Musical Connections with Zach Snow

My next guest on #NextIIConnect is Gonna Keep Singin' and he will be chatting with me on the upcoming #MusicalConnections podcast! I connect with Jared Waterman about his 2023 which includes the release of his second album "Just Let Me Be Mad"! Plus, he talks about his musical journey, John Prine, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from November 26-December 2, 2023 are contributed by Brad Tu...

It "Must Be Christmas" as the Irish Descendants are back with their first Christmas album in over two decades! My guest on #NextIIConnect is the lead singer of the Irish Descendants, the one and only Con O'Brien! We talk about the band's new album, their upcoming Christmas tour beginning November 30th and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from November 19-25, 2023 are contributed by Alex Byrne...

He is an instrumental part of the Newfoundland & Labrador music scene as an artist manager and promoter. I connect with founder & owner of Pharos Music, Derrick Sturge. We talk about his start in music as a drummer and his journey on the industry side leading to how Pharos music was launched. Plus, we talk about his involvement on the MusicNL board as treasurer, the story of Behind the Son...

Ten Years Later after RPM came out, my guest on #NextIIConnect this week is back with the sequel titled "RPM II - Ten Years Later"! I connect with the legendary Jim Fidler to talk about the new album which is set to launch on December 8! Plus, we dive into his career as he reflects on his time with Pressure Drop along with his audio production which includes producing some of the best albums to co...

He was known as the man of a thousand songs and on this week's #MusicalConnections podcast, we talk about the late Ron Hynes with one of the many people who got to play with him. I speak with Cory Tetford, the co-producer of an all-new album paying tribute to the legendary singer-songwriter. On #NextIIConnect , Cory talks about how the album "Sonny Don't Go Away" all came together, his favourite R...

We are painting the Gallery Walls on the next Musical Connections podcast! I connect with singer-songwriter, Kelsey Arsenault. She speaks about her long-awaited debut album, "Gallery Walls", her upbringing in Ferryland, growing up in a musical family, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases from October 22-28, 2023 are contributed by Ana & Eric, Andrew Rodgers, Asetha Power, Kellie Loder, Nee...

Nothing's better than tuning into a whole new #MusicalConnections podcast! I connect with the multi award-winning Justin Fancy! We catch up with him to talk about his second studio album, Whiskey and Me, along with his tour supporting George Canyon, and more! Music Featured in Episode: Song : Down The Street Artist : Adam Baxter Album : Down The Street Composers : Adam Baxter Song : St. John’s Wal...

On the #MusicalConnections podcast this week, we are connecting with the CEO of MusicNL, Rhonda Tulk-Lane! On the eve of Music Celebration Week 2023, We get some information on what members of the music industry association can expect for the four day-conference. Plus, Rhonda talks about how she got the gig as the head of MusicNL, as well as what MusicNL has planned for the upcoming Year of the Ar...

There's no in-between about it. You should be tuning in to the #MusicalConnections Podcast this week! I speak to the multi-talented Valmy on #Next2Connect about her full-length debut, "The In-Between". Plus, she talks about her upbringing in Brampton, Ontario, the move to Newfoundland, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering October 1-7, 2023 come from Albert Dalton, Alex Byrne, Rum Ragg...

We are heading down Brookfield Line! I speak with three members of the pop-rock band, Brookfield Line. They are Curtis Harding, Ryan Sheaves, and Len O'Neill. They talk about how they came together through the Beatles tribute act, Beatles For Sale, how that led to the formation of Brookfield Line, the recording of their debut album which came out a few weeks ago titled "Pick Me Up", and a whole lo...

This week's Musical Connections is bringing the fire! I connect with Corner Brook-based singer-songwriter, Lorna Lovell. We talk about her upbringing on the west coast, her indigenous roots and how that influences her music, and the two new albums that came out this past summer. New Found Releases covering September 17-23, 2023 come from Amelia Curran & Duane Andrews, Carl Lundrigan, Janeil Ch...

This week's #MusicalConnections will make you laugh your heart out! On #Next2Connect , I speak with the chair of the board for MusicNL and the owner of Laughing Heart Music, Nigel Jenkins! We talk about how he first founded the music management and publishing company and how he has made the west coast of Newfoundland his home. Plus, he speaks about the amazing things he is doing out in Corner Broo...

It's gonna be a good one on Musical Connections podcast! This week, I connect with Ontario-born singer-songwriter, John Moran! We talk about his brand-new record, Tapes from Studio J. Plus, he talks about his upbringing growing up in Hamilton, why he decided to move to Newfoundland and Labrador to pursue music, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering September 10-16, 2023 come from AleBe...

