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An Interview with Composer and Video Game Music Creator Will Brueggemann
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An Interview With Box Monkey Studios (Tommy Norris and Chalmers Croft)
I talk to musicians and video game composers Chalmers Croft and Tommy Norris about Box Monkey Studios, why they love video game music and their creative processes.
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Profile of Video Game Sound Designer and Composer Gordon McGladdery (A Shell in the Pit)
Gordon McGladdery (A Shell in the Pit) is a prolific, successful video game music composer and sound designer based in Vancouver B.C. Along with his colleagues, he’s created music and sounds for games including Rogue...
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Interview With Canadian Synthwave Artist Raydar (Lawrence King)
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An Interview With Cellist and Composer Rob Knaggs
Rob Knaggs is an Australian cellist and composer who lives in Churchill, Manitoba. He creates music that combines his cello playing with electronic looping effects to produce haunting music.
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An Interview With Composer and Synthwave Artist Megan McDuffee
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An Interview With Canadian Electronic Music Creator Alyag
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An Interview With Retrowave Artist Let Em Riot (Alan Oakes)
Let Em Riot (Alan Oakes) creates music that combines ethereal synth tones, strong vocal melodies and a healthy respect for the sounds of the '80s that's still rooted in modern production. I talk to him about his start...
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Interview with Canadian DJ and Producer DJ Kilma
DJ KIlma is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Winnipeg, MB. I talked to her about where her interest in DJing comes from, her creative process and where she sees herself going in the future.
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An Interview With Canadian Fingerstyle Guitarist Emilio Bonito
I talked to Canadian fingerstyle guitarist Emilio bonito about his background, his creative process and where he finds inspiration.
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An Interview with Synthwave Artist Full Eclipse
There’s a retro element to the music of Full Eclipse, but he also explores questions about the future of humanity and where our relationship with technology is going. I talked to him about his creative process and...
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An Interview with Synthwave Duo Finally Some Action
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An Interview with Video Game Music Composer, Musician and Educator Karl Brueggemann
I talk to Karl Brueggemann about the roots of his musical passion, his creative process as a composer and why he’s so passionate about video game music.
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An Interview With Canadian Electronic Music Creator Chad Williamson
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An Interview with Music Producer Michael Chambers (moon:and:6)
Michael Chambers (also known as moon:and:6) is a musician, producer and recording engineer based in Hamilton, Ontario. He creates music that combines influences that include French downtempo music, '90s post-rock music...
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An Interview With Video Game Music Composer/Musician Stephan Seguin (ModalModule)
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An Interview With Canadian Singer/Songwriter Brooke Woods (Of Candor)
Brooke Woods (who now performs under the moniker “Of Candor”) is an Edmonton-based singer/songwriter. I talked to Brooke about her creative process and the themes that she wants to explore in her music.
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An Interview With Canadian Singer/Songwriter Dave Quanbury
Dave Quanbury is a Winnipeg-based singer/songwriter. His songs explore the inner world and touch on the emotional life of the mind.
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An Interview With Saskatchewan Singer/Songwriter Wanda Gronhovd
Wanda Gronhovd has been singing since she was a child. She writes songs that are deeply personal and explore her inner landscape as a way to examine wider truths about being human. I talked to her about her musical...
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An Interview With Canadian Electronic Musician Battlemoose
I talk to Canadian ambient electronic musician Battlemoose (Marcel Lecker) about his passion for music, his creative process and where he finds inspiration.
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An Interview with Percussionist, Composer and Music Educator Doug Perry
Doug Perry is a percussionist, composer and music educator based in Connecticut. His musical passions and abilities span a wide range of genres from jazz to classical, traveling down many other musical avenues along the...
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Interview With Canadian Roots Musician, Kevin Roy
I talked to Kevin Roy about how he first fell in love with music, his creative process and how he recharges his batteries to keep on creating new music.
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An Interview With Canadian Electronic Music Duo, Average Gypsy
The DJs/producers who call themselves Average Gypsy are partners in music and in life. I talked to Dani about how their music.
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An Interview With Canadian Bluegrass Band, Hay Fever
I talk to Hay Fever's Zohreh Gervais about the band's genesis, their creative process and their latest album entitled The River
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Enoque Carrancho: Canadian Electronic Musician Profiled
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Laura Intravia: Profile of a Video Game Musician, Composer, and Arranger
In an email interview, Laura Intravia tells me about her musical background, her passion for arranging video game music and how she recharges her creative batteries.
