The goal of the podcast is to grow with our community and help shed some light on the behind the scenes of our local bands and everyone involved in the music community. We support in any way that we can by going to shows, buying merch and bringing you these podcasts so you can get to know the bands and people little bit more.
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Pomona Rocks is your destination for discovering new and emerging music. Featuring a range of podcasts hosted by music industry veteran The Real Rob Taylor, Pomona Rocks showcases the best new indie, alternative, hard rock, heavy metal and extreme music, with exclusive interviews and insightful commentary. Whether you're a seasoned music fan or exploring new sounds, Pomona Rocks is the ultimate resource for discovering your new favorite bands. Check in to Pomona Rocks and ROCK OUT.
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Fearghal Traynor, co-host of The Feckin’ Check-In, presents a podcast from Dublin, Ireland which celebrates hard rock and heavy metal, both old and new. Enjoy interviews, reviews, informal chats, and special series arcs spanning multiple episodes.
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Modern Musicology covers topics on rock and pop ranging mostly from 70s, 80s and 90s (with occasional excursions into 60s and 00s). Anything is fair game -- classic rock, R&B, folk, punk, prog, rap, metal, and more. Hosted by DJ and author Rob Levy, solo artist and former Aquanettas drummer Stephanie Seymour, drummer and author R. Alan Siler, and guy from London Anthony Williams.
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Acclaimed Manitoba-centric music interview podcast. Hosted by Winnipeg journalist and massive record nerd Sam Thompson. Music talk radio, broadcasting from 2012 'til forever. DIY or die.
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Welcome to the Rock’ N Metal Review, where amazing things happen. Song breakdowns and album breakdowns.
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From the greatest Generation of all time. Join Gen X Bros. Erik and Glenn. Two half brothers that make up one hell of a show. Reliving the 80’s and 90’ with a messed up point of view towards todays Pop Culture. They have a whole lot of crap on their minds and they’re here to dump it into your ear drums. So sit back, relax with us and kill a few brain cells. Don’t take anything seriously and most importantly - Enjoy the Show!
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Plunging into the personal playlists of remarkable individuals as we explore the songs that shaped their lives. Get ready for provocative discussions, filthy humor, and daring questions that aim to both entertain and enlighten. Gain fresh perspectives on your favorite creatives as they share their moments of laughter, tears, and heartfelt inspiration through a playlist of their all-time favorite songs. Tune in and join the laughter—share your story on Music Junkies today!
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40 years ago, one of the greatest concert films ever made was released: STOP MAKING SENSE by the Talking Heads. The film has recently been re-released in a beautifully remastered format by A24. Anthony, Stephanie, Rob and Alan review in-depth the new release of this classic film which captures a band at the height of their confidence; We'll talk ab…
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I caught up with Evan Chandler, frontman of local rawk powerhouse Northern Royals, to talk about their upcoming EP, introducing heavier elements to the band’s sound, embracing the “radio rock” label, and much more! Need more Royals? Check out episodes #306 (Aug. 2018) and #517 (Sept. 2020). Want to support the show? Get access to loads of bonus con…
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Two very different albums, one blockbuster release show! Great conversation on this episode with Devon Gillingham and Theresa Thor, both of whom are dropping brand new records on Aug. 24 at the West End Cultural Centre! We chat about the releases — one free-jazz meets alt-rock, the other sad avant-pop piano songs — as well as the mechanics behind d…
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Episode 205. The Real Rob Taylor presents more new and upcoming extreme metal releases that you need to know about for August 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars NILE, plus WOUND COLLECTOR, DEVOURER, HYBREED CHAOS, ORPHEUS OMEGA, IREFUL, SPLIT IRIS and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/205 #pomonarocksextreme #newepisode #musi…
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WR922: Jord Samolesky of Propagandhi (with guest host Greg Soden)
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Guest host Greg Soden (of Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi) is back, and this one is right in his wheelhouse: it's an interview with Propagandhi drummer Jord Samolesky! Propagandhi recently announced that they're in the studio recording their eighth LP -- their first since 2017's Victory Lap. Greg and Jord talk about the band's lates…
