Inside the Music with StereoRuss

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Inside the Music with StereoRuss is a music interview podcast highlighting a diverse range of artists and industry professionals based out of Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario.  https://youtube.com/@stereoruss https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://stereoruss.com

  1. 6d ago

    BADBADNOTGOOD with The Royal Botanical Gardens of Canada

    Grammy winning Toronto band BadBadNotGood joins Inside the Music with StereoRuss ahead of their August 20 performance at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, Ontario. Chester Hansen and Leland Whitty chat with StereoRuss to discuss how the band's sound has evolved from jazz roots into a genre defying blend of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, electronic, and indie music. They share stories about collaboration, improvisation, touring the world, balancing technical musicianship with emotion, and what audiences can expect when they take the stage at the RBG. Joining the conversation is Jeremy Freiburger from the Royal Botanical Gardens, who explains the vision behind the summer concert series and why BADBADNOTGOOD was the perfect choice to help introduce new audiences to live music in one of Ontario's most unique outdoor venues. Whether you're a longtime fan, a musician, or simply curious about one of Canada's most celebrated bands, this conversation offers an inside look at the creativity, curiosity, and collaboration that continue to shape BADBADNOTGOOD's music. Get tickets and learn more about BADBADNOTGOOD's August 20 performance at RBG: https://www.rbg.ca/events/concert-badbadnotgood/   Listen to BADBADNOTGOOD https://www.youtube.com/user/BADBADNOTGOOD http://open.spotify.com/artist/65dGLGjkw3UbddUg2GKQoZ https://www.instagram.com/badbadnotgood/   Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss https://www.stereoruss.com   Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.

  2. Jul 2

    FINDING YOUR VOICE with MELISSA DUTCH

    This episode is being presented as part of Hamilton Arts Week (running from July 2-9) which includes more than 200 events and activities. Arts week is presented by Hamilton Arts Council with support from the City of Hamilton, and the Government of Canada. Check out all the event listings at theartycrowd.ca   Connect with Hamilton Arts Council & The Arty Crowd https://www.hamiltonartscouncil.ca/ https://theartycrowd.ca/   ~~~~~~~   Please enjoy this special Hamilton Arts Week conversation with Hamilton singer-songwriter and founder of the Femme Rising Showcase Series, Melissa Dutch, premiering as part of the Hamilton Arts Week launch. Ahead of Femme Rising at Mills Hardware on Sunday, July 5, Melissa shares the inspiration behind the showcase series and her vision for creating spaces that celebrate women, queer artists, and community. She also discusses her powerful new single, "Skinny," and the importance of self-care in sustaining a creative life.   Connect with Melissa Dutch https://www.instagram.com/melissa.dutch https://melissadutch.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@melissadutch https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bDScM4GIAu8diQ6OXFyQy https://www.instagram.com/femmerisingca   Produced and Hosted by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.youtube.com/@StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss   Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/   Production Supported by Emma Whale https://www.instagram.com/emmawhale_music   Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.

  3. May 4

    WARTORTLE ERA with SUPERSTAR CRUSH

    Superstar Crush are BACK and they're in their WARTORTLE ERA! Fresh off opening for Wolf Parade, the Hamilton group joins StereoRuss for a conversation about Rococo-inspired stage aesthetics, finding your people, and the surreal experience of sharing bills with artists they’ve admired for years. It’s funny, thoughtful, and chalked full of Pokémon evolution metaphors.   Connect with Superstar Crush https://www.instagram.com/superstarcrushband/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/29MNW2JE94Rb07rdS5tWFB https://www.youtube.com/@SuperstarCrush/videos   Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/   Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss https://www.YouTube.com/@StereoRuss   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com

  4. Mar 30

    4X JUNO award winner AYSANABEE

    A few days before the Junos, Aysanabee joined me at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton to talk about returning to the awards with two new nominations (which he won by the way)! We got into his approach to live performance, scoring a goal on an NHL goalie, learning with covers from Leon Bridges, Sam Roberts, and Justin Bieber, his self-taught guitar style, and why he’s releasing a stripped-back acoustic album. He also shared stories from the road, including a chaotic live reverb moment, and how he thinks about connecting with audiences through storytelling. Thank you to Aysanabee and his team for taking the time to chat. I hope you all enjoy!   Connect with Aysanabee https://www.instagram.com/_aysanabee_/ https://www.aysanabee.com/tour https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jbEBKJhX4rRmHD6xW6ve5 https://linktr.ee/Aysanabee   Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/   Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss   Support Inside the Music with StereoRuss https://ko-fi.com/stereoruss   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com   Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.

