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Jordan Gauthier is the owner and operator of YC Drum Company, Canada’s premier custom drum manufacturer. Sean, Harrison and Jordan discuss Jordan’s early days and the inception of YC Drum Company, some of his favourite stories from the road, what it’s like working with so many fantastic bands, juggling work during the slowed down era of the pandemic, and much more. 

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Logan Brown is a Canadian guitarist and singer-songwriter. He is also an old friend and peer of mine in the Kingston area music scene, and has played in everything from hard rock and metal bands to blues trios, to a solo singer-songwriter act, all of which have seen him evolve into one of the most prolific performers in the area.  Sean and Logan discuss his current music ventures, including the writing process for what will be his latest music release coming up within the next year, as well as his influences, his take on the current state of the music industry, favourite records, and much more.  

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Steve Waxman is a Canadian music industry professional working in artist management, creative marketing, promotion, and much more at such labels as Ready Records, Attic Records, and Warner Music Canada.

Sean and Steve discuss his career, his insights from working with the cream of modern musical talent, how things have changed in the industry in the current era, and much more.

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Brett Smith-Daniels is a British-Canadian guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer currently based in Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Check out his most recent single 'Teenagers From Mars?' wherever you stream music!  

Sean and Brett discuss his musical history, songwriting process, adjusting to the current musical climate, favourite artists, and much more.  

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Julia Finnegan is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Her debut full-length album, Listen to the Wallflowers was released in December of 2020 and features her mellifluous singing voice and incredible songwriting talents in a beautiful indie-folk package. Check it out wherever you stream music! 

 Sean and Julia discuss the making of her album, her songwriting process, her background as an artist, influences, and much more.  

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Miss Emily is a Canadian blues and soul singer based in Kingston, Ontario. She is a prolific studio and performing artist, and was the recipient of the 2020 Maple Blues Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, and the Sapphire Blues Music Video Award.   

Sean and Emily discuss what being recognized in such a way means to her as an independent artist, her biggest influences, how she came upon her incredible and unique vocal style, plans for the future, and much more.   

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