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Sleepy Jean is capturing the sounds and intensity of the Wild West out in Ontario in her most recent album "Shoot Me In A Dream", We chat all about her latest album, that spaghetti western vibe she was going for, and the awesome black and white music videos shes done for some of the songs. We also chat about her debut album "Idel Hands", and she introduces us to "The Feverish Lemons" and "Flwr Gir...

Turn up the volume and get ready for another rockin' episode featuring Dexter Twardzik, the man of many bands. We chat about his family band, Bad Communicators and their latest single "Shower Beer", his longest-running band, Medical Pilot and their first full-length album "Primary Colours", and his most recent band Super Ego. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyrig...

Get ready to rock out with one of Edmonton's most kick-ass bands, Whale And The Wolf. After almost a decade together they just released their first full-length album and they tell us all about it. Plus we hear some new tunes from their other projects Forester, and Alcoves. This episode goes a little over an hour, but it's totally worth it. All copyright is to the respected artists.

Jace Carrillo is bringing his Venezuelan roots to Quebec with his Latin-Pop music. We chat about his latest album "Phenomena" which includes some out-of-this-world songs like "Lunática", "Eclipse", and "Equinox" and all the awesome music videos and visualizers that go along with them. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

Welcome to the show our first musician from New Brunswick, Zack Ingles. Zack combines a classic folk and modern pop sound into songs that tell a story. We chat about his latest single "Fair", his 2020 album "Chasing Light" and so much more. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

Get comfy with us as we chat with Vancouver Indie-Pop Artist Yaris Paris about his latest album "Maximize Comfort". Yaris has been putting out albums every year since 2020 and we play songs from all his albums, we also chat about the music videos and visualizers on his YouTube Channel. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

Yee Haw, we are kickin' off Season 2 with Desiree Dorion, a big name in Manitoba Country Music. We chat about her latest album "That's How I Know", her nominations for the upcoming MCMA, and we take it all the way back to 2010 and chat about her first album (on Spotify) "Soul Back Jack". I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

WOW...one whole year of Background Noise! For the last episode of the season, we are doing things a little differently, I give you the background on Background Noise. I'm going to tell you how it all got started, spin some new tunes, and share my stories behind these songs. Thank you so much for listening all year, stay tuned for more great music in season two. I do not own any of the rights to th...

Slip on your vans and grab your boards, we are hanging out with Nima and Dexter from alt-rock shoegaze band, Hillsboro out of Victoria BC. We chat about their upcoming album dropping in the fall, their latest single "Exit Plan", and their 2020 EP "Car Sex". They also introduce us to a couple of other BC bands they recently shared a bill with. Add their songs to your Spotify playlists here. I do no...

Kickback and chillax with us to the folk-rock band, Starpainter from Lethbridge, Alberta. We chat with Joel from the band about their latest album "Rattlesnake Dream" and how it was inspired by a dream he had himself and later found out a ton of people in Lethbridge have had a similar dream. We also chat about line-up changes, live shows, and their first album. Add songs from this episode to your...

Turn it up and be ready to throw down to some minty fresh new pop-punk tunes from YEG's own Mint Club. We chat about their most recent single "Havoc" and some of their other new releases, play a bunch of their older music, and spin tunes from some of our other favourite Edmonton bands. Add the songs you heard here today to your playlists easily with their BGN Spotify Playlist . I do not own any of...

Get ready to groove to this one, Major Funk is probably the funkiest band to come out of the Yukon. Paris Pick introduced us to this funky group in her episode, so, of course, we had to call up her 'horny' friend Adrian to give us the low down on this band. Adrian who plays horns in both Major Funk and Paris Pick, tells us about all the collaboration that happens both in the band and in the music...

If you like hairspray, falling in love, and wicked guitar solos, then you'll love Paris Pick, the Yacht-Pop Princess of the Yukon. We chat about and play lots of music from her self-titled solo project, but she also tells us about her other band " Swamp Sex Robots" and we play one of their latest singles " Milk Man". She also introduces us to probably the funkiest band in the north..." Major Funk"...

