In The Cut

We sit down with multifaceted artist TC Spades to discuss his remarkable journey into the world of music. Known for his unique creative background, TC Spades shares insights into his transition from a visual artist to a burgeoning musician. Discover how his early experiences in various art forms have influenced his musical style and what it means to blend different creative disciplines. From his i...

In this episode, Adriel sits down with Dan Boniferro, the innovative mind behind Laylow Brewery. Join us as Dan shares the fascinating journey of Laylow, from its humble beginnings to becoming a staple in the Toronto beer community. He discusses the inspiration behind their unique beer flavours and the challenges of running a successful brewery. Dan shares his top five rappers of all time, giving...

In late March, Eric Ryan released his latest EP ‘Red Flags’ it navigates the uncharted territory of newfound love. Eric Ryan is an independent artist whose artistry embodies sounds mixing R&B, Neo-soul, Lo-fi & Alternative influences all into one; diving into & connecting his experiences in love, life hardships & self-thought. We discuss his entry into music and teaching himself ho...

We celebrate our 100th episode of IN THE CUT with Toronto Raptors DJ 4Korners. He discusses DJing the Raptors Championship parade, his new podcast, and what he's learned about himself through therapy. 4Korners has done it all. Whether it's at top nightclubs in over 20 countries or world-renowned events, including the Cannes Film Festival, London Fashion Week, the Abu Dhabi Formula 1 or the Olympic...

Erin Browne is a musician and creative from Scarborough, Ontario. Growing up she was exposed to many genres of music and developed a particular emotional resonance with folk-inspired alternative music and classic rock. We discuss her musical beginnings and the hardest thing about being in a band. She is open about the stories behind the music and talks about how she eventually beat writer's block....

This episode features a conversation with Toronto rapper G Milla, he discusses his new album 'Mr. Turner.' This is his first album in 4 years and he returns with a dynamic offering, littered with enlightening messages and candid storytelling. We discuss his personal growth and some of his interests outside the music. G Milla is a huge meditator and shares his routine. This episode is filled with g...

Matthew Progress' latest project 'God Made Dirt' is the sum of a wide range of musical influences. From abstract hip hop, punk, electronica, trap, funk and psychedelic Progress calls it his 'most significant creation to date.' We discuss the importance of a ritual and his thoughts on surrealism. In his attempt for a world without doctrine, Progress drops countless gems in this electrifying convers...

In this episode, we talk to Toronto-based rapper Melo Griffith about his latest project Left On Read. All the song titles on the album are acronyms, we discuss the creative choice of some of the tracks that almost didn't make it. Griffith reflects on his personal growth in 2023 and having his face on a billboard at Yonge and Dundas Square. He delivers a very unique answer to our $100 million quest...

In this episode, we talk to DillanPonders, one of the most successful independent artists in the country who is closing in on a Guinness World Record. He discusses his transition to becoming an independent artist and his journey with personal growth. He has already dropped 3 projects this year and we talk about the fourth, 'Album Mode Vol. 4'. We explore his work ethic what it takes to drop a new...

In this episode of IN THE CUT, we sit down with Scarborough-based sound selector Berma. He is the head of a DJ Program titled 'Lost in Rotation' that serves marginalized youth and allows participants to have space to hone their craft and learn hands-on skills. Berma dives into how he got started DJing and the benefits of spinning with no headphones. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday...

This episode features rising R&B-fusion/dancehall artist Omega Mighty on the heels of her sophomore album 'Notorious & Noble'. We discuss her diverse musical upbringing and the pressure of creating a project during lockdown. She highlights some of her favourite songs from the new album and delivers an important gem for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to the radio show every Wednesday @ 11...

On this special episode of IN THE CUT, we are joined by showrunner Leslie Norville to discuss the new CBC Series Black Life: Untold Stories. She discusses some of her favourite moments from the series and her most surprising discoveries. Norville sheds some light on misconceptions about Black history in Canada. Black Life is an eight-part docuseries on CBC that reframes the rich and complex histor...

The Canadian-Jamaican MC joins the IN THE CUT Podcast for the first time, narrowly dodging the ice cream challenge. He discusses his favourite cartoons and his entry into music. Known for his rapid flow and patois-laced his new single 'SHEDOENEED' shows off his newfound vocal range. King Cruff gushes about his older brother and delivers one of the most memorable quotes for Wednesday Wisdom. You ca...

