Sorting It Out: Andrew Hyatt & Jonathan Simkin Reunite On Verses

After six months without speaking due to a personal and professional dispute, Jonathan Simkin (604 Records founder, music lawyer, and manager) and Andrew Hyatt (award-winning Canadian country artist) reunite for the first time — on Verses.

This is more than a standard music industry podcast episode. It’s a raw, unfiltered, and often funny conversation between two major voices in the Canadian music scene with a complicated history. They open up about what caused their falling out, how they’ve changed, and where their relationship — and the industry — is headed.

Along the way, Jonathan and Andrew share behind-the-scenes music business stories, lessons learned from decades in the industry, and personal insights into songwriting, divorce, politics, and the realities of navigating both friendship and career in music.

If you’re into Canadian music industry stories, artist-manager dynamics, music business conflicts, and authentic artist interviews, this reunion episode delivers it all.

🎧 Available now on YouTube & wherever you get your podcasts.

Timestamps: 0:12 – Introduction to the episode & the dispute 14:58 – Jonathan's career as a lawyer & how it shapes conflict resolution today 22:32 – The tweet that landed Jonathan in hot water 25:50 – Andrew on writing music about divorce & fan reactions 44:02 – Political inspiration behind Andrew's new music 57:57 – Jonathan's backstage joke that rattles musicians 59:52 – Why music award shows aren’t as great as they seem

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