On the Full Flower Moon, we released a new episode of Background Noise. Join me as I chat with Myles about his project 'Myles From Home'. We chat about his journey as an artist, his 2021 single "Full Flower Moon', and his other super groovy project 'Gnarfunkle'.Find some of the songs you heard today in his BGN feature playlist.

This is the definition of "Bedroom Pop". Made mainly by himself in his bedroom in Winnipeg Manitoba, Francis Rae's sound is a vibe. We chat about his debut EP "Aquarius' and his work as a session musician for tons of other Canadian musicians like 'Kris Ulrich' and 'Field Guide'.Explore his music and other projects in the BGN Spotify Playlist I do not own any of the rights to the music played and u...

These small-town boys are making big-city noise! Get up and windmill your arms to Bonnyville/Edmonton's pop-rock kings FKB. We chat about their live shows, new songs, and all the co-writing and collaboration they do with artists across Canada. Add the songs you heard today to your playlists here BGN Spotify playlist . I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to...

First heard in the 'Antarticus' episode, we dive deeper into the sounds of Cranbrook BC's Rare-Earth Magnet. We chat about their latest single 'Leaves', some of the other projects they've been a part of (one you can only find on YouTube), and we play some unreleased demos that you can only hear on Background Noise right now. Find SOME of the songs we played today in their Spotify BGN Playlist I do...

WARNING The music in this episode may cause you to run into the woods and become feral. Vancouver brother band, I am Creature gives us the background on their powerful sound and heavy themes. We chat about their debut EP 'Oddly Shaped Things', and some of their other projects including doing the soundtrack to a short film. Here's just the music. I do not own any of the rights to the music played a...

We first heard of Onglish in the 'Lifeandthetribe' episode when Aisha talked about the song she did with him "Gone Leave". Now we sit down and chat with him and chat about his wide range of music. From Hip Hop to ambient, we talk about collaboration, imagination, and his latest sing "Thyme". Want just the music? Check out his BGN Spotify Playlist I do not own any of the rights to the music played...

YEE HAW! Get ready for another country episode featuring Ontario's James Downham. We talk about his journey to becoming a solo musician, collaboration with other artists, and his group project the 'Durham County Band'. Save all the songs you heard in today's episode to your favourite Spotify playlist here ! I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respect...

Welcome to the musical journey of Neil Leyton a Portuguese-Canadian, whose been in so many projects it can't be contained to one episode. We chat about his newest Single 'Michael Maker' under his solo project, his early work with the band 'Passion d'Flower', and talk about his Portuguese project 'Lusitanian Ghosts'. Find all the songs for the episode in the BGN Spotify Playlist . During the show N...

Kazdoura is an Arabic phrase for a short walk with friends, and that's what this episode feels like. Join me as I chat with Leen and Johnny about their Arabic Jazz Fusion band, Kazdoura, and their debut EP 'Wain'. Add their EP to all your playlist easily through their BGN Spotify Playlist. I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

Dark and mysterious, but still super groovy, that's Toronto Supergroup UWUW (you-you). Jay Anderson from the group tells about they got together and the inspiration behind the songs on their self-titled debut album. We also spin a bunch of songs from the other projects of the members like Yaehsun, Ian Blurton's Future Now, Drew Smith, and more. Find all the songs we played today on the BGN UWUW fe...

If sounds could chill...this is what it would sound like! Hailing from the icy north of the Yukon, Antarticus is an epic fantasy doom metal band. We chat about their love of horror and film, using real Yukon wind in their songs, and so much more. To add their songs to your next epic fantasy adventure game check out their BGN Featured Playlist on Spotify. I do not own any of the rights to the music...

TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY SPECIALS! The first ever Background Noise Holiday Special features Ontario's Country Christmas Queen, Jessie T! We chat about her latest single "Ugly Christmas Sweater", a music video featuring her mom, and her some of her awesome experiences co-writing music. To add all the music to your holiday playlist check out the BGN Jessie T Playlist on Spotify. I do not own any o...