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Apologue Podcast
by Apologue Productions
Apologue Productions
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#424 LOTSY
Lotsy (LOT-SEE) 1. an extreme state of euphoria, when having an immense amount of fun. Lotsy talks about the new single “‘No Obedience’ is about how fear can make us complacent. It can keep us obedient to systems, expectations and even our own limiting beliefs, stopping us from making choices…
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#423 Rob Good of ‘The Goods’
Oakland, California power pop outfit The Goods return August 19 with “Minor Key,” the second advance single from their upcoming LP Goodbye Summertime, due September 16 on Dandy Boy Records. Following the shimmering optimism of first single “Summer’s Almost Gone,” songwriter Rob Good reveals the...
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#422 Sara, Bennett, Mitchell of ‘Among Legends’
Ontario punk trio Among Legends come out swinging on Lose My Grip. The band’s second full-length album, out July 10, 2026, moves fast, hits hard, and rarely lets up, pulling from the melodic urgency of Bad Religion, the road-tested punch of The Flatliners, and the hook-heavy energy that defined...
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#421 Mark MacDonald of Last Second Dropout
Last Second Dropout (Canadian led band, formed at Berklee and based in Brooklyn) returns with a reimagined version of their song “Aspartame,” available on all streaming platforms June 12. Last Second Dropout – “Aspartame” – Digital Assets Originally released earlier in the band’s career, the new...
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#420 Craig and Moa-Linn of FUSES
Born out of a long-distance correspondence, Sweden/New York-based transatlantic duo Fuses craft songs that feel like signals sent across oceans. Their debut album ,Sawdust in the Transmission out June 26 via Having Fun Records, the rock imprint of Toronto’s We Are Busy Bodies, bridges geography…
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#419 Paul McKenzie The of Real Mckenzies
Founded in 1992 by the larger than life, Scottish punk-rock poet laureate, Mr Paul McKenzie, this merry band of miscreants has spent more than three decades circumnavigating the globe to bring the McKenzies gospel to an ever-expanding throng of rebels, scallywags and ne’er do wells. There’s not...
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#418 Jennifer Foster
“Jennifer Foster’s new album Powerline is a wonderful collection of songs. No shortage of sweet melodies or intimate lyrics, and all sung in a voice that is lovely and unpretentious” – Ron Sexsmith Jennifer Foster is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music blends classic pop-folk songwriting…
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#417 Justin Maurer of J MAU and the Kiss off
Los Angeles, California’s J MAU & THE KISS OFF emerge from what they lovingly call their “beloved hellhole” with their debut single “Poison,” out March 25. Founded in 2025 by Justin “J Mau” Maurer, longtime punk lifer and founder of Clorox Girls, Suspect Parts, L.A. Drugz, and Maniac, the project...
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#416 Jeff Corso of Lethal Limits
Oakland, California’s Lethal Limits is the solo project of Jeff Corso, a Bay Area punk lifer raised on coastal fog, cracked sidewalks, and the kind of East Bay shows that smelled like dust, sweat, and wet concrete. Based in Oakland and hailing from Half Moon Bay, Corso has spent decades inside…
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#415 Brock Pytel of SLIP~ons
What do you get when you combine two Canadian music lifers into one guitar-heavy power-pop unit that still believes in volume, melody, and sweat? You get SLIP~ons. Fronted by Brock Pytel of Montreal pop-punk staples Doughboys and anchored by Brian Minato, longtime bassist for Sarah McLachlan, the...
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#414 Nicole Laurenne of The Darts
Seattle’s all-women garage-rock wrecking crew The Darts kick off their new album cycle with “Midnight Creep,” the first advance single from their upcoming LP Halloween Love Songs, out March 3 on Adrenalin Fix Music. The single drops Tuesday, January 13 and finds the band slipping deeper into the...
