Havin' a Chat
Music Podcasts
Each week host Alex Spears chats with a musician or public figure about the music that has influenced them and shaped their life. We also offer a focus on local and up-and-coming talent from Toronto. 611 Productions Produced by Alex Spears, Alex Andersen, & Hillary Johnson Cover art by Paitra Walker Theme Music by Duncan Briggs
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
Each week host Alex Spears chats with a musician or public figure about the music that has influenced them and shaped their life. We also offer a focus on local and up-and-coming talent from Toronto. 611 Productions Produced by Alex Spears, Alex Andersen, & Hillary Johnson Cover art by Paitra Walker Theme Music by Duncan Briggs
Twitter:
@cabinboyspears
Language:
English
Contact:
6472017103
Website:
https://www.havinachat.com/
Email:
611strategies@gmail.com
Episodes
Episode 19: Dave Bidini
11/18/2021
For episode 19 we chat with Rheostatics guitarist and singer, & West End Pheonix publisher Dave Bidini about new wave music.
Duration:00:40:11
Episode 18: BLACKSTARKIDS
10/21/2021
For episode 18 we chat with BLACKSTARKIDS about their new record and their upcoming North American tour. Featured Songs: ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS - BLACKSTARKIDS Electric Relaxation -Tribe Called Quest Stronger - Kanye West Say That - Toro y Moi Surf Wax America - Weezer Charcoal Baby - Blood Orange Flight Club - BLACKSTARKIDS
Duration:00:33:59
Episode 17: Destroy Boys
10/7/2021
For episode 17 we chat with Destroy Boys singer Alexia Roditis about the band's new record and some of their favourite tracks. Featured Songs: Drink - Destroy Boys Witches - alice phoebe lou No debate - rico nasty I think I’m normal - Carter ace When you are who you are - Gil scott heron Fotos y recuerdos - Selena Muzzle - Destroy Boys
Duration:00:49:50
Episode 16: Half Moon Run
9/30/2021
For episode 16 we chat with Half Moon Run's Conor Molander about the band's new EP Featured songs: On & On - Half Moon run will the circle be unbroken - staples singers (1960 version) it’s all over now, baby blue - bob dylan madame george - van morrison zombie - fela kuti something - the beatles How Come my Body - Half Moon Run
Duration:00:31:47
Episode 15: BROS
9/16/2021
For Episode 15 we chat with Ewan Currie about his band BROS and some of his favourite music. Featured songs: Garbanzo Man - BROS JJ Cale - They Call Me the Breeze Young Holt Unlimited - Soulful Strut Stevie Wonder - Superstition Hot Chocolate - Everyone’s a Winner Paul McCartney - Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Never gonna stop - BROS
Duration:00:33:21
Episode 14: Black Grape
9/9/2021
For Episode 14 we chat with Black Grape vocalist and Rapper Kermit about the state of UK hip hop, sampling, and his roots in the Ruthless Rap Assasins. Featured Songs: Kelly’s Heroes - Black Grape Black heart man - bunny wailer Sault - untitled (rise album) Theory of Reggaetivity - Assassin aka Agent Sasco Hold my hand - Laneous Nah it ain't the same - Green tea Peng In the name of the father - Black Grape
Duration:00:17:35
Episode 13: Max Bornstein
9/2/2021
For episode 13 we chat with Max Bornstein about his latest solo effort, his new single and some of his favourite tunes. Featured songs: Glaze - Max Bornstein Leave the Door Open - Silk Sonic bat eat banna - Huxlii Need Your Love - Tennis How Am I Still Alive? - Lauran Hibberd and Lydia Night II - Column When the love runs out - Max Bornstein
Duration:00:39:06
Episode 12: 3409
8/26/2021
For part 2 of our local artist spotlight, we chat with Toronto hip-hop collective 3409. Featured songs: Cali girls - 3409 56 nights - future Not a regular person - boogie wit da hoodie Koop island blues - koop Ice box - Omarion Malibu Sleep - Col3trane Something about ya - 3409
Duration:00:42:25
Episode 11: Sun Junkies
8/12/2021
Over the next few weeks, we are going to be putting the spotlight on some local acts that are doing really cool things. First up: Sun Junkies. Featured Songs: I broke nicks bong - Sun Junkies Later- Dr. Dog Fuck With My Friends - Lala Lala Where'd My Pets Go? - Furnsss Hypocrite - Cage the Elephant Say what you say - Sun Junkies
