The Leake in Review

Rooted in the people, places, landscapes and stories that have shaped the country,  How’s It Goin’  sees Adams turn his unmistakable songwriting and voice towards home. Drawing on country, folk and rock, the album explores a distinctly Canadian musical landscape - at once expansive and intimate, cinematic and personal. For Adams, the album began with a single song inspired by Canada’s ea...

On this episode of The Leake in Review , Jeff Leake sits down with Toronto-based musician Sam Drysdale for an honest and engaging conversation about his musical journey, creative process, and life as an independent artist in Canada's evolving music landscape. Sam shares the stories behind his songwriting, the influences that have shaped his sound, and the challenges and opportunities facing emergi...

This week on The Leake In Review , host Jeff Leake sits down with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and CBC Music personality Damhnait Doyle for an engaging conversation about her remarkable career, her passion for championing Canadian artists, and the inspiration behind her powerful new EP, Bird in Flames . [cbc.ca] , [youtube.com] Known for her work as the host of Mornings with Damhnait Doyle...

The Leake in Review: Tyler Shaw on Viral Success, New Music & What's Next This week on The Leake in Review , Jeff Leake sits down with Canadian pop star Tyler Shaw for an engaging conversation about career milestones, life in the spotlight, and what's coming next. Tyler reflects on the incredible journey of one of his songs becoming a global viral phenomenon, generating an astounding 6 billion...

On this episode of The Leake in Review , host Jeff Leake sits down with multi-platinum Ottawa artist and 2026 Capital Music Week Ambassador Jamie Fine. They dig into life on the road, the real advice she’d give emerging artists, how ADHD has shaped her creative process and career, why she still loves calling Ottawa home, and what it means to represent the city’s music scene as Capital Music Week r...

Welcome back to The Leake in Review — your backstage pass to the world of music and entertainment with Leake. On today's program one of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters, a true master storyteller whose music sits right at the crossroads of folk, roots, and rock ’n’ roll. He’s toured with the likes of Steve Earle, Jason Isbell, The Pixies, and Buffy Sainte-Marie, written songs steeped in recovery...

In the highly anticipated second part of his conversation on The Leake in Review , host Jeff Leake welcomes back Kevin Drew of Broken Social Scene for a deep, heartfelt dive into one of the most poignant chapters in Canadian music history. Drew opens up about his experience co-producing (with Dave Hamelin) The Tragically Hip’s final studio album, Man Machine Poem (2016). He describes the creative...

In this engaging episode of The Leake in Review , host Jeff Leake sits down with Kevin Drew, co-founder and key creative force behind the iconic Canadian indie collective Broken Social Scene. Drew opens up about the band's long-awaited new album Remember the Humans (released May 8, 2026 via Arts & Crafts), their first full-length studio effort in nearly a decade. He discusses reuniting with produc...

Join me, Jeff Leake , on this episode of the Leake in Review podcast as I sit down with the dreamy electro-pop band Sports from Oklahoma. We dive into how the band members first met, their playful and breezy sound that's often labeled as dreamy, playful electro-pop (with some moodier, jagged edges on their latest self-titled album), and what makes Sports unique: their ability to scale in size from...

On this episode of The Leake in Review , Jeff sits down with the electrifying frontman of The Hives , Pelle Almqvist , for a conversation as fast, sharp, and wildly entertaining as the band’s legendary live shows. Pelle breaks down the band’s decades‑long run of global popularity , digging into why The Hives have stayed loud, stylish, and impossible to ignore. From their disciplined work ethic to...

Leake in Review: RRHOF 2026 Inductees – We Got 7 Out of 8 Right! (Replay with Alan Cross) Now that the official 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced, it’s time for the ultimate victory lap! In this replay of our special conversation with legendary radio personality and rock historian Alan Cross , we look back at our bold predictions and celebrate nailing 7 out of 8 in the Pe...

🎤 Jenn Grant on The Leake In Review! 🎶 Join host Jeff Leake for an intimate conversation with Juno-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter and painter Jenn Grant. We dive into her acclaimed new album Queen of the Strait , her creative process, life on the East Coast, and what inspires her dreamy folk-pop sound. From heartfelt storytelling to stunning visuals, this episode is a must-watch for music...

Jay Malinowski (Bedouin Soundclash) is back on the show to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated new solo album Under a Landslide of Stars — his first solo project in over a decade under the MALINOWSKI moniker. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jay opens up about the making of the record, including the standout track “Die For Love,” and the personal stories behind the music. He also sha...

