Inside The Artist's Studio

Jeff sits down with JP Lancaster and Jared Doherty from Kamloops band At Mission Dolores. The conversation covers the history of the band and their very busy 2019 which saw them release two full length albums and tour Western Canada. Jeff gets them to talk about the music scene that is bubbling up in Kamloops right now and how the two of them are role models of the younger bands starting up. Doher...

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Jeff sits down with Counterfeit Jeans to discuss their long awaited sophomore album, Good Morning (which was recently a “Pick Of The Week”). They discuss their growth as a band and also their love for the Sled Island Music Festival before launching into the rapid-fire. This is not Counterfeit Jeans first time being interviewed by Jeff (Episode 060 from...

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s studio, Sean talks to soon-to-be country star Maddie Storvold about her unique experiences in the industry and her new album Flowers, Books, Poetry and the Moon. They chat about the sense of humour in Maddie’s music, and about returning to Canada after spending most her formative years in Dubai. Sean gives Maddie a rapid-fire questionnaire before she leaves,...

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Jeff sits down with experimental artist Jonathan Kawchuk to discuss his phenomenal 2018 debut North . They talk about the fact that the album was written and recorded in various locations around the globe, which includes the unique final step which took place in a Norwegian forest. They also talk about Kawchuk’s time spent as an intern for Ben Frost an...

On today’s episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Eamon McGrath, who at the time had just finished touring his 2018 album Tantramar . The conversation dives heavily into the art/business of touring and how it taught McGrath just how much his home country has influenced his music. They also look at the difference between music scenes in major markets in Canada versus the scenes in the...

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Jeff brings in Ian Rowley and Parker Thiessen to talk about their project called Private Investigators and the brand new album they released called The Uncanny Valley . The interview serves dual purposes as Jeff inevitably moves the questioning towards the label they own and operate together called Pseudo Laboratories. Finally, in the last third of th...

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean sits down with King of Foxes front-woman, Olivia Street. They talk about the band's recently released sophomore record “Salt & Honey”, as well as Olivia’s roots in classical and punk music and her mad bowling skills. Recorded February 28th, 2019. Track used with full permission from King Of Foxes. https://kingoffoxes.bandcamp.com Background M...

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Sean sits down with Jeremy Witten who is the principal writer in Baby Jey. They discuss the reason behind his recent move from Edmonton to Brooklyn and how Baby Jey tackles shows in New York without most of his band. They discuss how what Dean Kheroufi brings to the project and how Baby Jey is starting to transform to feature Kheroufi in a more promine...

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Jeff tracks down Troy & Eric from Altameda to discuss their brand new record Time Hasn’t Changed You and the story behind it’s creation. They also talk about joining the Pheromone Recordings roster, playing as others backing band and the pros and cons to staying in Edmonton when their team lives in Toronto. Then before they part ways, Jeff puts the...

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Sean sits down Toronto singer songwriter Danielle Knibbe and her band. They talk about how they all met as Grant MacEwan music students and how they later came together in Toronto to form a trio. The interview also dives into the writing and recording of Knibbe’s forthcoming album and the theme hiding within it’s songs. Recorded December 5th, 2018. Tra...

Surf Dads are band from Regina, Saskatchewan who are leading the charge when it comes to the recognition their city’s music scene garnered in 2018. Principal members Chris & Gage join Jeff to talk about their 2018 EP called Long Weekend (featured on the Cups N Cakes “Best EPs of 2018” list), their record label called Grind Central Records and the blossoming state of Regina’s music scene. Then...

At the end of October 2018, Calvin Love released an incredible album called Highway Dancer. It’s a stunning, multi-genre record that reflects on the pressure of life, addiction, growing up, mortality, family, travel and time. We here at the Cups N Cakes Network loved this album instantly, having made it a “Pick Of The Week” upon it’s release. Jeff catches up with Calvin for a brief chat about his...

JD & The Sunshine Band stopped by the Cups N Cakes headquarters to share some stories. They discuss their formation at a Winnipeg drop-in centre called the Sunshine House and how the band goes out of their way to embrace the community aspect of what they do. Then the rapid-fire gives us information regarding their influences an a hilarious story about JD stalking GZA back to his hotel. Recorde...

