Background Noise

Bask in the warmth of the tropical vibes no matter where you are with Tobago/Vancouver Island's Island Soul...Caleb Hart. We chat about about his live performances, poetic lyrics, music videos, and so much more and he shares with us some of his favourite songs from some up-and-coming artists like Poncho, Jayden Brown, Tk The Artist, Marc Micu, Golden Ganga, Tugstar, Djkemo, and Jonelle. I do not o...

If you like crunchy guitar tones and soothing vocals...this episode is for you! HotKid is the dream-pop alt-rock project of Shiloh Harrison out of Ontario. Starting out as just a 2 piece band in the early 2000s and now grown to a full 4 piece, we chat with Shilo about her latest EP Downtown and the work she's doing with her and her husband's indie record label Fortune Steller . We play a few other...

There's a new group of cowboys in town and their name is The Orvald Wayne Show . After supporting his friends in the YEG music scene, Ty Orvald Wayne Lindberg got the itch to get on stage himself. He's been playing shows around the city since early 2024 and this past September released a 3 song EP. We chat about his journey so far in music, the songs he's released so far, and what else he has in t...

All rise for the Saddie-Baddie queen herself...Justine Tyrell! We chat with the Calgary-based R&B rising star about her 2024 singles Devotion and Ghost Town, an upcoming album, and some of her other favourite Calgary artists. Also in the mix, we hear songs from Kaeyae Alo, Wyatt C. Louis, and TEEINTHEAM . I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the resp...

They say to reach for the stars...The Skystar! Welcome to the first reggae artist to be featured on Background Noise...Mr. Ainsworth Rose AKA Skystar out of Edmonton. Originally born in Jamaica, Skystar brings the dancehall vibes to the world. We chat about his latest album "Sky's The Limit", some of his older tunes, and all the people he has worked with. I do not own any of the rights to the musi...

We are kicking off Season 3 of Background with style....Uncle Strut style. We chat with all 3 dudes from this vibey Vancouver band about their latest single "Quarter Mile", their upcoming album, and they drop the date and location for the release show (listen to the episode to find out). Uncle Strut also introduces us to some of their favourite local bands, 538 Street, Nick Stone, and Haley Ahonen...

WOW! I can't believe another year of Background Noise has gone by. A big thank you goes out to all the artists we've talked to in season two and of course, YOU who tune in and have contributed to the over 2,000 downloads this show has had over the past 2 years. Like the Season One Finale, I'm mixing things up a little in this episode and today we chat with Todd Crawshaw, fellow Big E Radio Curator...

The final artist feature of season 2...Alberta's own Mister Bird. Gareth Bruce is a singer and storyteller who shares his journeys and love for nature through his bluesy folk songs. We chat about his newest album " Moving Mountains " which dropped in July, his 2024 EP " Reflections ", and he shares with us 2 of his favourite local artists Bretty Cassidy and Justin Hill. I do not own any of the rig...

From golfer to musician Manitoba (currently living in Toronto) Garrett Neiles has songs to sing and life lessons to share. We chat with the 80's pop-infused artist about his latest single "Lipstick", a confidence-boosting feel-good song as well as take a deep dive into his older work. Mixing things up a little bit we also listen to some live recordings and talk about his "27" EP release at the Par...

We've got all ears on Mattmac and his latest album " All Eyes On Us" . Today we are chatting with Indigenous rapper and producer Mattmac out of Manitoba, his new album is all about community and collaboration showcasing several other Indigenous artists. We chat about these collabs, music videos, and some of his older songs as well. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All c...

DIY rock group from Hamilton Ontario is as resilient as the tardigrade they named themselves after. We chat with Tom and Alex from Water Bear about their latest single "Thrive" off their new album that will be coming out soon "Home Recording Volume 3", all their old songs, and what they have coming up. We also hear a few songs from some other great Ontario Hardrock/Punk projects, Wordplay, Hysteri...

