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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 57 MIN

Paul Langlois stays honest and true on Smooth Rock Falls

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Paul Langlois co-wrote some of The Tragically Hip's most iconic songs. Ten years after the band's final performance in Kingston, Paul reflects on his solo work and finding inspiration after The Hip, and shares details and music from his latest release, Smooth Rock Falls.Chapters:00:00:01 - Episode overview00:02:39 - Paul's new album: Smooth Rock Falls00:05:59 - Recording, mixing (and remixing) Smooth Rock Falls00:08:54 - The inspiration and desperation of songwriting00:11:05 - Ten-track tendencies and performance pressures00:16:15 - Perfecting a solo sound00:19:54 - Music as an outlet for grief00:24:32 - Song: How You Are? by Paul Langlois00:28:05 - Thoughts on the recent documentary film, No Dress Rehearsal00:30:43 - The Hip's farewell show: Ten years later00:33:08 - Recalling recent guest appearances00:36:04 - The hard work nobody sees00:39:19 - Paul's community presence00:43:50 - Kingston's The Hip farewell show anniversary plans00:48:15 - Reflecting on the Kingston music scene00:53:56 - Upcoming festival performances00:56:07 - Episode creditsEpisode Production CreditsGuests:Paul LangloisHosts:Johnny San [email protected] Stever [email protected] in this episode:How You Are? by Paul LangloisAudio production:SoundWise Inc. https://kingstonlive.ca/resource/1191590/viewEpisode LinksPaul Langlois https://kingstonlive.ca/paul-langloisPaul Langlois Band https://kingstonlive.ca/paullangloisbandThe Campfire Liars Club https://kingstonlive.ca/thecampfireliarsclubThe Tragically Hip https://kingstonlive.ca/thetragicallyhipThe Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0LOQ22M65PYSQDFD1QIQM4AW3I/K-Rock 105.7 FM https://www.seekyoursounds.com/radio/krock1057Kingston concerts and music festivals https://kingstonlive.ca/ Sign up for Kingston music news, local concert and event listings and announcements delivered to your inbox monthly, weekly or even daily. Subscribe here…

Paul Langlois co-wrote some of The Tragically Hip's most iconic songs. Ten years after the band's final performance in Kingston, Paul reflects on his solo work and finding inspiration after The Hip, and shares details and music from his latest release, Smooth Rock Falls. Chapters: 00:00:01 - Episode overview 00:02:39 - Paul's new album: Smooth Rock Falls 00:05:59 - Recording, mixing (and remixing) Smooth Rock Falls 00:08:54 - The inspiration and desperation of songwriting 00:11:05 - Ten-trac...

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