We Talk Music

On this episode of We Talk Music , hosts Morten and Brett welcome back Dan Reed for a conversation about his latest musical adventure, Shogun Mojo , which features Dan Reed and KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer . The project combines funky rock grooves, blues-inspired guitar work, and a refreshing approach to songwriting that celebrates having fun with music. The result is a record packed with infectiou...

On this episode of We Talk Music , we sit down with Danny Marks , the longtime Toronto radio host, guitarist and blues musician who has spent 25 years sharing his passion for the blues on BLUZ. FM . From the music that first inspired him as a child to the stories behind the songs, Danny takes us on a journey through a lifetime of musical discovery. Whether you're a longtime blues fan, a musician o...

Actor and musician Courtney Gains joins We Talk Music for an in-depth conversation about his musical journey, songwriting, and the creation of his album Liberation Day . Best known to many fans for his acting career in such projects as Children of the Corn, The Burbs, Seinfeld and Back to the Future, Gains has also spent decades pursuing his passion for music. In this interview, Gains looks back a...

On this episode of We Talk Music , we sit down with acclaimed bassist, songwriter and musician Phil Soussan for a wide-ranging conversation about his music, songwriting process, recording projects and some of the remarkable artists he has worked with throughout his career. Phil Soussan has made his mark across the rock and metal world, including playing with Ozzy Osbourne , while continuing to exp...

Wicked Talks New Music, “Bones” and the Evolution of their Rock Sound Rock music fans looking for a fresh dose of hard-driving guitar, big hooks and classic rock energy will want to check out our latest episode of We Talk Music , featuring members of Wicked . The band joins host Brett to discuss their new music, their songwriting process, and the story behind their latest single, “ Bones .” Wicked...

Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis joins the program to talk about the band’s new Best Of collection , the evolution of his legendary guitar style, his time with Ozzy Osbourne, life on the road, and what could be next for Night Ranger. Few guitarists have developed a sound and stage presence quite like Brad Gillis . As a longtime member of Night Ranger and one of rock’s most recognizable whammy-ba...

Alert... We may have a new We Talk Music Podcast nicest guy of all time in bass legend Billy Sheehan ! A man who's skill is unquestioned, see his placement on Consequences of Sound's list of 100 greatest bassists at #33 as an example, Billy Sheehan has a catalogue of great stories to match his library of great songs he's played on, even though he tells us he doesn't believe in the concept of lead...

We have a super fun interview for you today with singer Todd McTavish of Judge Jackson sharing tales of the band's history. He has so many hilarious stories including how he met the late, great band co-founder Lee Jackson, playing for bikers including at Sturges and for the Hell's Angels, the band's home that they nick named the Junkyard located in a sketchy neighborhood, and much more. Todd is a...

Talented country singer Lily Heidinger is our guest on the newest episode of We Talk Music and we're so excited to share the music and style of this upcoming musician with you. A song writer with wisdom beyond her years, she makes music for misunderstood cowgirls, but it's universal appeal is sure to grab everyone. Listen to the interview to find out more and check out her singles " Miss American...

On August 28th Night Ranger drops " Best Of ", featuring newly remixed & remastered versions of classic hits like "Sister Christian", "Don't Tell Me You Love Me" and “(You Can Still) Rock in America”, alongside some of their more top tracks from more recent albums such as "No Time to Lose" and "Truth". The album is incredible, and a lot of work went into making these recordings the best you've...

It's always a pleasure to interview any member of Tesla , and that incudes current guitarist Dave Rude when he's talking about the group's latest release " Homage ". The album includes 13 covers paying tribute to legendary artists like Queen, Elvis Presley, and Etta James, along with one original track, "Never Alone", proving Tesla can still rock out with the best of them, so check it out!

Las Vegas native Anthony White—who previously played in Cold Sweat, is the singer and guitarist for Generation Landslide , who bring a high energy approach to music inspired by artists such as Alice Cooper, Kiss and Thin Lizzy. They make tremendous music and Anthony gives a tremendous interview on their new album Existence here on the We Talk Music podcast, so check it out!

