Background Noise

Who needs to travel when we can just listen to Ottawa artist Graven write songs about his travels and the world around him? We chat with Graven about his latest album Geographics , and dig deep into the archives to listen to No Thank You Toronto off his 1999 self-titled album. Graven also shares with us some of his favourite Canadian indie artists, Mallory Chipmen (who was featured at the beginnin...

It's not a lizard, it's not a bird, it's Lizard The Bird the band from Halifax Nova Scotia. We chat with ALL the members of the band about their debut EP First Clutch , their latest single Coming Undone , and so many maritime bands we've apparently been sleeping on. They share with us some of their NS favourites (which were very difficult for them to narrow down to only 3), but we hear some tunes...

Today's episode is not your normal episode...we are chatting with Wiesinger (From Season 3) but not about Wiesinger! We are chatting with them about the amazing arts and music festival they put together every year in Barrhead, Alberta. This year, they've grown the festival to be a full week from March 17th - 22nd, and include local artists, filmmakers, and a full day of music featuring over 35 mus...

It's time to get weird...in the best way possible with Edmonton's Bailey Sutton! Bailey tells us all about her deep love for Weird Al, learning to make music just for fun, and her latest single Weird On My Birthday (which has an equally weird and wonderful music video). We also chat about her 2025 album Tooth Music, an album for all those people going through tooth pain. Bailey shares with us some...

Now this is a band to flock over...Barrie Ontario's newest rock and roll trio The Ravens Haven ! We chat with Quinn and Carter, the two brothers behind the band about their journey in music, their whole discography, and what we should be keeping an eye and ear on them for. They also share with us some of their favourite local Barrie band, Kill/Death Radio!, Dead Mechanics, and Cudbear. I do not ow...

He's the bowtie folk/rock guy of YEG...he's Von Bieker! We talk about his love for Edmonton's music scene, songwriting, his latest album " Dumb Hope ", and all the little things. He shares with us some of his favourite local bands, Lucette & Mariel Buckley , John Hewitt , and Joe Nolan & Coulou . I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyrights are to the respect...

From the land of 50 below...RaytheNihilist shares his stories of humble beginnings and his day ones with us in this episode of Background Noise. The Saskatchewan (Treaty 6) based indigenous hip-hop artist has shifted his focus to writing introspective raps about his journey, his community, and real-world issues. We chat about his latest EP, " BLKFT BOI ", all the collaborations with other artists...

Grab your pirate hats and goth girl friends, it's getting heavy with the theatrical metal band from Edmonton, Daniel Martin & The Infamous ! We chat about their latest album " Gone Days of Silence" , how all goth girls DON'T look the same, and their upcoming year-end show at Bunkers in YEG. They also share with us some of their favourite Edmonton bands, Forsaken Rite (with which they share a d...

It's jazzy, it's groovy, it's dancy...it's KALLISTO! Today, we chat with Jossee from the psychedelic, Middle Eastern, jazz, rock group Kallisto out of Montreal, Quebec. Jossee gets influence from all over the world and across genres and blends them with unique timings and instruments to create tunes that just get you moving. We chat about her latest album " Khevre" which marks the start of Kallist...

We are kicking off Season 4 with the YEG musical legend Mallory Chipman. From soft beautiful folk songs, to angsty protest rock, to classical jazz Mallory has it all in her discography. We chat about her 2024 album " Songs To A Wild God"... one of the more folky albums, some of her songs based on bird calls, and her experimental rock project " Mallory Chipman and The Mystics". With all her work in...

It's that time of year again where one season ends...and another begins. THIS IS THE SEASON 3 FINALE OF BACKGROUND NOISE! Clocking in at over 3,150 all-time downloads across the world, I can't thank you enough for tuning in over the past 3 years. This show is proud to air on Big E Radio , so for today's special episode, we chat with fellow curator and YEG Classical Music legend, Tammy Jo. Of cours...

Scared of the Dark? There's no need to be with the Vancouver Indie-Pop Icon Lila Gray! Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Audio Producer/Engineer...Lila does it all, and she tells all. We chat about her latest album, Scared of the Dark (You Should Be Too), collaborations with other artists, and music videos. Lila shares with us some of her favourite local artists, and we hear a couple of tunes from Gra...

