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Dee Hernandez joins The Radical Fabulatorium to talk about her upcoming album Deshecha , her newest single “Used,” and the journey that brought her from Cuba to Canada through music. We discuss Dee’s writing process, including how many of her songs begin with bass lines, rhythm, mood, and feeling before lyrics or chords take shape. Dee also talks about writing in both English and Spanish, and how...

Greg Webber of Kill Chicago joins The Radical Fabulatorium for a long-form conversation about the band’s new record The Next, available now! We discuss the recording process, working with Don Levandier, writing songs without worrying whether they sound “Kill Chicago enough,” and the experience of making a record with no compromises. Greg also talks about the importance of adults continuing to make...

Jeremy Thomas Gilmer joins The Radical Fabulatorium for a long-form conversation about extraction, consumer culture, environmental complexity, hidden systems, and his book This Rare Earth . We discuss the reality behind a $5 t-shirt, the ethics and complexity of resource extraction, and the disconnect many of us experience between the materials and systems that support modern life. Jeremy also tal...

<p>Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium.</p> <p>On today’s episode, I’m joined by Canadian country guitarist and songwriter Yvan Petit.</p> <p>We talk about Yvan’s journey from growing up playing bars in Timmins, Ontario at just 10 years old, to studying audio engineering, becoming one of Ottawa’s busiest gigging musicians, and eventually spending more than...

On today's episode, Adam Guidry and Kyle Goguen from Today Jr join me to talk about their new single <em>Life on Mars</em>, their creative process, and how the band evolved from a solo project into a fully collaborative group.<br><br> We get into songwriting, production, spirituality, and the realities of building a band from the ground up. Plus: van breakdowns, flooded...

John Linnell from They Might Be Giants joins me to talk about their new album, The World Is to Dig, which is out now! theymightbegiants.com theradfab.com Photo credit: Jon Uleis (CapitalQ), via Wikimedia Commons Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Modifications made (cropping and graphic design).

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with husband and wife rock duo Beached Out from Peterborough, Ontario. Beached out are hitting the road in support of their new album Average Weekends. For tour dates, music, merch, and more, check out: https://www.beachedout.com/ Chapters: The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.insta...

Hello, and welcome to the Radical Fabulatorium. On today’s episode, I’m speaking with Canadian comedian, writer, producer, and author Brent Butt. Brent will be out east on tour, with a stop in Saint John, New Brunswick on April 12 at the beautiful Imperial Theatre. Tickets are still available. Check out Brent’s work, socials, and latest releases here: brentbutt.com

On today’s episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I’m chatting with comedian Tom Green. He’s currently on tour across eastern Canada, with a stop at the Imperial Theatre in Saint John, New Brunswick on Saturday, March 28th. We get into his move to farm life, how that shift has influenced his creativity, and his experience recording music at the legendary Bathouse Recording Studio. Tom also drops som...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Andrew Moore about his journey from studying guitar in Los Angeles to taking a leap of faith and moving to Beijing. We get into the “perfect storm” moment when a routine visa run turned into years locked out of China. Andrew also talks about his philosophy of “serving the song,” why being “cool to hang” is a professional survival skill on th...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Dan Weller. Dan is a guitarist and co-founder of UK prog metal band SikTh, as well as a record producer and engineer. SikTh are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of Death of a Dead Day this year.  Check out Dan's engineering and producer work here: http://danwellermusic.com/ And check out SikTh's music here: https://www...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Peter Rowan. Peter is an artist manager, consultant, concert and event booker and promoter, and all round instigator of cultural shenanigans. Currently working for Toronto based label and publisher Aporia primarily in Los Angeles; consulting with various regional artists, and working on season four of The Greville Tapes Music Club.  Check ou...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Zachary Greer. Zachary is an award-winning Canadian composer for film, television and digital media who's fresh off a win at the Canadian Music Screen Awards for "Best Original Score: Documentary, Factual, Lifestyle & Reality Series or Special" (2025). Check it out: https://www.zacharygreer.com/ The Radical Fabulatorium: ht...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Johnny Nails, a producer and mix engineer out of Seattle, Washington. He's also got a brand new solo record out called Savor the Blood. Check out all things Johnny Nails: https://nailsy.world/ The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.faceboo...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Bif Naked about the brand new documentary covering her journey up until now. We also chat about her latest record, Champion, and her passion for volunteering. Check out all things Bif Naked here: https://bifnaked.com/ The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/ther...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Vincent Cacchione of Caged Animals about his new record, Make Strange Friends, available now on You've Changed Records! Check out the band, and Vincent's other projects, at: https://cagedanimals.net/ The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, Izzie and Scarlett from chokecherry return to talk about their debut full length record, Ripe Fruit Rots and Falls. It's out now on Fearless Records! For more info, include tour dates, check out: https://www.chokecherry4ever.com The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/th...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with JC, founding member and bassist for Danko Jones. Their new album, Leo Rising, comes out November 21st! For more info, include tour dates, check out: www.dankojones.com The Radical Fabulatorium: https://www.patreon.com/theradfab⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theradfab https://www.twitter.com/theradfab https://www.facebook.com/theradfab ⁠https://...

On this episode of the Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Sekou Lumumba, drummer for Big Wreck, about their new album The Rest of the Story . The album is out now on Sonic Unyon! For more info, include tour dates, check out: www.bigwreckmusic.com www.theradfab.com

For the second half of this year’s Halloween special, I sit down with teacher, journalist and writer Julia Wright to talk about fear, folklore, and the new issue of the zine she co-edits, It's Burning Off. We end up deep in Fernhill Cemetery lore, the 1818 Tenants Cove witch trial and the Salem Putnam connection, plus Are You Afraid of the Dark? and Goosebumps memories! Julia also shares readings...

For the first half of this year’s Halloween special, I sit down with filmmaker, producer, director, and guitar shredder Bruce LeGrow (Painsaw) and Metal Lifer Shawn Smith (Hard Charger, Painsaw, Heatseeker). We talk about growing up on VHS-era horror, the lost art of practical gore, why comedy and violence often go hand in hand, and how metal and horror have always shared the same dark sense of hu...

On this episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I welcome back Kylie Fox. We chat about her upcoming showcase at Semaine Music NB Week (www.musicnb.org) and her latest full length album, Sequoia. Check out Kylie here:https://kyliefox.ca/Follow The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.facebook.com/theradfa...

On this episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with El Tata y Los Taqueros about their upcoming showcase at Semaine Music NB Week (www.musicnb.org) and their latest release, Best Life. Check out em out here:https://eltataylostaqueros.bandcamp.com/Follow The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.fac...

On this episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Jonathan Sonier about his upcoming showcase at Semaine Music NB Week (www.musicnb.org) and his latest release, Fond d'écran. Check out Jonathan Sonier here:https://jonathansonier.bandcamp.com/Follow The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/theradfabhttps://www.fa...

On today's episode of The Radical Fabulatorium, I chat with Matt Boudreau about his upcoming showcase at Semaine Music NB Week (www.musicnb.org) and his new album Yellow MellowCheck out Matt Boudreau's music here:https://open.spotify.com/artist/6r5xvxemxhGGIjDOqmO4wVFollow The Radical Fabulatorium:https://www.patreon.com/theradfabhttps://www.instagram.com/theradfabhttps://www.twitter.com/t...