Start the Music!
by Katrina Griffiths
What does a sound engineer do? How does a record label form? Kat interviews people from all over the music industry from band to journalist asking them their story and about their connection with music. New episodes biweekly on Thursdays. Full show notes: stmpodcast.com
Episodes
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Finding Eurovision Day Seven: Celebrating Måneskin
Celebrating Måneskin, Past Winner of Eurovision It's been a wild ride, these seven episodes. If you like what you've listened to so far, please share the link to all the episodes: https://stmpodcast.com/category/finding-esc/ The last episode of Finding Eurovision is a talk about last year's…
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Finding Eurovision Day Six: The Language of Eurovision
Eurovision is first and foremost a songwriting contest and language plays a huge part in that. Should the song be in English? The countries native language or maybe a mix of the two? Rat joins me on this episode to talk about Norway's 2019 entry Spirit in the Sky by Keiino, jojking, and...
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Finding Eurovision Day Five: Growing Up With Eurovision
Come in and chat, Acidica has some stories about growing up with Eurovision on TV (even on the news!) and how they fell both in and out of love with the song contest while growing up in Sweden. After all, as they say in the episode, Eurovision is religion in Sweden. While this episode isn't all...
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Finding Eurovision Day Four: The Technical Side
The Technical Side of Eurovision Cue lights, sound, cameras! It's time to get to the technical side of things! Day four takes a peek behind the scenes and behind the enormous curtain that is behind the scenes of Eurovision. Michael joins me to dazzle with technical facts (how many lights?!) and…
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Finding Eurovision Day Three: Artist Spotlights - The Roop and Jeangu Macrooy
The most important part of Eurovision is the music! I sit down to talk to Oscar about two artists he's getting into while waiting for Eurovision 2022: The Roop and Jeangu Macrooy! In this artist spotlight, we talk about their music, and their stage act, and delve deeper than surface level about…
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Finding Eurovision Day Two: Representation on Stage
Moving on from American Song Contest, I sit down to chat on zoom with Isabelle in the United Kingdom about many topics including Conchita Wurst, 2014 winner for Austria. This episode focuses on representation at Eurovision, how it attracts queer fans, two different types of drag and the idea of...
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Finding Eurovision Day One: The American Song Contest
Like the cover songs episode, Start the Music! presents talking and music with the first part of a seven-part series on Eurovision. The first half of the episode my partner Chris (from Doctor Who podcast Radio Free Skaro) and I talk about our adventures finding Eurovision and become fan. The…
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Start the Music - 041 The Alberta Punk Scene
On this episode a discussion with fellow Albertan punk rock aficionado Shannon about the Alberta punk scene and so much more. Also, what do bees waggle dances have to do with a person's taste in music? Tune in! Track listing: 1. Better off Dead - Quitter 2. You're Pretty Good & I Remember You by...
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Start the Music 040 - Music Roundup Fall Edition
The music has been piling up! This episode brings new (to the podcast) tracks from around the world, some shoutouts and... what more do you need? MUSIC! Paper Rifles - Politics (Scotland) Atlas for Home - Charming Call (France) We'll Go Machete - Sack of Flies (Austin) Prey Drive - Foxes (UK)...
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Start the Music 039 - The History of Cover Songs
This episode, we change up the format and I discuss the evolution of the cover song from the 1940s to now and play some punk covers. See the full show notes including links to sources at: stmpodcast.com
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Start the Music 038 - Tabbert Fiiller (director)
On this episode an interview with Tabbert Fiiller, director of the documentary The Public Image is Rotten. We talk about his time interviewing John Lydon (Sex Pistols, PiL), how the documentary came to be and the quip in the film about a Toyota vs a Rolls Royce. Now playing in cinemas across…
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Start the Music 037 - Jeff Leisawitz
On this episode songwriting instructor, author and man of many hats Jeff Leisawitz. We talk about his job teaching songwriting at Pacific Lutheran University and his book available on Amazon (and other fine places) Not F*ing Around— The No Bullsh*t Guide For Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the...
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Start the Music 036 - Fran Strine (director)
On this episode, director and "video guy" Fran Strine talks about his documentary Hired Gun, Ray Parker Jr., and those musicians you adore and don't even know their name. Watch Hired Gun on Netflix. Leave the podcast a review on iTunes! TRACK LISTING: 1. Misery Punk has ruined my life - Goodbye...
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Start the Music 035 - Music Break Vee
We have a music break! What do Canada, Australia and San Francisco have in common? They all have bands featured in this episode. There are probably other similarities, but that's the important part. TRACK LISTING Silo - The Shorts - Australian The Great Escape - Spoiler - Toronto Four Months of...
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Start the Music 034 - Jeff Alulis
This episode I talk with Jeff Alulis (also known as Jeff Penalty) about his book NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories, working with NOFX on Backstage Passport, his time with the Dead Kennedys and his current project a travel blog called True Adventure Stories. His blog:...
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Start the Music 033 - Mable Syndrome
In this episode I talk to the founders of Mable Syndrome! It's a longer than usual interview, but it's packed full of punk rock talk, women supporting women and much more. Check out the Mable Syndrome podcast & blog at: https://www.mablesyndrome.com/ TRACK LISTING: Self Loathing - Days 'N Daze…
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Start the Music 032 - Christopher Tyng (Composer)
This episode I'm joined by Christopher Tyng, composer for TV shows such as Futurama, Suits, Rescue Me as well as movies and video games. We talk about instruments used in the music of Futurama and how the musical tone was established and we discuss the "death" of record labels and the seeming…
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Start the Music 031 - Music Break IV (Canadian Punk)
On this episode of Start the Music! we break from interviews for a (virtual) road trip across Canada to experience punk music from each of the provinces. We've got pop punk, bummer punk, hardcore and folk all jammed together. Airfare across Canada is expensive, enjoy this free podcast instead and...
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Start the Music 030 - Primetime Failure
On this episode, an interview with Jan from german punk band Primetime Failure. We talk about the band, music videos and getting the chance to play with those who inspired you to start. Plus talk about Punk Rock Bowling, a new book about Big Shiny Tunes and more! TRACK LISTING: 1. Distant - Rain...
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Start the Music 029 - Sarah Stacey
On this episode, an interview with broadcast assistant Sarah Stacey from the radio station Today FM in Ireland. We talk about the current state of radio (evolving), The Who's Quadrophenia and being a Beatles fan. TRACK LISTING: 1. Get Well Soon - The Real Sickies 2. Looking for Amelia - Rebecca...
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Start the Music 028 - Antillectual
On this episode an interview with Willem of the dutch punk rock trio Antillectual. We talk about their track "Change the Standard" and the unusual, but very interesting route they took to spread their message. Mini documentaries, bike messengers and music videos! TRACK LISTING: 1. Odds and…
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Start the Music 027 - Music Break III
Less talk, more music! TRACK LISTING: OHP Metal Cover - Not an Addict by K's Choice Glass House - Screaming Females High - Mongrel Dogs What You Carried Out - Arising From Cold Sheets - The Highdives Moving On - Parallel Lights Wanna - The Barren Marys For full show notes visit stmpodcast.com
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Start the Music 026 - Trashed Ambulance
On this episode, we have an interview with the Alberta punk band Trashed Ambulance. We discuss small town shows, NOFX and the band's upcoming Canadian tour. CanCon! Thanks go out to Cythnia from Thousand Islands Records for helping set up the interview. TRACK LISTING: 1. Hung Up On Hope - Eternal...
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Start the Music 025 - The Ohio Players
On this episode, an interview with James 'Diamond' Williams from the Ohio Players who are releasing new music for the first time in thirty years! We talk drum machines, music these days, risque album covers plus music from France and Belgium. TRACK LISTING: 1. Stuck in Life - Fall Flavoured 2....
