian was first inspired by the fun, endearing melody of the song, and began writing it after singing his ideas into his handheld voice recorder. With the goal of writing a positive and uplifting track, "Changes" was created as a reminder that everyone goes through hard times, and that accepting the challenges of life will help us make it through.   We also discuss an upcoming francophone album Adrian is working on, touring the maritimes by bicycle in 2020, and much more!   Connect with Adrian House! - - - - -       - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Award winning indie folk artist Braden Lam takes us behind his new track ‘Silence’, his first collaboration which features indigenous rapper Wolf Castle!   Initially written as a personal and reflective take on relationships and the communication they require in order to survive, the song later expanded into a more socially focused track dealing with current social justice movements, and the noise made by the internet machine.    Highlighting the responsibility and privilege of those who choose to speak up and honouring those who have no choice but to be vocal, the final version of "Silence" is a current, impactful, and thought-provoking song, aimed at recognizing how staying silent or speaking up can define us.   We discuss the dance challenge the duo released for the track, preparing for the upcoming 2022 EMCA’s, and much more!   Connect with Braden Lam! - - - - - - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Country music artist Kris Barclay joins the show to take us behind his new single 'More Than Whiskey'!    A modern love song packed with equal parts charm and emotion, “More Than Whiskey” is set to turn the heads of Country music lovers everywhere!    Not only do we dive into this fun & carefree track, but also what it was like to get back out on tour recently, learning to be resourceful, and much more!   Connect w/ Kris Barclay - - - - -         - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Country music artist Graham Trude takes us behind his incredibly powerful new single ‘PTSd’!   As a former Afghanistan war veteran and police officer, Graham has been channelling decades of often highly traumatic life-altering experiences into truly life-affirming country music, weaving tales of love and loss into memorable melodies in songs such as “PTSD”.   In 2018, Graham’s own PTSD came back to haunt him, when he hit rock bottom battling his demons of war by self-medicating through alcohol. But with the support of his family, and lessons learned from previous treatment, he was able to recover, using music as medicine, and daily songwriting as his personal therapy. Graham is now embarking on a full-time music career as he gets ready to release his debut EP in the coming months.   We also discuss an upcoming debut EP of the same name, returning to the live stage recently, using everyday as a learning experience, and more!   Connect with Graham Trude! - - - - -          - - - - -    Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Clifton Murray of Juno award winning & multi-platinum vocal group The Tenors takes us behind the groups upcoming ‘Best of Our Lives’ shows in Windsor & Toronto!   Clifton, Fraser, and Victor of The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful songs, outstanding harmonies, and undeniable charm. Reimagining iconic hits and blending classical music, contemporary pop, classic rock, and folk, the award-winning and multi-platinum selling group have achieved international success, performing thousands of live shows and hundreds of national and international TV appearances on five continents.   We also discuss the group's recent PBS special, getting back into the studio, celebrating the incredible women & mother’s in our lives, & more!   Connect with The Tenors & Clifton!! - - - - -  Get your tickets:             - - - - -    Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Award-Winning East Coast Pop Artist and Stunning Vocalist Rachel Cousins takes us behind her anthemic new single ‘For Myself’!   Empowering, soulful, and packed with incredible vocals and harmonies, "For Myself" is a song that stays true to Rachel's early 2000's Pop sound while seamlessly blending in modern R&B elements. Written shortly after a breakup, the song eloquently delivers the universal message that there's nothing wrong with taking time and doing things for oneself.   We also discuss recently being featured on Hockey Night In Canada, the recent shift in Rachel’s sound, a potential future album & tour, and more!       Connect with Rachel Cousins! - - - - -     - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Canadian singer songwriter Ryan McMahon joins the show to take us behind his new single 'One More Fire'! “One More Fire” is about Ryan’s desire for living that comes from the source of energy he gets travelling stage to stage and sharing moments with his musical family. It begs the Universe to let us all come back together to laugh, sing, and share space again.   We also discuss returning to the road for a recent tour, shifting to a more positive message in his music, a potential future album, and more!   Connect with Ryan McMahon! -----               Youtube:   -----    Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Nigerian-Canadian singer songwriter Falana takes us behind what it was like to be named a winner at the 2nd annual Black Canadian Music Awards! Not only do we discuss this prestigious honour, but we also take time to dive in to Falana's amazing 2021 album 'Rising', melding the worlds of music fashion and paintings, trusting the process, and more! Connect w/ Falana! - - - -                 - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Alternative / Soul artist & three time juno nominee Nuela Charles takes us behind her new single Awakening! “Awakening” is as much about the evolution, as it is about the arrival. That feeling of “I’m here. This is me. Take it or leave it,” said Nuela Charles. “It’s about re-awakening that fiery spirit within, that we can diminish for the sake of others sometimes.” Not only do we dive behind this amazing track, but also into what it was like to be named a winner for the 2nd annual Her Music Awards, getting to perform in Spain during a recent songwriting trip, and much more!!   Connect with Nuela Charles! - - -  Website:   Spotify:   Apple Music:   Facebook:   IG:   YouTube:   - - -    Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Sarah Blackwood & Gianni Luminati of Walk off the Earth, and their son Romeo of 'Romeo Eats', join the show to discuss their 2022 JUNO Award Nomination for Children’s Album of the Year! Gianni, along with Romeo’s mom, fellow Walk Off The Earth lead singer Sarah Blackwood, discovered Romeo had an insatiable appetite for all things divine. The pair decided to share Romeo’s love of healthy food with their global fanbase with the hashtag #RomeoEats, which quickly became a viral hit. As Romeo and Gianni explore a new food every episode on Romeo Eats, an original song produced by Walk Off The Earth is also featured about the particular food. With tracks like “The Sushi Song” and “The Durian Fruit Song”, Romeo Eats Vol. 1 includes a charming collection of sing-along hits.  Not only do we discuss this educational and fun show, but also WotE's recent track 'Bet On Me', an upcoming tour, and much more!   Watch the video version:     Connect with Walk Off The Earth & Romeo Eats! - - -  Listen to ‘Bet On Me’!   Official Website:   FaceBook:   Twitter:   Instagram:   TikTok: @walkofftheearth  - - -    Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Shelia Hart & Adam Hart of synth pop group Common Deer take us behind the music of their debut album ‘MAXIMALIST’!   Mostly completed before the pandemic, the four-piece band - comprised of two sets of siblings: Sheila Hart (vocals), Adam Hart (guitar, synthesizer), Liam Farrell (percussion, samples), and Connor Farrell (bass) - created MAXIMALIST with producer, Luke Roes.   An empowering and bold 8 track journey, ‘Maximalist’ is captivating and catchy, while being incredibly vulnerable with its topics of mental health, abuse, addiction, intimate relationships, and more.   We also took time to chat about the bands shift in sound and style from their previous releases, getting to return to the live stage at the legendary El Mocambo next month, becoming more professional while still having fun, and more!   Connect w/ Common Deer -     Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Josh Ramsay, lead singer of award winning group Marianas Trench, takes us behind his debut solo album ‘The Josh Ramsay Show’!   ‘The Josh Ramsay Show’ includes an all-star list of collaborators with the likes of Chad Kroeger and Dallas Smith, and showcases Ramsay’s astonishing musical versatility as he set out to challenge himself through an exploration of musical genres, as well as love and loss.   We dive into what inspired this incredible eclectic collection, the music videos for ‘Lady Mine’ and ‘Best Of Me’, an upcoming tour, and more!   Connect w/ Josh Ramsay! - - - - -              - - - - -    Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

