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False Starts

Hailey Celesse McCarthy

Welcome to False Starts, the podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of songs that almost were. Join us as we explore the creative process of musicians, uncovering the hidden gems, abandoned tracks, and transformative journeys behind the music we love. Whether it"s a song that didn"t quite fit the album or a tune that took an unexpected turn, False Starts brings you closer to the heart of the creative process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:03

Emotive with evvvie

False Starts ·

2025/12/30

evvvie is the musical project of Toronto-based tour photographer-turned-musician Evie Maynes. evvvie’s debut EP, How To Swallow A Lie is a love-letter to evvvie’s early 20’s and the pendulum of emotions that came with them: from lust to love lost, unfiltered confidence to debilitating anxiety, and complex introspection to light-hearted barking. The EP explores and expands evvvie’s sound of nostalgic melodies and shimmering dream-pop aesthetics, topped with a healthy dose of early-2000’s inspired

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28:00

Silent and Strange with Silver Reeds

False Starts ·

2025/11/23

Today we're joined by Silver Reeds.Silver Reeds is the dreamy, eclectic indie alt-folk solo project of singer-songwriter Sandy Zelazny. Emotive, melodically concise, and poetic, the songs easily capture the attention and the heart of the listener, with a refreshingly honest edge of rawness, wit and strangeness.Zelazny grew up on the East Coast of Canada, classically training in piano and voice, and learning guitar by ear. Since moving to Toronto a decade ago, Zelazny has taken on various roles in

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26:46

Twenty Two with Anna Justen

False Starts ·

2025/10/23

Today we're joined by Anna Justen! Anna Justen blends the intensity of the east coast with the haunting beauty of the pacific northwest. An indie musician, singer-songwriter, and producer living between Seattle and Montreal, Anna's music unifies the two scenes through cascading rhythms.I hope you enjoy this episode and the amazing tunes Anna shared as their False Starts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:26

Freeing with Paitra

False Starts ·

2025/09/21

Today we're joined by Paitra! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:24

Support with Samson Wrote

False Starts ·

2025/07/08

Welcome to False Starts - the series where we explore musician's abandoned tracks and gems. Today we're joined by Sam Boer of Samson Wrote. AsSamson Wrote, avant-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Boerconsiders many of life’s uncertainties on his new albumIn Season. Across nine experimental folk songs, the album asks: “What does it mean to live a good life?”Samson Wrote takes a warmly wry and thoughtful approach to finding answers. TheBear River, Nova Scotia-based musician doesn’t get

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13:25

Who with Karim of Boutique Feelings

False Starts ·

2025/05/23

Today we're joined by Karim Lakhdar of Boutique Feelings. Boutique Feelings explores themes of cultural and personal identity through vivid offbeat storytelling and catchy distortion-mangled hooks. Dusted with elements of psychedelia à la Funkadelic, compounded by ethereal sonic landscapes and catapulted by melodic rhyme schemes, Boutique Feelings invites reflection on socio-political norms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:08

Radio with Aidan of His His

False Starts ·

2025/04/23

Today we're joined by Aidan Belo of His His. His His began in the fall of 2020. It is inspired by nostalgia and analog recording techniques. During the COVID-19 pandemic Belo constructed a makeshift studio in the empty space of an old wooden barn located on his family’s farm. Everything is tracked onto 1/4 inch tape and cassette to help achieve a warm, saturated sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:20

Plenty with Luke Wallace

False Starts ·

2025/03/23

On this episode we're joined by Luke Wallace. Luke Wallace is a dynamic force in the world of folk music, using his talent as a songwriter, speaker, and choral arranger to champion environmental causes and inspire positive change. Hailing from the Coast Salish Territory known as Vancouver, Canada, Luke has been on a decade-long journey of touring, recording, and organizing for the betterment of people and the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:40

A calling with Kylie Fox

False Starts ·

2025/02/23

Today we're joined by Kylie Fox! Kylie Fox is a Canadian singer songwriter, fusing folk storytelling with vintage elements of jazz and alternative rock. With influences like Kate Bush and Joni Mitchell, her music is lush and real. Her releasesBalconyEP(2017) andGreen(2020) led her to tour coast to coast, support artists like Bahamas, Matt Minglewood, The Strumbellas and Joel Plaskett and showcase at events such as Come Together, Canadian Music Week, the East Coast Music Awards, Folk Alliance

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36:34

Good Advice with Sean Cronin

False Starts ·

2025/01/19

Today we're joined by Sean Cronin! Sean Cronin is best known as an internationally touring upright Jazz bassist who plays with some of New York’s finest traditional Jazz players. But where his passion lies is in pulling apart how music works, creating musical experiences for himself and his audience, and learning how people think and communicate about music.Sean Cronin’s career as a performer began at age 4 with classical piano and recorder lessons. By age 12,he was gigging on bass with his father

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27:19

Feedback with Noah of If I Look Strong; You Look Strong

False Starts ·

2025/01/05

On this episode I'm joined by Noah Michael from If I Look Strong; You Look Strong. Apologies for the feedback. If I Look Strong; You Look Strong is a 2 decade running band/project/artist/whatever led by Noah Michael. They've released 20 Albums/EPs/Splits, with Noah involved with tons of other bands and releases on top of that including film scores, cartoons, and video games. Originally starting as a Math-Rock band, their sound, genre, and live format has shifted from that initial Mathy sound, to

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19:32

Circles with Cassie Noble

False Starts ·

2024/12/10

Today we interview Cassie Noble, a stunning musician from Ontario. Listen to their new album "Nowhere To Go But Everywhere" out now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:51

Empowered with Laurel of Minuscule

False Starts ·

2024/11/24

Today we're joined by Laurel Minnes, who is a Niagara-based performer and songwriter offering fresh choral arrangements and a new force for feminist pop. Harnessing the power of an all-female choir and an eclectic backing band, her project Minuscule released their debut album “Great” in February 2020. The title track secured Minnes’ recognition as Songwriter of the Year at the Niagara Music Awards and was featured on CBC’s Q. Minnes has collaborated with genre-spanning Juno- and Polaris-nominated

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31:55

Love Songs with Avalon Tassonyi

False Starts ·

2024/11/11

Today we are joined by Avalon Tassoyni who has some profound insights into the human condition. Avalon Tassonyi is a high volume singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. Since 2022, they’ve released three albums on Vain Mina Records. Tassonyi moves freely between genres but their main touchstones are indie-rock and americana. Forthcoming record “Annette Street” sees Tassonyi shift to the piano, and will be released in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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29:21

Music is Therapy with Pregnant

False Starts ·

2024/10/27

On this episode of False Starts we interview the mad scientist of music Daniel Trudeau about his project Pregnant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:51

Getting Moonstruck with Future Star

False Starts ·

2024/10/08

We have an amazing first episode! Join us as we interview Future Star and get to listen to a few tracks from their vault. Why did these quirky and melodic tracks not make it to record? Let's find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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