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For many fans across Canada Honeymoon Suite represents the definitive Canadian hard rock band. With a catalogue of hits and cross over success in America they continue to have a worldwide following that's well deserved and still growing, and the new album titled Alive has the kind of hook laden tracks that the band is known for. In this chat with Honeymoon Suite guitarist and songwriter Derry Greh...

Veteran bassist Rik Fox is a fascinating character in the history of metal and hard rock music. Seemingly always as the right place but at the wrong time, he's a man who has experienced many near misses with bands like W.A.S.P., SIN, Steeler and many others. But despite this he is a picture of perseverance, which has led to his latest opportunity with the upcoming band Freakshow, and his motor is...

During our interview with the brilliant hip-hop artist King Iso (available HERE) he mentioned he was working with a female rapper up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Coincidentally, the We Talk Music podcast is also based in Calgary, and thanks to King Iso we got an opportunity to do a live interview with the one and only Tinywiings at a downtown coffee shop. With a style all her own and a massive amo...

We're confident here at the We Talk Music podcast that we regularly provide good interviews with a wide variety of artists for you to listen to. That said every now and then we just know that the podcast goes to another level because of the guest we have on. This is one of those shows. With his flow, beats and lyrics, King Iso produces some of the best rap music in the industry. His latest album,...

Canadian metal masters Phear have big news for their fans as they're spreading the Phear with their first new album since 2018 and the single Save Our Souls. The band's classic heavy sound appeals to genre fans worldwide and they bring the metal with their latest due out in in spring of 2024. Catch up on all the news with the group in this latest interview from We Talk Music host Brett Monro and m...

A new, uniquely excellent and eclectic album from Canadian legends 54-40 opened up the opportunity for We Talk Music hosts Brett and Morten to talk to vocalist and guitarist Neil Osborne. The album, titled West Coast Band, which is also the name of the new single, is sure to continue their legacy of radio airplay across the great white north, What else would you expect from Canada's band? Some gre...

Since their debut in the early 80's with the self titled The Rods album, David "Rock" Feinstein (guitar, vocals) &  Carl Canedy (drums, vocals) have crafted a legacy of hard rock/heavy metal for fans around the world. With an excellent new album, Rattle The Cage, ready to drop, the band is ready to blow the doors off like they did with their classic first album. This extremely honest interview loo...

Quiet Riot reached legendary status with their 1983 release Metal Health, becoming the first heavy metal group to reach #1 on the Billboard charts and changing the landscape of music in he process. Since then the story of the band has been one of the most interesting in all of music, and eventually spawned the 2014 documentary Quiet Riot: Well Now You're Here, There's No Way Back. Bassist Rudy Sar...

If you haven't heard yet, there's an amazing new documentary about the cultural phenomenon that was Canada's Much Music channel called 299 Queen Street West, and one of the true standout stars that participates is television personality and former Much Music VJ Rick "The Temp" Campanelli. While Rick has gone on to continue to be a presence on our TV sets through his hosting role on Entertainment T...

It's remarkable to do a deep dive into the hall of fame worthy career of the one and only Jim Peterik. One of the all time great song-writers in rock history, the Survivor founder has made an undeniable mark on pop culture with his music and songs like Eye of the Tiger, Hold on Loosely, Heavy Metal and Vehicle among just a few. Jim stays busy, writing new music and performing regularly. As nice as...

Josh, Senator, Nic & Devan pick their very best Christmas playlist You can also email via freshtake42@gmail.com or Jawa31@gmail.com You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram Snapchat: jawa31 Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook.

With a new album called Heaven Comes Down that incudes the singles Over The Mountain, Fugitive and Gypsy, touring, and a general love of music, there's a lot of topics for Dokken guitarist Jon Levin to cover with We Talk Music host Brett Monro. From inspirations to song writing, the two of them go for a deep dive about the thing we all love, music, in a terrific interview. Check it out! Some great...

George Lynch is unquestionably one of the most unique individuals in the business, both in the sounds he makes when playing the guitar like no one else, and in the non nonsense personality he has. George has been doing a lot of interviews for the latest Lynch Mob album "Babylon", so he was kind of tired of talking about the subject and music in general, so we didn't. This led to a fascinating, hil...

