Inside The Artist's Studio

Kristian North swings by the Cups N Cakes studio to discuss his debut solo record and the status of his former band Babysitter. Then he tackles the rapid-fire questionnaire and shares his love of Neil Young and Miles Davis while also sharing his distaste for Moby. Recorded May 26th, 2018. Track used with full permission from Kristian North. https://kristiannorth.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atla...

Steven Lind and Thomas DiNinno of Freak Heat Waves join Jeff to discuss their new album and it’s lengthy writing/recording timeline. Then the rapid-fire answers inform us of their musical influences, best cities to play and that everybody gets unwanted advice on their art. Recorded May 3rd, 2018. Track used with full permission from Freak Heat Waves. https://freakheatwaves.bandcamp.com Background...

Listen as I sit down with Miesha Louie & Sean Hamilton to talk about making the new record, where the unlikely name for it came and how far Canada’s music scene has come in terms of gender equality. Then share our laughs with stories like when Sean signed a penis or Miesha stole beer from the Buzzcocks which led to drummer Danny Farrant producing this new album. Recorded April 14th, 2018. Trac...

Amelia Aspen & Doug Organ stopped by the Cups N Cakes studio for a chat before they left for sunny California. They discuss the move to L.A, their forthcoming album and the fate of Edmontone Studios. The duo is then put to the test with the Cups N Cakes rapid-fire questionnaire which brings up discussions on NextGen, The Spin Doctors, Hector the puggle and how Michael Bublé is music for people...

Jeff sits down with Lyle Bell who is the principal songwriter for The Wet Secrets. They discuss why the new album ended up getting released under the radar and how The Wet Secrets plan to begin promoting it harder. Then the rapid fire questions bring up Lyle’s love for Pigbag and awful stage moments such as falling, vomiting and accidental destruction of gear. Recorded April 1st, 2018.   Track use...

Kris Burwash drops by the Cups N Cakes studio to talk with Jeff about his ambient electronic project k.burwash. Tune in to hear them chat about Burwash’ history in Edmonton’s music scene and learn some fun facts about his debut album Moonlanding . Then find out how he fairs with the famed “Rapid Fire” questionnaire.  Recorded Mar 28th, 2018.   Track used with full permission from k.burwash. h...

Tim & Sage from Shred Kelly join Jeff to discuss their new album Archipelago, their love for music videos and the pro and cons to being a band in the small town of Fernie, BC. Then they dive into the rapid-fire and we learn about Tim’s pyromanic E.T. toy and Sage’s blown encounter with Win Butler. Recorded Feb 15th, 2018.   Track used with full permission from Shred Kelly. http://www.shredkell...

Nick, Scott and Adam from Halifax’ Mauno swing by the Cups N Cakes studio to chat with Jeff about their latest release, the origins of their name and what it’s like being a band from an iconic music city. Then the rapid fire questions yield conversations on stretchy faces, cool moms and the need for money if you were the very least person on Earth. Recorded Jan 27th, 2018. Track used with full per...

Jeff sits down with Drew, Ruby & Mitchell from Abbotsford’s Blessed to discuss 2017’s amazing EPII, the addition of a fifth member and the recording of their future full length debut. Then they attack the rapid fire questionnaire and we learn about their favourite onstage moments, Drew’s disdain of chewing and posing for a 1.5 million dollar Jeff Wall picture. (Picture shown on right) Recorded Oct...

Jeff sits down with Simone Schmidt to talk about Audible Songs From Rockwood which she released in 2017 under her Fiver moniker. They get into the concept of the record, the intense research it required, and what ideas she hoped to highlight by telling the stories of the female prisoners held at Rockwood Asylum from 1856 to 1881. Recorded Oct 8th, 2017 Track used with full permission from Fiver. h...

Erica, Julie & Lenore Maier of The Garrys take some time from their busy schedule at Edmonton’s Up+Dt Festival to stop by Cups N Cakes headquarters for a chat about their album Surf Manitou, touring with Elliott Brood and Saskatoon’s amazing music scene. Then they jump into the rapid-fire questionnaire and we learn why pizza trumps burgers on the road, the genius of the Sunjammin’ compilation and...

Jeff sits down with Ed & Anatol from the psychedelic jazz rock band Apollo Suns. They discuss touring as a seven piece band, the making of their music video and plans for their upcoming full length record. Then the rapid fire brings up discussions on Street Sharks, Frank Zappa & fighting John Lennon. Recorded Oct 28th, 2017 Track used with full permission from Apollo Suns. https://apollosunswpg.ba...

