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Inside The Artist"s Studio

Sean Davis Newton’s interview podcast finds him sitting down for in-depth conversations to learn more about Canadian music. Typically he chats with musicians to discuss their latest releases but occasionally he’ll seek out people involved in the music scene in different capacities. A gifted musician and producer in his own right, Newton brings his musical experience with questions that coax out informative tidbits about the latest efforts from Canada’s best and brightest of their respective scenes

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110 - Janette King

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2022/02/25

On this episode of “Inside the Artist’s Studio”, Sean talks to Janette King about her 2021 LP What We Lost, and the release of her brand new music video for “Ooh Yeah” (also the featured track on this episode). Along the way, they talk about songwriting technique, music education, and growing up in Vancouver.Recorded on February 15thFeatured Track: “Ooh Yeah” from What We LostIntro/Outro Music: Laundry Week - “Nuthin’ On My Mind “

109 - Ellen Froese

Inside The Artist"s Studio ·

2022/01/28

On episode 109 of “Inside the Artist’s Studio” Sean talks to Saskatoon based singer-songwriter Ellen Froese about COVID-19, “The Artist’s Way”, and about some new music she’s been working on with produced Sam Corbett. Along the way, they touch on her childhood obsession with Elvis Presley, their shared prairie Mennonite roots, and the hot fancy moms of Instagram.Recorded on December 13th, 2021Featured Track: “Did You Have a Love Before Me?”Intro/Outro Music: Laundry Week - “Nuthin’ On My Mind “

108 - Bria

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2022/01/14

Sean talks to Bria Salmena and Duncan Hay Jennings about Cuntry Covers Vol 1. The duo talk about how the project started as just a way to have fun making music, the appeal of nostalgia, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on their work on tour and in the studio. Bria and Duncan are also both members of The FRIGS and Orville Peck’s touring band, and they talk about what is next for those projects, and when we can expect Cuntry Covers Vol 2.Recorded on December 18th, 2021Featured Track: “Buffalo

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107 - JEEN

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2021/12/10

JEEN (aka Jeen O’Brien) joins Sean on this episode of “Inside the Artist’s Studio” to discuss her brand new album, Dog Bite. Her 2020 self-titled record was featured on the Cups N Cakes “Best Albums of 2020” list, and Sean talks to her about starting to put together the follow-up during pandemic times. Along the way, they take a deep dive into JEEN’s songwriting technique, her collaborations with producer Ian Blurton, and why a squirrel is the worst animal to be reincarnated as.Recorded on December

106 - Dragon Fli Empire

Inside The Artist"s Studio ·

2021/11/26

Sean talks to to tenured Calgary duo Dragon Fli Empire about their 20 years as an Alberta based hip-hop act. They touch on COVID era livestreams, tasting beer for the first time, and their shared love of local and global travel. Recorded on November 2nd, 2021Featured Track: “Inspiration ft. Gassam” from To Be Continued/InspirationIntro/Outro Music: Laundry Week - “Nuthin’ On My Mind “

105 - METZ

Inside The Artist"s Studio ·

2021/11/12

Sean talks to Hayden Menzies from Ontario punk trio METZ about the band’s ups and downs throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. They chat about their upcoming tour to finally play their latest record Atlas Vending (unfortunately released in late March 2020), and about their new live record Live at the Opera House. In the rapid-fire, Hayden touches on how difficult it is to choose your favorite music and his extremely dicey first car. Recorded on November 1st, 2021Featured Track: “The Mirror (Live)” from