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Background Noise

Discover a new Canadian artist with every episode of Background Noise. Listen to tunes with us and hear the stories behind the songs and the bands. Follow us on Instagram @backgroundnoisetheshow .

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56:45

STONE POETS

Background Noise ·

2025/03/13

Cross your legs and chill out in a field of daisies with Vancouver trio, Stone Poets. They tell us about what it is to be human, their mission to spread peace and good vibes, and their 2024 album "HUM∀N". We also hear a couple of songs from Bruce Coughlan and Maxwell & Thain. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

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73:12

KUE VARO

Background Noise ·

2025/02/06

YIP YIP! It's time to ride off with Kue Varo, the Calgary musician infusing music, magic, and storytelling. We chat with Kue about her album Cowboy Witchcraft, her journey as a musician, and we hear a brand-new unreleased single. We also spin songs from Shane Ghostkeeper and Jolene Marie. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

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64:57

BOY GOLDEN

Background Noise ·

2025/01/23

We are going on a field trip to the Church of Better Daze with the Minister himself...Boy Golden. We chat with him about his latest album For Eden, the lore behind Boy Golden, and his work behind the board in the Manitoba music scene. Boy Golden shares with us some of his favourite up-and-coming artists Wyatt C. Louis, Secret Beach, and FONTINE. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

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54:39

THE CARPOOLERS

Background Noise ·

2025/01/09

Get in the car losers...we are listening to a kick-ass punk band from Edmonton, The Carpoolers! We chat with Maddy and Hunter, the brother-sister duo behind the band about what it's like being in a 6-piece band, their live shows, and their debut EP Revenge Porn. We also spin a few songs from YEG legends Bad Communicators, Re-Form, and Misfortune Tellers. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

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68:50

CALEB HART

Background Noise ·

2024/12/19

Bask in the warmth of the tropical vibes no matter where you are with Tobago/Vancouver Island's Island Soul...Caleb Hart. We chat about about his live performances, poetic lyrics, music videos, and so much more and he shares with us some of his favourite songs from some up-and-coming artists like Poncho, Jayden Brown, Tk The Artist, Marc Micu, Golden Ganga, Tugstar, Djkemo, and Jonelle. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

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59:28

HOTKID

Background Noise ·

2024/12/05

If you like crunchy guitar tones and soothing vocals...this episode is for you! HotKid is the dream-pop alt-rock project of Shiloh Harrison out of Ontario. Starting out as just a 2 piece band in the early 2000s and now grown to a full 4 piece, we chat with Shilo about her latest EP Downtown and the work she's doing with her and her husband's indie record label Fortune Steller. We play a few other songs from bands on her label, Ace of Wands, By Divine Right, and Mad Ones. I do not own any of the

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50:26

THE ORVALD WAYNE SHOW

Background Noise ·

2024/11/21

There's a new group of cowboys in town and their name is The Orvald Wayne Show. After supporting his friends in the YEG music scene, Ty Orvald Wayne Lindberg got the itch to get on stage himself. He's been playing shows around the city since early 2024 and this past September released a 3 song EP. We chat about his journey so far in music, the songs he's released so far, and what else he has in the works. We also hear a couple of songs from You, Me & Zack (who also double as his backing band)

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62:17

JUSTINE TYRELL

Background Noise ·

2024/11/07

All rise for the Saddie-Baddie queen herself...Justine Tyrell! We chat with the Calgary-based R&B rising star about her 2024 singles Devotion and Ghost Town, an upcoming album, and some of her other favourite Calgary artists. Also in the mix, we hear songs from Kaeyae Alo, Wyatt C. Louis, and TEEINTHEAM. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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57:15

SKYSTAR

Background Noise ·

2024/10/24

They say to reach for the stars...The Skystar! Welcome to the first reggae artist to be featured on Background Noise...Mr. Ainsworth Rose AKA Skystar out of Edmonton. Originally born in Jamaica, Skystar brings the dancehall vibes to the world. We chat about his latest album "Sky's The Limit", some of his older tunes, and all the people he has worked with. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:34

UNCLE STRUT

Background Noise ·

2024/10/10

We are kicking off Season 3 of Background with style....Uncle Strut style. We chat with all 3 dudes from this vibey Vancouver band about their latest single "Quarter Mile", their upcoming album, and they drop the date and location for the release show (listen to the episode to find out). Uncle Strut also introduces us to some of their favourite local bands, 538 Street, Nick Stone, and Haley Ahonen. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected

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53:07

SEASON TWO FINALE

Background Noise ·

2024/09/19

WOW! I can't believe another year of Background Noise has gone by. A big thank you goes out to all the artists we've talked to in season two and of course, YOU who tune in and have contributed to the over 2,000 downloads this show has had over the past 2 years. Like the Season One Finale, I'm mixing things up a little in this episode and today we chat with Todd Crawshaw, fellow Big E Radio Curator and Executive Director at The Yardbird Suite. We talk about Edmonton's roaring Jazz scene, some of

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54:00

MISTER BIRD

Background Noise ·

2024/08/22

The final artist feature of season 2...Alberta's own Mister Bird. Gareth Bruce is a singer and storyteller who shares his journeys and love for nature through his bluesy folk songs. We chat about his newest album "Moving Mountains" which dropped in July, his 2024 EP "Reflections", and he shares with us 2 of his favourite local artists Bretty Cassidy and Justin Hill. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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56:03

GARRETT NEILES

Background Noise ·

2024/08/08

From golfer to musician Manitoba (currently living in Toronto) Garrett Neiles has songs to sing and life lessons to share. We chat with the 80's pop-infused artist about his latest single "Lipstick", a confidence-boosting feel-good song as well as take a deep dive into his older work. Mixing things up a little bit we also listen to some live recordings and talk about his "27" EP release at the Park Theater. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the

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55:24

MATTMAC

Background Noise ·

2024/07/25

We've got all ears on Mattmac and his latest album "All Eyes On Us". Today we are chatting with Indigenous rapper and producer Mattmac out of Manitoba, his new album is all about community and collaboration showcasing several other Indigenous artists. We chat about these collabs, music videos, and some of his older songs as well. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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70:24

WATER BEAR

Background Noise ·

2024/07/11

DIY rock group from Hamilton Ontario is as resilient as the tardigrade they named themselves after. We chat with Tom and Alex from Water Bear about their latest single "Thrive" off their new album that will be coming out soon "Home Recording Volume 3", all their old songs, and what they have coming up. We also hear a few songs from some other great Ontario Hardrock/Punk projects, Wordplay, Hysterics, and The Doctor is "IN". I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright

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61:07

JED AND THE VALENTINE

Background Noise ·

2024/06/27

Wake up and pack your tent we are heading to the Rocky Mountains with one of Edmonton's cutest folk music couples! Jed & The Valentine are just two kids who love making music, writing songs about camping, being together, and capturing that outdoor Alberta vibe. We chat about their debut album "Awake", their live shows, and we listen to a few songs from some of their favourite local artists, Major Love, Travis Matthews, and Tayler Grace. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and

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57:41

JOAN SMITH & THE JANE DOES

Background Noise ·

2024/06/13

This ain't no diet rock...this is guitar riffin', hair throwin', yellin' and screamin' rock-and-roll. We chat with Joan Smith out of Ontario about her current self-fronted project "Joan Smith & The Jane Does", their live shows, recent singles, sick music videos, and some of the awesome musicians and producers they've gotten to work with. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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54:31

TEACUP ROMANCE

Background Noise ·

2024/05/30

These guys aren't your average cup of tea...Teacup Romance is a post-hardcore emo band from Edmonton with powerful vocals and a kickass sound. We chat with Ryan, the bass player, about their live shows, latest singles, and killer music videos. We also hear music from Forester, Asleep In Traffic, and Wayfinder. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:02

0STELLA

Background Noise ·

2024/05/16

0stella takes us on a ride with her music and stories. The Alt-Rock Irish Fusion musician currently living in Edmonton promoted her album Pendulum State with a cross-Canada bike tour on a mission to get to Europe with the least amount of air miles. We play songs from both sides of the pendulum and hear from some other Alberta artists, Gone Cosmic, Skye Wallace, and Local Felon. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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60:26

KELE FLEMING

Background Noise ·

2024/05/02

From folk-rock to synth-wave Kele Fleming is the genre-bending artist from BC whose love and concern for the environment serve as a running theme with many of her songs. We chat with Kele about a bunch of her songs both new and old, and her decision to collaborate with DJs from around the world and re-release her songs as EDM remixes. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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