CAUTION: THIS EPISODE MAY CAUSE A MOSH PIT TO OPEN UP IN YOUR LIVING ROOM! We chat with the extreme metal band from Vancouver, Thirteen Goats. Their riffs are heavy, and so is the lore they have created about their mascot, "The Shepard" and his demonic goat disciples. We talk all about that and their latest album, " Capricorn Rising", and of course, the origin story of the band itself. Frontman Gr...

It's a little bit of this...a little bit of that...and all rock and roll! Today we chat with Nathan from the BC band, Crones, about their 2024 album " Human Error" (which is currently available on vinyl), all the musical inspiration behind it, some of their older tunes, and their live shows. Nathan also gives us a couple of songs from his favourite BC bands, Britt A.M., Danny Bell and His Disappoi...

I dare you NOT to sing along to the bird song...it's harder than you'd think. Pete Moss, the Ontario Nature-Folk Children's (but also for adults) musician, combines his love of birds, plants, and all things nature into catchy, educational, and inspirational songs. We chat with him about his latest single, " Hey Bud" , and both his albums, " Birds Rock " and " Plants Rock ". Pete also shares with u...

What does the North sound like? Sounds a lot like a hard way to make an easy living. So dust off those cowboy boots and get ready to work with Forrest and Nevada Eaglespeaker, the two hearts behind The North Sound out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We chat with the couple about their latest album " What It Takes" and how one song changed the whole direction of and almost complete album, their 2020 al...

The weather may be cool up in the Yukon...but these guitar riffs are even cooler. Today, we chat with the Whitehorse vocal powerhouse, Hendrika, about her music, her part in Major Funk, and the exciting things she has coming up this year. We also hear songs from Wyatt C. Lewis, Malory Chipman, Billie Zizi, and of course Major Funk. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All c...

From hosting open mics and kids' TV shows to recording songs and playing in numerous bands around the Victoria area, Glenn J. MacDonald is a man of many talents and great stories. We chat about his music, both new and old, the many bands he's in, and the projects he's currently working on. We also hear songs from KSAR and Baby Boy & The Earthly Delights (which Glenn is a part of) and Braden Ga...

She's soul, she's R&B, she's whatever she wants to be...she's APHROSE ! We chat with the YYZ Vibe Queen herself about her latest album " Roses" (a homage to her late grandmother), the deep cuts that can only be found on CD now, and her unique way of coming up with great song titles like " YaYa" and " Bobby Daba". We also hear a few songs from her favourite local acts Claire Davis, Francois Kla...

It's an episode full of fun music for fun people, written BY fun people. Today we sit down with Justin and Chelsea from the Alberta-based pop/rock duo, Wiesinger. Their lyrics are deep, their stories are inspiring, and overall their music just sounds fun. We chat about all of that, their origin stories, and the epic music showcase/festival they are putting on at The Roxy Theater in Barrhead on Apr...

Get ready for an epic journey into your mind...and the minds behind the Nova Scotia space rock duo Earth Altar . In this special episode, we listen to all four parts of their album, Inter Terra Solis, that they did with Sun Below , dive into the lore behind the songs, and chat about Earth Altar live shows. We also hear a couple of songs from East Coast powerhouses, Conductor, Plural, and FLUKE. I...

Cross your legs and chill out in a field of daisies with Vancouver trio, Stone Poets. They tell us about what it is to be human, their mission to spread peace and good vibes, and their 2024 album " HUM∀N ". We also hear a couple of songs from Bruce Coughlan and Maxwell & Thain . I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

YIP YIP! It's time to ride off with Kue Varo, the Calgary musician infusing music, magic, and storytelling. We chat with Kue about her album Cowboy Witchcraft , her journey as a musician, and we hear a brand-new unreleased single. We also spin songs from Shane Ghostkeeper and Jolene Marie. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

We are going on a field trip to the Church of Better Daze with the Minister himself... Boy Golden . We chat with him about his latest album For Eden , the lore behind Boy Golden, and his work behind the board in the Manitoba music scene. Boy Golden shares with us some of his favourite up-and-coming artists Wyatt C. Louis, Secret Beach, and FONTINE. I do not own any of the rights to the music playe...

Get in the car losers...we are listening to a kick-ass punk band from Edmonton, The Carpoolers ! We chat with Maddy and Hunter, the brother-sister duo behind the band about what it's like being in a 6-piece band, their live shows, and their debut EP Revenge Porn . We also spin a few songs from YEG legends Bad Communicators, Re-Form, and Misfortune Tellers. I do not own any of the rights to the mus...