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The Sound Affect

In a world of downloadable singles, our hope with this podcast is to look a little deeper at what influences musicians and see the impact an album (as opposed to a single) can have on an artist’s work. The Sound Affect is about discovering (or re-discovering) a record that has influenced a musician. You tell us the record. We will do the legwork to investigate the record and tell the listener some of the basic information. Then we invite an artist in to chat with us about that record. This is the

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01:30:00

Shad picks Cleo Sol's "Mother"

The Sound Affect ·

2025/10/28

Canada's legendary hip hop star Shad joins us for the second time to discuss his new record "Start Anew" and the influence of English singer-songwriter Cleo Sol. A mixture of Neo-soul, R&B, with strong influences from jazz, reggae, and Motown, her second full-length studio album "Mother", explores themes of motherhood, gratitude, and complicated family dynamics.

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01:51:19

John Borra picks The Waterboys "This is the Sea"

The Sound Affect ·

2025/10/03

On the dawn of his latest album, Last Dance at the E Room, Toronto troubadour John Borra joins the Sound Affect to talk about Toronto, post punk, and The Waterboy's seminal classic "This is the Sea".Released in September 1985, This Is the Sea is the third studio album by the Waterboys. It’s widely considered their breakthrough record and the pinnacle of their long and distinguished career. Blending rock, folk, and Celtic influences with a spiritual and emotional intensity, This Is the

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01:29:25

Mooch Picks Kyuss' Welcome to Sky Valley

The Sound Affect ·

2025/09/12

Montreal's Mooch pick the stoner-rock/Desert Rock classic "Welcome to Sky Valley" by Kyuss!Despite breaking up in 1995 Kyuss impacted the 1990s musical landscape in so many ways. "Welcome to Sky Valley", Kyuss’ third studio album demonstrates a much more psychedelic and mature sound that has influenced a slew of bands including Black Thorne Productions recording artist Mooch. Ben Cornel (guitar , bass, vocals), Julian Iac (guitar, vocals, bass), and Alex Segreti (drums)

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01:29:54

Clem Leek picks Aqualung's debut album

The Sound Affect ·

2025/07/10

CLEM LEEK is a British born musician and composer, hailing from Kent, England. He studied performing arts and composition. For the last 10 years, he has produced music professionally for general release, film, TV and is a seasoned performer. His modern classical and ambient soundscapes take inspiration from his surroundings and the experiences that have shaped his life. However, they also take inspiration from fellow Englishman Matthew Nicholas Hales AKA Aqualung, whom Clem discovered through a 2002

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01:27:26

Gavin McLeod picks Neil Young's On The Beach

The Sound Affect ·

2025/06/11

Gavin McLeod is a 22-year-singer-songwriter from Milton Ontario. Gavin’s raw guitar-based sound is rooted in classic rock and blues as well as the modern sounds of Sam Fender and James Bay, but is - obviously - also influenced by the sounds of Neil Young. He joined the Sound Affect to talk about the impact of Neil's 1974 On the Beach, his fifth studio album and the second in his so-called "Ditch Trilogy" in which he grapples with feelings of alienation and melancholy. Listen and hear

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01:36:14

Rob & Ian from Change of Heart pick The Dream...

The Sound Affect ·

2025/04/10

Toronto's legendary Change of Heart are back baby! After 27 years, the members of the post-Smile line-up of the band have a new album, In the Wreckage, and are hosting two shows at the end of the month in Toronto! To celebrate this, bassist/lyricist Rob Taylor and Guitarist/Singer Ian Blurton joined us to discuss one of their early influences, The Days of Wine and Roses by California's The Dream Syndicate.

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01:29:54

I, the Mountain pick The Strumbellas' We Still Move...

The Sound Affect ·

2025/02/13

Kitchener's I, the Mountain, pick an album by their kindred souls, Toronto's The Strumbellas.Formed in 2009, they soon picked up residencies at legendary Toronto clubs like The Cameron House and The Horseshoe Tavern before releasing their debut albumMy Father and the Hunter. They then signed with Six Shooter records and brought on The Lumineers’ producer Ryan Hadlock to make their sophomore releaseWe Still Move on Dance FloorsJoin us as we chat with I, the Mountain, about The Strumbellas,

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01:22:59

Matt Hart from The Russian Futurists looks back on...

The Sound Affect ·

2025/01/17

25 years ago, the Toronto and Canadian music landscape was turned on its ear with the release of The Russian Futurists’ internationally acclaimed debut, The Method of Modern Love. The album is an unabashed confession of romance built on a bedrock of thrift-store toy keyboards and cheap guitars recorded on a porta studio. The Method of Modern Love won fans in R.E.M's Peter Buck, former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, and filmmaker Jason Lee. The Magnetic Fields' first two albums, Distant Plastic Trees

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01:29:54

Year in Review

The Sound Affect ·

2024/12/29

We at the Sound Affect hope you had a wonderful 2024 and we wish you a great 2025! This episode lists some of of our faves of the year!