Taking some time from her busy schedule at Edmonton’s Up+Dt Festival, Erin Jenkins of Crystal Eyes sits down with Jeff to discuss the strange model of using rotating members to form her band. After chatting about the pros and cons of this set-up, she talks about recording her album with Chris Dadge, being a band in Calgary and punching Kim Mitchell in the face. Recorded Oct 8th, 2017 Track used wi...

Jeff sits down with Saskatoon hardcore band, Soul Mates. They discuss recent lineup change, the making of their debut album Snake Oil and the importance of friendship to the dynamic of the band. Then the rapid fire questions move the conversation towards car crashes, naked gigs and the burning desire to drop acid with Weird Al. Recorded Sept 15th, 2017 Track used with full permission from Soul Mat...

Marvin is joined by Alice Kos & Everett Laroi of Goldtop to discuss this new project and their debut album "You Posses Me." But there’s more!… Another Marvin!?! Joining in on the interview is Marvin Etzioni who was a catalyst in the creation of Goldtop. Together they discuss the bands formation, the origins of the name, the best Canadian cities to play and naked cries. Recorded July 23rd, 2017 Tra...

Marvin sits down with Greg MacPherson & Rob Gardiner of Figure Walking to discuss the beginning of this new Winnipeg band and their amazing debut album. Then we hear some hilarious stories regarding their best and worst moments on stage. Recorded July 27th, 2017 Tracks used with full permission from Figure Walking. https://disintegrationrecords.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble...

Jeff sits down with Ariel Sharratt & Mathias Kom of The Burning Hell and Shotgun Jimmie. Tons of laughs ensue as we discuss touring with good friends, hot sauce fees, Grey Cat, Daniel Romano and Southern Italian red wine. Recorded May 5th , 2017 Tracks used with full permission from Shotgun Jimmie & The Burning Hell https://shotgunjimmie.net http://www.wearetheburninghell.com Background Music: Atl...

Jeff sits down with Cassia Hardy who just released her debut full length as Wares. They discuss the making of the album with Lorrie Matheson, being a part of Double Lunch Records, her favourite record store and being an inspiration for the transgender community. Then Jeff puts her to the test with the rapid-fire questions where we learn about her job as a stagehand for a dinner theatre production...

Jeff takes over from Marvin to chat with Jessica Jalbert of Faith Healer. They talk about Faith Healer becoming a duo with the addition of Renny Wilson, the difficulties of being a band in Edmonton and what it means to be a part of Mint Records. Then Jessica tries to start a beef with War On Drugs in the rapid-fire segment. Recorded Aug 12th , 2017 Faith Healer track used with full permission  htt...

Marvin interviews Jenna Priestner & Marcia Hanson of the Winnipeg punk band Mobina Galore. They discuss the joys of touring with Against Me!, how to manage a crazy tour schedule and their most recent release Feeling Disconnected. Then the rapid-fire questions bring out some laughs and answers like cotton candy, Beyonce, Beyonce and… Beyonce. Recorded July 23rd , 2017 Mobina Galore track used with...

Jeff takes over from Marvin to interview Ella Coyes about her unique project Sister Ray. They discuss the aim of the project, her dislike of her debut album and the importance of Craig Martell to the albums very existence. Then Ella goes through the rapid-fire questions and we learn of her hatred towards adults acting like children in medical clinics and her love of Jeff Buckley. Recorded Aug 14th...

Tamar & Stefan sit in with Marvin to discuss their split EP with Planet Creatures and the difficulties of having the band split between two cities. Then they dive into the rapid-fire questions where Stefan reveals some of the strange jobs he’s held down and Tamar offers up her desire to beat the shit out of a certain face painted rock n roll icon. Originally recorded July 11, 2017 Switches track u...

Garrett Johnson stops by for a chat with Marvin about his recent name change from Brazilian Money to Gary's House then they get into the rapid fire which brings up crashing cars, finger licking and tramp stamps. Originally recorded June 27th, 2017 Gary's House track used with full permission www.garyshouse.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with permission f...

Jim and Chris from Shooting Guns drop by the Cups N Cakes studio to discuss their busy 2017 that will include not one, not two but three releases. Then the rapid-fire questions bring up tossing monitors off stage, bottle tokes and grave digging while Jim tries his hardest not to turn the segment into a tourism Saskatoon commercial… He ultimately fails.

Originally aired April 9th, 2017 Betrayers track used with full permission https://thebetrayers.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with permission from Atlantis Jazz Ensemble and Marlow Records http://www.marlowrecords.com