Servin' Sonic: The Music Podcast

The crossover we have all been waiting for: Ripe Mangoes and Servin' Sonic! We're here to breakdown our award season thoughts and qualms. Avatar? Harry Styles? Beyoncé? Let's get to it. Guests:  AJ of Ripe Mangoes More from Ripe Mangoes: https://www.instagram.com/ripemangoesreviews/ More from us: https://linktr.ee/servinsonic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=cb135544-520c-40c7-89bb-8e55643612a3

Welcome to Season 3 of Servin' Sonic! If you're new to the pod, like, subscribe, follow, all the things! This week we go over the best of 2022 and look forward to what we're hoping 2023 has to offer.   Guests: Brandon Owusu Hunter Hamilton

Ep. 45 - This week we're joined by Toronto-based mega-talent, Clairmont The Second! We chat about his favourite video game soundtracks, how the influence of gospel fits into his sound, and the next big project he's ready to drop. Go support Clairmont by buying his albums! https://ctsecond.bandcamp.com/ More from us! https://linktr.ee/servinsonic #clairmontthesecond #hiphop #rap #gospel #canadianmusic #canadianpodcast #torontomusician #torontomusic #albumreview

This week sees a special Servin’ Sonic first: a live performance! Dom Louis, an Ontario-based folk artist and friend of the show, lays down two new tracks exclusively for the pod and gives us a great interview while he’s at it! Go support him by buying his albums! https://domlouis.bandcamp.com/ More from us! https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

This week we’re joined by Rich Paxton, lead singer of Calgary-based rock band, Free The Cynics. He brought killer bands and hilarious stories to the pod. Enjoy! Songs in this episode: Dollarama Prima Donna – Free The Cynics The New Sensation – IDLES Go support these artists by buying their albums! https://freethecynics.bandcamp.com/ https://idlesband.bandcamp.com/album/crawler More from us! https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

We’re joined by Harkness, local Toronto legend, as he shares his approach to art and his latest EP, Come and Get It. Songs in this episode: Kisses We Invent - Harkness Alphabet St. - Prince Go support these artists by buying their albums! https://harkness.bandcamp.com/ More from us! https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

We’re getting roasty and toasty this fall with hot headlines and an even hotter review. Rob Jones, back by popular demand, tries his absolute best to definitively lay down some answers to music’s toughest debates. Songs in this episode: Easy On Your Own? – Alvvays Teardrops – Womack & Womack Go support these artists by buying their albums! https://alvvays.bandcamp.com/album/blue-rev https://www.discogs.com/artist/36314-Womack-Womack More from us! https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Better late than never! Canadian Music Week has come and gone but we still have thoughts on the experience. Plus, Jake dives into the latest from Perfume Genius. Songs in this episode: Pop Song – Perfume Genius The Off-Chance – Free the Cynics Photograph – Perfume Genius Go support these artists by buying their albums! https://perfumegenius.bandcamp.com/ https://freethecynics.bandcamp.com/releases https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Do you like award-winning musicians? What about ground-breaking innovation? Well then you're going to love our latest guest, Cadence Weapon. Canada's own self-proclaimed weird rapper chats with the Servin' Sonic gang!  Songs in this episode:  Play No Games - Cadence Weapon  Breaking Glass - David Bowie  Senna (Remix) - Cadence Weapon  Go support Cadence Weapon by buying his albums!  https://cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/  https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

This week we've got local icon, Rob Jones, as our special guest for these week's Half-Baked Headlines! More hot takes from another person in the world. Songs in this episode: Are We OK? - Vicky Farewell And Now the Breeze Come in - Dom Louis Above Our Heads - Sam Prekop Go support these artists by buying their albums! https://domlouis.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wzVAa5Fxzo https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Ayo! We're back with a spicy interview with Southern Ontario metal outfit, Unbowed! Hunter gets to the bottom of what makes their latest album, “Colour the Soul", such a refreshing listen. Songs in this episode: Hero Lux - Unbowed Fire of Wode - Unbowed Go support Unbowed by buying their album on bandcamp! https://unbowedofficial.bandcamp.com/album/colour-the-soul https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Hey, have you listened to Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers? What about WE? Have you done it in the same day? Well we have! Tune in to get our thoughts… Songs in this episode: Father Time – Kendrick Lamar feat. Sampha Purple Hearts – Kendrick Lamar feat. Summer Walker & Ghostface Killah Unconditional II (Race and Religion) – Arcade Fire feat. Peter Gabriel The Lightning II – Arcade Fire Go support these artists by buying their albums! https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Okayyyyyy LET'S GO! The first ever live show baby! The Gang is back to bring you a banger new segment where we cover the latest headlines in music. Say hello to Half-Baked Headlines! Music in this episode: Unconditional I (Lookout Kid) - Arcade Fire Let It Die - Mitch Davis Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson Nervous Breakdown - Pink Mountaintops https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Hey! Been a while. Here's a tasty Bitesized to tide you over. A dancey little number from UK-based DJ/producer, Finn. More from the Gang soon! Songs in this episode: Everything is Alright - Finn Support Finn at their Bandcamp: https://finnmccorry.bandcamp.com/ https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

We're back with a little Bitesized Breakdown of an album that is, admittedly, a little old. But we had to do it justice! Earl Sweatshirt's latest gets reviewed. Songs in this episode: Lye - Earl Sweatshirt https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

