Inside the Music with StereoRuss

Born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario, singer-songwriter and guitarist Andrew Bentham-Riley draws inspiration from a variety of genres, including Indie, Alternative Rock and Americana Roots. Currently splitting his time between Hamilton and the Niagara region, Andrew has been engaging local audiences with his latest musical pursuits, breaking away from his roots as a cover band artist, and releasin...

Born out of the metallic, industrial backdrop of Hamilton, Ontario and inspired by records deemed unlistenable by peers, cute creates a sonic landscape that is at once crushing, immediate, and meditative. Songs edited from episode: Callous Social Status - Cute z00z00z00 - Cute   Follow and Listen to Cute: https://www.instagram.com/aw_thats_cute_a_band/ https://linktr.ee/areallycuteband   Follow In...

Versatile producer, songwriter, and engineer, no matter the genre Emma Whale knows how to make a song stand out. In addition to writing and producing her own music, she has worked with DJs, indie rock bands, pop artists, and everything in between. Emma became a multi-instrumentalist at a young age, starting with vocals, then picking up piano and guitar not long afterwards. In 2021, she earned her...

Rexford Drive is an indie rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. Formed in elementary school by TG, George, and Pat as they all grew up on, or just off of Rexford drive. Rocco joined late in high school and the out of school gigging began. Playing frequently in Hamilton and a few shows out of town such as Kingston, Ottawa, Brantford, and Toronto. Rex’s first two singles, Get Back (to you on that), and...

Silvertone Hills do indie-rock the way you wish it still was—earnest, tenacious, and unpretentious. From Hamilton, Ontario, the five-piece fuses memorable melodies with jangling guitars and energetic grooves. In the Hills, late ‘60s pop influence meets the sonic textures of modern rock, harmonizing into something innovative yet familiar, like meeting a new friend with an old soul. On October 20th,...

Ktriggs is a rapper and community event coordinator from Hamilton, Ontario. His latest record "Community Over Competition" was recorded and produced by Nomai Music throughout 2021 and 2022, and was released in July of 2023. He is also the creator and organizer of 905Fest in Hamilton, Ontario. Songs edited from episode: Mistakes - Ktriggs Tested - Ktriggs Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious B.I.G.   F...

Trouble rumbled out there, he could hear it over the sound of the street. Steve Deeps took to his feet, then walked out on the bandstand at age 16. Taking the back seat on bass, his father’s band brought him to Woodstock 99. The band was his father’s story onstage. After working through over one hundred and thirty gigs a year in the formative years as a young musician, a yearning developed and Ste...

Growing up in a musical family in Georgina, Ontario, Bernadette worked in the family owned music store and taught voice lessons since she was 13. She moved too Hamilton around the same time of releasing "Monarch" (Nov 2021) and has been performing for most of her life. Songs edited from episode: Georgina - Bernadette Connors All The Way To Nashville - Bernadette Connors Run Wild - Bernadette Conno...

Boxcar Ben and Leo Dragtoe are a rock and folk duo hailing from Hamilton, Ontario with dynamic elements of classic rock, heavy blues, and soulful folk influences. Songs edited from episode: Open Heart Surgery - Leo Dragtoe ft. Boxcar Ben It Aint Hard - The Tisdale   Follow and Listen to Boxcar Ben: https://www.instagram.com/boxcar_ben/ https://linktr.ee/Boxcarben   Follow and Listen to Leo Dragtoe...

Lost Faculty is: Matt (Vocals/Guitar), Brendan (Guitar), Justin (Bass), Nigel (Drums) Formed in January/March 2023 (inception date up for debate), Lost Faculty came to be after Matt booked a gig at the Horseshoe after recording our lead singles and had to throw a group together to perform. All Hamilton based, recorded all of our tracks so far here with Mike Keire at Threshold Studios. The band has...

Mattie Leon is a singer/songwriter hailing from Hamilton. A craftsman on guitar and piano, Mattie refuses to leave the past behind. His sensibilities are informed by the songwriting of the sixties and seventies. His voice, whether soaring or soulful, is his own. The result is a fresh take on a classic form; familiar but unmistakably new. Songs edited from episode: Acoustic Guitars - Mattie Leon Fa...

Daniel Walton is a guitarist / songwriter from Hamilton Ontario with roots in progressive rock, jazz, and folk music. These influences have inspired a genre bending repertoire of original music that Walton performs with his group The Dreamland Band. Songs edited from episode: Garden Head - Daniel Walton Through the Glass - Daniel Walton Coming Back to Life - Pink Floyd Subdivisions - Rush   Follow...