On this week’s Musical Connections Podcast, to kick off the month of September, we are #Next2Connect with musician, marketing expert, and entrepreneur, Don-E Coady! We talk about his upbringing, Stereotype, ERAS, MusicNL and a whole lot more! New Found Releases covering September 3-9, 2023 come from In Da Ruff, Shanneyganock, and Tyler Hart. Music Featured In Episode Song : My Pain Artist : In Da...

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, we are #Next2Connect with singer-songwriter, Tyrone MacNeil! We talk about his brand-new outlaw country music project, TXS Red and the new songs he recently released under that name. He reflects on his time growing up on the West Coast of Newfoundland, to how he got the gig as lead singer of RocketRocketShip, and a whole lot more! New Found Releases cove...

On this week’s Musical Connections podcast, we are #Next2Connect with two members of the alt-pop band With Violet, Spencer Fitzgerald & Peter “Pete” Macdonald. We talk about the groups new EP, Saturday Nights In. Plus, we speak about the band’s origins, how the current line up came to be, the love of songwriting, and so much more! New Found Releases covering August 13-19, 2023 come from Andy S...

#Next2Connect is hip-hop producer, Dave Connors, AKA Sarkastodon! We talk about his upbringing on the west coast of Newfoundland, his early work with Sonic Records, what drove him to hip-hop, his new EP, Blood Moon, and a whole lot more! Plus we cover New Found Releases from Bails, Carolina East, DatLankyMan, and John Moran. Music Featured In Episode Song : Wish I Could Blame You Artist : Bails Al...

#Next2Connect is pop singer-songwriter, Rachel Cousins! We speak about the recent signing to Scilly Cove Records and her new song, “Hell & High Water”. She also speaks about her mental health battles and advocacy, the New Found Talent win in 2018, the move to pop music, musical theatre, and more! Music Featured In Episode Song : The Guilt Trip Artist : Aeria Album : The Deadman Collection Comp...

#Next2Connect is the legendary Pamela Morgan! I speak to her about five new tunes she released with longtime collaborator Anita Best! Plus we speak about Wetland and White Fleet Suite, Figgy Duff, Emile Benoit, and a whole lot more! Music Featured In Episode: Song : Upside Down Artist : AleBen Album : Upside Down Composers : Alex Bennett Song : About Me (featuring Uncle Fester) Artist : DECAY &amp...

#Next2Connect is Peterborough-born but St. John’s residing singer-songwriter, Kelly McMichael! We talk about her brand new song “Tour From Hell” and an update on a second album following her Polaris Prize Shortlist album, “Waves”! She opens about memories in various music scenes in Peterborough and St. John’s and a whole lot more! Music featured in episode Song : If You Didn’t Cheat Artist : Aubre...

#Next2Connect is up and coming country singer-songwriter, Peter Vance. We talk about his debut single in the genre, “Nothing To Lose”. Plus we dive into his beginnings playing music in Lewisporte, to the formation of Mile Twenty Five, and more! Music Featured In Episode Song : On My Watch Artist : AleBen Album : On My Watch Composers : Alex Bennett Song : Leave Me Alone Artist : DatLankyMan Album...

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is county singer-songwriter, Mallory Johnson! We talk about her award winning full length debut album, Surprise Party. Plus we dive into her time with her family band, The Cormiers; her time with Spirit of Newfoundland, the move to Nashville, and a whole lot more! Music Featured in Episode: Song : Descending Times Artist : Alter Album : Descending T...

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter Selina Boland! We talk about her fifth album, All These Hours which came out on June 2! Plus she opens up about her career as a whole from growing up as the youngest of the children to her late mom, the legendary Laverne Squires; to the loss of her mom and the grief that she has dealt with and how that continues to influence her...

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is singer-songwriter & visual artist, Nico Paulo. We talk about the artist’s self titled full length debut album which is on the Polaris Longlist for 2023. Plus her upbringing in Portugal, her move to Toronto in 2014, to Newfoundland in 2020, Lawyna Vawyna, and a whole lot more! Music Featured: Song : Capital City Artist : Alphamale x DECAY Albu...

#Next2Connect on the Musical Connections podcast is 15-year-old singer-songwriter, Summer Bennett We talk the accomplishments of her young career so far which includes multiple Arts and Letters Awards, the 2021 New Found Talent Contest and more! We also talk about how the opportunity with Scilly Cove Records came about and the feeling of getting to work on her debut album with multiple-time Grammy...