The Kelly Alexander Show

Legendary dance artist Haddaway chats to Kelly Alexander about the enduring success of his hit song "What Is Love" and why the song remains relevant today. Haddaway also talks about what it was like to work with Eminem and Dr. Dre on their song "No Love" which samples "What Is Love." Haddaway reveals why he still loves to perform, how Clive Davis played an important part in his success, why he wou...

Lane McCray of La Bouche joins Kelly Alexander to share how the hit dance duo of himself and Melanie Thornton came to be back in the 90’s. Lane also shares some rarely heard before stories about how their amazingly successful song “Be My Lover” was created and the meaning behind it. He also shares what it was like to lose Melanie after she passed away in a plane crash and why he had to step away f...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes pop-soul recording artist Lily Lane who has dropped her song "Reciprocation" and has a new EP on the way in November called “Domesticated." Lily lets us know how her career in music took off, why Aretha Franklin is so important to her and why she will always support the LGBTQIA+ community. Lily also shares the meaning behind her EP "Domesticated," who she would ch...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Broadway star, singer-songwriter and mental health advocate Kelsie Watts to the show. Kelsie has been starring as Jane Seymour in Broadway’s SIX: The Musical and has also released some new music including her song FIT IN. Kelsie talks to us about why she chose to sing a Kelly Clarkson song to Kelly Clarkson on The Voice as well as what it was like to move from Tex...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Toronto-based DJ and producer MARTA talking about her new song “World of the Rave” and what it has been like performing at music festivals like Ile Soniq. We also touch upon how she got her career start, which artists have influenced her and why she dedicated herself to becoming a DJ during the pandemic. We then take a peek into our Vintage Vault from 2015 with re...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Michael Clifford from the hit band 5 Seconds of Summer talking about his debut solo album SIDEQUEST. Michael chats to us about the challenge of stepping out on his own with this project, the effect that becoming a father has had on his music and much more. We then take a look back into our Vintage Vault to an interview we did with New York-based author Anthony Boz...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes two fantastic artists, DJ Frank Walker and BUNT. who performed at Montreal’s EDM dance festival Ile Soniq. It was so great to chat with these phenomenal DJs and producers about their latest songs, what they’ve been working on, what life is like being a globe-trotting artist and much more. Enjoy the conversation and thank you for listening! Enjoy the conversation a...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian pop duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio who are releasing their song "Time Alone." They talk to us about how the song came about, what it is about, the success they're having on social media platforms and why they want to tour places like Europe and the US. They also tell us which household chore they enjoy doing, which pop artists they'd like to hang out with a...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes music journalist Selena Fragassi who contributes to publications like the Chicago Sun-Times and SPIN. Selena has authored a book called Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill and shares why she decided to take on this project, who she interviewed for the book and why this album from Alanis Morissette remains relevant thirty years later. Selena also talks about...

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back award-winning & legendary dance recording artist Crystal Waters! Crystal is releasing a new album this year and talks to us all about the recording process, what type of tunes to expect and the success of her two new singles "You & Me" and "Big Bite." Crystal also delves into what it has been like receiving recognition for her career ach...

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back Grammy Award-winning producer, DJ, remixer and label owner, Tracy Young. Tracy has remixed songs for artists like Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Beyoncé, k.d. lang, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and the list goes on. Tracy talks to us about how she got her career start in music as well as meeting Madonna, DJing Madonna's wedding and creating a Grammy-winni...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Montreal based singer-songwriter Billie du Page who has been having a great run of success with her hit song "Fake Friends" and being named an iHeart Radio Future Star. Billie talks to us about "Fake Friends" becoming a big hit in Canada where it spent 16 weeks at #1 on Francophone airplay in Quebec. She also talks about hearing her song on Virgin Radio Montreal f...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian pop recording artist Mint Simon who has just released their debut EP "Chimera" and will be performing at the world-renowned music festival Osheaga in August in Montreal. Mint Simon talks to us about their sound and who influenced them growing up including Prince. They also let us know that going through the pandemic affected their mental health and how th...

