x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Strange Grooves Podcast

Strange Grooves

The Strange Grooves podcast goes deep with musicians, vinyl collectors and music lovers about the music they love and what inspires them. The music we love is the soundtrack to memories, stories, and in many cases, changes the course of our lives and the way we view the world. On Strange Grooves, we dive into life"s deep cuts.

music

All Episodes

00:23:27

Bob Dylan & the Outlaw Country Music Festival

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/10/01

We went to Bangor, Maine, for one reason: Bob fucking Dylan. But the Outlaw Country Music Festival gave us a hell of a lot more: Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and a venue that actually knows how to treat its people right.In this episode, the Strange Crew breaks down the full experience at the Maine Savings Amphitheatre, from the Dunkin' lounges (yes, plural) to the best parking situation we’ve ever seen at a show. Shoutout to the real MVPs: Maine Savings and Hollywood Casino Bangor for the baller

en-us

00:29:04

Meet The Orchids, Nova Scotia’s Ferocious Two-Piece

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/08/27

This week on Strange Grooves, we’re taking a detour down a fuzz-covered highway into the roaring world of The Orchids — a punk/stoner rock duo out of Truro, Nova Scotia, who prove that loud doesn’t need numbers, it needs nerve.Formed in 2023, Rhys Poirier (guitar/vocals) and Alexis Grant (drums) didn’t just walk onto the scene — they tore into it like a feedback-drenched freight train. With unrelenting power and a chemistry that hits you in the gut, The Orchids are redefining what’s possible when

en-us

00:31:59

A coffee & skate with the Cancer Bats!

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/08/05

In this episode of Strange Grooves, we hit the “Red Path” (Harbour Passage) in Uptown Saint John with Liam and Mike of Cancer Bats, just ahead of their Area 506 headlining set with none other than Alexisonfire. And yes—it’s a full circle moment. We throw it back to 2007, when the Bats and Alexisonfire tore up an old church in Saint John. Now, nearly two decades and seven albums later, they’re back—bigger, heavier, and more dialed-in than ever.We dive into how the band continues to thrive while

en-us

00:40:18

Matt Mays, In the Flesh!

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/08/02

This one’s special, folks. We’re beyond excited to welcome our friend—and let’s be honest, one of our all-time favourite artists—Matt Mays back to the show… but this time, in-person at the Strange Grooves studio!Fresh off his killer set at Area 506, Matt joined us to talk about the new album he has in the works, one he says has been his most challenging yet. We dig into his journey with sobriety and how it's helped bring him back to the heart of why he makes music: to connect, to give, and to

en-us

00:18:47

Sarah Hellingwerf of East Coast Emo Night

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/08/02

This week, we're joined by Sarah Hellingwerf — the force ( and EMO QUEEN) behind East Coast Emo Night, the event series that’s been uniting scene kids past and present across Atlantic Canada! We dive into how ECEM got started, why emo still hits so hard for millennials, and what it means to build a community around music that never really left our hearts. We also talk about the EMO night at this year’s Area 506 and whether Cait will get on stage and crowd surf to Limp Bizkit. Sarah also fills us in

en-us

00:17:49

Today Junior Live at Strange Grooves HQ

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Ahead of their electric set at Area 506, we sat down with 3/4 of the lovely humans of Today Junior — a genre-blending powerhouse weaving together electronic, R&B, and emo influences into a sound all their own. With each member bringing their own unique flavour to the mix, this band is all about energy, emotion, and getting people moving. We talk musical inspirations, and what’s on the horizon as they prep a new EP for 2025 and much more! Get ready to dance, feel, and vibe with Today Junior!

en-us

00:19:08

A chat with Poets and Liars (AREA 506 2025)

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/08/01

In this episode, we catch up with Poets & Liars — a powerhouse rock trio hailing from all corners of New Brunswick.With decades of combined experience, they've fused their musical roots into a sound that’s raw, real, and ready to shake the stage. Recorded just before their set at this year’s Area 506, we chat about writing songs about shitty exes, and the magic of building something new from years in the scene. We also discuss their new self-titled album and the importance of supporting and

en-us

00:39:43

Finding Yourself with Red Cardinal

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/07/29

We're back with another volume, and this one's flying high. In Vol. 173, we catch up with Red Cardinal, one of the East Coast's freshest rock bands, and trust us, you're gonna want to hear this.Led by Corey Jellison, Red Cardinal has been making serious waves since forming in 2023. Their debut album, Find Yourself, just dropped on May 16, and it's packed with everything we love—emotional grit, big riffs, and lyrics that hit you right in the feels.Recorded at Graywin Studios with Derek Hilchie and

en-us

00:08:00

Cavendish Beach Music Festival with Tracy & Martina!

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/07/12

NOTE: You're going to want to WATCH this episode! Watch it now on Spotify or our YouTube Channel! Every year, we hit the Cavendish Beach Music Festival with one goal: good music, good vibes, and maybe, just maybe, scoring a killer interview. This year, Strange Crew, we manifested it. We landed a chat with Cape Breton legends and hosts of Shoot'n The Shit — Tracey and Martina!For the uninitiated, Tracey and Martina are two fun-loving besties from Cape Breton who specialize in finding the glitz in the

en-us

00:22:51

Vol. 171: Cavendish Beach Music Festival 2025: A Chat...

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/07/09

We’re heading back to one of our favourite places—Prince Edward Island—for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, kicking off this Thursday through Saturday, and we are beyond excited to share it with YOU, Strange Crew.Before the festival gates open and the amps get cranked, we sat down with none other than Ben Murphy, the man behind the magic. As the CEO of Murphy Hospitality Group and Whitecap Entertainment, Ben has played a major role in shaping some of the East Coast’s biggest and best events,

en-us

00:44:22

A Deep Dive Into Music & Meaning with Polyphonic’s...