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#413 Gene Champagne
After the success of his version of the Ohio Express "Yummy Yummy Yummy" last year Champagne decided to to revisit "I Can't Pretend" as song he was familiar with as the drummer for Canada's Teenage Head who recorded their version of the punk/surf classic on their 1985 album "Trouble In The…
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#412 Felix & Luca of ‘The Fake Friends’
Bombastic and intimate, sarcastic but vulnerable; Montreal’s Fake Friends lives on the edge of duality. Fuelled by the manic charisma of frontman Matthew Savage, the six-piece post-punk outfit is an engine that runs on making tunes and ripping gigs with a sincere bravado that is downright...
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#411 Kye Alfred Hillig
Tacoma, Washington songwriter Kye Alfred Hillig returns with “Ezekiel Bobbing For Apples,” the new single arriving January 7, 2026, and the first release from his upcoming album The All-Night Costume Company, due March 4. Built around haunting guitar leads and striking male-female harmonies that...
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#410 Matthew Holtby
Blending indie with equal parts folk-rock and traditional singer-songwriter, Holtby crafts songs that lyrically deal with everyday life; love, loss, the passage of time and reflection. "Pretending" covers all of these bases. "This is a song about giving yourself the advice you'd want to give...
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#409 Mike Van Eyes
Vancouver soul and blues heavyweight Mike Van Eyes returns with his second single, “Ain’t That Loving You, Baby”, landing January 14, 2026. Smooth, swinging and soaked in classic R&B, the track shows another side of his signature sound, less sprint, more slow-burning glide, with a groove that…
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#408 VLAD BOJCO OF WASTING TIME
Toronto’s melodic punk lifers Wasting Time are back with their new single “Ripped Blue Jeans”, out December 12 via People of Punk Rock Records. It’s a nostalgic rush of anthemic hooks and heart-on-sleeve energy that could’ve soundtracked any MTV’s 120 Minutes marathon. The track captures that...
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#407 Alex Little
Alex Little steps forward with “Sounds Like A Deal,” the first single from her forthcoming EP Spider in the Sink. A Vancouver-born songwriter with roots in both punk clubs and family record collections, Little distills years of playing, listening, and living into a song that refuses to look away...
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#406 Mason Lowe
Mason Lowe, drummer of Seattle’s feel-good classic rock outfit Bread & Butter, returns with his second solo release, ,Crashes Your Party out October 10, 2025, on Bubblebutt Records. The two-song 7” single explores the highs and lows of a self-destructive flameout, pairing swaggering fuzz and...
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#405 C Ross
Toronto, ON - Canadian singer and guitarist C.ROSS (Chad Ross) has announced his new solo record Future Site of C.ROSS, out October 22nd, 2025 on Atlanta’s Echodelick Records. Ross has long been a fixture in Canada’s psych and indie-rock underground. Known as the singer/guitarist for heavy psych...
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#404 Rob Good of the Goods
Oakland power pop band The Goods return with Don’t Spoil the Fun, their first full-length album, arriving October 24th, 2025 via Dandy Boy Records. Written and produced by frontman Rob Good (Ryli) in his Oakland studio, the record captures the band’s signature mix of jangling guitars, big melodic...
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#403 Al Huckabee of Ugly Stick
Ugly Stick’s Absinthe returns in 2025 with a long overdue vinyl reissue, more than thirty years after its first appearance on CD in 1993. Formed in Delaware, Ohio in 1989, the four-piece carved out a sound that was equal parts Los Angeles punk and Midwestern heartland rock, drawing on the grit of…
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#402 Jonny of The Mendozaz
Toronto’s pop-punk powerhouse The Mendozaz are set to unleash their most ambitious and hilarious work to date, the eight-song concept EP The Completely Fictional History of This Great Nation of Canada, out November 3 on Cartridge Heart. Fronted by guitarist-vocalist Jonny alongside Michael on...
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#401 PRETTY
Today the Band Pretty joins me on the show. Pretty is “psychedelic without all the flower-sniffing.” They combine fuzz, clang, synthesizers,heavy grooves and lots of glitter to create a sound that is equal parts danceable, whimsical andbrutal. Fresh off a tour of the United Kingdom, Pretty is...