It's with a shine in our eyes and smile in our hearts that the We Talk Music podcast has the privilege of introducing many of you to The Sintrics, an exciting new group for whom the future is now with the release of their brand new debut EP "Act 1". Formed out of the great work done by the Alice and Sheryl Cooper's Solid Rock Foundation of teen centers, this is an exciting band with a fresh spin o...

The technical prowess and unique, fresh music made by the band All Day Sucker gives you a certain image of what the band is, but that's only part of the story. Simply put, these are two funny, witty gentlemen, as evidenced by this chat with Jordan Summers (Keyboards/ Songwriter) and Morty Coyle (Singer/Songwriter). It's a great way to learn about a group that many of your favorite musicians have a...

Get ready to be motivated, as the newest episode of the We Talk Music podcast is joined by Canadian Football League legend Michael "Pinball" Clemons, Michael brings so much infectious positivity into every thing he touches, and he and his family will soon be hosting the 7th annual Christmas With The Clemons event on Wednesday, December 6th at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe Street, Toronto). Doors ope...

To say that Tommy Davidson has had a fascinating life is an understatement. Abandoned by his birth mother at 18 months in the trash and found by what would go on to be his adoptive mother, an Anglo woman, Tommy spent his youth moving with his new family to various locals largely within the Maryland area. He used these experiences to foster a stand up comedy career that eventually led him to burst...

Western Canadian based Alternative Country artist Kyle McKearney brings a unique style and aesthetic to the music industry to create a familiar yet fresh sound. Being entirely unincumbered by the need for commercial success has left Kyle McKearney with the purest of pursuits with his musical journey, and it it means he has songs that reach down to your soul and leave an undeniable impression. It m...

In this episode of We Talk Music the singer/song-writer/guitarist Donny Dykowsky from the band Mirrors on the Moon describes how he is seeking the truth with the music he creates. One listen to the fantastic songs in his bands EP “Whiskey & Wine” will confirm to you he is indeed that. Donny is a good humored but serious when it comes to his craft, and it shows with this highly technical and intell...

We have a really fun episode of the We Talk Music podcast for you this time as we welcome drummer Kurt Dahl from One Bad Son. There's a ton of good stuff in this interview as Kurt talks with us about their fantastic new song "I Come Alive" and it's creation, the band's new lineup, future plans, upcoming tour dates, and breaking into the American artist as a Canadian band. All that plus a story you...

It's always a little different, and a little more personal, for your We Talk Music hosts Brett and Morten when we have on David Reece from Bangalore Choir and Iron Allies. That's because David is more than just an interview, we are proud to say he is our friend, and that makes it not an interview but an intimate chat that you get to experience. David Reece has been keeping busy in 2023, and we do...

Few bands have a history as storied and interesting as Germany's Bonfire. Couple that with the fact that their bassist Ronnie Parks is a fantastic interview because of how quick witted and honest he is, and you easily have enough to talk about to fill several episodes of We Talk Music. It doesn't matter if he's talking about the fascinating new re-recordings of Bonfire's classic first three albums...

Music fans are familiar with Canadian rockers Kick Axe from their hits "Heavy Metal Shuffle", "On the Road to Rock", "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "Rock the World" and their appearance on the Transformers: The Movie soundtrack under the name of Spectre General. Their latest single "Blackout Crazy" harkens back to their fun loving, heavy metal roots, and gave We Talk Music a great excuse...

Josh, Nick & Devan Pick their ultimate playlist from 1985 You can also email via freshtake42@gmail.com or Jawa31@gmail.com You can find Josh on Twitter and Instagram Snapchat: jawa31 Join the We Talk Conversation on Twitter @wetalkpodcasts. Plus give us a like now on Facebook.

In Theory is a band building some serious momentum thanks to their great bluesy rock sound and the popularity of their new single Stain On My Soul, so it seemed like the perfect time to have Guitarist/Composer/Producer Mike Mostert on for an update on what is going on with the band. As always this is a in deep chat like you only get from We Talk Music about the composition and creation of music fr...