Ego & Vice

A generous helping of 90s indie rock; a sprinkling of country-western flair; a healthy dose of tongue-in-cheek wit; and an authenticity that cannot be bought — this is the cliffs notes version of Leeny Jones. An active member of the Ottawa/Gatineau music scene, Leeney writes, records and performs as a solo artist and with her bands, Leeny Jones and the Boys and Sour Pussy https://leenyjones.bandca...

Stoby is the bilingual culmination of members from across Ontario and Quebec. Starting with the release of thier self titled EP in 2019 and right up to thier latest EP "Playing in Cement" Stoby continues to write and release indie fuzz-pop with sparkly hooks and drum-fills that will fill your heart with joy. The band, thier music and it's members have become very well respected amongst thier peers...

Ottawa's Guest Room Status (GRS) are a DIY emo band that aspires to mash together elements of math-rock, pop-punk and midwest emo to deliver high-energy, sing-along tunes.  Established in 2020, GRS have released 2 EP's and have built a devoted following off the strength of thier powerfull songs and dynamic live performances. With new music and live shows on the horizon, 2024 will no doubt be a bus...

Ian Ferguson, Brock Sarault and Steve Clifford of the Ottawa band Class of 91 stopped into South Hood Studio to have a chat about, music, songwriting, band life and the world we live in.  Class of 91 writes songs about challenges in the human story, offered up in a sonic design that has been described as a guitar-forward mix of punk, indie rock, and early 90s alternative in the Bob Mould tradition...

Sandy Vance of Ottawa band, Teenage Fiction stopped into South Hood Studio for a conversation about song writing, history of his band and the meteoric rise of a thriving Ottawa music scene.  Teenage Fiction, a self described band of Dream-punk superstars have been writing and performing since 2018.  On the wave of 11 separate releases, a literal vault of new music in the works and a growing buzz a...

Hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, The New Hires are a dynamic indie rock band that formed amidst the challenges of the pandemic. Founded from the depths of Kijiji, this spirited group has quickly risen to prominence in the Ottawa music scene, captivating audiences with their catchy hooks and energetic performances.  In early 2022, The New Hires stepped onto the local music scene with the relea...

Neon Ghosthouse are an Ottawa-based emo alt-rock band. Since thier inception in 2021, the band has performed with a variety of artists from the eclectic Ottawa music scene such as, F!TH, Teenage Fiction, and The New Hires, as well as touring bands, Hotel Mira, Ivytide, and Juno-nominated band Harm & Ease.   The band's new 4 song EP entitled "Mercy Rule" was recorded and produced by Cam Dunn of...

DJ Noah has been spinnin’ tunes at proms, weddings, parties and the biggest LiVE 88.5 events all over Ottawa for years!  His love and knowledge of music is scary and that’s exactly why he’s LiVE 88.5 Music Director.  Noah hosts the only LiVE-to-air, non-stop party in the city every Saturday night on 88.5 from 8pm-2am… the Saturday Night Hard Drive!  I met Noah at a wedding back in 2006 and we have...

Ted Carty is a veteran musician of the Ottawa music scene. From local bands Donkey Punch/St. Joe's Mission and Cold City Kings, Ted continues to be a well respected singer/songwriter within the music community. He currently hosts a monthly Singer/Songwriter Showcase called "Look What the Cat Dragged In" at local Ottawa bar Meow That's Hot.  https://soundcloud.com/ted-carty https://spotify.link/ul0...

Rich, Jordan, Summer and Gary of local Ottawa band Positive Charge dropped into the halls of South Hood Studio to have a chat and a few laughs with yours truly. PC has been sparking thier way through the Ottawa music scene within the last decade and have no signs of stopping. They are currently working on the follow up to their 2017 release "Under Growth" and playing shows in Ottawa and beyond. Th...

Known for weaving dreamy vintage sounds into thoughtful, carefully crafted songs, Oddeline is the name given to the work of singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Marianne Keuleman. Oddeline experiments with a more independent, DIY approach to music-making, learning to record, produce, and release music from the comfort of her low-budget home studio. Her self-penned and produced d...

