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The meeting began with Karim and Gregg discussing their love for vinyl records and sharing humorous anecdotes about their family Christmas draw. They then moved on to discuss the Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys, with mixed opinions on Post Malone's performance and admiration for Tracy Chapman's performance. The conversation also touched on Jay-Z's behavior at an awards show and Dallas Gre...

http://WelcomeToTheMusic.com Karim Kanji in conversation with Adrian Sutherland from Attawapiskat. The meeting began with a discussion about recent travels and the new album "Precious Diamonds." The album features two fully Cree songs and was recorded with a live band in Nashville. Adrian emphasized the importance of including songs in his native language for his indigenous fan base and the positi...

During the first year of the pandemic (back in 2020 if you can remember that far back) Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji were introduced to Naughty By Nature’s Vin Rock. In this special episode Gregg and Karim covered a range of topics with Vin, including recent music events, the impact of COVID-19 on minority communities, and the success of Naughty by Nature's hit song "OPP."  Vin Rock is a foun...

November 2017: a few years prior to the formal launch of the podcast "Welcome To The Music," co-host Karim Kanji organized an exclusive, invite-only recording of his 100th episode at the renowned studio formerly known as Pacific Junction Hotel. The distinguished guest for this special occasion was none other than the eminent figure in Canadian hip hop, Maestro Fresh Wes. In light of Wes Williams,...

Exploring the Sonic Legacy: A Virtual Tour of Grant Avenue Studio Control Room Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston welcome to the show, Mike Bruce and Andrew Lauzon from Grant Avennue Studio. In a captivating virtual tour on Welcome To The Music, the Grant Avenue Studio control room unfolded its rich history, hosting a discussion on notable visitors, the essence of maintaining a "house sound," and perso...

Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji welcome to the show Steven Page! The episode begins with a discussion on the creation of the Trans Cañada Highwaymen album Explosive Hits Vol 1, a K-Tel tribute album, sharing anecdotes about the song selection process, remote recording during the pandemic, and the creation of the infomercial for the album. They also explored the profound impact of growing up in Scarb...

Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji are back for their first 2024 episode. In this edition they welcome founding member and first drummer for Canadian classic rock icons, April Wine, Ritchie Henman. Henman recently wrote his memoir, High Adventure: Tales of Canadian Rock & Roll Survival. Get is book here: https://www.ritchiehenman.com/high-adventure They congratulated Henman on his recent achievemen...

Hosts Karim Kanji Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston welcome to the show author Ray Robertson. Ray recently wrote the book, "All The Years Combine: The Grateful Dead In Fifty Shows". The episode began with a discussion on the influence of drugs on the Grateful Dead and the philosophy of life that the band embodied. Ray explained why he chose to write a book about 50 shows and how he came up with the nu...

Summary: The meeting began with Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston discussing the George Michael documentary (The Real George Michael) before introducing Simon Napier-Bell, who shared insights into George Michael's unique writing process and the making of the "Freedom" video. They also discussed George Michael's legal battle with Sony and his multilayered personality. Simon Napier-Bell explained his de...

Craig Northey, lead singer of Odds, joined Gregg Tilston and Karim Kanji on the show earlier this year. Canadian rock band Odds released their seventh studio album, "Crash the Time Machine," co-produced by Steven Page earlier this year. The album explores themes of struggle and community, showcasing the band's evolution into new musical directions while maintaining their dark ironic signature. The...

Host Karim Kanji joined Neil on his recent visit to Toronto to chat about 54-40, playing with his daughter Kandle, and making music with his band since the late 1970s. Neil Osborne and 54-40 will be playing the legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto this December 7, 8, 9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Karim Kanji interviewed Tom Wilson for the show, Welcome to the Music. They discussed the re-release of Junkhouse's Strays album for its 30th anniversary and the upcoming ticketed shows in London, Kitchener, Hamilton, and Toronto. They also talked about the importance of creating a comfortable environment for creativity and celebrating indigenous culture and art. Wilson emphasized the need fo...

Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston welcome to the show, Classified! We discuss Classified's music career spanning over 25 years, the creative process behind music production, Lost Venues, and Classified's recent music preferences. We end off the conversation introducing Classified's latest single, "People," which is described as a song that brings people together over banging hip-hop beats and a unifyi...

Trevor Hurst, frontman for Econoline Crush, joins the show to discuss grief, the new album “When The Devil Drives”, their west coast tour, and upcoming Ontario dates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston start the episode off by discussing the Much Music documentary and tour, sharing details about the special guests and expressing their enthusiasm for the brand's continued impact on Canadian culture. They also reflected on recent interviews with celebrities, highlighting their admiration for their work and personal qualities. David McPherson joined the conversat...

Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston discuss their experience attending Canada's Rock of Fame event which was, in part, sponsored by Forty Creek Whisky. The hosts share their thoughts on the performances of various bands and artists, highlighting the talents of some lesser-known musicians. They also discussed the relevance of songs from decades ago and the importance of strong female voices in the music...

The Canadian premiere of the Much Music documentary, "299 Queen Street West" occurred on Friday September 22nd. Hosts Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston had the opportunity to attend and meet some of the Much Music VJ's and musical guests. We spoke with: Ed The Sock whose favourite memory was his time covering Woodstock 99 Steve Anthony who reminisced about his annual Christmas tree tosses Monica Deol...

Michael Williams joined hosts Karim Kanji and Gregg Tilston to talk about his career and Much Music. **Music Unleashed:** Michael's fervent dedication to the world of music unfolded as he shared tales from his journey in the industry. The conversation danced through his experiences, his love for Living Color, and exciting news of their upcoming tour and album. **Diversity and Independence in Music...

On the heels of 2021’s monolithic collection 52 SONGS, Canada’s best-known musical power couple  Gina Kennedy  and  Devon Lougheed  are releasing  AHEM  upon the world on June 30, 2023. Until then, you can enjoy the newest single “Waiting on a Sign That’s Already There”, debuting May 12. The song was inspired by “the utilitarian urge to joke about our own struggles wi...

When 22-year-old accountant Harvey Lisberg heard the Beatles’ ‘Please Please Me’, he had an epiphany: he could be Manchester’s answer to Brian Epstein. He had a musical ear, a knack for numbers and a gambler’s instinct for taking a punt. Within a year he had taken local group, Herman’s Hermits, to number one with ‘I’m Into Something Good’.   Soon, Hermania was a global phenomenon. Harvey had...

Sean Kelly is the author of the new book, Don't Call it Hair Metal. There may be no more joyous iteration in all of music than 1980s hard rock. It was an era where the musical and cultural ideals of rebellion and freedom of the great rock ’n’ roll of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s were taken to dizzying heights of neon excess. Attention to songcraft, showmanship, and musical virtuosity (especially in th...

Podcast home can also be found here: https://welcometothemusic.com/ With unprecedented access to the MuchMusic archives, “299 Queen Street West” tells the story of a scrappy television upstart from the perspective of the VJ’s. At the time, they had no prior TV hosting experience, were given no scripts, no direction and went live to air across the country. The channels rise in popularity intersecte...

With nine original solo albums and three EPs to her credit, Toronto-based singer/songwriter Lily Frost is a beloved figure within the Canadian music scene. Over the course of those records, she has explored topics ranging from introspection and our connection to nature, to spirituality and psychology, all draped in poetic metaphor in genres including indie folk, pop, swing, western—all with a touc...

Judgement believes in the freedom of self-expression, and the acceptance of all. “Some are so quick to judge other people’s lives before their own. Ignore those people and do what the fuck you want to do”. The band's passion for change is shown throughout their live performance, social media, and music. Their style of music derives from the early 2000’s emo/post-hardcore era. They re-invent those...

Over 11 years and two separate managerial stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, John Gibbons endeared himself to fans with his folksy manner and his frequent battles with umpires: “Here comes Gibby!” Winning helped too. Under Gibbons’s management, the Jays made the American League Championship Series in 2015, ending a 22-year playoff drought; then they did it again in 2016. Along the way the team def...