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Film director Simon Head joins the podcast to chat about his film on Lowest of the Low, Subversives. We discuss the origins of the film, the challenges making it, the upcoming Blu Ray and of course the band itself.

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In this episode of I Have My Reasons Deandra sits down with Juno nominated singer- songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft. As a Folk heroine Luft deserves her solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style comes wrapped in a warm and delicious sense of humor.

In this episode Deandra and Cara discuss:

Cara’s childhood steeped in music and community
Being a woman in the changing and evolving music industry
The archetype of the artist and landing in trust
The beginning of the crowd funding and patreon era
Life performance and community connection

And more!


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Episode 239: Order in the court! HRT80s Court is in session, and Joe and Kari object... to artists ripping off other artists. Of course, they try to be fair and hear both sides, so you can also decide if the audio evidence is enough to convict. This week's docket includes Kid Creole and the Coconuts v. Bananarama, and Ollie & Jerry v. Dan Hartman. There's a third case as well, but that's a secret!! 

O' Canada: more songs from the CBC's list of the 50 Best Canadian Songs of the 80's, including a tune by Images in Vogue, and one that was perhaps made more famous by Mr. Eddie Vedder.

On this episode I speak with Theo (Gob, Theo & The Thugs) and Steven (Gob, By The Thread) on the phone. Buckle up for this episode because it's our longest to date! 

Hosted by Michael Crusty

Playlist:
Gob - Bad Day
Gob - What To Do
Gob - Custer's Last 1 Night Stand
Gob - Mr. Sandman
Gob - License From A Cereal Box
Gob - No Regrets
Gob - Reign On Your Parade
Theo And The Thugs - Doesn't Really Matter
Gob - The Other Way

In this episode I'm joined by Terry Sawchuk, we talk about working with Arnold Lanni on the early Our Lady Peace records, working with Alanis Morissette on her landmark Jagged Little Pill album, the making of Radiate and his current career as a songwriter in Nashville.

So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist on Spotify and Apple! 

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Episode 68 features Luke Bentham from the Dirty Nil back on the podcast for the second time to chat about their latest release. Hosted by Michael Crusty.

All songs from The Dirty Nil's new album "Free Rein To Passions"
1 - Celebration
2 - Stupid Jobs
3 - The Light, The Void and Everything
4 - Nicer Guy

See ya next time...

Summary

Kristen Peltier, founder of Safe Harbor Coaching, shares her journey from the music industry to national security and eventually to coaching. She discusses the toll of the music industry on artists and the need for support in navigating addiction, betrayal, and trauma. Kristen emphasizes the importance of self-worth and self-love in overcoming challenges and finding alignment. She highlights the significance of listening to your body and practicing holistic self-care. Kristen also addresses the impact of overstimulation and the need for rest in a fast-paced industry. She advocates for education on basic humanity and the importance of supporting artists and their families. This conversation explores the importance of understanding the mind, body, and spirit, setting boundaries, and the transformative power of meeting an earth angel. It delves into the difference between therapy and coaching, the importance of wellness and wholeness, and the need to end celebrity suicide. The conversation also highlights the significance of dreaming big, embracing authenticity, and the power of connection and friendship.

Takeaways

• The music industry can take a heavy toll on artists, leading to addiction, betrayal, and trauma.
• Self-worth and self-love are essential in overcoming challenges and finding alignment.
• Listening to your body and practicing holistic self-care are crucial for maintaining well-being.
• The music industry needs more support and education on basic humanity to address the challenges faced by artists and their families. Understanding the mind, body, and spirit is crucial for personal growth and healing.
• Setting boundaries is essential for mental and emotional well-being.
• The difference between therapy and coaching lies in the approach to healing and personal growth.
• Dreaming big and embracing authenticity can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction

02:12
Kristen's Background in Music and National Security

06:09
Passion for Supporting Those in Pain

08:24
Witnessing the Toll of the Music Industry

09:48
Supporting Those in Chaos and Betrayal

10:50
Personal Connection and Alignment

12:25
Getting Started with the Conversation

13:03
Being Real and Authentic

13:29
Finding Purpose in Music and National Security

14:06
Sneaking Backstage and Starting a Zine

16:00
Transitioning to Coaching

19:19
Balancing Music and National Security

21:08
The Importance of Self-Worth and Self-Love

22:25
Shifting Beliefs and Overcoming Trauma

24:20
The Power of Attunement and Listening to Your Body

25:53
Making the Shift to Coaching

28:13
Navigating Addiction and Trauma in Relationships

30:33
The Importance of Holistic Self-Care

35:33
Maintaining Alignment and Listening to Your Body

40:59
The Impact of Overstimulation and the Need for Rest

43:54
The Importance of Education on Basic Humanity

45:09
The Challenges of Reentry and Family Dynamics

46:08
The Need for Support in the Music Industry

46:34
Understanding the Mind, Body, and Spirit

47:42
The Importance of Boundaries

48:38
Meeting an Earth Angel

49:49
The Transformational Retreat

51:21
Becoming a Coach

54:02
The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching

55:04
Wellness and Wholeness

56:33
Healing the World Through Wellness

57:44
The Power of Vulnerability

58:27
The Importance of Self-Care

59:32
Ending Celebrity Suicide

01:01:08
Dreaming Big and Stepping into Power

01:02:21
Creating a Retreat Center

01:04:46
Collaborating on a Retreat in Canada

01:05:42
The Importance of Retreats

01:07:18
Dreaming of Traveling with a Band

01:09:07
The Power of Dreams and Authenticity

01:11:24
The Purpose of Instagram Lives

01:13:09
Embracing Authenticity

01:14:28
Expressing Who You Are

01:15:58
The Power of Dreams and Visions

01:16:27
The Impact of Connection and Friendship

Christina chats with longtime friend Andrew Sisk about The Passing of the Buffalo by Buckskin, texting before calling, Big Pink, Andrew's songwriting journey, tips for staying the creative course and making time for yourself.  Also, Andrew's mama's freezer jam came up, scoring music for film, and how Hermann Hesse's Siddhartha inspired the creation of a big musical he's dreaming up.

Andrew Sisk emerged from the forests of New Brunswick into the Canadian music scene in the early 2000s writing and performing in several touring bands (Share, Sleepless Nights, Jenn Grant, Coco et co. ) As an independent artist he has released 14 albums, including the acclaimed art project “The Passing of the Buffalo- by Buckskin” (2012).

 Andrew Sisk’s song catalogue has been featured on national radio, used in television programs, and independent films, as well as, been covered by other artists like songstress Christina Martin with Blue Rodeo’s Greg Keelor. In 2013, the Canadian music scene honoured his songs with the release of a tribute album, “We Have the Same Lights Overhead“, by the Acadian Embassy label which featured acclaimed artists like Jon McKiel, Jenn Grant, and Michael Feuerstack. 

As a composer, Sisk has created the film scores for NFB Documentaries like “Paula” (2018), Seguridad (2024) and CBC’s Award winning Documentary “Freeman Patterson: The universe is unfolding as it should“(2023). Sisk was commissioned to perform a musical tribute to Canadian Poet Alden Nowlan for the 2020 Shivering Songs Music Festival as a multidisciplinary performance piece. 

Andrew Sisk’s newest and most ambitious work as a composer, songwriter, and arranger is Adrift (2023) which is poetic musical experience through the journey of healing from trauma.

Andrew's Bandcamp
Official Website

Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769

Explore Christina's music, videos and tour dates at christinamartin.net

Crusty Radio 2023 hosted by Michael Crusty

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Playlist:
Fidlar - West Coast
A Wilhelm Scream - I Wipe My Ass With Showbiz
Cancer Bats - Harem of Scorpion
The Bronx - Shitty Future
Brutal Youth - Through The Teeth
Heavy Petter - Romance In Hogtown
The Real McKenzies - Pour Decisions
SNFU - Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
Turnstile - Real Thing
Russian Tim And Pavel Bures - Disko Boy
Mvll Crimes - Arguing With Strangers
Descendents - Thank You
iLLscarlett - Still Standing
Bad Cop Bad Cop - Shattered
Bad Waitress - That Sedative
Green Day - Dilemma

Our two hosts are Canadian and our guest - Emm Gryner - is a multi-time Juno nominee, so we thought this was the perfect opportunity to introduce you Americans, Germans, Brits, Australians and Kiwis to some must-hear Canadian fare.

Which artist from your country would you introduce to foreigners? Let us know on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook at @rrmusicpod.

Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay.

Tom Wilson joins the podcast this week to discuss his time with Junkhouse in the nineties, which includes stories about Sarah McLachlan, pissing behind couches, getting mesmerized by Bruce Springsteen's tits and more.

So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist on Spotify and Apple! 

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In this episode of the Release Day series podcast, Alex is joined by Cinzia, the talented singer/songwriter behind Cinzia and the Eclipse, to celebrate the release of her brand new single, "Back to Being Friends." 

