Pop Up Conversations

Kianna Faith joins Pop Up Conversations to discuss healing, motherhood, faith, artistic growth, and learning to create music that reflects who she truly is. From navigating toxic relationships and people-pleasing to embracing a new creative direction rooted in alternative and gospel music, Kianna shares an honest look at the experiences that shaped her journey and the future she's building for...

From Kingston, Jamaica to stages across Canada, Sky Star shares a story shaped by survival, faith and music. He reflects on growing up in hardship, finding music as his escape, and building a path that has led to a Juno nomination and a number one reggae record in Canada. A conversation about where it started, what it took to keep going, and what comes next.

He calls himself the most successful artist you’ve never heard of. And when you hear his story, it makes sense. Caleb Hart opens up about growing up in Tobago, the path he was on, and how leaving everything behind changed the trajectory of his life. Weeks after arriving in Canada, people he grew up with were gone. That moment changed everything. What followed wasn’t instant success. It was perspec...

Sam Roberts joins Pop Up Conversations to reflect on Chemical City 20 years later. From songwriting and legacy to identity, history, and the meaning songs take on over time, this is a thoughtful conversation on what it means to keep growing as an artist while staying true to the music.

In this episode of Pop Up Conversations , singer-songwriter Kaeley Jade reflects on the journey behind her upcoming album, The Great Unknown . From her prairie roots to the evolution of her songwriting, this conversation explores vulnerability, transformation, touring, artistry and what it takes to build a lasting creative life.

Nuela Charles joins Pop Up Conversations to reflect on creativity, independence, and what it meant to return to music on her own terms. From stepping away from industry expectations to reconnecting with the roots of why she started, this conversation offers an honest look at the journey behind NU2U and the importance of creating from a place of peace.

In this episode of Yarn , Nuela Charles and Dana Wylie of Secondhand Dreamcar come together for an artist to artist conversation about music, recognition and the journey behind the work. Both artists are JUNO nominees, but this conversation goes beyond the moment. It explores what it takes to build a career in music, the balance between independence and collaboration, and the experience of creatin...

Dan Davidson joins Pop-Up Conversations for a thoughtful discussion about music, career longevity, and staying grounded in an unpredictable industry. He reflects on his journey from rock bands to country success, the unexpected impact of his platinum single Found , and the challenge of continuing to create after reaching major milestones. The conversation also explores the personal side of his lif...

In this intimate conversation, Mighloe opens up about the tension between who she is and who the world sees. Behind the confident performer is a quieter, more introspective self. For years, music has been her therapy — the place where she says what she struggles to speak aloud. Writing becomes a way to confront comfort, process relationships, and uncover truths she sometimes didn’t even know she w...

In this episode of Pop Up Conversations , Efe Mike-Ifeta sits down with Kelsi Mayne to talk about songwriting without emotional distance. Kelsi reflects on writing from lived experience, using music as a way of making meaning in real time, and offering songs in the hope that someone else might hear them when it matters most.

What does it mean to stay? In this episode of Pop Up Conversations , Lameese Smaili speaks with AV and The Inner City about music as presence rather than performance. From porch concerts to sustained community practice, the conversation explores listening, dignity, and the quiet work of building trust over time. Staying, Listening, and the Work of Presence

Three years after our first interview, Maddisun returns to Pop-Up Conversations with her most personal and confident chapter yet. Fresh off an intense year of nonstop touring, a sold-out hometown album release show, and the unveiling of her new record The Pages , she sits down to talk about what it truly means to grow, return home, and step fully into her identity as an artist. In this episode, Ma...

Emily Steinwall doesn’t just make music — she searches for truth through sound. From her cosmic album Welcome to the Garden to her roots in a musical family, Emily’s path has always been about more than recognition or industry trends. In this episode, she shares how a childhood concert shaped her, why she studied jazz saxophone, what Toronto means to her artistry, and how she navigates the many ro...

Canadian singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop sits down to share his journey — from finding his start in music to building a career in the indie folk scene. In this conversation, Joshua opens up about the challenges of staying true to yourself as an artist, balancing creativity with career pressures, and what it means to write music that connects deeply with listeners. Known for his heartfelt lyrics an...

In this deeply personal conversation, artist and songwriter Dahlia Fernandes opens up about the spiritual and creative journey behind her latest single Good Love and upcoming album The Sound of My Love . She reflects on ancestral influence, letting go of ego, and what it means to create music as a form of healing — not just for herself, but for others. From divine timing to reclaiming her name and...

Venezuelan-Canadian artist Jace Carrillo is crafting a cinematic universe with Phenomena , his sophomore album blending Latin pop, R&B, and soulful storytelling. In this episode, Jace talks about: • His viral single Desapareces • Performing on La Voix Québec while still learning French• Gospel and R&B influences that shaped his sound• Building visuals and working with Grammy-winning collab...