Release Day Series Podcast

On episode 9 of the Release Day Series Podcast, Alex Huard speaks with JUNO Nominated producer/engineer Thomas D'Arcy as he returns to the music world as an artist with his project, Small Sins, following a 10-year hiatus. We discuss his reasons for shelving the project with no intention of bringing it back, why he did, quarter/mid life crises, and the importance of the artists visual identity...

This week on the Release Day Series Podcast, we're joined by Don Levandier of New Brunswick based Rock and Roll band "The Motorleague" to talk about their latest single "Dischordia" (Jan 2021) featuring Brian Byrne, formerly of I Mother Earth. Don and Alex talk about where the song came from, the recording process and how the project was funded (it's a wild story) as...

Today we revisit an interview we did in May of 2020 with Julian Taylor for our Release Day video series. If you haven’t heard it by now, Julian’s latest solo record “The Ridge” is one of the greatest folk/Americana records to be released in 2020. We talk about the benefits of releasing this record independently, how release day has changed over the decades, and his thoughts on how the music indust...

On January 27th, 2021, Indie-Pop artist Julie Neff released “Over It”, a 6-song EP she describes as a “project that shines a light on the open heart needed for vulnerability while planting one’s feet firmly on the ground to create the healthy boundaries we need in our lives.” We have a great conversation about music, the design process of branding the project, and how her experiences and exposure...

On November 13th, 2020, Nova Scotian Artist Terra Spencer released her album "Chasing Rabbits". This album is as warm and comforting as a fireplace on a winter’s day. Described as “a collection of songs set against the backdrop of the Canadian winter”, there really is no better way to put it. Terra and I talk about how she began writing this project, acquiring funding through Music Nova...

On this week's episode it was a pleasure to speak with Jay Bowcott of the Calgary based rock and roll band ROOKS about the release of their debut album “The High Road” on November 6th. These guys took just about every facet of this release into their own hands, from producing the record in their home studio, to creating the music videos, album artwork and setting up their combined live with v...

On episode 3 of the Release Day Series Podcast, Alex Huard speaks with Newfoundland Country artist Justin Fancy about his debut album "Sure Beats a Good Time". We talk about how the album was produced remotely, and the increased planning and decision making that went in to hosting a release party under strict government public gathering guidelines during the COVID pandemic. Listen to Jus...

In 2020, Stephen Stanley released his live album "Live Static Roots", recorded in Germany in 2018. We discuss why it was the right time for it's release, and how an album of this nature can serve as a rich addition to an artists discography. Watch Stephen's video interview on our website www.releasedayseries.com. If you have music you would like us to hear, or have a great rele...

In our inaugural episode, series creators Alex Huard and Graham Bieri introduce themselves and how they met through the Toronto music industry, how Release Day came to fruition, and what to expect from the series. As always, you can find all of our short form video interviews and links to our social media channels on our website: www.releasedayseries.com. If you have music you would like us to hea...

Welcome to the Release Day Series Podcast! Behind every release there is a story, and with more than 50million tracks now available on Spotify, and growing by close to 40,000 daily, having a release strategy and a plan for your music is absolutely essential in giving an artist the best chance to be seen and heard. “Release Day” sits down with Canadian musicians of all genres to discuss their lates...