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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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58:36

FKB

Background Noise ·

2023/04/19

These small-town boys are making big-city noise! Get up and windmill your arms to Bonnyville/Edmonton's pop-rock kings FKB. We chat about their live shows, new songs, and all the co-writing and collaboration they do with artists across Canada. Add the songs you heard today to your playlists here BGN Spotify playlist. 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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62:22

RARE-EARTH MAGNET

Background Noise ·

2023/03/16

First heard in the 'Antarticus' episode, we dive deeper into the sounds of Cranbrook BC's Rare-Earth Magnet. We chat about their latest single 'Leaves', some of the other projects they've been a part of (one you can only find on YouTube), and we play some unreleased demos that you can only hear on Background Noise right now.Find SOME of the songs we played today in their Spotify BGN PlaylistI do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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63:30

I AM CREATURE

Background Noise ·

2023/03/04

WARNING The music in this episode may cause you to run into the woods and become feral. Vancouver brother band, I am Creature gives us the background on their powerful sound and heavy themes. We chat about their debut EP 'Oddly Shaped Things', and some of their other projects including doing the soundtrack to a short film.Here's just the music.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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59:38

ONGLISH

Background Noise ·

2023/02/17

We first heard of Onglish in the 'Lifeandthetribe' episode when Aisha talked about the song she did with him "Gone Leave". Now we sit down and chat with him and chat about his wide range of music. From Hip Hop to ambient, we talk about collaboration, imagination, and his latest sing "Thyme".Want just the music? Check out his BGN Spotify PlaylistI do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:46

JAMES DOWNHAM

Background Noise ·

2023/02/02

YEE HAW! Get ready for another country episode featuring Ontario's James Downham. We talk about his journey to becoming a solo musician, collaboration with other artists, and his group project the 'Durham County Band'. Save all the songs you heard in today's episode to your favourite Spotify playlist here!I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:43

NEIL LEYTON

Background Noise ·

2023/01/26

Welcome to the musical journey of Neil Leyton a Portuguese-Canadian, whose been in so many projects it can't be contained to one episode. We chat about his newest Single 'Michael Maker' under his solo project, his early work with the band 'Passion d'Flower', and talk about his Portuguese project 'Lusitanian Ghosts'. Find all the songs for the episode in the BGN Spotify Playlist. During the show Neil got inspired to make a playlist of his own and share the inspiration for his latest single; find it

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60:26

KAZDOURA

Background Noise ·

2023/01/12

Kazdoura is an Arabic phrase for a short walk with friends, and that's what this episode feels like. Join me as I chat with Leen and Johnny about their Arabic Jazz Fusion band, Kazdoura, and their debut EP 'Wain'.Add their EP to all your playlist easily through their BGN Spotify Playlist.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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67:51

UWUW

Background Noise ·

2023/01/05

Dark and mysterious, but still super groovy, that's Toronto Supergroup UWUW (you-you). Jay Anderson from the group tells about they got together and the inspiration behind the songs on their self-titled debut album. We also spin a bunch of songs from the other projects of the members like Yaehsun, Ian Blurton's Future Now, Drew Smith, and more.Find all the songs we played today on the BGN UWUW featured Spotify playlist.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to

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68:05

ANTARTICUS

Background Noise ·

2022/12/29

If sounds could chill...this is what it would sound like! Hailing from the icy north of the Yukon, Antarticus is an epic fantasy doom metal band. We chat about their love of horror and film, using real Yukon wind in their songs, and so much more.To add their songs to your next epic fantasy adventure game check out their BGN Featured Playlist on Spotify.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:40

JESSIE T

Background Noise ·

2022/12/22

TIS THE SEASON FOR HOLIDAY SPECIALS! The first ever Background Noise Holiday Special features Ontario's Country Christmas Queen, Jessie T! We chat about her latest single "Ugly Christmas Sweater", a music video featuring her mom, and her some of her awesome experiences co-writing music.To add all the music to your holiday playlist check out the BGN Jessie T Playlist on Spotify.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:20