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Good chat about ‘90s funk rock, using jazz vocal training with heavy music, and more with two members of Sunbreather, who have a new EP coming out soon! Want to support the show? Get access to loads of bonus content and more on the Patreon page! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. As always, if you like the podcast, ple…
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#119 - CASSETTE CULTURE w/ Rob Drew
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Our recent episodes on 1984 and Purple Rain have really put us in a particular mood, so now we're waxing nostalgic (pun intended) about the heyday of cassette culture! We're joined by author ROB DREW, whose new book Unspooled: How the Cassette Made Music Shareable examines the enormous impact that cassettes had on the music industry and cultural la…
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Episode 204. The Real Rob Taylor presents 13 essential new power rock and metal releases for August 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars PALACE, plus WAKE THE NATIONS, SERIOUS BLACK, HARTLIGHT, WARFARER, KISSIN' DYNAMITE, POWERWOLF and more. Full playlist at go.pomona.rocks/204 #pomonarockspower #powermetal #powerrock #hairmetal #synthrock #s…
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WR920: Paul Hodgert (with guest host Greg Soden)
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Hey hey! It’s everyone’s favourite American (he was born there, don’t hold it against him) Greg Soden of Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi, back in the guest-host chair again! This time, Greg chats with punk rock-inspired Winnipeg singer-songwriter Paul Hodgert about his new “Paul is Dead” album and much more! Big shoutout to Greg for…
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Ep101. Rob Garven, Tim Baker, and Jarvis Leatherby (Cirith Ungol and Night Demon)
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I catch up with Rob, Tim, and Jarvis from Cirith Ungol/Night Demon regarding recent happenings with both bands, and look towards next week's Frost & Fireland Festival in Limerick, Ireland. Learn how the fellas nearly caught Venereal Disease in Australia, made women cry in China, and what James Bond has in common with Cirith Ungol. We also discuss N…
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After appearing as a guest on his excellent UMFM 101.5 show, Canadiana Suite, I returned the favour and talked to jazz pianist Gareth Rice for a new episode of Witchpolice Radio! Here's our conversation about the Wild Rice Quartet, campus/community radio, studying jazz, getting inspired by video game music, and much more! This episode brought to yo…
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MX033: The METALCORE MIXTAPE 202407
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The Pomona Rocks MX series brings you 24 essential new metalcore releases for summer 2024, curated and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring new music from NUMENTO, EARTHTONE9, ESCHALON, WITHIN THE RUINS, FIGHT THE FADE, FUTURE PALACE, THE WIND COVENANT, ACCVSED, EXIST IMMORTAL and more. Full track list at go.pomona.rocks/mx033 #pomonarocksalt #m…
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Sam Singer's ‘Where the Rivers Do’ was released just last month, and it is a lovely slice of singer-songwriterism (not a word) that blends folk, soul, indie rock, and a wide range of other styles (klezmer!) Tune in to our conversation about the record, recording expeditiously, collaborating on orchestrations, solo vs full-band songs, and much more!…
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Interview with Jake Murphy of Beyond All Hope
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The Breakdown Jake Murphy, a solo artist from Denver, shares his journey of becoming a solo artist and creating music. He started his music career in a band in Oklahoma and later moved to Denver to pursue his solo project. Jake collaborates with Tyler Ruhl and Elliott Post to create the instrumental tracks for his songs. He records the vocals himse…
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WR917: BS Raps (with guest host Ronald George Moore)
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Another guest-hosted episode -- this time with Ronald George Moore of the Manitoba Moneyshot Podcast conducting things! RGM talked to local rapper BS Raps about his new rock/country/blues-inspired hip-hop record, I Made These For You. Tune in for their conversation about the origins of the project, collaborating with artists like (past Witchpolice …
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Rasing the Bar: Lift The Curse delivers Quantity and Quality
