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False Starts
by 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.
Episodes
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Good Luck with Ace of Wands
Today on False Starts we're joined by Lee Rose of Ace of Wands. Forged and led by the vision of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lee Rose, Toronto band Ace of Wands is known for their explosive and charismatic live performances, astonishing musicianship, and gothic-rock aesthetics....
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The Best Part with Amelia Maxwell
Amelia Maxwell is a Toronto-based musician. First and foremost a songwriter, she gravitates to indie-rock music, pairing melodic resolution with idiosyncratic lyricism that deals with queerness, grief, nostalgia, and disaffection. She performs her original music with drummer Robyn Bond and…
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Swayin' Sayin' with With Violet
With Violet is an East Coast alt-pop band hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland, blending infectious pop hooks with rock sensibilities and funk-inflected flair. Since reforming in 2021, they’ve captivated audiences with dynamic live shows and a fresh, genre-defying sound that’s earned comparisons...
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It's Natural with Dumb Crush
Today on False Starts we're joined by the incredible Dumb Crush. In a world whose signals grow louder and louder, a place that only provides questions, Dumb Crush has found a cure for what's been tearing us limb from limb, and heart from heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Secondhand with Sara Kae
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After Party with tongueshy
Today on False Starts we're joined by tongueshy. Blending raw folk honesty with a punk edge, Canadian singer-songwriter Jazeen Hollings channels heartbreak, self-discovery, and loneliness into her project, tongueshy. With confrontational lyricism, punchy acoustic grit, and meditative riffs,...
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L.S.D.O with Devours
On this episode of False Starts we're joined by Jeff Cancade of Devours and The Golden Age of Wrestling. Devours is the dark synth-pop project of Vancouver-based DIY musician Jeff Cancade. Across five acclaimed underground albums, including 2023's Polaris Prize-longlisted Homecoming Queen…
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Way It Goes with Alley Kouri
Today on False Starts we're joined by Ali Kouri! Ali Kouri is a multi-disciplinary artist and lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of the psychedelic-rock band Museums, signed to Petit Village Records. Their music is characterized by impulsive, evocative vocals coupled with dense, layered…
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Emotive with evvvie
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…
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Silent and Strange with Silver Reeds
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...
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Twenty Two with Anna Justen
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…
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Freeing with Paitra
Today we're joined by Paitra! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Support with Samson Wrote
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. As Samson Wrote, avant-folk songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sam Boer considers many of life’s uncertainties on his new album In Season. Across nine...
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Who with Karim of Boutique Feelings
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...
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Radio with Aidan of His His
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…
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Plenty with Luke Wallace
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…
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A calling with Kylie Fox
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 releases BalconyEP (2017) and Green (2020) led her to tour…
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Good Advice with Sean Cronin
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...
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Feedback with Noah of If I Look Strong; You Look Strong
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…
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Circles with Cassie Noble
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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Empowered with Laurel of Minuscule
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...
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Love Songs with Avalon Tassonyi
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...
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Music is Therapy with Pregnant
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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Getting Moonstruck with Future Star
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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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Hailey Celesse McCarthy
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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...
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