Best Purpl Mac Podcasts (2025)

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One For The Memories (not just Boots & Hearts) with Annika Catharina 44:26

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Send us a text Annika Catharina's family background influenced her love for performance. Growing up in a family that was partial to music, theatre, and the arts, she herself was also a dancer. Theatre and live performance is what actually helped her to overcome shyness, something she still manages to this day. Speaking of the big stage, Annika has …

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Amy Winehouse Back to Black Album Review - Motown, Mayhem & Heartbreak 16:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Album Reviews and You, I dive into Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black — the late-night diary entry turned Motown funeral march that redefined heartbreak records. From the swaggering horns of “Rehab” to the mascara-stained tragedy of “Back to Black,” every track is drenched in humor, pain, and just the right amount of ch…

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Radiohead OK Computer Album Review – An Hour of Mumble and Noise 21:08

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Send us a text Critics call OK Computer one of the greatest albums of all time. I call it an endurance test in distortion, mumbling, and half-baked ideas. From the car-crash shrug of “Airbag” to the robot poetry of “Fitter Happier” and the slow-motion crawl of “The Tourist,” Radiohead’s so-called masterpiece feels less like revolution and more like…

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Prince Purple Rain Album Review – Guitar, God, and the Purple Gospel 21:51

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Send us a text Prince’s Purple Rain isn’t just an album, it’s a coronation. From the sermon-on-the-dancefloor explosion of Let’s Go Crazy to the filth and fury of Darling Nikki, to a closing anthem that could level a stadium, this is Prince at his most unfiltered and unstoppable. I dig through the solos, the Linn drums, the screams, the ego, and th…

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Dua Lipa Future Nostalgia Album Review – Disco Burned, Rebuilt, and Recycled 14:17

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Send us a text Dua Lipa’s Future Nostalgia promises both retro flair and futuristic shine — but does it deliver? In this episode of Album Reviews & You, I dive track by track into one of the biggest dance records of the 2020s. From Chic-inspired basslines and Bee Gees strings to EDM festival drops and over-compression fatigue, I pull apart the groo…

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Marvin Gaye What’s Going On Album Review – Soul, Suffering, and Sweet Falsetto 14:13

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Send us a text Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On isn’t just an album — it’s a 35-minute sermon on war, poverty, racism, pollution, drugs, and everything else humanity insists on screwing up. In this episode, I go track by track: from the deceptively smooth party vibes of the title cut, to the gut-punch prophecy of Mercy Mercy Me, to the bongos that fad…

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On The Porch Goes to LASSO with Tucker Wetmore, Madeline Merlo, Jack Wharff Band & more! 32:00

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Send us a text This week on On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we’re taking you with us to Montréal! We packed up the porch and headed to Parc Jean-Drapeau for LASSO Music Festival — one of the biggest country music events in Canada ... and it did not disappoint. From the heat to the high vibes (and Jenna’s attempt at French…), it was a weekend f…

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Nirvana Nevermind Album Review – Flannel, Feedback, and Underwater Babies 15:38

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Send us a text In 1991, three scruffy guys from Seattle dropped an album that killed hair metal, dethroned Michael Jackson, and made “grunge” the word of the decade. Nevermind is loud, messy, surprisingly melodic, and responsible for about 10,000 terrible high school “Teen Spirit” covers. In this episode, I go track by track: from the underwater ba…

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Michael Jackson Thriller Album Review – Zombies, Solos, and Gloved Kid Trauma 16:24

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Send us a text Thriller is the biggest album of all time, and it’s basically nine tracks of Michael Jackson throwing sequencer bass, funk grooves, and red leather swagger at the world until it broke the charts in half. From Eddie Van Halen shredding “Beat It” into the stratosphere, to Vincent Price doing his best spooky laugh, to Billie Jean insist…

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Fleetwood Mac Rumours Album Review – The Ultimate Breakup Album 16:15

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Send us a text Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours isn’t just an album — it’s a soap opera pressed to vinyl. Divorce, betrayal, cocaine, and tambourines that never quite hit the beat — somehow it all came together to create one of the best-selling and most beloved records of all time. In this episode, I break down the songs track by track: from the galloping b…

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Olivia Rodrigo Sour Album Review – Teenage Heartbreak and Pop Perfection 11:31

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Send us a text In 2021, Olivia Rodrigo burst onto the scene with her debut album SOUR, a raw and unflinching look at heartbreak, jealousy, and growing up in the spotlight. Mixing pop-punk energy with confessional ballads, the record connected instantly with listeners across generations. In this episode of Album Reviews & You, we explore the univers…

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Sly & the Family Stone There’s a Riot Goin’ On Album Review – Funk, Darkness, and Revolution 15:42