Maky Lavender is an acclaimed bilingual rapper who brings a dynamic range to pop-forward productions. The Montreal-based rapper has a connection to the podcast that goes back to some of its first episodes. He discusses the countless hours he's spent travelling by train across Canada and his time in Europe. He addresses the controversy with REM and some of his favourite shows to watch. Maky deliver...

Alex Bent & The Emptiness premiered their sophomore visual album 'Jesus Issues' in Saskatoon in April. Featuring music and music videos from the upcoming album of the same name the film highlights Bent's relationship with religion, sex and death. He discusses the tour for the visual album and multiple film versions. 'Jesus Issues' is four years in the making, Bent talks about recording in Toro...

Jerelle Fisher joins IN THE CUT for the second time to discuss his latest album 'It's All For the Growth'. On his first project since 2020, Jerelle gets personal about his family, his love life, and some of the pitfalls of the music industry. In our first in-person interview, we discuss creating an album that took him several years to craft. He talks about the importance of vulnerability in music...

Born in Sudan, and bred in Edmonton Canada, Mouraine is a name to pay attention to. His debut EP, Bigger Dreams, was released in 2021, and received props from Complex, The Source, CBC, Earmilk, Exclaim!, RANGE, If It’s Too Loud, Hip Hop Canada and more. Mouraine learned to speak English through his appetite for music and returns with his latest project 'In Search Of Gold'. In this interview, we ta...

In this episode, we are joined by Jibril Osman to discuss his debut book 'Dancing with a Mask On'. The book discusses his success as a music journalist, artist manager and publicist. This book is filled with hilarious comparisons and poignant pop culture references, a must-read for any young creative. He talks about his love for footy and the fatal heart condition that changed the trajectory of hi...

Harrison returns after a 5-year hiatus. His new album Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees is jazz focused with a mix of funk and old-school hip-hop elements. He discusses his growth as a pianist and some of his favourite songs from the project. Harrison calls his new sound 'Diet Jazz' and cites Vince Guaraldi as one of his key influences. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @...

In part two of our interview with Calgary-Based Artist Tea Fannie continues to drop gems. She discusses her alter ego and some of her biggest musical influences. She shares an interesting answer to our 100 million-dollar question. One of the most comical episodes from Season 2 so far this one is an instant classic. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every Wednesday @ 11 AM EST 1280AM on your Ra...

In this episode, we talk to Calgary-based Hip Hop artist, Tea Fannie. We discuss her new song 'Okay' and the inspiration behind it. She shares on some of her doppelgangers and her opinion on artists who don't write all their music. One of the funniest episodes of Season 3, it concludes with some serious jellyfish talk and some gems for Wednesday Wisdom. You can listen to The Cool Table LIVE every...

Paul Chin is a lifelong student, lover, and explorer of music, which manifests itself in his work as a music producer and DJ.In the two years since his critically acclaimed **Full Spectrum** EP, Paul Chin has been further crystallising his exploratory sound, and storytelling with this full-length debut. He returns to the IN THE CUT Podcast to discuss his latest ‘And Under Heaven We Are All Made of...

Patrik Kabongo is a Canadian rapper-songwriter and director known for his moody sophisticated hip-hop gems. His latest project 'I Tried to Sing a Song' is an unexpected divergence from his established hip-hop sound. We discuss his new approach to releasing music and the journey to enjoying the process. This is Patrik's third appearance on the podcast and he drops more gems than ever before. He hig...

This episode of The Cool Table features a special interview with actor Colton Royce. Colton is a multi-disciplinary artist from Scarborough, Canada, and of Jamaican and Filipino descent. He recently starred in two holiday films released in December of 2022, Sappy Holiday and the Great Holiday Bake War. We discuss his pivot from athletics to the arts and some of his inspirations. Royce drops gems a...

This episode of IN THE CUT features the celebrated and internationally acclaimed pianist and composer from Toronto, Thompson Egbo-Egbo. He stopped by talk about his first album release in three years, What Remains. He discusses the three-part suite (What Was Taken, the title track, What Remains and What Possibilities) where Thompson is joined (for the first time) by Odin Quartet. Some of the origi...