The Human Recommendation interview #39, with Calgary's Oranje

The Human Recommendation is a weekly radio show on Flirt FM 101.3 in Galway city showcasing the best of indie & alternative music from Ireland and around the globe. But in this special interview side project, host Damien had the opportunity to talk with Oranje, a Calgary EMO math-rock outfit.The trio is composed of Joseph Bahhadi on guitar, Michael Buie on bass, and Andrés Mira on drums. The three musicians met during their time at the University of Calgary, in which they were all members of the University’s jazz orchestra. Oranje are classically trained and have played extensively in jazz sessions.In a fun conversation, the guys spoke about the city of Calgary and their NHL team, different musical genres including jazz, making this full debut record 'In Chains' and more!Interview contains their single “Styrofoam” from their debut album 'In Irons', which was released  independently back in October 2025.To keep up with the Human Recommendation, subscribe to the newsletterhttps://buttondown.com/thehumanrecommendation