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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan Rayle interviews the members of Lift the Curse, an alternative heavy rock band based in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Jon Yadon Jr. on guitar, and Ryan Hegefeld on guitar and vocals. They discuss their background, the formation of Lift the Curse, their songwriting process, and their…
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From Child Actress to Modern Marilyn: Erin Gavin's Musical Journey
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Ever wondered how a childhood actress transforms into a mesmerizing Marilyn Monroe? Join us on this captivating episode of Music Junkies, where we sit down with the incredibly talented Erin Gavin. From her high school experiences and early crushes to the unforgettable melodies of U2 that accompanied her upbringing, Erin shares her heartfelt journey…
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Continuing our examination of the music of 1984, we took a little time to celebrate one of the most important albums of that year: Purple Rain by Prince. We're joined by a good friend of ours, Jason de la Torre, a very knowledgeable Prince fan, to talk about this landmark album. Our discussion ranges from how we first came to know this album and wh…
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Episode 203. The Real Rob Taylor presents fourteen essential new heavy rock releases. Featuring new music from cover stars SHIVA MAY CARE, plus SHOTGUN MISTRESS, THE ANTI-QUEENS, PYROFOX, THE DEAD DAISIES, LYNX, BLUE OYSTER CULT and more. Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/203 #pomonarocksheavy #heavyrock #hardrock #newmusic #newepisode #podc…
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It's a conversation about prairie rap, aging, beats, new music and more with Epic and Rob Crooks! At the time this episode is being posted, they're days away from the release of the excellent Nassau Manor LP (Saskatoon Folk Rap Records/Hand'Solo Records), which was recorded here in Winnipeg and is coming out July 26 on vinyl, CD, and that streaming…
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WR915: Nic Dyson (with guest hosts Sean and Todd McGinity)
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It should come as no surprise to regular Witchpolice listeners that I'm a big fan of singer-songwriter Nic Dyson's music, so when guest host Sean McGinity suggested recording a new interview with Nic, I was all for it. Sean is joined by his brother Todd in the guest-hosting chair for this episode -- a familiar situation for the McGinitys, who have …
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Ep100. Dave Morrissey (Celtic Legacy)
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On this episode, I chat to Dave Morrissey: guitarist, and founding-member of Irish trad-metallers Celtic Legacy. This band have been around the block more than a few times and have suffered numerous setbacks, but they're still standing. Dave and his counterpart, Dave "Slim" Boylan have kept the ship afloat during many trials and tribulations, also …
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From Classical Roots to Rock Legends: Joel Hoekstra's Musical Journey
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What happens when classical music meets rock and roll? Join us on Music Junkies as we chat with the extraordinary Joel Hoekstra, a guitarist whose vibrant journey spans from the classical influence of his accomplished musician parents to the electrifying world of rock music. Joel shares the pivotal moments that defined his career, from being inspir…
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WR914: VVonder (with guest host Stiff Wiggle)
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On this episode, the guest host spot is taken over by the illustrious Stiff Wiggle -- synthesizer enthusiast, art rock experimentalist, and now podcaster! Stiff sat down with two members of pop-indebted rock n' roll outfit VVonder, to talk about their unique sound, upcoming music, weird experiences at local record stores, and much more! (Speaking o…
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Shattered Brain Orchestrations is a local label centred around Adam Lavoie’s various solo projects, including Varkt, Töt Bête Lögn, Don Calfa, and many more — covering everything from black metal to hardcore to powerviolence to electronic experiments. Here's our conversation about the compulsion to create, starting out as a piano player, getting mu…
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Episode 201. Tom Featherstone presents 16 essential new alternative rock releases for July 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ALT BLK ERA, plusATOMIC LIFE, THE FEVER KINDS, D-A-D, DESERT KITES, THE ANTI-QUEENS, CHASER and more. Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/201 #pomonarocksalt #alternative #altrock #altmetal #podcast #newepisode …
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#117 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 2: Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap!