Fake Shape is an eclectic, experimental, indie band from Hamilton, Ontario. They consist of Chester Edington (guitar and vocals), David Baldry (keyboard, synthesizer and flugelhorn), Olivia Brown (bass and vocals), and Mackenzie Read (drums). They settle in between a melange of eclectic influences—a little indie rock, some solid jazz flow, and even the odd twang in the vocals. Edington prioritizes...

Cam Wilson, From the city of Hamilton, Ontario, emerges as a captivating artist whose musical journey is defined by his own personal trauma and struggles. With two compelling albums and over five singles to his name, creating a unique and emotive experience for his listeners. All of which have very special meanings to Cam. Beyond the melodies, Cam stands as a dedicated mental health advocate, usin...

Mike is co-owner of legendary Grant Avenue Studio, located downtown Hamilton. Notable recording artists include, U2, Tool, and Tom Cochrane.   Follow Mike Bruce and Grant Avenue Studio: https://www.instagram.com/xmikebruce/ https://www.instagram.com/grantavenuestudio/   Follow Inside the Music: https://www.instagram.com/stereoruss/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://www.youtube.com/@stereo...

Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, MYRA is a soulful singer-songwriter whose mesmerizing melodies and heartfelt lyrics have captivated the Greater Toronto Area. Drawing inspiration from Motown greats and earning comparisons to Lauryn Hill and Colbie Caillat, MYRA weaves a tapestry of raw emotions and unforgettable melodies. As a Mohawk College Vocal Performance student, she cultivates a fusion of the...

Born in Miami, raised musically by his dad, Sabian was exposed to many genres. Learning music at a young age, he has been influenced heavily by modern jazz/r&b/soul/hip hop. With love and gratitude, his live performances are not to be missed. Songs edited from episode: Colours in the dark - R+R=Now Black Classical music - Yussef Dayes How Deep is your love - PJ Morton Window Seat - Erykah Badu...

Ariana Fig, a gifted and passionate musician whose love affair with music began at the tender age of three. From her early days as a violinist in string ensembles and the Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, to gracing the stages of musical theatre productions, Fig's musical journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. During her high school years, Fig's creative spirit led her to explore th...

A gifted songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Joe McLeod brings his stories to life in vivid detail, using his evocative voice to explore everything from love and loss to the natural beauty of his native Canada. Since emerging with his beloved debut single ‘Walk Me Home’ in 2019, he has become a main stay on the country’s indie folk scene, endearing himself to an ever-growing legion of fans with...

William Henderson is a singer-songwriter/musician originating from Europe (specifically Scotland & Sweden) that has been living in Hamilton, Ontario for over a decade. His current projects are: The Pseudo Beat (multi genre solo project I have), Stuck In Nostalgia (punk/metal band), The Checkerboards (ska/reggae band) and LVHF (post hardcore/alt rock band).   Songs edited from episode: Walk Out...

Owner, producer, engineer mixer @ Threshold Studios in Hamilton, Ontario   Songs edited from episode: I Am Drugs - Vicious Beast Don't Feel Bad - Sundried Whales Somnia - The Crowleys Bucket List - Lost Faculty   Follow and Listen to Michael Keire: https://www.instagram.com/thresholdrecordingstudio/ https://www.instagram.com/michael_keire_music/   Follow Inside the Music: https://www.instagram.com...

Mister Rabbit, from Hamilton, Ontario, formed right before the pandemic (Jan. 2020) as friends from work with shared musical interests. Over the course of a year and a half of launching the band, they've released a full length record End Of History Illusion, and played shows across Ontario.   Songs edited from episode: Subtle Tribute - Mister Rabbit On Again - Mister Rabbit A Fool's Errand - Miste...

FFCS is a music collective from Hamilton, Ontario. Songs edited from episode: Anything Like You - Janet D'Eon Like a Stone - Audioslave Lady in Red - Chris de Burgh Ice V - King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard   Follow FFCS: https://www.instagram.com/ffcs_4_life/   Follow Inside the Music: https://www.instagram.com/stereoruss/ https://www.tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://www.youtube.com/@stereoruss

Growing up in a musical family in Georgina, Ontario, Bernadette worked in the family owned music store and taught voice lessons since she was 13. She moved too Hamilton around the same time of releasing "Monarch" (Nov 2021) and has been performing for most of her life. Songs edited from episode: Believe In You - Bernadette Connors (Amanda Marshall cover) You and Me On The Rock - Bernadette Connors...

Boxcar Ben and Leo Dragtoe are a rock and folk duo hailing from Hamilton, Ontario with dynamic elements of classic rock, heavy blues, and soulful folk influences. Songs edited from episode: Railroad Blues - Boxcar Ben Orchids - Leo Dragtoe Get Together - Boxcar Ben & Leo Dragtoe (performed live) Open Heart Surgery - Leo Dragtoe Tighter and Tighter - Soundgarden   Follow and Listen to Boxcar Be...