  5. Mar 20

    DJ's Flying Circus (live on CFMU)

    I sat down live in-studio with DJ’s Flying Circus, a growing collective of musicians. What started as jam sessions and covers has turned into original music, a rotating lineup, and a full scale live experience they call The Book of Funk. We talk about where it all started, how they balance life's obligations and creativity, and what it means to commit to something when there’s no clear path forward. There’s a lot in here about community, about figuring it out as you go, and about choosing passion even when it makes life more complicated.   Follow DJ's Flying Circus: https://www.instagram.com/djs_flying_circus/ Follow StereoRuss https://www.instagram.com/stereoruss/

  6. Mar 16

    Gumbo Red Sad Core with Tiger Balme

    Tiger Balme is a Toronto based indie pop collective reinventing what a band can look (and sound) like. With vibraphone, harp, guitar, drums, and lush three part harmonies, Tiger Balme blends pop, indie, and art rock into something entirely their own. In this conversation, the band dives into their origins as a songwriting collective, how shared leadership shapes their sound, and why no one person stands at the front of the stage. We talk uniforms, identity, harmony arranging, odd time signatures, and the realities of playing everything from vintage shops to Union Station. The band also reflects on reimagining their song “Short Fuse (Embers)”, collaboration over competition, and building trust as a creative unit. Connect with Tiger Balme https://www.instagram.com/tigerbalme/?hl=en https://ffm.to/tigerbalme https://tigerbalme.bandcamp.com/track/short-fuse-embers https://linktr.ee/tigerbalme https://www.tiktok.com/@tigerbalme Tiger Balme Mailing List: https://tigerbalme.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe   Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/   Edited by Mike Monson and Monco Film + Sound http://moncofilmandsound.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moncofilmandsound/   Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss   Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com   Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.

  7. Mar 2

    Finding Your Own Sound with Jack Stearns-Ley

    Jack Stearns-Ley is a Hamilton based singer songwriter exploring the space between lo-fi intimacy and expansive, collaborative sound. Centred around piano but shaped by a rotating cast of musicians, Jack’s music blends singer songwriter roots with jazz, ambient textures, and a sense of organized spontaneity. His latest project, Dottie’s Sketchbook, is as much about process as it is about the songs themselves. The album was Recorded in just two days using borrowed gear, voice memo room mics, and a trust in the people around him. In this conversation, Jack dives into building a sound through friendship, moving between punk bands and solo work, and letting go of perfection in favour of honesty. We talk about recording off the floor, embracing imperfection, and why sometimes the best takes happen when you don’t fully know what you’re doing. We also get into the Hamilton music scene, all ages venues, DIY recording, and what it means to make something that feels human in an increasingly polished world. Connect with Jack Stearns-Ley https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lphjL8oxr4InlpMRJUIXL https://www.instagram.com/jackiesmusic3008/ https://www.instagram.com/smittheband/ Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/ Edited by Mike Monson and Monco Film + Sound http://moncofilmandsound.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moncofilmandsound/ Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.

  8. Feb 9

    "There's a Time for Art and a Time for Rock and Roll" with Finbar Wall of The Commune

    Finbar Wall of The Commune is one of the most compelling voices coming out of Hamilton right now. Fin and I sit down at Catherine North Studios to talk about community, craft, and what it really means to build a band without gatekeeping. From recording their early EP JUMA for the price of pizza, to lugging drywall, to discussing their recent run of shows with Tom Wilson, Daniel Lanois, and Junkhouse this conversation digs into the beauty of making art for the sake of it. Connect with Fin and The Commune https://open.spotify.com/artist/0KPX0GJ9i29Yvgh8uQFJP5 https://linktr.ee/thecommunemusic https://www.instagram.com/thecommune.mp3/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thecommune.mp3 Recorded at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario https://www.catherinenorth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinenorthstudios/ Edited by Mike Monson and Monco Film + Sound http://moncofilmandsound.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moncofilmandsound/ Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media https://www.instagram.com/StereoRuss https://www.TikTok.com/@StereoRuss Become an Inside the Music Insider https://www.stereoruss.com Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, producers, and creatives.

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Inside the Music with StereoRuss is a music interview podcast highlighting a diverse range of artists and industry professionals based out of Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario.  https://youtube.com/@stereoruss https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://stereoruss.com

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