When the world shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic, countless musicians found themselves without rehearsal spaces, live shows, or bandmates. For Calgary indie rock outfit Self-Cut Bangs , those limitations became an opportunity. What started as a songwriting outlet between Shawn and vocalist Cayley quickly evolved into a full-fledged band built on friendship, collaboration, and an unmistakable...

We had an absolute blast in one of the most enjoyable interviews in We Talk Music's long history with Roland Grapow. Humble and self-deprecating, his music speaks volumes about the man and with a new album by his band Masterplan coming out called Metalmorphosis you'll have the chance to find out very soon why it is he's garnered fans and success for decades in the music business, so check it out!

Formed in 1983, Crimson Glory was one of the inaugural bands to lead what would become known as the progressive metal movement. Now in 2026 they prove they are still at the top of their game with their latest album Chasing The Hydra . The We Talk Music podcast is honored to have been joined by rhythm guitarist and founding member Ben Jackson to talk the past, present and future of the band in a mu...

Corvus Lore has released a new single and video called " Promise You " to promote their upcoming 3rd studio album, and that's enough reason to bring on their talented singer Ryan Jones and equally talented guitarist Eric Fraser. With a cerebral approach to both crafting their music as well as discussing it we get deep into what makes the band and their music tick in this great chat, so check it ou...

The latest album from Voivod , which merges their unique and innovative form of metal music with a live orchestra, is a remarkable accomplishment both in theory and in practice, and makes "Symphonique" an album of the year contender. The amazing amount of work and planning that went into the project is a story all unto itself, but don't take our word for it, hear it straight from Voivod's drummer...

Powerhouse vocalist Ray West from one of We Talk Music's absolute favorite bands Spread Eagle is back on the podcast after the recent announcement of the band's soon to be released album “ The Brutal Divine ” and the hard hitting single “ Ant Farm ”. As always it's a candid chat with one of the good guys, and coolest people, in the music industry, so check it out!

He's a professional wrestler, a podcaster, and above all a musician. He's Robby Vegas and he joins the We Talk Music podcast to discuss all that and more in a very entertaining episode. Heavily influenced by the hard rock of the 80's, Robby Vegas isn't playing a gimmick in or out of the ring, he's a true, blue rock n' roller who you can listen to by checking out his new single " Rock Show " on all...

20 years in the making, "Crying for John Lennon" - A Song for Peace by Hargo seems like a perfect song for our times. With prophetic lyrics and an eternal message, the story behind the story is just as fascinating as the music itself. Check out this interview with Musical Medicine Man, Producer & Singer/Songwriter Hargo to find out more.

Seriously deep, soulful music, great guitar and fantastic vocals are the traits of the music being put out by The Fa . Their own description of the band sums it up best "Fronted by the fierce and fearless Amy Faithe , The FA blends powerhouse vocals with searing guitar work from Mike Araiza —a female-led pop-rock band that hits hard and leaves a mark." Check out this interview with Amy and Mike to...

Troy Williver and Jaime Lynch from OG8 join the We Talk Music podcast to talk a multitude of topics from how their song writing happens, their new single "W.O.M.A.N" from the Original 8 album, the eight different people that make up the OG8, how the band formed and much much more. A fun chat so check it out!

Bad Marriage is a band bringing old school metal swagger with a modern rock sensibility to their songs. Signed with Ron Keel’s RFK Media they have the backing, work ethic, intelligence, talent and experience to rock the current music scene. This interview with producer and guitarist Mike Fitz and former Tesla member and guitar aficionado Tommy Skeoch give you all the details on one of hard rock's...

Hard Rock powerhouse Black Swan has a new album out February 27th titled " Paralyzed ", meaning we have an excuse to bring one of the G.O.A.T's in their vocalist Robin McAuley back on the show. As usual this is breezy fun with one of the best people around in Robin as we talk about why Black Swan is not just some supergroup put together but a real band, the songs on the new album, the legacy of hi...

As the lead singer of Roxx Gang and The Mojo Gurus singer Kevin Steele already has a solid legacy of music he can hang his hat on, but that legacy is getting another major bump with the release of his first solo album titled " One Thing Left To Do ", and incredible record that encompasses everything musically that makes up the man after an incredible life. In this candid interview Kevin talks abou...