The Kelly Alexander Show is very excited to welcome two phenomenal Canadian pop recording artists, Shawn Desman and Jamie Fine who have collaborated on a hit song called "Body." The track is already off to great heights becoming the number one most added song at Top 40 Radio. Shawn and Jamie talk about how they first met, why they decided to collaborate and what it was like to produce such an amaz...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian R&B recording artist Chrissy Spratt who has turned herself into a viral sensation over the last several years garnering millions of followers across Instagram and TikTok for her fantastic covers of songs like Drake's "One Dance" and Charlie Puth's "Attention." Now Chrissy is diving into original music with her single "In Too Deep" and a debut EP on th...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Montreal-based alt-pop recording artist Emi Jeen who has released a new song called “I’m Not Good.” Emi tells us all about the song and how she got the opportunity to perform at this year’s upcoming world-renowned music festival Osheaga. Then Kelly talks to you about some entertainment news including a new Netflix show about horse racing called "Race for the Crown...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian recording artist & songwriter Justine Tyrell! Justine talks to us about her latest song "Proud" which has been chosen to feature on BET Soul which is a huge accomplishment in her career. Justine also talks to us about her upcoming EP, what it is like to be an artist and businesswomen and her relationship with social media. We also find out which artis...

The Kelly Alexander Show is ecstatic to welcome back Grammy Award-winning Canadian recording artist Alessia Cara who has dropped her latest album "Love & Hyperbole." Alessia talks to us about what she learned as an artist and a person during the making of her new album, why this project feels like "spring" to her and what success means these days. Alessia also talks about being on the road dur...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian recording artist & songwriter Renon to the program talking about her latest EP "Too Far." Renon also discusses how her career in music got started, which instrument is an extension of herself and how she got the opportunity to perform at this year's world-renowned music festival Osheaga, which gets underway in Montreal in August. Renon chats to us abo...

This week we have a special edition of The Kelly Alexander Show as we present to you the audio version of a livestream event that we recently did on Instagram Live (@kellyalexandershow) called the Janet Jackson Rhythm Rumble where we paired down sixteen of Janet’s hit songs to find a number one! We had so much fun putting this livestream together and were even able to welcome as a co-host James Ro...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian recording artist, songwriter, producer and label boss Kayla Diamond! Kayla talks to us about her career beginnings, what it was like having early success as a recording artist, why she has moved more behind the scenes producing for other artists and running a record label. We also discuss her musical influences, the importance of social media and what it...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Canadian recording artist Zach Zoya! Zach has been a busy bee the last several years moving from Montreal to Los Angeles, recording a bunch of new music and even being out on a cross-Canada tour. We’re very excited to catch up with him and find out what this roller coaster ride has been like and where his music career is headed next. Kelly also fills you in on an...

The Kelly Alexander Show welcomes Adrian and Lucas of 80 Empire who have a new album called "A Galactic Love Supreme" which features Doodlebug from legendary Hip-Hop group Digable Planets. Adrian and Lucas let us know how their musical careers took off, how they became friends and collaborators with Doodlebug and what this new album is all about. They also tell us what group text they'd love to be...

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back Grammy Award-winning and Juno Award-winning Canadian recording artist Alessia Cara talking about her new album Love & Hyperbole and the excitement she’s feeling about heading out on tour. Kelly then pays tribute to phenomenal recording artist Angie Stone who unexpectedly passed away recently at the age of 63 and she also has some exciting ca...

The Kelly Alexander Show is thrilled to welcome back Juno Award-winning recording artist Anjulie who not only writes songs for artists like Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Icona Pop and Nelly Furtado but also for herself. Anjulie's latest hit is "Chai and Sunshine," a song that has over one million streams and counting and has also caught the attention of Rihanna and Selena Gomez. Anjulie...