The SOUNDS GOOD Podcast

Award-winning bassist, composer and arranger Colin Sankey has built a reputation for pushing the limits of what's possible on the bass guitar. Winner of the 2022 Phil Jones Solo Bass Competition and creator of viral bass arrangements with over 15 million views, Colin has become one of Canada's most recognizable modern bass players, performing everywhere from jazz festivals to concert stages across...

Singer-songwriter Jacob Diamond is an emerging folk artist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator based in Toronto. After graduating from York University, Jacob set off on a three-month solo trip across Europe—a journey that challenged the way he thinks about creativity, success, and building a life in music. In this episode, we dive into Jacob's songwriting process, his approach t...

Adam O'Connor has built a career playing drums across Canada and the United States, performing with country artist Kelsi Mayne and internationally recognized Oasis tribute band Supersonic. From Calgary Stampede and CMA Fest to packed theatres and clubs, Adam has learned what it takes to stay busy in the music industry. In this episode, we talk about getting gigs through word-of-mouth, what makes a...

Jesse Muldoon has spent decades immersed in music—as a performer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, band member, and high school music teacher shaping the next generation of musicians. In this episode, we talk about balancing life as a working musician and educator, playing in multiple bands, songwriting, creativity, the future of live music, AI in the arts, and what it really takes to build a li...

Most people see the music industry from the outside. This conversation lives in the parts nobody talks about. Farley works in publishing, sync licensing, grants, and film music coordination — and breaks down how careers actually get built behind the scenes. From touring with Merkules in the early days to helping artists navigate the business side of music, this episode is full of the things artist...

Most artists say they want a real career. Very few are willing to live the life that actually creates one. Rogan May spent seven years fighting wildfires and jumping out of planes into burning forests before fully committing to music — and somehow that still might be the least interesting part of his story. This is a conversation about what it actually takes to build a life in music when there are...

Most producers try to fit into a lane. This episode is about what happens when you don’t. Dawson breaks down how he went from not playing a single instrument in high school to building a career off his ear — not theory, not technique, just knowing what feels right and pushing songs in that direction. We get into the real path: failed internships, terrible early beats, learning on the fly, and sayi...

Big Red sits down with Francesca Panetta for an honest conversation about what it actually takes to build a lasting music career as an independent artist. They talk about creative direction, trusting your instincts, and navigating the gap between making music and making a life from it. Follow along Francesca's Journey: https://thesinginghippie.com/