Wake up and pack your tent we are heading to the Rocky Mountains with one of Edmonton's cutest folk music couples! Jed & The Valentine are just two kids who love making music, writing songs about camping, being together, and capturing that outdoor Alberta vibe. We chat about their debut album "Awake", their live shows, and we listen to a few songs from some of their favourite local artists, Ma...

This ain't no diet rock...this is guitar riffin', hair throwin', yellin' and screamin' rock-and-roll. We chat with Joan Smith out of Ontario about her current self-fronted project "Joan Smith & The Jane Does", their live shows, recent singles, sick music videos, and some of the awesome musicians and producers they've gotten to work with. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and u...

These guys aren't your average cup of tea...Teacup Romance is a post-hardcore emo band from Edmonton with powerful vocals and a kickass sound. We chat with Ryan, the bass player, about their live shows, latest singles, and killer music videos. We also hear music from Forester, Asleep In Traffic, and Wayfinder. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the res...

0stella takes us on a ride with her music and stories. The Alt-Rock Irish Fusion musician currently living in Edmonton promoted her album Pendulum State with a cross-Canada bike tour on a mission to get to Europe with the least amount of air miles. We play songs from both sides of the pendulum and hear from some other Alberta artists, Gone Cosmic, Skye Wallace, and Local Felon. I do not own any of...

From folk-rock to synth-wave Kele Fleming is the genre-bending artist from BC whose love and concern for the environment serve as a running theme with many of her songs. We chat with Kele about a bunch of her songs both new and old, and her decision to collaborate with DJs from around the world and re-release her songs as EDM remixes. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. Al...

This man has been on a journey and he shares his lessons and stories through his music...and with us in this episode. We chat with Nelson Little, a country musician out of Manitoba about his latest single "Just Make It Happen", he drops hints to a new album, and we deep dive into a bunch of his older songs. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respec...

Dust off your boots and saddle up your horses, we going on a majestic ride with one of the cutest couples in folk/country music. We chat with Nadia and Jason, who make up the Indigenous Folk duo Burnstick, about their upcoming album, latest singles, and a film project they worked on. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

He's taken us on journeys around the world, and now he is taking us on an adventure with his music. Les Stroud (commonly known for Survivorman) tells us the story behind his career as a musician, his inspiration, and how his work as a filmmaker has led him to make some killer music videos. All that and more, in this extended episode of Background Noise. I do not own any of the rights to the music...

This is what cool sounds like...Meet multi-instrumentalist Malcolm from Calgary, Alberta. We chat about his latest project 'I Think I'm Ok' and the extended edition which is available now on all streaming platforms, his live shows, and we check out a few songs from other members of his live band. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists...

From singing on AV's front porch, to singing on stage, to now singing in the studio AV & The Inner City is out here singing their hearts out. This 6-piece all-female funk/soul group from Edmonton is a vocal powerhouse, with only 2 recorded songs out as the group (more to come) this is a very LIVELY episode, where we will listen to some of their performance from the 2022 Blues Summit in Toronto...

Now it's time to chill out and relax with The Moon and I, the Montreal-based moody electronic project. I chat with Eric about this project and his latest EP " Apperception ". I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

Wondering what all the commotion is about? It's THE Commotions, a 12-piece funk band out of Ottawa, Ontario. They recently dropped their third album, "Volume III" and it's as groovy as ever. Sit down with Brian and I as we chat all about this album and spin a few of our favourite tracks. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

We are hitting the ground and running with the first episode of the year featuring indigenous Hip-Hop Duo, Violent Ground. Brothers Chris and Allan Nabinacaboo from The Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach released their 2nd album, "Disarranged" in November 2023, featuring a ton of other indigenous artists on their songs. We chat about some singles off the latest album, music videos, and more. I do n...

The ultimate support man goes solo(ish) with his latest project Booker Diduck And His Cribbage Club. Booker has played in multiple bands in the city of Edmonton, and we hear songs from some of them like the 'Denim Daddies' and 'Carter Felker', but he is putting out his own album at the end of January 2024 and he tells us all about it. Tune in to hear some of his unreleased songs off his upcoming a...