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Heavy Bell: Canadian Indie Band Profiled
Heavy Bell have created a unique album inspired by Canadian author Elizabeth Smart's book entitled By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept. I talk to them about the creation of this album.
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JHNN: Canadian Electronic Musician Profiled
I talk to Calgary electronic music artist JHNN about his inspirations, his creative process and the electronic music scene in Calgary.
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Sebastian Wolff - Materia Collective: Profiles in Video Game Music
I talk to Sebastian Wolff about the birth and continued success of Materia Collective. They create video game music re-orchestrations and remixes as well as publishing sheet music.
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Rosalyn Dennett: Canadian Fiddler Profiled
I talk to Rosalyn Dennett about her passion for folk and roots music, how she interprets music and where she finds her inspiration as an artist.
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Darling Twig: Canadian Folk/Roots Band Profiled
In an email conversation, I talked to Darling Twig’s Belinda Derksen about the trio’s approach to music, their creative process and where they’re headed going forward.
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Kloves: Profiles in Canadian Electronic Music
I talked to Calgary techno producer/DJ Kloves about her inspirations, her creative process and her plans for the future.
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Cody Swayze (DJ Swayze): Canadian Electronic Music Artists Profiled
I talk to Calgary DJ Cody Swayze (also known as DJ Swayze) about his creative process, his musical inspirations and his future goals as a DJ/music producer.
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Soulier (Ryan Hall): Canadian Electronic Music Artist Profile
I talk to Calgary-based electronic music artist Ryan Hall (also known as soulier) about his musical inspirations, passions and interests.
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esette (Isis Graham): Canadian Electronic Music Artist Profile
I talked to Canadian DJ and electronic music producer Isis Graham (also known as esette) about her love of house music and DJing, her creative inspirations and her thoughts on the industry.
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The Kelly Song Collective "Unless and Until" Album Review
I review the Kelly Song Collective's Latest Album, "Unless and Until."
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Casati: Canadian Independent Band Profiled
I talked to Casati's Grace Hrabi about musical creativity, inspiration for songwriting, and her views on Manitoba's music scene.
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Hollow Twin: Canadian Folk Band Profiled
I talk to Canadian folk duo Hollow Twin about their creative process, their sources of inspiration, and their future plans.
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Andrew Williams - Canadian Electronic Music Artist Profile
Andrew Williams (also known as Dunmore Park) creates eclectic electronic music to satisfy listeners while still providing dance floor energy.
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The Achromatics: Canadian Independent Band Profiled
The Achromatics combine Latin grooves, soulful vibes and pop energy into one package. I talk to their lead singer, Shannon Graham, about the band and how they approach music.
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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Profile: Andreea the Narrative
I talk to Andreea the Narrative about creativity, inspiration, and the challenges of forging a career in music.
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Adam Dobres: Canadian Guitarist Profiled
I talk to guitarist Adam Dobres about his musical background, his creative process, and the journey of embarking on his first solo album.
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Flint & Feather: Canadian Folk Band Profile
Joal and Lauren Kamps are the husband and wife duo who make up Flint & Feather. I talked to them about their approach to music, how they write songs, and where they find inspiration.
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Dana Wylie: Canadian Singer/Songwriter Profile
I talk to Dana Wylie about her musical roots, her songwriting process, and where she finds creative inspiration.
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Scott Ward, The Wardens: Canadian Roots Band Profiled
In a telephone interview, Scott Ward of The Wardens tells me about the origins of this unique band, how they approach songwriting and recording, and where they find creative inspiration.
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Raine Hamilton: Canadian Folk Artist Profiled
Raine’s new album, Night Sky (coming March 2018), tips between the earthly and the otherworldly; it is anchored in relatable lived experience, while reaching into the space just beyond,
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Lois Gillespie: Canadian Singer/Songwriter Profile
I talked to Lois Gillespie about her endless passion for music, the process of song writing and her sources of inspiration.
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Bubba B the MC: Canadian Hip-Hop Artist Profile
I talk to Bubba B the MC about how he creates rhymes with positive, uplifting messages and kid-friendly content.
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Patton MacLean and the Lost Highway Navigators: Canadian Roots Country Band Profiled
The Lost Highway Navigators explore the rich traditions of honkey tonk country music with a new twist or two.