As we dive into our conversation, you can feel the sheer joy and excitement in Cinzia's voice. After months of hard work, this release brings a breath of fresh air to her musical journey.

The conversation delves into the story behind "Back to Being Friends," which is about losing someone but still having love for them. Cinzia discusses the balance between being personal and relatable as a songwriter and how this song was inspired by her own experiences of heartache. 

Other topics covered include Cinzia's journey as a musician, her collaborations with other artists, her approach to writing and recording music, and the importance of setting goals in her career. The episode also explores the challenges and rewards of making genuine connections in the music industry.

Throughout the episode, Cinzia's passion for her craft shines through, and listeners gain insights into her process as a songwriter. The show ends on an exciting note, with Cinzia teasing an upcoming EP in the spring of 2024 and more music to come. 

Topics discussed:

- The post-release work and engagement with listeners
- Balancing personal and relatable songwriting
- Collaboration and growth as an artist
- Overcoming insecurities and embracing uniqueness
- Setting goals and the impact of intentional focus
- Making genuine connections in the music industry
- Finding a balance between promotion and creation
- The importance of being true to oneself

Vodcast version

"Release Day," an ongoing series where we sit down with Canadian musicians of all genres to discuss their latest releases from singles to albums, and their strategy behind releasing it to the world.

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This episode welcomes Lucy and Steve from Acid Test!  We discuss the role  Bruce McDonald (Hard Core Logo) played in their beginnings, the '90s indie scene in Toronto, getting signed to Sire, opening for Snow/Nine Inch Nails, the resurrection of their second band On and more.

So, please give it a listen and if you want more '90s CanRock content, find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and follow our official playlist on Spotify and Apple! 

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Our accidental tour of the commonwealth continues this week with a bloody lovely chat with Emmett from off Canada's very own Pkew Pkew Pkew!

We get the info on the updated line up, we get a spin of the first single from their upcoming album "Siiick Days" and hear the heart breaking story behind the new single.

Emmett shares his top Canadian acts with us, we discuss his gateway into punk rock and don't worry lads, Avril is never far from the conversation.

Tom has an update on Niall's movements (for all you Niallettes out there), we have not one, not two but THREE gig reviews and we have a new segment called "It's a F***ing Disgrace", which is basically the normal moaning but with a new name.

Music this week is from Ergo Bria, Five Knuckle, Sloppy Seconds, Four Letter Word and City Windows.

Christina chats with one of her best friends in his home in Dartmouth, Nova Scotion. Ryan MacGrath is the founder of Joy with Honey Artful Living - A decorating and design studio based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Ryan combines many artful worlds: as a studied visual artist, he creates graphic, enigmatic figurative and stylized landscape paintings.   At the same time, the Canadian is a celebrated Singer/Songwriter with comparisons to Brandon Flowers (The Killers), Nick Cave, Roy Orbison, and Rufus Wainwright.

The common thread weaving its way through MacGrath’s artistic work is an engaging melancholy. According to the artist, he has an affinity for exploring contrasts in his music: joy and sadness, light and darkness, and loneliness versus togetherness. Here it is again, that connection between two worlds: the bipolarity which also plays a major role in his painting.

Got a question for Christina? Call her Heartbeat Hotline in Canada: 1-902-669-4769

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On the latest episode of "90's Tunes with Lena and Avery", the dynamic duo listened to the high-energy Celtic fiddle tune. Lena and Avery were blown away by the infectious beat and catchy melody of the song, which they deemed a perfect representation of the exciting and eclectic music scene of the 90s. They also praised MacIsaac's skillful musicianship and the way he blended traditional Celtic music with modern elements to create a unique and unforgettable sound. Overall, "Sleepy Maggie" was a great and fun song that perfectly captured the spirit of the 90s music era.

Episode 208: It's time for a super-sized edition of Just A Bit Outside, the segment that looks at songs that peaked outside the Top 40. From 1980, we've got R&B from the Bar-Kays, Southern (Scottish) Rock from Nazareth, a Country single from Mac Davis, and whatever genre Korona fits into. 1989 brings songs from Regina Belle and Icehouse, who had quite a few underrated songs throughout the whole decade. 

O, Canada: More songs from the CBC list of the Best Canadian Songs of the 80's, including tunes from Strange Advance and Chilliwack offshoot The Headpins. 

Our first foray into Canadian folk music! Andy Shauf's The Neon Skyline is an amazing listen, and we dive deep into the narrative of a long night out on the town with old friends, exes, acquaintances and new discoveries.