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#400 Dave Hill
Welcome to Episode 400!! Dave Hill is a comedian, writer, musician, actor, radio host, and man-about-town originally from Cleveland, Ohio but now living in New York City in a totally sweet apartment with a party deck and everything. Hot chicks come over to hang out and eat cheese plates and stuff...
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#399 APPALOOSA
Seattle four-piece APPALOOSA return September 4 with “Get It Together, Kid,” a bouncy, bittersweet blast of femme-led power pop. Rooted in punk grit and dressed in glam shimmer, the track showcases the band’s knack for tight arrangements, melodic punch, and emotional clarity. Their past releases...
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#398 Friendly Rich Marsella
Friendly Rich is a composer from Brampton, Canada. Mr. Rich has composed background music for 3 seasons of MTV's The Tom Green Show. Since 1994, he has recorded exclusively for his own eclectic record label, The Pumpkin Pie Corporation, and in Europe more recently by Hazelwood Records. Rich just...
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#396 Johnny Nails
Johnny Nails “Savor The Blood” will be fully available to you August 20th, 2025. It was a long time in the making and it’s been done for some time so I’m happy to see it coming out to the world. It was built and recorded during the middle of the pandemic. The songs, sounds, and vibes were...
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#395 Lillian King
Lillian King’s debut album In Your Long Shadow arrives October 24th via Pronounced Kroog, with its first advance single “Tiber Creek” landing August 26th. Written shortly after the passing of her father, “Tiber Creek” offers a haunting glimpse into the album’s emotional landscape, transforming a...
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#394 Rob McLaren from Canvernous
Kelowna, BC - The Cavernous, a heavy psychedelic electronic duo from Kelowna, BC, are releasing their most unconventional project yet: Please Hold, a full-length concept album only accessible by calling a toll-free number. The album dropped July 28, 2025. Dial 1-877-420-9159 and you won’t find a...
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#393 Stan Simon
With over 50,000 streams and a reputation for vivid, emotionally honest songwriting, Toronto-based folk artist Stan Simon returns with Narrow Bridge, a new EP set for release on July 9, 2025, through Slammin’ Media, distributed worldwide by Believe. Rooted in contemporary folk traditions and…
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#392 Gail & Madeline Bury of the Prison Family Podcast
Born from a sense of discouragement that policies related to incarceration are slow to change and a recognition that a significant portion of the general public is unaware of the larger societal impacts that occur when someone is incarcerated – the harms to family and social circles, to children...
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#391 Carmen Toth
Carmen Toth is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter known for her hook-driven power pop, heartfelt storytelling, and retro-influenced sound. Drawing inspiration from artists like Stevie Nicks, Kate Bush, Cyndi Lauper, and Sheryl Crow, her music blends vulnerability with classic pop-rock grit. Over…
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#390 JESSICA, CHAD & OSCAR from GOMER
Gomer is a Toronto-based power punk band born during the 2020 pandemic. What started as a demo-swapping project grew into a full-force collaboration, with the lineup solidifying in 2024: Michael Hawco (bass), Chad Kerswill (vocals), Oscar Laguan (guitar), Jessica Fleming (guitar), and Andrew...
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#389 Maria, Christopher & Jordan of Acapulco Lips
Seattle’s Acapulco Lips return with Now, a full-length burst of fuzz, flair, and sun-scorched swagger, out July 14 digitally and July 18 on vinyl via Killroom Records. Their signature cocktail of psych, surf, and garage rock gets a sparkling refresh on this latest release, with thicker grooves,...
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#388 Matt Collyer of the Planet Smashers
The Planet Smashers return with “Things You Do,” the second single from their upcoming album On the Dancefloor, out August 22 on Stomp Records. Dropping August 8 alongside a new video, the track delivers everything fans have come to expect: big hooks, sharp horns, and the kind of bounce that…
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#387 Jason & Ryan from Hyperspace
What do the Goonies, Chewbacca, and Star Trek’s The Borg all have in common? They’re all nerdy pop punk songs released by the Atlanta based band, Hyperspace!Hyperspace is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Jason Kochis, drummer Ryan Paul, and bassist Kayvan Sarikhani who have been rocking out the...