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Send us a text Released in 1971, Sly & the Family Stone’s There’s a Riot Goin’ On captured the turbulence of its era with a sound both raw and revolutionary. Known for its murky production, stripped-down grooves, and Sly Stone’s weary but powerful vision, the album signaled a stark departure from the band’s earlier uplifting funk anthems. In this e…

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Kendrick Lamar To Pimp a Butterfly Album Review – A Hip-Hop Masterpiece of Our Time 25:03

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Send us a text In 2015, Kendrick Lamar released To Pimp a Butterfly, an album that shattered expectations and redefined the boundaries of hip-hop. Blending jazz, funk, soul, and raw lyricism, the record dives deep into themes of race, identity, politics, and personal struggle. In this episode of Album Reviews & You, we explore how tracks like “Alri…

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The Beatles Album Review – The Album That Changed Everything 17:18

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Send us a text Released in 1966, The Beatles’ Revolver marked a turning point not only for the band, but for modern music as a whole. From the haunting strings of “Eleanor Rigby” to the groundbreaking psychedelia of “Tomorrow Never Knows,” this album redefined what rock could be. In this episode of Album Reviews & You, we break down how Revolver pu…

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From Six Strings To The Big Stage with Cottage Springs with Mac Rumbolt 37:13

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Send us a text This week On The Porch, we’re joined by Mac Rumbolt. Mac is the winner of the Cottage Springs Country Rising contest, where he took home the grand prize of $10,000, and an artist development package with Starseed Entertainment. Mac comes from small-town Nova Scotia, where he learned to play guitar at just five years old. Unsure of ho…

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Boots and Hearts Music Festival: Straight From the Festival Grounds With Owen Riegling, Sarah Vanderzon, Hailey Benedict AND MORE! 50:14

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Send us a text This week’s episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a little extra special. We packed up our mics and headed straight to Oro-Medonte for Boots and Hearts Music Festival! If you’ve been, you know the weather here never plays nice. This year was no different ... Friday brought storms, and the weekend turned into two of the ho…

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10 tunes for the Summer 41:10

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Send us a text Back after a break with top tunes for the Summer. Music featured on this episode: 1. Velvet Trip: Moving on 2. Ghostwoman: Alive 3. Lézard: Pop Pop Pop Pop Pop Pop Pop Stop 4. Welcome Strawberry: Memory cube 5. Men I Trust: Husk (2025) 6. The Foams: Daydreams 7. Llawgne: A Hit 4 u 8. Niights: Statelines 9. Night Swimming: In the real…

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“They’re all cattle farmers so I didn’t need to do that” with Jake Vaadeland 37:07

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Send us a text Jake Vaadeland is from Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, and has always appreciated his rural upbringing. From playing music with his family, to working on the farm, bailing hay, Jake’s roots really are a reflection of the traditional style of music he brings to the stage. He has had an impressive year already as a 2025 Juno Award Winner, whi…

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Three Canadians Talking Texas with Mitch Zorn 54:46

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Send us a text Mitch Zorn has been celebrating the release of his debut EP Mitch Zorn. We caught up with him during his Calgary Stampede adventures. Mitch grew up in a town of 1000 people, rural Nakusp, British Columbia, where he joined his family band at just eight years old. It wasn’t long before he was headed South to work in the oil fields in T…

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An Interview With Greg T. Walker (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot, Two Wolf) 1:06:13

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https://www.classicrockhistory.com/an-interview-with-greg-t-walker-lynyrd-skynyrd-blackfoot-two-wolf/ Exclusive interview with Blackfoot legend Greg T. Walker on his new band Two Wolf, their debut album, and his Southern rock legacy with Lynyrd Skynyrd and BlackfootBy ClassicRockHistory.com

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Rally Around or Ride The Bench with Sully Burrows 53:50

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Send us a text Sully Burrows grew up in Parry Sound, Ontario, surrounded by small-town charm and a family that pushed him to pursue music from an early age. Starting out on piano, he shifted to drums before finally picking up a guitar and learning to sing. His first co-write with Owen Riegling opened a whole new world and kicked off his journey int…

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“From City Kids To Steroes to Delta Sweet” with Pat Kordyback 1:02:27

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Send us a text Pat Kordyback discovered his voice after losing interest in hockey and skateboarding. Learning to sing in his teens, Pat was inspired by the sounds of motown, which would foreshadow a little ‘doo wop’ in his future. Getting together with Miles Holmwood, Robert Chalifoux, Daniel Johnson, and Aaron Verdonk, Pat would spend his early 20…

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“From The Badlands To Purple Gas And Zach Bryan” with Noeline Hofmann 50:15

