Round Table Radio

Kick off your spring with a rocking new episode of SOTU featuring brand new cuts from Kill Matilda, Second Pass, BS101 and so much more. Time to kick those winter blues and put on your dancing shoes with one hour of ALL INDIE CANADIAN MUSIC!

Jules is back in action with an all hip-hop playlist to share with you. Featuring tunes from old favorites and new up and comers, for a front line listen to the best new music, you've got to be sharp!

Another fantastic collection of tunes from Matt Groopie's personal music collection.

Jules and Gideon take the Round Table podcast on the road to glamorous Paris.. Ontario, to chat with Jimmy and Ben Chauveau about the origins of their band, their recovery as a band from having their instruments and equipment stolen last year, and the work they're doing on their second full length album, hopefully to be released this summer.

Jules sits down with Spencer "Spenny" Matulaitis for a slightly different episode this week. Spenny talks about his wide range of experience as a musician, band manager, tour manager, and accountant. The guys talk in depth about the business of music and the things that bands can do to lower their costs and things that can be written off come tax time.

Colleen Dauncey and Zoe Sky Jordan both have solo musical ventures, but join forces to become Petty Victories. The music they make together is a kaleidoscope of their two musical styles and their vocal harmonies and artistic rapport make their latest album, Wait It Out, a thing of beauty.

He dropped his debut EP "Nostalgic Unicorn" last year, and won the Ottawa instalment of Survival of the iLLest. What does 2014 have in the works? I'll let him tell you that himself.

Ottawa's DJ 2Creamz holds it down in the wee hours of Friday morning with The Mix at CKCU, and has held his own sharing stages with giants. With that in mind, Duke went over to CKCU & handed him the programming reigns for this week's episode.

He's a graphic designer by trade, but will make fans for you if you can convince him that you're dope. And it ain't hard to do; just be dope and get him to listen to your record. I decided to hand the programming reins partially over to Sage this week, seeing as he was in the building.

Tiny Danza scared everyone a little over two years ago- they changed their name, and disappeared from the scene to redefine themselves as a band and write new music. No one knew what was brewing. Now, they're back, and Jules and Gideon get to be the first to share some of their awesome new tunes.

Kingston is fast building a name for diverse and innovative Hip Hop artists. One such is Dan Steele, bka Dan Doesn't Sleep. After nearly 4 years of work in (and study of) the new rap game, he appears ready to slink in and surreptitiously steal some shine. All in a day's chilling.

While exploring Bandcamp, Gideon and Jules stumbled on a fantastic Toronto band called Hill Valley Lightning. With a sound that blends elements of rockabilly, surf, Britpop and country, they are poised to take 2014 by storm.

From Mississauga, this quartet encompasses the duo "DnA," who recently found themselves famous for a great little video called "The Kids Get Around." These guys bring dope dope lyricism to a mix of live instrumentation and classic Hip Hop sounds, to great and funky effect.

Jules sits down for a one on one conversation with Joan, the lead singer of Toronto favourite little foot long foot. They talk about the origins and evolution of the band, the addition of a new organist, and their exciting new album that will be thundering into your ear holes any minute now.

On this edition of the show, Matt Groopie showcases some lots of brand new up and coming Canadian talent as well as some brand new and unreleased tracks from some of his favorite local bands around. Also featuring a special St. Patricks Day drinking set to close the show!

Hard rockers Tiger Star have been a part of the Toronto music scene for years and have continued to gain momentum as time goes by. Founding members Mila and Dex joined Gideon and Jules in the studio for a great chat about their musical path so far, their recent signing to DeMars records, and their plans for the future.

Dollaz da Deejay has come further in recent years than most, pulling himself up by purely theoretical bootstraps to become an award-winning emcee - or in the parlance of his country of origin, deejay. A penchant for uplifting lyrics over inspiring beats, along with tireless output, has won him a measure of the respect due. More to come though, as he is just getting warmed up.

Gideon and Jules sat down with Dan Mike and Kevin of Toronto's South of Bloor, and caught a a great chat and acoustic session. The guys have existed since 2010, and kicked off the new year with their long awaited debut EP, The Street. The guys talked about the making of the album, the importance of being friends with band mates, and their plans for this year.

It's a new year and it's time for tons of brand new music by some awesome Canadian bands. This episode has a diverse selection of artists from metal to punk to acoustic - Matt makes it all fit together in this new year edition of Sounds of the Underground.

A belated Happy New Year is better than none. For Episode 60, Duke spins some new music from old friends, as well as a handful of tracks you might have missed in 2013. Required listening for anybody on the east side of the country with taste.

Jules and Gideon sit down with Brodie and Kevin of 1990Future, a high energy pop-rock trio based in Toronto. Among other things, the guys talk about the making of their self-titled EP, and the balance of exhilaration and terror involved in being a performer.

Bring in the New Year with an ALL VINYL episode of Matt Groopie's sounds of the Underground featuring 12 tracks! You will hear some local songs you've never heard, and some familiar classics - a show not to be missed!

M.O.Littles has been laying the ground for many years already, and recently dropped his 3rd solo studio album, "No Matter What." At the time of publication, he is on nationwide tour with Machine Gun Kelly. Before that, he came by the Living Room to talk about his roots, the new album, and nearly dying in the Kicking Horse Pass, among other things.

Jules' first episode of the new year brings you a playlist of new tunes from a wide range of artists including Beams, Will Gillespie, Smitten Kitten and Tiger Star. Send new tracks from your Canadian band to [email protected]

Gid and Jules kick off the new year with an episode featuring our old friend Will Gillespie. Will has fronted several bands over the years, but is now dedicated to exploring his creativity on his own. With a new album played entirely himself called "Learning How To Let Go", Will is ready to take 2014 by storm.

Join Matt as he fire's up some rockers that are sure to keep you warm! Also featuring an exclusive interview with Donnie Walsh of Downchild Blues Band about releasing the first indie record in Canada. So sit back by the fire, and get ready to ROCK!

If you were paying attention last fall (or ever since then for that matter), you know iLLvibe is an ambitious dude. From releasing a track a week, to directing 120 music videos, to founding Hollapalooza & Survival of the Illest, it has been a busy 8 months. The man comes back to talk about what has been & what will be - including the next round of SOTI, national grassroots awards for Canadian Hip Hop music, and innovative ways to run your game. Note: The Pusha T show to which he refers during the interview has been PUSHED BACK to February 2014. Other than that, everything appears to be either on or ahead of schedule.

Toronto native Dustin Wareham has been rocking crowds for a minute - first as a solo emcee, then as frontman for the rock hip hop band 85 East, and more recently as DJ DeezNutz of 80sFavoriteBabies. He's back on the solo tip, and running with G.S.D. (Get Shit Done). Duke got a chance to talk with him about his career so far & where he's headed... Spoiler Alert: The direction is up & forward.

Tha Capital E & New Brunswick homies Naps Meka & Nostic recently launched the UGLI Project - a collaborative (and extended) EP, much of which was produced by the maniacally meticulous Quincy Clash. Capital stopped by to talk about that & the other projects en route, and how that snowball is rolling.

Gideon and Jules had a great sit down with Odario Williams, front man of Toronto's Grand Analog. The bands latest release, Modern Thunder is a bold new step for the band, incorporating all of its members favorite musical styles into a cohesive whole that's blends rap, rock and reggae sounds.

Born in Guatemala, raised in Kitchener, dude is now based in Mississauga. For a couple years he stepped down from the stage to focus on graphic art & design, but he's been back with a vengeance. Duke caught up with him before his Big Ticket performance.