R&B artist Ria Barkr joins the DTP to share the story behind her debut single ‘work for it’!   Over a slick, futuristic beat that’s threaded with sweeping synths, Ria pulls at the puppet strings of a chaser in love. The track, crafted by U.K. producer Jared Harding of Electric Bear Studios, displays a titillating game of cat and mouse as she remains in total control of its outcome.   We also take time to discuss what it was like to record in the U.K., making a shift in her creative energy, a potential debut EP, and more!   Connect with Ria Barkr! - - - - -               - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Singer Songwriter Ria Mae returns to the DTP to take us behind her new EP ‘Therapy’!   A curated batch of six swelling anthems that are both conversational and confessional, Therapy sees Mae opening up through song with a vulnerability that will instantly connect with listeners.    We also discuss the music video for ‘The Old Me’, what it was like to finally return to the live stage, living in the present, and much more!   Connect with Ria Mae! - - - - - Spotify-   Apple Music-   Facebook-   Instagram-   ‘The Old Me’ MV-    - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Award winning and renowned guitarist JW-Jones joins the DTP to take us behind the HOROJO Trio, and their smooth new debut album ‘Set The Record’!   With each member individually accomplished musicians, HOROJO Trio are drummer Jamie Holmes, singer/keyboardist Jeff Rogers, and guitarist JW Jones who has as a solo artist reached Top 10 on the Billboard Blues Charts, received multiple JUNO and Maple Blues Award nominations.   The result of a chance jam session that was so inspired it left both the audience and trio wanting more, they’ve since won ‘Best Band’ at the 2020 International Blues Challenge and performed at several top blues festivals and venues — as well as a recent nomination for ‘Music Group of the Year’ at the 2022 Ottawa Awards.   We also discuss how the HOROJO Trio came together, filming the music video for ‘Hard As I Can’, The International Blues Challenge, and much more!   Watch the video version:     Connect with JW and the HOROJO Trio! - - - - -       HOROJO Trio YouTube:   HOROJO Trio Spotify:   JW-Jones Spotify:   HOROJO Trio Apple Music  JW-Jones Apple Music:       - - - - -   Support Colton Gee and Desert Tiger ----- Check out our webstore @ Follow Colton Gee and Desert Tiger   -----

Canadian pop artist & producer Terez returns to the DTP to take us behind her debut EP ‘Sad Girl Summer’!   Terez uses her music as a platform to discuss topics such as self-love, mental health and empowerment. Her deeply vulnerable and personal lyrics aim to make listeners feel understood, while her pop melodies and dynamic vocals make you want to dance.   We also take time to discuss winning an honourable mention awards at the 2nd annual Her Music Awards, the music video for her track ‘Kitty’, and more!    ----- Connect with Terez:   ----- Pick up Desert Tiger Merch @   Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger

Country artist Danielle Ryan takes us behind the music on her new single ‘Take Me Back’!   The new single reminisces on wanting to be taken back to easier times of a relationship with the one you loved and can’t seem to forget.   We also discussed the music video for ‘Take Me Back’, the hilarious reels Danielle releases, getting to play the Calgary Stampede in 2021, and more! Connect with Danielle Ryan! ----- Website:   Spotify: Apple Music:   Facebook:   Instagram:   -----   Support & Follow Desert Tiger & Colton Gee! ----- Pick up Desert Tiger Merch @   Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger -----