Strange Grooves Podcast

The Sheepdogs join Strange Grooves for a rock ’n’ roll conversation about vinyl, musical influences, life on the road, and their new album, Keep Out of the Storm . For Episode 201, Cait and Cherise sit down with Ryan and Ewan of The Sheepdogs at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, New Brunswick, for a full-circle moment nearly 20 years in the making. We're talking records, early influences, fa...

200 EPISODES! NINE YEARS! WHAT A RIDE! What started as two music-loving buds bonding over record collections, The Stampeders, and a shared obsession with rock 'n' roll has turned into something bigger than we ever imagined. For our 200th episode, we're taking a trip down memory lane, looking back at how Strange Grooves began, the incredible people we've met, the bands we've dis...

For Episode 199, we’re crossing the streams with Jai, host of Radical Fabulatorium on Local 107.3 FM, for a special collaboration all about music, creativity and the communities that keep both alive. We chat about Jai’s journey from playing bass and promoting local shows to interviewing artists on the radio, and swap notes on what makes a great interview. How much research is too much? How do you...

Fresh off an unforgettable weekend at SOMMO Festival 2026 , Dee Dee Austin joins Strange Grooves to talk about taking the stage, soaking up some massive performances, and leaving PEI with an even bigger vision for where her music could go next. Dee Dee takes us inside her SOMMO experience, from connecting with fellow artists and exploring a potential collaboration with Down With Webster’s drummer...

For Volume 197 of Strange Grooves , we’re back LIVE at SOMMO Festival 2026 with Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts ! After seven years of making music together, Nick and the band sit down with us during their Maritime run to talk about the journey so far, the music that shaped them, and what’s coming next as they prepare to head back into the studio. Naturally, we spend some time digging through...

This one’s short, sweet, and straight from SOMMO. For Volume 196 of Strange Grooves, we caught up with Nashville indie rockers Edgehill LIVE at SOMMO Festival 2026. Our time with them was brief; festival schedules wait for no podcast, but we made the most of every minute. The guys give us a glimpse into Nashville’s thriving indie scene, where everything from hardcore to stripped-down indie rock is...

Strange Grooves is back in the middle of the action at SOMMO Festival 2026, and this time we’re hanging out with Altered By Mom — JUNO-winning songwriters Gina Kennedy (Bass/Vox) and Devon Lougheed (Guitar/Vox), joined by Max Trefler (Drums)! Fresh off their SOMMO performance, Gina, Devon, and Max sit down with us to talk songwriting, touring, building a career as independent musicians, and the ba...

Strange Grooves is LIVE from SOMMO Festival 2026, and for Volume 194 we’re hanging out with Nova Scotia-born, Toronto-based rocker Loviet ! Fresh off the SOMMO stage, Loviet joins us to talk about the road from growing up in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, to playing massive festivals like Lollapalooza and Riot Fest and what it feels like bringing it all back east for a big festival set in PEI. We dig int...

BEN MURPHY IS BACK! 🎶🔥 Strange Crew, one of our favourite festival people is back on the pod! We caught up with Ben Murphy of Whitecap Entertainment between Cavendish Beach Music Festival and Sommo to talk all things Sommo 2026 . We get into what’s new at the festival this year — new stages, more vendors, incredible food, more seating, and all the different ways you can experience the weekend. W...

Strange Crew, SOMMO SEASON IS HERE — and we are officially ready to hit the road. YOU COMING?! 🤘🔥 For Episode 192, we sat down with Mitchell Young, Marketing Manager at Whitecap Entertainment , to talk all things Sommo Festival — including the new Dance Your Way to Sommo contest, what goes into creating the Sommo experience, and one artist we've been talking about for a LONG time: sombr . If...

What happens when two East Coast best friends pack up their larger-than-life personalities and head out West? You get Tracy and Martina Goin' Out West — a hilarious, heartfelt road trip packed with friendship, improv, local music, and plenty of Maritime humour. On this episode of Strange Grooves, we’re joined by director Brendan Lyle to talk about the story behind the film, how Tracy and Marti...

For anyone who grew up with MuchMusic on in the background, this one's going to hit home. This week on Strange Grooves, Cait Milberry and Cherise Letson sit down with Canadian broadcasting icon Bill Welychka for a conversation that's equal parts nostalgia, music history, and honest reflection. From his years interviewing the biggest names in music at MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic to finding...

Fleetwood Mac is one of those rare bands whose story is just as fascinating as their music, and in this episode of Strange Grooves, we're joined by longtime friend of the show Tim Durling, host of  Tim's Vinyl Confessions , to dive deep into the world of one of rock's most enduring acts. Tim stops by to discuss his new book, The Sound That Haunts You: Beginner's Companion to Fleetw...

There’s something electric in the Windsor air, and if you grew up catching Detroit radio across the river, you already know why! This week on Strange Grooves , we sit down with rising singer-songwriter Kelsi Mayne , an artist whose sound is as boundary-pushing as the influences that shaped her. From Motown to country, hip hop to rock, Kelsi’s musical DNA is anything but one-note. With a voice that...

We caught up virtually with Ggreg Snyder (yes that’s the spelling he uses) , the talented American actor and musician we first met in Las Vegas earlier last year, for Episode 186 of Strange Grooves. Greg shared his journey in the acting world, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to navigate the industry. From fun stories from the set to insights into his creative process, we got a...

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve seen their names popping up everywhere. Stephen Hero and Wolfcastle have been steadily taking over feeds with sharp bars, unmistakable style, and a deep-rooted love for hip hop culture. We’re hyped to welcome them into the Strange Grooves studio ahead of their January 9th show at the Impérial Theatre , which is set to be a truly special performance with a un...

Some people don’t just participate in a music scene …they hold it together . Corey Bonnevie is one of those people. An OG Strange Grooves crew member, Corey is the owner and operator of Monopolized Records in Saint John, New Brunswick, and a true connector in the music industry. For years, he’s been quietly (and consistently) doing the work: supporting artists, building opportunities, curating sou...

We had the pleasure of hosting   Candy Heart in our Saint John studio for Episode 183 of Strange Grooves. This talented band opened up about their journey in the music world—the highs, the challenges, and the moments that shaped who they are today. From their early days finding their sound to the evolution of their identity as a band, Candy Heart shared insights on what it really takes to grow, ad...

We had an absolute blast catching up with Space Queen on Episode 182. This band isn’t just any rock group. They bring a cosmic, otherworldly energy to every stage they step on. With their spellbinding sound, electrifying riffs, and a stage presence that feels both magical and rebellious, their shows are an unforgettable experience. In this episode, they join us virtually while en route to a music...

Eight years ago, Clyde Wray lent his distinctive voice and creative energy to Strange Grooves, becoming an integral part of our journey. Already a celebrated poet, playwright, and storyteller with decades of experience, Clyde has long left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of Saint John, New Brunswick. In Episode 181, we had the chance to catch up with Clyde to see what he’s been up to,...

We went to Bangor, Maine, for one reason: Bob fucking Dylan. But the Outlaw Country Music Festival gave us a hell of a lot more: Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and a venue that actually knows how to treat its people right. In this episode, the Strange Crew breaks down the full experience at the Maine Savings Amphitheatre, from the Dunkin' lounges (yes, plural) to the best parking situation we’ve...

This week on Strange Grooves, we’re taking a detour down a fuzz-covered highway into the roaring world of The Orchids — a punk/stoner rock duo out of Truro, Nova Scotia, who prove that loud doesn’t need numbers, it needs nerve. Formed in 2023, Rhys Poirier (guitar/vocals) and Alexis Grant (drums) didn’t just walk onto the scene — they tore into it like a feedback-drenched freight train. With unrel...

In this episode of Strange Grooves, we hit the “Red Path” (Harbour Passage) in Uptown Saint John with Liam and Mike of Cancer Bats , just ahead of their Area 506   headlining set with none other than Alexisonfire . And yes—it’s a full circle moment. We throw it back to 2007 , when the Bats and Alexisonfire tore up an old church in Saint John. Now, nearly two decades and seven albums later, they’re...

This one’s special, folks. We’re beyond excited to welcome our friend—and let’s be honest, one of our all-time favourite artists— Matt Mays back to the show… but this time, in-person at the Strange Grooves studio! Fresh off his killer set at Area 506 , Matt joined us to talk about the new album he has in the works, one he says has been his most challenging yet. We dig into his journey with sobriet...

This week, we're joined by Sarah Hellingwerf — the force ( and EMO QUEEN) behind East Coast Emo Night , the event series that’s been uniting scene kids past and present across Atlantic Canada! We dive into how ECEM got started, why emo still hits so hard for millennials, and what it means to build a community around music that never really left our hearts. We also talk about the EMO night at this...