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/06/18

This week on Strange Grooves, we’re joined by one of our favourite music storytellers—Noah Lefevre, the creator behind Polyphonic.We talk about his punk rock roots, his path from journalism to YouTube, and how Polyphonic became a go-to for deep, thoughtful music analysis. Noah shares his creative process, why research matters, and what it takes to turn a good idea into a great video.Plus, we chat about Canadian music, his podcast Ghost Notes, and his upcoming book Century of Song. Whether you're

en-us

00:33:37

Vol. 169: Declan Rockwell of Norter Talks New EP,...

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/05/15

This episode of Strange Grooves is brought to you by Locarius!Planning a ticketed event? Book a demo at ⁠⁠https://locarius.io⁠⁠ and mention the Strange Grooves podcast for a discount!We first met Declan Rockwell and the dynamic crew of NORTER at PEI’s SOMMO Festival last September—and we’ve been fans ever since. Their high-voltage performance and passion stuck with us, so when we heard a new EP was on the way, we had to bring Declan back on the mic.In this episode, we dig into The Yearbook

en-us

00:19:11

Halifax Hotel Shenanigans

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/03/12

Welcome back, Strange Crew! What’s up, Strange Grooves listeners and watchers! This time, we hit the road (or as we like to call it, Strange Grooves on the Move) and landed in the vibrant city of Halifax. We were there to catch up with some pals, record an epic chip-nic, and, of course, put together a fresh podcast just for you!We had an absolute blast chatting, cracking jokes, and preparing for our big interview at Swearnet Studios. And we’re pumped to share this lighthearted and fun-filled episode

en-us

00:46:01

Behind the Scenes with Linda Pelletier: A True Music...

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/02/26

Welcome back, Strange Crew! In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you an incredibly special interview with none other than Linda Pelletier – a true icon in the music world. If you’ve ever stepped foot in the East Coast music scene, you’ve probably heard Linda’s name and felt the impact of her tireless work.Linda is not just a long-time friend of the Strange Grooves crew, but also one of the most passionate, kind-hearted supporters of music and the people who make it. For decades, Linda has played

en-us

00:48:49

Changing Concert Ticketing with Ian Morse of Locarius

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2025/01/22

Welcome back, Strange Crew!We are excited to bring you our first episode of 2025, and it’s a good one! This week, we’re excited to share our chat with Ian Morse, co-founder of Locarius. This online ticketing platform provides competitive pricing and support, especially for smaller artists and venues. If you’ve listened to the show any time, you know live show experiences, including ticketing, are a hot topic for us and our guests, so we were so excited to chat with Ian about how he and his team

en-us

00:16:30

A Rocking Christmas with Andrew Clarke!

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2024/12/22

Strange Crew, We got a holiday exclusive for ya! We got to go to Trillium House Studios with Paul Milner to get a behind the scenes scoop on an wicked cool recording session and interview with award winning singer songwriter Andrew Clarke.Andrew Clarke Rocks Christmas with "Wake Me Up on Christmas Day" The holiday season just got a serious upgrade, thanks to singer-songwriter Andrew Clarke and his brand new Christmas single, "Wake Me Up on Christmas Day." This isn't your typical holiday

en-us

00:27:58

A Conversation with MuchMusic OG VJ Rick Campanelli

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2024/12/18

A Conversation with MuchMusic OG VJ Rick Campanelli At Strange Grooves, we love celebrating the iconic moments and people that shaped music culture—and when we had the chance to interview Rick Campanelli, one of MuchMusic’s original VJs, we were beyond excited! We grew up watching Rick, learning from him and finding new music and resonating with artists in ways we could have never imagined. We had the privilege of chatting with Rick about his legendary time at MuchMusic, his journey in the

en-us

00:27:23

Longhaulin' with Bubbles & The Shitrockers: Tales...

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2024/11/06

It’s not every day that Strange Grooves gets to sit down with a Canadian icon like Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys, but guess what? We just did! That’s right, #strangecrew. We packed up the little green machine and made the epic journey down to Halifax to interview Bubbles himself about his two new singles, his band's latest album, Longhauler, which dropped November 1st, and the much-anticipated movie coming out this December 6th, Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties. This interview is particularly

en-us

00:44:42

On Tour with the Doobie Brothers: Our Chat with...

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2024/10/09

In our latest episode of Strange Grooves, we had an incredible conversation with James Trocchio, the primary photographer on tour with the legendary Doobie Brothers. We first met James in October last year during the Doobies' sound check in Moncton, where we were lucky enough to get behind the scenes and meet some of the crew. We knew we had to stay in touch since that first encounter, and we’re thrilled to bring this interview to you finally!Listen: Groovin into 2024! Doobie Brothers Sound Check,

en-us

00:24:25

Volume 161: Exploring Vital Signs with Abby J Hall

Strange Grooves Podcast ·

2024/10/02

Welcome back, Strange Crew!In the latest episode of Strange Grooves, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Canadian singer-songwriter Abby J Hall to dive into the release of her debut EP album Vital Signs. Dropped on September 27th, this project is a beautiful culmination of Abby’s musical journey, filled with raw emotion and thoughtful composition. In our chat, Abby opened up about the intricate process behind the creation of the album, the flow of the songs, and how it all came

en-us

178 results

Similar Podcasts

Pasquale Maassen Soundcloud

Pasquale Maassen

Marian Klose

Marian Klose

sevenism

sevenism

Dean Delray"s LET THERE BE TALK

Cactus Radio Network

Word In Your Ear

Mark Ellen, David Hepworth and Alex Gold