LAWRENCE MAXWELL

Background Noise ·

2022/12/15

Another country episode but this time he's Not Your Outlaw...PEI's Country Music poet Lawrence Maxwell chats with us about his latest album Ballad of Miles, his newly released Christmas single "Christmas Morning Coffee", and some of the other awesome projects coming out of PEI. Check out his featured BGN Spotify playlist to add your favourite songs from the episode to your playlists.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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63:13

TYLER GILBERT

Background Noise ·

2022/12/08

Get ready for a whirlwind of music from Saskatchewan's own Tyler Gilbert, the man of many genres. We chat about his more country-style stuff, his metal & rock music, and to get in the holiday spirit we even spin a Christmas song.Check out his BGN playlist on Spotify.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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61:14

BRANDI VEZINA

Background Noise ·

2022/12/01

YEE HAW! Another outlaw county episode but this time featuring Red River Metis artist Brandi Vezina from Manitoba. We chat about her debut album #Dontsettle, the meaning behind her songs, and her upcoming nomination for Album Of The Year, with the Manitoba Country Music Awards.Check out that album and more on her BGN Spotify PlaylistI do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:23

ROOMS

Background Noise ·

2022/11/24

Come chill with me as I chat with Beshele from Vancouver about her main project Rooms. We spin some unreleased music coming off of her upcoming album (out December 11th) and share the meaning behind some of her songs. We also play and talk about both of her sister's projects, Underpass and Kathleen Lockhart. To add your favourite songs from the episode check out the playlist on Spotify.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:50

JOHNNY JOHNNY & THE JOHNNY'S

Background Noise ·

2022/11/17

Do you believe in Johnny? I do! That's why I sat down with all the Johnnys from Johnny Johnny & The Johnny's, an indie rock band from Edmonton, Alberta. Join us as we play the tunes of their fresh EP, some stuff for their Spanish project Bacbruce, and some songs from other cool musicians they've worked with along the way.Like what you heard? Find all the music played in this episode on their BGN Featured Spotify PlaylistI do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is

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63:38

THE GIVE 'EM HELL BOYS

Background Noise ·

2022/11/03

YEE-HAW! Get ready to rock out, Outlaw Country style with The Give 'Em Hell Boys from Alberta. We chat with Quinn from the band about their punk rock roots, his love for literal songs, and we spin the unreleased single "Children Of Jolene".Looking for the music without the talk? Check out their episode's playlist on Spotify.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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119:34

EMPANADAS ILEGALES

Background Noise ·

2022/10/27

A Halloween Special so good it should be illegal!Get ready to party with this 2-hour special featuring Vancouver's psychedelic cumbia band, Empanadas Ilegales. We'll spin tracks off their latest album Spooky Mambo, and they tell us about all the amazing musicians they got to work with on their albums. Dance to the Spooky Mambo any time with their BGN Spotify PlaylistI do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:36

NILOO

Background Noise ·

2022/10/20

I chat with a real-life space cowgirl from BC named Niloo about her self-titled EP. We chat about her earthly experiences, and what it all really means, she also introduces us to psychedelic Persian rock!Check out Niloo's featured BGN Playlist on Spotify for her music plus some songs she gets inspiration from.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:32

SHAG

Background Noise ·

2022/10/13

Get ready to rock and or roll with one of Edmonton's favourite 'Dad Rock' bands SHAG (like the carpet). We talk about their songs with ridiculously long names, megalodons, and their hilarious music videos.Check out their featured BGN Playlist for all the songs you heard in this episode.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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59:08

RACHEL BOBBITT

Background Noise ·

2022/10/06

Come chill with me and Nova Scotia/Ontario Artist Rachel Bobbitt. We talk about her latest EP "The Ceiling Could Collapse", we spin both her new stuff and her old stuff, and talk about her other project "Call More".Check out Rachel Bobbitt's full BGN Playlist on Spotify.I do not own any of the rights to the music played or used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

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