Brett Emmons (John Shambles) Drops In: Cabin Fever, Going Solo, and Life Beyond The Glorious Sons In this episode of The Leake in Review, we're thrilled to welcome a true Canadian rock heavyweight — Brett Emmons , frontman of JUNO-winning rockers The Glorious Sons , now stepping out under his new solo moniker John Shambles . Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated debut solo album Cabin Fe...

Episode Title: Rock Hall 2026: Who Actually Belongs? Pop Takeover or Real Rock? with Alan Cross In this no-holds-barred episode of The Leake in Review , host Jeff Leake is joined by Canadian music legend Alan Cross (host of The Ongoing History of New Music and one of the sharpest voices on rock history) for a deep-dive debate on the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees . With the fan vote in ful...

In this latest episode of The Leake in Review , host Jeff Leake is joined by Ryan Gullen, bassist and co-founder of the legendary Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs. What starts as a casual catch-up quickly turns into a rollicking, laugh-out-loud conversation that bounces from career highs to hilarious detours. Ryan walks Jeff through the wild story of The Sheepdogs landing the cover of Rolling Stone...

In this lively episode of *The Leake in Review*, host Leake sits down with Tim Chaisson and Jake Charron of the acclaimed East Coast folk band The East Pointers. Broadcasting from Toronto, the conversation dives deep into the highs and lows of life on the road as a touring musician. Tim and Jake share hilarious and harrowing stories from their extensive tours, including the unpredictable weather t...

Mike & Donovan Bring the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival to The Leake in Review In this lively installment of The Leake in Review , host Leake (@TheLeake) steps away from the music spotlight to dive into the world of live comedy with two key players behind one of Canada's most unique festivals: Mike and Donovan from the Great Outdoors Comedy Festival . Donovan — better known to fans as the hilariou...

In this must-listen episode, host Jeff Leake sits down with legendary Canadian music historian and broadcaster Alan Cross to dive deep into the brand-new documentary CFNY: The Spirit of Radio . From its humble beginnings in a little yellow house in Brampton, CFNY (the station that inspired Rush's iconic hit "The Spirit of Radio") became a global force in punk, new wave, and alternative music durin...

In this episode, John-Angus MacDonald joins host Leake to discuss touring, recording sessions with friends Gord Sinclair (of The Tragically Hip) and Brett and Jay Emmons (of The Glorious Sons), the new album The Bloody Light, busking, and more. Catch The Trews on Tour Date Venue City   January 15, 2026 OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino Niagara Falls, ON https://www.thetrewsmusic.com/ February 13, 2026...

Steve Bays returns to the program after a power outage at his place. He and Leake talk about tech, and AI in music, new music coming as a solo project and an upcoming performance at the Andy Kim Christmas in Vancouver. Steve Bays' Social Media Profiles instagram.com/stevebays x.com/stevebays](https://x.com/stevebays www.youtube.com/@stevebays https://open.spotify.com/artist/SteveBays

In Part 1 of Steve Bays’ appearance on The Leake in Review, the Hot Hot Heat frontman-turned-producer shares the pivotal role his mom played in his musical journey—never once telling him to turn down his basement drums or skip guitar lessons, instead becoming his biggest cheerleader and giving him the freedom to chase music without limits. He then takes listeners inside the exciting (and occasiona...

In this electric episode, Hollerado’s unstoppable frontman Menno Versteeg pulls up a chair and rewinds to the record that changed everything: 111 Songs for the Broken Hearted, the surprise 2024 reunion album that brought the band back from “indefinite hiatus” and instantly sold out every Canadian club date the second it was announced. A full-blown comeback, plus a recap of Demo in a bag with its p...

In this week's captivating installment of The Leake in Review, host Jeff Leake welcomes Piers Henwood, the dynamic force behind Amelia Artists and a veteran of the music industry's highs and lows. From his roots as a guitarist in the indie rock outfit Jets Overhead to his evolution into a powerhouse manager and label executive, Henwood pulls back the curtain on a career that's as unpredictable as...

While still on a cross-Canada tour with Blue Rodeo, Nova Scotia’s own Adam Baldwin makes a triumphant return to the podcast. The guys dive into the magic (and occasional chaos) of opening for one of Canada’s most legendary bands, the upcoming headline dates Adam has lined up, and why sharing the stage with Blue Rodeo still feels surreal after all these years. Adam gets real about how constant trav...