INDUSTRY TACTICS with FRIENDLY RICH

Nate Mills, frontman of the band Run with the Kittens talks about his early years growing up in Orillia, Ontario, how we moved to Toronto, started a band, toured in a school bus, and became a frequent flyer at the legendary Cameron House. He shares how Terry Brown, the producer of several classic Rush records discovered RWTK and ended up producing more classic material with them. A joyous talk wit...

A talk with koto-pop sensation Jessica Stuart, a hard-working force majeure in Toronto music, traveling the world, sharing her music far and wide. Jessica opens up about her music education and what led her to this wonderful body of work. And a dazzled you shall be!

Join us for a second interview with cult legends, Renaldo and the Loaf, via Skype from Ted the Loaf's home in Wales. We dig deeper into their collaborative recording, a 1983 co-release with The Residents called "Title in Limbo". We talk about Snakefinger, their disturbing music video done by Graeme Whifler and much more!

An amazing chat with Toronto songwriter Laura Barrett. Well known for incorporating the kalimba into her music, this interview digs deeper into her work, as a film composer, pianist, and educator. In addition to her solo work, Barrett has also performed as a member of The Hidden Cameras, Henri Fabergé and the Adorables, Woodhands and Sheezer. Enjoy this beautiful chat with one of Toronto's finest...

Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Doug Tielli and his heartfelt music. You'll hear the stories behind his records, and the role of middle names in the Tielli family. Fresh piss from the well of genius!

He's a well of creativity, a connector of humans, a constant force in the world of weirdo art. From hip hoppin' moose puppets to doom metal to rock operas, Cory McCallum won the lottery on creative output. There ain't no genre or medium void of his treatment, Cory is a fearless renaissance man from Orangeville, Canada and it's a big treat to get into his mind and process on this episode of Industr...

Friendly Rich sits down with English avant garde masters, Renaldo and The Loaf to catch a glimpse into their wonderful world. So many artists are influenced by this subtle duo from Portsmouth, England, from Spike Jones, and The Locust, to Friendly Rich himself, this two-part episode is a great treat to share with you all! Since the early 70's Brian Poole (aka 'Renaldo Malpractice') and David Janss...

Toronto trombonist, Steve Ward plays with Minotaurs, Caribou, The Lollipop People and many more....A man of many passions, Steve breaks it down into 3 easy chapters: meat, music, and graffiti. Urine soaked sausage for all my friends!!!

Kevin Breit has performed on several Grammy and Juno award-winning records. He works with everybody from Norah Jones, Hugh Laurie and Cassandra Wilson to Harry Manx, Rosanne Cash and more. A well-grounded human, Kevin is always pushing his creativity to the limits. We discuss Kevin's Jukebox series, his latest release Ernesto & Delilah, recording with Norah Jones and alot more. A great storyteller...

Wax Mannequin waxes more than poetic in this heartfelt conversation. A seasoned veteran and crafty songwriter from his home just outside of Hamilton, Canada. Listen up, as the tactics flow outta this wise candle!

She leads The Lipliners, and has been releasing her uncompromising music for over fifteen years. A staple in the Toronto improvising music scene, Ronley Teper is now on a quest to make new musical friends in different cities, from Berlin to Melbourne. Ronley has recently released a trilogy of songs with accompanying videos by acclaimed director Davide di Saro', one of which was recently nominated...

For the last fifty years, The Nihilist Spasm Band has done it their own way. Pioneers of the noise music genre, this Part 2 Extra Special Industry Tactics XMAS Special is a chat with John Boyle of the NSB. Ear plugs are mandatory. Murray, prop me up here!

Part one of this Extra Special Industry Tactics Christmas Special features a Lindor chocolate treat from Friendly's Festive vault: a 2004 interview with Canadian composer R. Murray Schafer. At 83 years old, Schafer is one of Canada's most prolific composers and musical minds. From coining the term 'soundscape' to being a companion of the Order of Canada, R. Murray Schafer is a national treasure. P...

Bob Wiseman is enjoying a remarkable journey in Canadian music. One of the founding members of Blue Rodeo, Bob left that band in 1992, and has since released 13 solo records, produced 29 other artists, scored for film, television, working extensively in theatre, and comedy. This is a lovely conversation, that scratches the surface on a rich career that remains creative, collaborative, and original...

Wanna learn all the different types of gigs? This is the podcast for you! This week's podcast features an in depth discussion with trumpeter Rebecca Hennessy and bassist Michael Herring. Two fierce band leaders and life partners...presented on a bed of tranquil aquarium trickles. It's a caffeinated journey into the white board of your mind!

"It's like listening to a Salvador Dali painting" Transcending age, race, and genre; Cheldon Paterson, aka SlowPitchSound does not consider himself a DJ, rather a creator of sound collages. Enjoy this sweaty conversation we had under a Toronto tree...

"There's nothing worse than a bass player with a dream..." This episode, Rich hangs with James McEleney, bass player and swell gent. Nothing like drinking beer, talking beer, music, and much more. A man of many words, today we celebrate SHAMOO on the podcast!

A gripping discussion with Guelph's creative genius, Jenny Omnichord! We talk about her one-of-a-kind bus project, how she came up in the indie music scene in Guelph and much more. Thanksgiving!

He's a man of few words and incredible beats, Sly Juhas. The son of a Hungarian horologist, Sly is set to squeeze the most out of life. His latest adventures send him to Berlin to live and make new friends in music. It is the relationship between the drummer and the dancer, and Sly has no problem splitting jazz atoms on stage, paraddidlin' his way to greatness. Three cheers (and a kooya) for Sly!

Buckle up and take a ride with Joe Sorbara, Toronto drummer and the sweetest soul you'll ever meet. Joe walks us through the importance of being respectful, how he came up in the Toronto improvised music scene, and many more interesting tactics. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Toronto guitarist Ken Aldcroft (1969-2016).

Friendly Rich chats with the talented songwriter Jadea Kelly to discuss her new recording "Love & Lust" and other important tactics. Kelly now spends most of her time in Nashville, so it was a real treat to sit with her and reflect on a very exciting career!

He walks and a talks in tongues. Step inside the brain of a true artiste, the enigmatic Canadian, John Southworth carves out some new tactics, from keeping the cards stuffed deep in the meat pie, to deconstructing "the title track". There's alot to learn from this gem of an artist. Dig in to the meat pie of musical wisdom [recorded in 1872].

Episode Ten features guitar marvel and deep thinker, Nichol S. Robertson. As a very special bonus, we're happy to unleash a previously unreleased live performance at the end of this episode, Nichol shredding all over Friendly Rich's arrangement of Rimsky Korsakov's Scheherazade, premiered in 2013 at the Guelph Jazz Festival. Enjoy!

Canadian painter and blues musician Mendelson Joe opens his cabin in the woods to speak with Rich about all things music, culture, politics, and end of the world.

This week, we chat with the musical genius Hawksley Workman, from his studio in Burk's Falls. We talk about his incredible career in music, touring, gardening, and much more.