The big 3-0! Thanks for helping us get here. And what better way to celebrate than to bring you a double serving of Canadian artists, from Datsunn to Billy Talent!   Songs in this episode:  Forever Flowing - Datsunn  Rearrange - Datsunn  Covered in Cowardice - Billy Talent  peppermint (feat. Mick Jenkins) - lavender  Seasick - Hollie Col  Dreamin' - Lee Paradise https://linktr.ee/servinsonic

Happy Van Halen-tines day!! We're late, we know. But don't let that stop you from checking out this very special interview with Canadian metal outfit, Nepenthe! Songs in this episode:   Breathe Deeply, this Lethean Mist - Nepenthe Dawn - Nepenthe Wolf Moon - Type O Negative Love You to Death - Type O Negative   https://linktr.ee/servinsonic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servinsonic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServinSonic To Support Nepenthe, hit up their bandcamp! https://nepenthedoom.bandcamp.com/

Welcome to Season 2! The Gang (minus Jake) welcomes you into a new year and a new season of music. Very special guest, Alex Sandoval, joins to bring us a Montréal local with some extremely jazzy vibes. The new FKA twigs album gets reviewed.    Songs in this episode:   pamplemousse - FKA twigs honda - FKA twigs feat. pa salieu Velours - Anomalie Princess Peach - Ruth B Basquiat - The Kount feat. Othxhello & Verzache Parc - Anomalie    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ServinSonic/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServinSonic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2CKTl5fIsO6Jk3fRiaug #music #canadianmusic #podcast #fkatwigs #caprisongs #anomalie #metropole #ruthb #thekount #servinsonic

Strap in and get a dose of our latest (read: longest) episode! We take a look at the Servin' Sonic archives to decide who had the top album of the past year. Can you guess who is number 1?   Songs in this episode:   Summer Lightning - Unto Others Hold On Till We Get There - Chiiild Keep Moving - Charlotte Day Wilson New TV - PACKS Henlo Fren - Motorbike James Air Forces - Mustafa

Happy Holidays! Unto Others makes their Servin' debut thanks to Hunter's quick little review. See you all next year! Music in this episode: Downtown by Unto Others Hell Is For Children by Unto Others

Mmmm tasty. Lee guides you through yet another jazz-inspired banger. Virginia's DJ Harrison gets reviewed.  Music in this episode: 2021 Disco by DJ Harrison featuring Stimulator Jones

A quick little chomp. Hunter takes you through the eighth studio album from a Servin' Sonic favourite.  Music in this episode: Gobblers of Dregs by Mastodon

Take a nibble. With a name like Silk Sonic, we had to review it. Lee runs through the latest from Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Music in this episode: After Last Night (with Thundercat & Bootsy Collins) by Silk Sonic

New episode format who dis? Take a chomp out of the latest segment, Bitesized Breakdowns, a quick and easy review of the latest thing one of us is listening to. This week Lee unravels the great new release from Toronto's BADBADNOTGOOD, "Talk Memory". Music in this episode: Beside April by BADBADNOTGOOD

The Gang gets heavy! Breakout punk band The Muslims take centre stage. Mastodon's behemoth wave, "Leviathan", gets reviewed.  Songs in this episode: The Muslims - Hands up, Don't Shoot & Illegals, Mastodon - Iron Tusk Combat Rock: Painted Paradise by Jiro Inagaki, Krunk by Sad Night Dynamite Last Week's Winner: Witchoo by Durand Jones and The Indications

The Gang gives Certified Lover Boy a dedicated episode to pair with the DONDA special. Like the rest of the world, they compare the two.  Songs in this episode: Drake - Fair Trade, Pipe Down, No Friends In The Industry.  Combat Rock: Deep Down (Blood Orange Remix) by Paul McCartney, Witchoo by Durand Jones and The Indications.  Last Week’s Winner: Let Me Ride by Bone Slim

The Gang reviews Kanye West's latest offering, his tenth solo studio album, Donda. 

The Gang welcomes EP Da Hellcat and Olskool Ice-Gre onto the show to talk about their new album, Dreams Still Inspire, and how a call from Kanye West reset their music dreams. 

The Gang brings Montréal band, Chiiild, to the centre stage. Devin Townsend's 2016 classic gets a full review. 

The Gang is back together again. This time, a new age jazz icon takes centre stage. Canadian legends, The Unicorns, get reviewed. 

The Gang welcomes Kenny Grenier on the show as he covers Joji's 2018 LP. We hear from the Canadian rock outfit, PACKS.

The Gang celebrates National Indigenous History Month by highlighting some groundbreaking artists from First Nations coast to coast.

The Gang celebrates the 10th episode of Servin' Sonic with a trippy setlist featuring Edmonton's Motorbike James and a classic from The Midnight.

The Gang welcomes David Herrera on the show to discuss the upcoming F9 soundtrack and the legacy the franchise has left. Japanese Breakfast and J. Cole make their Servin' Sonic debuts. 

The Gang takes a look at some Canadian standout debuts in Mustafa's newest EP, "When Smoke Rises", and Arcade Fire's historical first album.

The Gang looks at the latest release from serpentwithfeet and its downtempo offerings, followed by exploring Common's 2005 classic "Be".

The Gang brings protest anthems and rock and roll to Servin' Sonic this week, giving a spotlight to Toronto's The Beaches and ANOHNI's 2016 masterclass.