Best Alejandra Melian Podcasts (2024)

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Choses Sauvages and La Sécurité 53:26

5M ago53:26

53:26

Éliane Viens-Synnott and Félix Bélisle of La Sécurité and Choses Sauvages sat down with Also Cool Sounds Like host Aviva Lessard after their performance(s) at M for Montreal. On top of recapping their experience at the festival, the artists discussed performance and identity in the city’s local scene. Listen to La Sécurité's music on Spotify and ch…

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Mags 31:10

7M ago31:10

31:10

Mags is a Montreal powerhouse - singer-songwriter, rapper, beat-maker, animator and community organizer. She takes us through how she weaves her experiences and emotional journeys into her mixes - culminating in the album hotaru tomoe's going home. Listen to Mag’s music on Bandcamp. Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram. Also Cool Soun…

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Sasha Cay 29:17

9M ago29:17

29:17

Since childhood, Sasha Cay has had a compulsion to create – on film, in music and through art. On this episode of Also Cool Sounds Like, Sasha discusses her journey as a musician and a filmmaker and how she created her new album “Spin,” coming out this autumn. Join us as we talk a long walk with Sasha through Montreal’s ambient streets to grapple w…

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OMBIIGIZI 43:52

10M ago43:52

43:52

The two creators behind OMBIIGIZI aim to create a space for future generations to thrive in without leaving behind the memories of the past. Join Adam Sturgeon and Daniel Monkman, the collaborators leading the music project OMBIIGIZI as they sit down with guest-host Tashiina Buswa to discuss Indigenous identity in the Indie Rock scene, the feeling …

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PACKS 24:41

11M ago24:41

24:41

Apples are on the mind of slacker-rock band PACKS as they launch their latest album Crispy Crunchy Nothing. Host Gwen Roley caught up with them to discuss papier mache, long distance romance, life on the road AND the perils of margarita night. Listen to PACKS on Spotify and on Bandcamp. Check us out at Also Cool Magazine or on Instagram. Also Cool …

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NO WAVES 20:09

12M ago20:09

20:09

It was always meant to be for surf-emo punk band NO WAVES. After meeting in elementary school and bonding over early 2000s pop punk, Angel, Cy and Sam broke into the Montreal music scene as teenagers. Youthful themes and charm are emblematic of their performance but after taking influence from experimental local acts and a punk scene in Mexico, NO …

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Magi Merlin 24:44

1y ago24:44

24:44

She’s been moody and she’s been broody but Magi Merlin is not slowing down. After the release of her debut EP Gone Girl, the Montreal native is ready to explore new themes over alternative R&B and neo-soul sounds that verge on house. A frequent collaborator, Magi talked about the rewards of working with other people and what kinds of projects we co…

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Taverne Tour 30:10

1y ago30:10

30:10

Season 3 kicks off with a special episode featuring three artists, Gloin, NO WAVES and Frankie Rose, each at different points in their careers. What unites them is they all performed this past February at Montreal’s Taverne Tour, the annual, eclectic, Plateau-based festival aimed to energize the music scene during the heart of the cold winter. The …

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S2E8 Mitch Davis 21:32

2y ago21:32

21:32

Multi-instrumentalist Mitch Davis launched his current musical project with the release of the Haunt, a soulful, mellow and funky debut LP that was years in the making. An Edmonton native and former rapper, he moved to Montreal to continue making music in brand new ways. Not only did he play all the instruments on his album, he also made a lot of t…

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S2E7 Gayance 28:17

2y ago28:17

28:17

Hometown hero Aïsha Vertus, also known by her music alias, Gayance, is a bubbling fountain of knowledge on all things music and all things Montreal. With roots that go deep in the city, Gayance is now spreading her talents in DJ-ing and music production around the world, with second homes in Belgium and Brazil. Her musical style is eclectic, pullin…

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S2E6 Alicia Clara 23:23

2y ago23:23

23:23

Through the loneliness of the pandemic and moving to a new city, Alicia Clara brings her experiences to the music she creates. Destined for music, she left her office job to make the leap to songwriting. Host Aviva Lessard unpacks Alicia’s dream pop songs, evocative lyrics and why she chose to drop everything and move to Montreal from Switzerland. …

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S2E5 NOVEMBER 26:51

2y ago26:51

26:51

After being trained in vocals and theatre, NOVEMBER brings a larger-than-life persona to the stage and speaker. His work is driven by creativity and a desire to immerse the listener in a curated soundscape based off of sounds from 80s ballads and R&B. In this episode, host Aviva Lessard talks to NOVEMBER about his journey towards self-love and the …

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S2E4 Janette King 19:59

2y ago19:59

19:59

Janette King’s alt RnB music features her soulful vocals and endearing energy. A Montreal-based artist, she is also a producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ. In this episode, host Gwen Roley talks to Janette about how heartbreak and sadness can often fuel the best music and poetry and how songwriting can be therapeutic. Listen to her music: Janette…

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S2E3 Maryze 26:51

2y ago26:51

26:51

Maryze is a bilingual, stormy-sweet pop musician based in Montreal and originally from Vancouver. Host Gwen Roley interviewed Maryze about her creative process and what she hopes to accomplish in her upcoming album, 8, coming out May 6, 2022. She will be performing at a pre-release on April 29th at the Diving Bell Social Club - get your tickets now…

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S2E2 Alpen Glow 17:52

2y ago17:52

17:52

Alpen Glow is the solo music project created by Amery Sandford - a Montreal-based visual artist. Host Aviva Lessard chatted with Amery about her debut sparkling pop-disco EP Amertape 2020, her 3D-animated music videos and finding inspiration in pent up pandemic times. Listen to her music: Alpen Glow on Spotify Amery Sandford on Instagram Alpen Glow…

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S2E1 Love Language 23:02

2y ago23:02

23:02

Love Language describes their music as songs to make you laugh and cry on the metro home - and their sultry, lo-fi, Indie-rock sound does just that. Host Gwen Roley chatted with Love Language about the band’s electric energy on stage, their collective songwriting process, and their love for Bruce Springstein. Listen to their music: Love Language on…

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Also Cool Sounds Like Season Two Trailer 2:21

2y ago2:21

2:21

On this season of Also Cool Sounds Like, we’re going to uncover the sounds of Montreal. Every other week Aviva Lessard and Gwen Roley will interview a different Montreal musical artist to learn about their creative journeys and where their inspiration comes from. Episodes drop every other Monday. Tune in to the premiere on March 14! Don’t forget to…

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S1E8 The Diving Bell 26:03

2+ y ago26:03

26:03

Alejandra talks with the founders and owners of The Diving Bell Social Club about creating community in the Montreal music scene through quality shared spaces.By Alejandra Melian

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S1E7 Joncas Market 29:34

2+ y ago29:34

29:34

In this episode, Alejandra explores the world of canning with Maya Joncas, the founder and magic behind Joncas Market—a young company that provides canned and pickled foods. They discuss the history, science, and yumminess behind pickled veggies as well as dive into some of Maya's other inspirations and passions.…

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S1E6 Positive Space 29:36

3y ago29:36

29:36

This week, Alejandra talks clothes, starting a small business, and sustainability with Lisa and Quinn from Montreal's Positive Space. Check them out at positivespaceclothing.com.By Alejandra Melian

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S1E5 Belle Tower 32:22

3y ago32:22

32:22

Alejandra talks with singer/songwriter Bella Harned about her project Belle Tower. In their conversation they move between the magic of the song writing process to the magic of astrology to the magic of Montreal. Reflecting on what it means to call Montreal home, they consider Montreal as a feeling—something you can take with you when you go. Find …

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S1E4 Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch 32:49

3y ago32:49

32:49

Alejandra talks with poet Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch about writing, identity, chronic pain, and their book Knot Body. Eli explores what it means to write about what one feels physically, and Alejandra reflects on all our relationships to our bodies in this strange time.By Alejandra Melian

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S1E3 Mile End Effects 34:46

3y ago34:46

34:46

Alejandra talks with the founder of Montreal-based effects pedal company Mile End Effects, Justin Cober. Together they explore what effects can do to music and why Justin is so passionate about sound—especially sound that, as Alejandra describes, hits you like a wave. This episode is generously sponsored by Salon Frejya, nested right in Montreal's …

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S1E2 Dress Up Collective 29:51

3y ago29:51

29:51

This week, Also Cool Sounds Like Dress Up Collective. Alejandra chats with founders Tosca Webb and Annie Brebner about what it feels like to dress up together, either at one of their parties or at home during lockdown. Get a peak inside the Dress Up closet and dream about what it will be like to sparkle together again.…

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S1E1 Bilak Jewelry 26:52

3+ y ago26:52

26:52

This week, Also Cool Sounds Like Bilak Jewelry. Alejandra joins Montreal jewelry maker Wasselena Bilak to talk about the intimacy of the interior world and the vastness of history, and how all of that can be held in a piece of metal that sits on your skin. Alejandra also visits Wasselena in her studio to glimpse what goes into making Bilak's whimsi…

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Also Cool Sounds Like Intro and Sneak Peak 5:31

3+ y ago5:31

5:31

Get to know the Also Cool Sounds Like host, Alejandra Melian, as she introduces the idea and inspiration behind the magazine's new podcast. Also included, a sneak preview of upcoming episodes.By Alejandra Melian

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Alejandra Melian Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Also Cool Sounds Like

Aviva Lessard & Gwen Roley

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Choses Sauvages and La Sécurité 53:26

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Mags 31:10

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Sasha Cay 29:17

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OMBIIGIZI 43:52

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PACKS 24:41

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NO WAVES 20:09

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Magi Merlin 24:44

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Taverne Tour 30:10

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S2E8 Mitch Davis 21:32

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S2E7 Gayance 28:17

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S2E6 Alicia Clara 23:23

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S2E5 NOVEMBER 26:51

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S2E4 Janette King 19:59

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S2E3 Maryze 26:51

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S2E2 Alpen Glow 17:52

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S2E1 Love Language 23:02

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Also Cool Sounds Like Season Two Trailer 2:21

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S1E8 The Diving Bell 26:03

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S1E7 Joncas Market 29:34

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S1E6 Positive Space 29:36

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S1E5 Belle Tower 32:22

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S1E4 Eli Tareq El Bechelany-Lynch 32:49

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S1E3 Mile End Effects 34:46

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S1E2 Dress Up Collective 29:51

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S1E1 Bilak Jewelry 26:52

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Also Cool Sounds Like Intro and Sneak Peak 5:31

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