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01:09:56

Brendan Canning from Broken Social Scene joins us to...

The Sound Affect ·

2024/12/08

In the early days of the new millenium Toronto was alive with new innovative music. This new indie music revolution was spearheaded by one band in particular: Broken Social Scene. And, now, almost 25 years after it began, they are the subject of a documentary.Stephen Chung's IT'S ALL GONNA BREAK unearths the intimate behind-the-scenes footage that shows the creation of Canada's indie-darlings of the early aughts, Broken Social Scene. Founding member and Toronto-indie-rock-darling Brendan Canning

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01:40:36

NRTHRN picks This Will Destroy You's Young Mountain

The Sound Affect ·

2024/11/18

NRTHRN is the solo project of composer and producer Felipe Elioenay. He started playing hardcore in 2002 in his hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil. His ever-evolving music style explores the Cinematic powers of the Guitar. His love of Post-Rock music stems from his first listen to San Marcos, Texas band This Will Destroy You and their debut album Young Mountain.

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01:29:45

Alex Southey picks George Harrison's All Things Must...

The Sound Affect ·

2024/10/22

Toronto’s Alex Southey has a penchant for indie folk. His sound encompasses various styles, making him a popular minstrel in the Toronto indie scene. He is a staple in bars across Toronto, and his latest EP, Entertainers Bring May Flowers, is out now. He is also the host of the podcast “Your Worst Song” which is a great listen when you are not listening to The Sound Affect.Alex joins us to discuss George Harrison's debut album All Things Must Pass.

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01:27:11

The Meringues pick Tyrannosaurus Hives by The Hives

The Sound Affect ·

2024/09/14

Hello! We have been on a summer hiatus but are returning with an amazing episode featuring Kingston, Ontario's The Meringues' picking The Hives' Tyronnosaurus Hives. The Meringues have a new album out on September 16th and their live show is something to behold! So, listen to the podcast. Then listen to The Meringues and The Hives. Then go see them and support indie music!

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01:35:07

Lives Like Skyscrapers pick The Flaming Lips Yoshimi...

The Sound Affect ·

2024/07/04

The Flaming Lips have established themselves as one of the most important alternative acts of the 21st Century! So, why did it take us until season 4 to finally discuss them and their album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots?Mindblowing! Alas, here we are... Ottawa's Lives Like Skyscrapers have a lush sound that is full of layering and powerful musicianship. Their debuted album At Dawn We Said Goodnight is out now! Go and buy it!

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01:29:54

The Anti-Queens pick The Distillers' Coral Fang

The Sound Affect ·

2024/05/22

Toronto's The Anti-Queens have just released their latest album, Disenchanted on Stomp Records! Their heavy punk is a perfect blend of pop mastery and gritty aggression! And, as you will learn in this episode, they come by it naturally! Lead vocalist and guitarist Emily Bones and lead guitarist Valerie Knox join us to talk about Brody Dalle and the Distillers and the impact of her on their sound and the sound of many young women in punk music.

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01:24:09

Episode 61 - pHoenix Pagliacci picks The Women in Red...

The Sound Affect ·

2024/04/11

This week we are joined by Toronto's pHoenix Pagliacci who is here to talk about everyone's favourite Stevie Wonder record...The Woman in Red soundtrack.Weird choice? Well, before you judge hear her thoughts on the song "Love Light in Flight", sampling, and challenging her artistic self on her latest single "Close to Me".

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00:19:22

Pop Up - Too old for live music Dave?

The Sound Affect ·

2024/04/10

Who's up for the summer festivals...oh my back.

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01:31:26

Episode 60 - Thrush Hermit pick...Thrush Hermit?

The Sound Affect ·

2024/03/20

2024 marks the 20th and 30th anniversary of many iconic Canadian records. Today we are going to look back at one such record: Thrush Hermit’s debut EP Smart Bomb.As the Halifax music scene was beginning to surge 4 very young men came onto the scene with a penchant for pop and classic rock. Smart Bomb instantly made young music fans pay attention, and over the next five years, Thrush Hermit would release several classic Canadian albums. Let's sit down with Joel and Ian and take a trip back to

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00:05:29

Pop Up with Jaguar Sun

The Sound Affect ·

2024/02/23

Sometimes we cut things out of the podcast that should really be heard. Here's what Jaguar Sun had to say about his excellent version of For What It's Worth.

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01:26:09

Episode 59 - Spencer Burton picks...Nature?

The Sound Affect ·

2024/02/20

Well, now for something completely different. The charming country sounds of Spencer Burton obviously have some country and folk influences, but on the making of his latest record, North Wind, Spencer found his biggest inspiration was nature. Secluded in northern Ontario, Burton tapped into the world around him and created a stunning album of elegant wonder.

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