Sean tracked down Kristen & Chris from Language Arts for a chat at this years Up & Downtown Music Festival in Edmonton, Alberta. They discuss the unique recording of 2015’s Able Island and their forthcoming release. Kristen also talks about playing with a group of jazz musicians as a classically trained guitarist and how they’re different backgrounds play well off each other then during th...

Jeff sits down to chat with Amy van Keeken who is one of Edmonton’s most respected and beloved singer/songwriters. At the top of Jeff’s priorities was finding out why it took so long to finally get a full length album from Van Keeken. Then they discuss the album itself before diving into the rapid-fire questions where we learn about Amy’s distaste for wet/stinky towels. Recorded November 5th, 2018...

Saskatoon pop duo Too Soon Monsoon took some time during their tour stop in Edmonton to chat with Sean from the Cups N Cakes Network. They discussed their old fashioned formation and upcoming debut full-length before diving head first into the rapid-fire questionnaire. The interview ends with a new cut called “Mountains Of Blue” that was recently premiered by the Cups N Cakes Network. Recorded Sep...

Jeff tracks down Calgary band Raleigh for a chat during this years Up + Downtown Festival. They talk about the 2017 release Powerhouse Bloom and the new album they have nearly completed. They also talk about how times have changed for indie bands and how they’re trying to adapt to the new music scene. Then Jeff takes them through the rapid fire questions and we get some fun stories plus learn abou...

Tune in to hear the final interview recorded at this years Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary, Alberta. For it, Jeff sits down with Sam & Josh from Saskatoon band The Avulsions to chat about their long awaited debut album Expanding Program. Discussion topics include the making of the record, why it took so long to release, becoming a part of Flemish Eye Records and their forthcoming tour wi...

Sean sits down with Jesse Northey to discuss the making of his brand new album Give Up The Gold . They talk about the recording and mixing process and how the writing differed from past releases. Jesse gives up some of the influences that shaped this record and then dives into the rapid fire where we find out about his sweet tooth. Recorded Sept 4th, 2018. Track used with full permission from Jess...

At Sled Island 2018, Jeff tracked down Ora Cogan for a chat that quickly moved away from the set questions as Cogan opened up about her frustration and sadness regarding the current state of affairs. Although a somewhat heavy conversation starts the interview, they also find some time to discuss her 2017 album Crickets and new music video for “Moonbeam,” before lightening the mood with the rapid-f...

Jeff is joined by Adam & Joe from WHOOP-Szo and also Drew from Grizzlar Coffee & Records. They talk about the beginning of the band, how its morphed over the years and a recent tour in Mexico that bloomed into fruition with the help of Grizzlar. Then they discuss becoming a part of the label’s roster (and also what’s up with this coffee roasting business that also puts out records). Record...

Jeff tracked down Expanda Fuzz at this years Sled Island Music Festival to have a chat in a quaint park. They talk about the bands formation, an upcoming full length record and the DIY ethos that are a big part of Expanda Fuzz. Then they scamper through the rapid-fire trying to finish before a brutal storms came through and pummelled Calgary. Recorded June 22nd, 2018. Track used with full permissi...

ITAS 033 - Deliluh After being blown away by Deliluh at Sled Island, Jeff tracked them down for an interview. They talked about the history of the band and about a cool live performance that Deliluh did in an abandoned subway station in Toronto. They also gushed about the Sled Island Music Festival as they had been continuously blown away all week long. Recorded June 23rd, 2018. Track used with fu...

At Sled Island 2018, Jeff tracked down the Lethbridge post-punk band Body Lens for an interview. They discuss the bands formation, the making of their debut EP and the pros/cons to being a band in a smaller farming city. Then we learn more about this young band with rapid-fire questions that reveal their influences and aspirations. Recorded June 23rd, 2018. Track used with full permission from Bod...

ITAS 031 - Erin Mulcair Listen as Jeff sits down with singer/songwriter Erin Mulcair. They talk about her debut album and the reason it was delayed for so long. Then they dive into the rapid fire and learn about Erin’s current job, her love of elephants and her hate for stickiness. Recorded May 26th, 2018. Track used with full permission from Erin Mulcair. http://www.erinmulcair.com Background Mus...