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The Janzen Boys: Canadian Folk Band Profile
I talk to John Janzen about his diverse musical background, the enjoyment of making music with his sons, and where they charge their creative batteries.
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The Dearhearts: Canadian Roots Band Profiles
I talked to the Dearhearts' Alix Cowman about the band's passion for three part harmony, their creative process and how they fuel that creativity.
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Chris Van Keir: Canadian Rock Band Profile
I talk to The 427's Chris van Keir about writing soundtracks to films that don't exist, finding musical inspiration and galvanizing an audience.
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Kyla LeBlanc (Kytami): Canadian Electronic Musician
I talk to Kyla LeBlanc about her musical explorations, the creation of the Renegade EP, and how she finds inspiration.
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Gavin Stuart: Canadian Country Musician Profiled
I talk to Canadian country-oriented singer/songwriter Gavin Stuart about creativity, inspiration, and musical passion.
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The Doll Sisters - Canadian Roots Musicians Profiled
The Doll Sisters combine skillful musicianship and intelligent songwriting with intertwining vocal harmonies to create a unique sound all their own.
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Justine Vandergrift: Canadian Roots Musician Profile
I talk to Justine Vandergrift about staying true to her roots, the process of writing songs, and her thoughts on the Canadian folk and roots music scene.
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Florence Foxwell—Canadian Singer/Songwriter
I talk to Florence Foxwell about the origins of her love of music, how she writes songs, and the challenges and rewards of making a life in music.
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Danielle French—Canadian Singer/Songwriter
I interview Danielle French about her passion for music, the way in which she writes songs, and where she finds creative inspiration.
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The Traveling Mabels: Canadian Folk/Country Band Profile
I talk to Lana Floen about how the Traveling Mabels got together, how they approach music and songwriting and their positive experiences with the folk and roots music scene.
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An Interview with Video Game Composer Marcus Zuhr
I talked to Marcus Zuhr about his roots as a composer, serving the needs of the media for which he composes, and how he keeps his creative batteries charged.
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Interview With Canadian Singer-Songwriter Dylan Menzie
I talk to Dylan Menzie about the craft of song-writing, where he finds inspiration, and where he sees himself in the future as a songwriter.
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Laura Sgroi - Contemporary Canadian Composer
I talk to Laura Sgroi about how she fuses her love of DJing and electronic music with her contemporary classical compositions, how she creates and her sources of inspiration.
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Winona Wilde: Canadian Folk/Country Musician Profile
I talk to Winona Wilde (Noosa Al-Sarraj) about how musical ideas seems to pop up in her brain, how she crafts those ideas into songs, and how she finds inspiration.
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Bekah Simms: Young Canadian Composer Profile
I talk to young Toronto-based composer Bekah SImms about her explorations in sound, the ideas and concepts that fascinate her, and the challenges of being a composer.
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Stuart Chatwood - Video Game Music Composer
As well as being part of the well-known Canadian band The Tea Party, Stuart Chatwood has composed soundtracks for Ubisoft's Prince of Persia games and lately for Red Hook Studio's Darkest Dungeon RPG.
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The Mariachi Ghost-- Canadian Band Profile
I talk to Rafael Reyes and Jorge Requena of The Mariachi Ghost about creation, art, intention and the balance of tradition and modernity in their music.
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Mike Elliott: Canadian Blues Musician Profile
I talk to Mike Elliott about how he comes to write songs, his passion for sharing music, and where he finds his inspiration as a musician.
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Canadian Chef Profiles: Chef Rene Bhullar - Calcutta Cricket Club, Calgary AB
Chef Rene Bhullar is bringing Bengali food to the Calgary food scene at Calcutta Cricket Club.
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Quinton Blair - Canadian Roots Country Musician
I talk to Quinton Blair about storytelling through songs, his sources of inspiration and his passion for being a musician.
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Jenny Ritter - Canadian Folk Musician Profiles
I talk to Jenny Ritter about her evolution as a musician, not writing any more love songs and her "almost compulsive" need to make music.
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Jory Nash—Canadian Independent Musician Profile
I talk to Jory Nash about his love of songwriting, his personal inspirations, his views on the music business and how he finds creative inspiration.
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My name is Karl and I'm a freelance writer based in Calgary, Alberta. I have an Applied Degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from Mount Royal University. I've been a freelance writer for 14 years and I'm interested in writing about music, food and art.