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We continue our look back at 1984 this week, revisiting the Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap releases of that amazing year! OurTh conversation covers many of the obvious releases like The Unforgettable Fire, Like a Virgin, Private Dancer, Beverly Hills Cop and more, plus some other great albums by Bowie, Siouxsie, Nick Cave, Marillion, Run-D.M.C., the Go-Go…
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WR912: John Paul Peters (with guest host Greg Soden)
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The USA’s number one Winnipeg-music-appreciator, Greg Soden (of Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi), is back in the guest-host chair after a successful appearance on episode #910! On this episode, he sat down with acclaimed local producer/musician/engineer/multi-hyphenate John Paul Peters. Tune in for a chat about JP's extensive career…
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Pomona Rocks presents MX032: SUMMER LIGHT 2024, a hand-picked selection of chilled out rock, indie, darkwave and more, curated and mixed by the Real Rob Taylor. Featuring 27 new releases from bands and artists including EXPLORING BIRDSONG, BIRD STREETS, GABRIEL BYRD, BLACK DOG STRING QUARTET, BLACK NAIL CABARET, NIGHT NAIL and more. Full track list…
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I caught up with songwriter/producer Micah Erenberg to talk about his upcoming record as The Secret Beach, “We Were Born Here, What’s Your Excuse?”, and about fully embracing the Manitoba-ness of it all. We also got into the differences between the records as The Secret Beach and the early LPs under his own name, recording — music by himself and ot…
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Vensutra: This Side Show You Don't Want to Miss
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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with the band Venustra. The band has a unique theatrical show and incorporates elements of shock rock, Japanese visual Kei, and swing music into their sound. They have faced challenges in defining their genre but strive to create a bigger sound that sets them apart from other ba…
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Episode 202. The Real Rob Taylor is your guide through the most mindblowing new extreme metal releases for July 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars WINTERFYLLETH, plus ASSEMBLE THE CHARIOTS, THUS, CHRIST DENIED, DERELICT, NECRONOMICON EX MORTIS and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/202 #newepisode #pomonarocksextreme #deathmet…
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WR910: Dylan James (with guest host Greg Soden)
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…so, uh… what’s happening here? It’s an episode GUEST-HOSTED by the USA’s number one Winnipeg-music-appreciator, Greg Soden (of Unscripted Moments: A Podcast About Propagandhi), and featuring local punk Dylan James of Clipwing and Storyteller! The sheer quantity of episodes I produce for this show is getting a little overwhelming, so to avoid burno…
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Legendary Winnipeg bluesman Big Dave McLean is still grinding away -- playing, touring and recording into his 70s. I talked to the local icon over the phone* about his new record, ‘This Old Life’, learning the blues as a young man from some all-time masters, his lengthy career, the challenges of being an artist during the pandemic, and much more! T…
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#116 - The Albums of 1984 Pt 1: Hard Rock and Metal
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1984 was an incredible year for music, and it was a particularly strong year for hard rock and metal. We're joined by guests Courtland Lewis and Matt Alschbach of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast for a great discussion of what factors made 1984 such a highwater mark for the genre, and we review some of our favorite releases of the year. We spotligh…
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Episode 200. The Real Rob Taylor presents 13 new power metal, synth metal and symphonic metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from NESTOR, KISSIN' DYNAMITE, FURY WEEKEND, ALTERIUM, XENERIS, VIOLET ETERNAL and more. Full playlist at https://go.pomona.rocks/200 #pomonarockspower #powermetal #powerrock #newmusic #podcast #podcasts #newepis…
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I had a great conversation with singer-songwriter Milt Homely whose new album ‘Dirty Pain’ takes a noisy, grimy approach to country music. Tune in for a chat about blurring the lines between a humorous persona and true-to-life emotion, drawing from both rural Oklahoma and rural Manitoba, and much more. Note: as my robot friend mentions in the intro…
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Bat City Black Metal Fest: A chat with Eamon Danzig
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The Breakdown In this episode of the ATX Metal Podcast, Ryan sits down with Eamonn Danzig, one of the creators of the Bat City Black Metal Fest. They discuss the origins of black metal, the message behind the festival, and the efforts to promote inclusivity and distance the genre from its tainted past. The festival will feature eight bands, live sw…
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As many of you know by now, I don't only release two episodes of the podcast a week -- I also have a Patreon page chock full of bonus content for supporters of the show. Throughout 2022 and into 2023, I asked local artists for their recommendations of albums (or if they couldn't think of albums, just artists) with Manitoba connections, past and pre…
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Drummer & Voddy Swiller with BIF NAKED Drummer Chiko Misomali
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Feel the drumbeats of life's great symphony with the rhythm maestro, Chiko Misomali as he joins me on the latest Music Junkies episode. As someone whose musical heartbeat has fueled the likes of Biff Naked and resonated in games and commercials, Chiko brings a playlist that's the soundtrack to his life's milestones. We kick off reminiscing about ou…
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Episode 199. The Real Rob Taylor presents 17 essential new heavy rock and metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars ATOMIC LIFE, plus MOOCH, DIRTY MITTS, WHALEDOG, D-A-D, MERCER, THE CORPS, CHANGE PERSONA and lots more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/199 #pomonarocksheavy #heavyrock #hardrock #heavymetal #newmus…
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Beatboxing! Jazz collaborations! Slovenia! Circular breathing! Here's my conversation with vocalist/producer Beatox about his new LP, upcoming Jazz Fest gig at the Cube (June 22), collaborations between his self-taught vocals and technically adept jazz instrumentalists, and much more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company.…
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On the latest episode of Feckin' Metal, I chat to Graham Killin, one of the two guitarists of NWOBHM band, Bleak House. If you're not familiar with the band, this is the perfect place to start. Formed in the early 1970s, in Hertfordshire, England, they survived many name changes, and the emergence of punk, to release two critically-acclaimed, but r…
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Great chat on this one with up-and-coming artist Jace Bodner about his imminent new EP (out June 15!), getting into the funk/soul groove, creativity during the pandemiic, limbo guitar solos, and more! This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the podcast on Patreon! You can help out for as…
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Nightmare Dates: Avoiding the Dating Disaster with Mss Francois
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Ever wondered how losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you? Today on Music Junkies, we have the hilarious Ms. Francois sharing her unique perspective on social media fame and unconventional careers, including her uproarious take on getting fired and the unexpected twist of using Instagram to gain sympathy and followers. We …
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#115 - Filmmaker OLIVIA SERAFINI-SAULI
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Filmmaker Olivia Serafini-Sauli hung around the New York music scene in the 90s, and she always had her camera at the ready. So when her friends in the band The New Rising Sons were on the verge of having all their dreams come true, she was there to chronicle it. However, in spite of sold out shows, a major label record deal, and a debut album reco…
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You may recognize Trevor Tuminski from a time when his former band, Jet Set Satellite, was on MuchMusic and rock radio (seemingly) every 30 seconds… but he’s back with a new project here in Winnipeg, Omens! Here's a conversation about the debut Omens record, about (refreshingly) starting from scratch as an independent artist after going through the…
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Ep98. Blaze, Bruce, Steve, and Ferg
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On the latest episode of Feckin' Metal, I catch up with Steven Waddell from Oath Sc, and we discuss recent activity from his band, then delve into recent releases by Blaze Bayley and Bruce Dickinson, with a brief chat about the latest Judas Priest album/tour as well. I also give a detailed rundown of my recent trip to Germany to attend Keep It True…
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Episode 197. The Real Rovb Taylor brings you his selection of the finest new and upcoming death metal and black metal releases for June 2024. Featuring new music from cover stars HERIOT, plus MALICE, NILE, ABOMINY, SKULLDOZER, IMPACT APPROVED and more. Full track list at https://go.pomona.rocks/197 #pomonarocksextreme #deathmetal #blackmetal #extre…
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Sat down with a couple of members of indie rock outfit Witch Hazel for this episode. Too many ‘witch’-prefixes in one place! Here's our conversation about their new EP, Casa Rosso, leaning into heavier sounds, epic bass face, and much more… This episode brought to you by our pals at Devine Shirt Company. Huge thanks to everyone who supports the pod…
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