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Start the Music 024 - Hunter Dumped Us Here
On this episode, an interview with one half of the band Hunter Dumped Us Here and a discussion about genre, accents, adapting in live shows and solo acts becoming full bands. An hour of music and chat with no ads. Check it! TRACK LISTING: 1. Ticket to Rock - Daxx & Roxane 2. 5 Guys - Until We Get...
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Start the Music 023 - Ron Saccoccio (Snubbed Records)
On this episode an interview with Ron Saccoccio of Snubbed Records. We talk about the formation of the label, his band the Alements, working with Bill Stevenson of the Descendents and much more. Also an international assortment of music. TRACK LISTING: 1. Doofus - Trashed Ambulance 2. Let Go -...
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Start the Music 022 - Steven Schapansky
Another Canadian guest! Podcaster and drummer (among many other things) Steven Schapansky is on the podcast to talk all things Led Zeppelin, John Bonham, wedding cover bands and well, drums! drums! drums! TRACK LISTING: 1. Brussells Bombs - The Persecuted 2. Morning - After Alice 3. Wrecking Ball…
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Start the Music 021 - Sam Sutherland
Canadian author, Youtuber, and podcaster Sam Sutherland joins this episode to talk about his book Perfect Youth: The Birth of Canadian Punk and the podcast he co-hosts Blink 155 that seeks to review all 155 Blink 182 songs. TRACK LISTING: 1. Kill it With Fire - The Alements 2. Weather (Or Not) -...
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Start the Music 020 - Pansy Division
Jon Ginoli, founding member (guitarist, singer-songwriter) of the openly gay rock band Pansy Division is on the podcast. We talk about touring with Green Day in 1994, MuchMusic and staying together for 26 years. TRACK LISTING: 1. Fault Line - Audio/Rocketry 2. Juice Box Baby - The Regrettes 3.…
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Start the Music 019 - Music Break II (More Music Breakening)
Eight songs from eight different bands. When life happens, throw music at it. TRACK LISTING: 1. I Feel Fine - Riddlin' Kids 2. Egg - The Garden 3. Drive North - SWMRS 4. Take Back the Power - The Interrupters 5. Pete Wentz is the Only Reason We're Famous - Cobra Starship 6. Rock n' Roll Lifestyle…
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Start the Music 018 - John Roecker (Director - Heart like a Hand Grenade)
Director John Roecker joins me on the podcast this week to talk about Heart like a Hand Grenade, the film that documented the nine months he spent with Green Day while they made American Idiot as well as the black comedy musical Live Freaky! Die Freaky! and the concert DVD he directed and starred...
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Start the Music 017 - The Sold! and Bones
This episode I speak with all four members of The Sold! and Bones about their coming together as a band, their new debut album "Full Circle Suicide" and the making of their music video for "I'm Right! You're Wrong!!". Plus the usual question roundtable. TRACK LISTING 1. Wednesday Night Melody -...
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Start the Music 016 - Taco Hell
This episode I have an interview with Taco Hell drummer Max Qayyum where we talk DIY, the importance of playing your own city first, and promoting a band in this internet age. There's also music from Hunter Dumped Us Here and Youth In Revolt. Send me your recommendations! TRACK LISTING 1. Blue...
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Start the Music 015 - Shadow of Everest
This episode Kat is joined by all four members of Shadow of Everest, the band that this very podcast played a track from on its very first episode. We talk about being a band in Atlantic Canada, Tool, existing outside genres and their new EP "Idle Hands". As well the track listing is full of…
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Start the Music 014 - Music Break I
The first episode of Start the Music without a guest, but have no fear because that half hour of talking has been replaced with twenty-six shiny minutes of music from across the genres. Take it on a commute, listen on a lunch break, there's something for everyone. TRACK LISTING: 1. Fear…
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Start the Music 013 - Corbett Redford (Director - Turn it Around: The Story of East Bay Punk)
This episode I'm joined by Corbett Redford, director & writer of the Green Day funded documentary film Turn it Around: The Story of East Bay Punk. We talk about 924 Gilman, being a first time director and about being a punk in the East bay area. There's some music too, all related to the film.…
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Start the Music 012 - Dominic Glynn (TV & Film Composer)
This episode of Start the Music! I get to geek out a little with Doctor Who composer Dominic Glynn. We talk about theme tunes, UK techno, and about being a musician spanning the bridge between analogue & digital. I also have the pleasure of playing one of his Doctor Who theme remixes that you…
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Start the Music 011 - Peter Chiykowski (Rock, Paper, Cynic)
For those of you who like Jonathan Coulton, Weird Al and comedy songs, you'll want to hear this... In this episode I talk to musician and cartoonist Peter Chiykowski, known on the interwebz as Rock, Paper, Cynic thus fulfilling my CanCon requirement at least twice over. We talk about Canadian…
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Start the Music 010 - Christopher Holmes (Producer/Engineer)
We're in the double digits and we're celebrating by playing music from one of my personal playlists this week. My interview guest this episode has production credits which include work with Nine Inch Nails, Motion City Soundtrack, Blink-182, +44, The Cure, and The Red Hot Chili Peppers amongst…
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Start the Music 009 - Sam Eastmond (Composer)
This episode of Start the Music! I talk to Sam Eastmond, composer and one of the leaders of Spike Orchestra. We talk about music and community, being a band geek and the usual questions about first albums and first gigs. Find all you need to know about Spike Orchestra at: www.spikeorchestra.com I...
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Start the Music 008 - Kylie Rebecca (Tour Photographer)
There's more to the music industry than just bands, and this week I talk to tour photographer and videographer Kylie Rebecca about doing photoshoots, being on tour and staying inspired. A picture is worth a thousand podcasts so make sure you check out her portfolio. This episode's music…
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Start the Music 007 - Chris Cote
My interview this week is with Chris Cote, bassist and vocalist of the band Kut U Up and one of the stars of the rock documentary Riding in Vans with Boys. There's music by Chin Up, Kid & Sharp/Shock PLUS I talk about some new releases and an upcoming EP from Shadow of Everest. TRACK LISTING: 1....
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Start the Music 006 - The Ludvico Treatment
We've got catchy songs this week from Shinobi Ninja and Mr. Happy Chainsaw, and a 30 minute interview featuring Alex Kennard & Adam Veenendaal of the Ludvico Treatment. We talk shoegaze, Propagandhi, band members being in different parts of the country and still making music, Everclear concerts...
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Start the Music 005 - Alan Hempsall
Episode 5 - Show Notes No CanCon this time. We have two great American bands and two tracks from our feature interview Alan Hempsall from the UK band Crispy Ambulance. This is a long one folks, we're getting close to an hour territory. I promise to talk as little as possible. TRACK LISTING BEST...
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Start the Music 004 - Real Sickies
Episode 004 - Show Notes We have not two, but four tracks for you to listen to this week. Enhance your commute or make your house-cleaning a little less painful with some great music. This weeks feature is an interview with Ben Disaster from the Alberta band Real Sickies. An important…
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Start the Music 003 - Beggars Bunce
This episode features music from Better Days & Punchline as well as an interview with Bob Fleming from the Beggar's Bunce and a live recording of the title track of their album Silent Revolution. First Track: Better Days - Worthless Second Track: Punchline - Darkest Dark Bob Fleming/Beggar's…
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Start the Music 002 - Brother Octopus
The first full, proper STM episode. This week we have an interview and some music from the Edmonton band Brother Octopus: (https://brotheroctopus.bandcamp.com/) Music from Taco Hell (https://tacohellband.bandcamp.com/) & Old Towns (https://oldtowns.bandcamp.com/) and Kat rambles about the new…
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Start the Music! 001 - An Introduction
In this first episode of Start the Music! Katrina explains what the podcast is all about and features the single "The Victim" by Shadow of Everest. https://shadowofeverest.bandcamp.com/
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About this show
What does a sound engineer do? How does a record label form? Kat interviews people from all over the music industry from band to journalist asking them their story and about their connection with music. New episodes biweekly on Thursdays. Full show notes: stmpodcast.com
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Katrina Griffiths