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Send us a text Noeline Hofmann burst onto the scene in 2024 with the duet release of her single “Purple Gas”, after it caught the attention of Zach Bryan. At just 21 years old, Noeline knows the vitality of building community as a young artist. After playing her local Alberta circuit for a few years, managing jobs at the grocery store and on a ranc…

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“The Family Jukebox” with Antonio Larosa 56:23

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Send us a text Antonio Larosa hails from British Columbia, inspired by the classics he discovered both on his own, and through his mom who always had music going in the house. Initially a musical theatre major, Antonio spent six months in New York before deciding that wasn’t his path. He ended up studying Jazz. During our chat, we talked about how …

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Again.....What Is In The Saskatchewan Water With Josh Stumpf 41:43

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Send us a text Josh Stumpf on Mentorship, Music, and Making a Difference In this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we sit down with emerging country artist Josh Stumpf to talk about his journey from small-town Saskatchewan to the national spotlight. Recently crowned the iHeart Future Star and winner of the Emerging Artist Award at the…

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Favorite songs I listened to in April! 37:45

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Send us a text Music featured on this episode and opinion on seeing Ride live. Momma: I want you Jetstream Pony: Look Alive! Animal Scream: A tiny love Dehd: Light on Midnight Rodeo: Dixon Sugar Soap: Time to come alive Cloth: Polaroid Ride: Peace sign Wryn: Only thing T.G. Shand: Scenes Many songs are available on bandcamp and all on streaming pla…

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“The Cough You Can’t Get Rid Of” with Riley Taylor 51:52

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Send us a text Riley Taylor first joined us On the Porch in 2022; he was the latest Boots and Hearts Showcase winner, he was on the precipice of releasing his first single, and he didn’t have a website. We kicked off the latest episode with how far Riley has come since then. He was coming to us live from a hotel room, as he toured across Ontario wi…

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Go Hockey! with Nashville Based Country Artist Melissa Livingstone 49:01

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Send us a text On this week’s episode of On The Porch, we’re hanging out with Canadian country artist Melissa Livingstone, and let’s just say—this conversation is as fun as it is heartwarming. Melissa joins us from Nashville, but her roots run deep in the small town of Ucluelet, BC (which she kindly teaches us how to pronounce). Geography isn’t exa…

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"You Can't Be Smart Everyday" with Taylor-Rae 52:49

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Send us a text We invited Taylor-Rae back to the podcast - it’s been four years since we first chatted with her On The Porch! It’s safe to say a lot has changed since then. Taylor-Rae has since released her EP titled Honest and started working on a brand new project that will be out this spring. She’s won BCCMA Awards for Female Artist of the Year …

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Your monthly new music fix has arrived! 40:39

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Send us a text Music featured on this episode: Chloe Slater: Nothing shines on this island Anika: Walk away Crayfish: Shimmer Social Station: Pink turns blue Blankenberge: Escape Glazyhaze: Nirvana Floral Image: Burning 305 Michie: Breathe Jess Ribeiro: Everything is now Kid Tigrrr Many songs are available on bandcamp and all on streaming platform.…

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Just Getting Started After Playing At The Zach Bryan Quittin' Time Tour with Lucas Mason 1:02:22

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Send us a text Lucas Mason grew up in a musical household - so much so that his brother is part of his band. It wasn’t until he was bound and determined to get on stage with Zach Bryan, and it actually happening, that he began to crave a career performing. Lucas released his debut EP in January titled Almost 18, where he dives into the feelings and…

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What are you chasing? With Kyle McKearney 38:57

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Send us a text We sat down with Kyle McKearney to talk about his journey through the alternative country music scene, from growing up in Northern British Columbia to making waves in Nashville and beyond. Kyle shared how his early musical influences, including his family band, shaped his sound and led him to where he is today. He opened up about his…

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"Have you ever even been to Canada ?” 🇨🇦 with Jess Moskaluke 52:15

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Send us a text We spent release day with Jess Moskaluke as she celebrated her first single in over a year. Jess recently released her single “Life For Me”; a creative departure that remains true to her evolved sound. She mentioned how “Life For Me” is if her 2020 single “Map Dot” had a cool older sister. We also talked about how “Map Dot” connected…

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All PR Is Good PR with Alli Walker 1:00:11

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Send us a text We’re thrilled to welcome back country artist Alli Walker for her second visit to On The Porch with Front Porch Music! Since her first appearance, Alli has been on an incredible journey that’s nothing short of inspiring. RELATED: The last time Alli joined us On The Porch she talked to us about going viral on TikTok ... In this episod…

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HNY with new track by Deep Sea Diver & other top songs 39:38

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Send us a text Greetings for 2025! