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This week, EDDIE SCHWARTZ - Film School.

Film School is one of those impressive albums filled with songs that simply stay with you like a call for a forgotten friend of long ago.

For decades, Eddie…

This week, THE PLANET SMASHERS - On the Dancefloor

After more than three decades of two-tone swagger, punk attitude, and brass-blasted joy, Montreal’s beloved ska lifers The Planet Smashers return wi…

This week, ELLEN BRAUN – The Doldrums

Indie-folk singer-songwriter Ellen Braun shares her debut solo album, The Doldrums, on August 22,2025 (Independent). Ellen’s musical journey has taken many turns…

This week, THE HEAVYWEIGHTS BRASS BAND - Knockout

Trombonist, RJ Satchithananthan, joins Backstage Pass in an informative conversation.

After 15 years of bringing the party wherever they play, The …

This week, KATE MAKI – Returns with Impossible Knot

Recorded on tape at Little Bullhorn in Ottawa and co-produced by Maki and Dave Draves, the acclaimed Sudbury songwriter has created a powerful, emo…

This week, RUSHFEST CANADA – IN CONVERSATION with Steve Brown and Paul Beaulieu

Taking place Friday, August 1 at Massey Hall and Saturday, August 2 at TD Music Hall, this two-day event marks 10 years…

This week, LENNIE GALLANT - Shelter From the Storms Episode 65.

Sit down to a relaxed conversation with legendary songwriter and performer Lennie Gallant, speaking about his newest album and some of…

This week, MATTHEW HOLTBY

Matthew Holtby, Canadian singer-songwriter, is a delightful conversationalist. Affable, immediately likeable, with a trademark smile and an easy-going, relaxed charm, Matthe…

This week, SUZIE UNGERLEIDER, SHARES SOME INSIGHTS INTO AMONG THE EVERGREENS.

"I love origin stories,” says Vancouver musician Suzie Ungerleider. “I love finding out where people are and how they go…

This week, TWO WOLF - Lance Lopez https://www.facebook.com/twowolfofficial/

In a relaxed, informative and generous conversation, guitarist Lance Lopez joins Backstage Pass to discuss his impressive b…

This week, Episode 61, Skydiggers on their incredible new album 'Dreams & Second Chances'

Andy Maize and Josh Finlayson join me to discuss their new album and more. For my part, this is a powerful n…

“Each song is its own character trait, telling its own story—from falling in love, to falling out of it, to figuring myself out in adulthood.”

It’s the sound of someone coming into his own—and it sho…

JOHN MCANDREW – BETTER SIDE OF ME – MAY 2025

In a long ranging interview, Nashville songwriter, John McAndrew shares some of the inspiration for his beautiful and haunting new album release,'Better …

STEPHEN FEARING - THE EMPATHIST A legendary musical force in the Canadian music world, Stephen is well known for his numerous solo and spirited collaborations, including his membership in the much be…

With the possibility of 25% tariffs being levied by new U.S. President Donald Trump on all Canadian goods as early as February 1st, the Cooper Brothers are re-releasing their song "That's What Makes …

Contemporary roots-folk singer-songwriter Howard Gladstone officially released his eighth album Crazy Talk (Sonic Peach Music) on September 20,2024.

The twelve new songs cover genres from folk to ja…

‘Shepherd’, Bywater Call’s third studio album, released August 9, 2024, is an emotional tour de force that sequences and builds from song to song into a profound musical statement and merits every bi…

Toronto based singer-songwriter Terry Donaghue is releasing his 4th solo album “Looking For Redemption” September 6th. The album was recorded at Toronto’s legendary Kensington Sound.

Looking For Red…