Had a fun chat with the dudes from Audio Visceral. Audio Visceral are a 3 piece power pop/punk/rock/garage/beer drinking deviants from Vankleek Hill/Ottawa Steve Beauchesne - guitar/vocals Kevin James - bass/vocals Gary Doherty - drums A\V on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GuiaVhGnrCsqdpuk5hojv?si=KTnTIhUYT92Gs1dB8ga2cQ A\V on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiovisceral_/ -- Ban...

Dean Watson is an audio engineer, producer, musician and owner of Buckingham Palace Audio recording studio. Along with being in his 3rd decade behind the sound board, Dean also writes and performs with Ottawa band The Escape Society and his own musical project, Everything is Angles. Everything Is Angles https://youtu.be/WwDREBy1QSs https://youtu.be/mFFnxVYAS4Y Buckingham Palace Audio https://www.f...

So many amazing bands and artists have graced the airwaves of the Ego & Vice Podcast. So proud to call these people peers and friends. I'm honored to present you with Ego & Vice Mix Tape: Vol #1.  Please support local music.  Track order  1. The Fly Downs - Fabric Of Humanity   2. Holy Christopher - The Two  3. Area Resident - Pigs on the Wing  4. ISØBEL - Infinity Pools  5. Chris Landry -...

The premier of The Fly Downs new single "Fabric of Humanity"  Ottawa’s own Alternative-rock-infused Pop Punk band, The Fly Downs, have been making waves since October of 2016.  The Fly Downs strive to entertain audiences and fans with high energy and inclusive performances.  The band's team up with Thousand Island Records and subsequent release of their debut full-length album, “At This Point In T...

Ottawa band Tin Constellation swing into South Hood Studio for a chat about a busy year, song writing and cultivating lilies in the park.  Narrative-folk musings and music from near earth orbit   https://linktr.ee/tinconstellations

The Escape Society is all about feeling good and celebrating life. Combining vintage cool with contemporary ingenuity , the rocking band features veteran players Troy Huizinga, Scott Norris, Dean Watson and Jay Watts. Drawing inspiration from chart stalwarts like Foo Fighters, Queen, The Killers, Sparks and T. Rex, The Escape Society demand your attention and jump start your energy with honesty, c...

Ego & Vice welcomes Isøbel. Combining growling synthesizers, pulsing drums, and distorted guitar, ISØBEL delivers brooding alternative pop and synth-rock anthems to fans of similar artists such as St. Vincent, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Metric. This self-taught, multi-instrumentalist solo artist writes, records and produces her music out of her home studio in Ottawa, Canada.

Alex Kaye Black joins me for Episode #100. Alex is a singer songwriter with strong roots in the Ottawa music scene. Alex has recently released a new EP titled "Into Darkness". Available on all streaming services.

Nick Cooper is singer songwriter new to the Ottawa area. E&V podcast proudly gives new artists a platform to share their craft and a warm welcome. Fun chat. Great guy. Check out his links and drop him a line. 

Ego & Vice returns for season 6 w/ local Ottawa comedian and all round cool dude Brad Dorion. Fun chat about stand up comedy, music and bowl food. 

Season 5 Finale. A recap of the year and New GOAT!  Season 5 has been awesome. Thank you to all the amazing people that gave thier time to me and the podcast. It was a pleasure to chat and catch up.  See you all soon for Ego & Vice Podcast Season 6. Cheers Mike

Andrew Lacelle is a local musician, songwriter, sound engineer and a local business owner. His history of local bands include CURL, The Monotymes and a staple in the Ottawa scene, Holy Christopher. Andrew was an original guest on E&V Season 1 in 2017. I'm happy he's back for round 2 to talk about his involvement in the buzzing local music scene, life, love and cake.  https://holychristopher.ba...

Pete Hammond is a local musician, writer, artist, author and a true humanitarian. Always a captivating conversationalist, Pete touches on life, love, music, art, the good ol' days and the changes that come with getting older.  

Zoe Towne is an actor, musician, songwriter, content creator and an all around cool dude. Zoe stops by E&V for a conversation about her busy schedule, surprise trips to Sweden and gives her thoughts on the much anticipated Ouiji Shark 2!  https://open.spotify.com/album/74fla9YW76lEd6Rp0Z81A2?si=SenEn505Q3u7kd62ONrodg  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9GKTC2H9GVg1rOICHXRMJw?app=desktop  https:...