Duration:00:30:08
Episode 10: TOPS
7/22/2021
For episode 10 we chat with TOPS' Jane Penny about remixes, the Montreal music scene and her latest record. Featured Songs: Berntholer - My Suitor Prefab Sprout - Bonny Ann Peebles - I Can't Stand the Rain China Crisis - Gift of Freedom Olivia Newton-John - Love Song Delfonics - When You Get Right Down to It
Duration:00:38:43
Episode 9: The Goon Sax
7/15/2021
For episode 9 we chat with The Goon Sax's Riley Jones about empathy, dreams, songwriting and her band's new album. In the stone - Goon Sax How To Fight - Eartheater O Love is Teasin’ - Jean Ritchie I’m Sorry - Virginia Astley Faye Wong - Back Shadow Do you See it - Loraine James ft. Jonnine Standish Psychic - Goon Sax
Duration:00:38:13
Episode 8: The Clockworks
7/8/2021
For episode 8 we chat with The Clockworks about moving to London, being discovered by Alan McGee, and some favourite concert memories. Featured songs: Can I speak to a manager - The Clockworks The Smiths – Hand In Glove David Bowie – 5 years Frank Sinatra – That’s Life Arlo parks - Black dog The Strokes – Heart In A Cage Feel so real - the Clockworks
Duration:00:44:36
Episode 7: RALPH
7/1/2021
For episode 7 we chat with singer-songwriter RALPH about songwriting, her new record label, and some of her favourite music. Featured songs: Love potion - Ralph Waiting in vain - Bob Marley Weird - Hansen Slip into your skin - Patrick Watson Case of you - Joni Mitchel Can I kick it - A Tribe Called Quest Tommy - Ralph
Duration:00:52:31
Episode 6: Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs
6/24/2021
For episode 6, we chat with Sam Coffey about his band's latest record
Duration:00:47:56
Episode 5: Riva Taylor
6/17/2021
For episode 5 we chat with singer-songwriter Riva Taylor about NFTs, growing up in the industry, and songwriting. Featured songs include: Woman- Riva Taylor Yellow - Coldplay Wuthering Heights - Kate Bush Into White - Cat Stevens Hound Dog - Elvis Strange - Celeste Magic - Riva Taylor
Duration:00:32:51
Episode 4: Idious Carrie
6/10/2021
For episode 4 we chat with singer/songwriter Idious Carrie about adulting, going solo, and writing in the pandemic. Featured songs: 9 Lives - Idious Carrie While You Are Still Waiting - Vallens Skinny Trees - Porches Message To The Past - Lee Paradise You Said Something - PJ Harvey Battle - Blur The World as a Loose Garment - Idious Carrie
Duration:00:37:38
Episode 3: Busty & The Bass
6/3/2021
For episode 3 we speak to Busty and The Bass bassist Milo Johnson about recording in a church, classical music, and moving past the bands McGill days. Featured Songs: Summer - Busty and the bass Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane How do you mend a broken heart? - Al Green Movement 6 - Floating Points & Pharoah Sanders Come Back to Earth - Mac Miller Stardust - Nat King Cole ET - Busty and the bass
Duration:00:43:20
Episode 2: The Zolaz
5/27/2021
For episode 2 we talk about britpop, loops, and the Zola's upcoming record with leader singer and guitarist Zach Gray. Featured songs: I feel the transition - The Zola’s Columbia - Oasis Born Slippy - Underworld #1 Crush - Garbage Lonely Soul - UNKLE (Richard Ashcroft) Doorman - Slowthai Young Dicaprio - The Zolas
Duration:00:39:49
Episode 1: Cleopatrick
5/20/2021
For our season premiere, we speak with Cleopatrick about touring, staying humble when faced with success, taxes, and more. Featured Songs: Family Van - Cleopatrick CONSOLER OF THE LONELY - The Raconteurs SESH ON - zig mentality ANITA - heartless romantics BLACKER THE BERRY - Kendrick Lamar TORN UP - Ready the Prince DVP – Pup The Drake - Cleopatrick
Duration:00:56:44
Season Finale: The Glorious Sons
4/29/2021
For our season 3 finale, we chat with Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons about life on the road, going back home to Kingston, and the band's forthcoming record. Songs Featured: Maria Callas - Madamme butterfly Bob Dylan - Simple twist of fate Towns van Zandt - Pancho & lefty John Lennon - Working Class Hero Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska
Duration:00:40:39