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#386 Steve Lewin of Beta Trip
Beta Trip, the new project from Toronto multi-instrumentalist Steve Lewin, announces his debut full-length album Superette, out September 26 on Having Fun, the rock imprint of We Are Busy Bodies. The first advance single, “Juliet,” lands June 13 and offers a high-energy introduction to Lewin’s...
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#385 Sonny Vincent of Testors
Green Noise Records is proud to present Prime Primitive: 1976–1977, a vital archival release from legendary New York City punk band Testors, available May 30, 2025. Capturing the essence of the band’s earliest studio and live recordings, this LP offers a long-overdue look at one of the rawest and...
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#384 Dainéal Parker of Lone Kodiak
Founded by Portland natives Dainéal Parker (vocals, guitars) and Daniel Alden (bass), the group found revelation with the inclusion of their drummer, Josh Harris. Drawing inspiration from iconic bands like The Cure, Hum, The Smashing Pumpkins, Explosions In The Sky, and Deftones, the group…
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#383 Manfred Sittmann of Elephants and Stars
In the ever-evolving landscape of rock music, where authenticity often takes a backseat to fleeting trends, Elephants and Stars emerge as a beacon of genuine artistry. Hailing from Canada's Golden Horseshoe region, with roots deeply embedded in both Hamilton and Toronto, this quartet crafts music...
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#382 Derek Downham
Derek Downham is an award-winning songwriter/producer. A formidable multi-instrumentalist, Derek has recorded and played live/toured with many of Canada's finest bands and artists. He has performed/recorded/written with (in no particular order): The Beauties, Gordon Downie, Don Felder (of The...
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#381 Ben from The Real Sickies
Edmonton’s pop-punk powerhouse Real Sickies are set to release their fifth full-length album, Under a Plastic Bag, on March 14, 2025, via Stomp Records. The album’s first advance single, “Triage,” is out now, offering an electrifying glimpse into the band’s knack for blending raw punk energy with...
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#380 Gerry Plant
This is Gerry Plant!!
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#379 Stephen Stohn
"Stephen Stohn is one of the architects of the current Canadian star system. He is also its most committed champion, so proud of the creative class we have here in Canada, and yet so humble about his own contribution to our vibrant creative community. From k.d. lang to Drake, from 'Black Velvet'…
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#378 Emma Plant of ‘Lazy Days’
Lazy Days is a high energy pop-rock trio consisting of Emma Plant, Craig McDorman and Del Cowsill. Working together since the winter of 2023, they have quickly garnered the eyes and ears of musicians and fans alike. With catchy hooks, Barbie-esque harmonies and a whole bunch of attitude, they...
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#377 Mikey & Josh of Spun Out
Chicago psych-rock band Spun Out have just released their second LP Dream Noise, out October 25th via Shuga Records, and shared the lead single/video “Paranoia.” Consisting of former NE-HI members Michael Wells (guitar, vocals) and James Weir (keys), plus the addition of Sean Page (synths)…
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#376 Sam & Quinn from “Chronic Fatigue”
Vancouver, BC — Chronic Fatigue, Vancouver’s emerging powerhouse in the punk scene, announces the self-release of their second EP, Surrender To Serenity, dropping on November 15th, 2024. Known for their high-octane performances and raw punk ethos, Chronic Fatigue takes a bold sonic leap with this...
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#375 Alan D Boyd of MOVIELAND
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#374 Brock Pytel & Shockk of The Slip~ons
Recorded in May and July 2024 at Afterlife Studios in Vancouver, "Graystone" was produced by Brian Minato and the band, with mixing by Dave Ogilivie and mastering by Ronan Chris Murphy at Veneto West. Since their formation in 2012, SLIPons have established themselves as a powerful, guitar-driven...
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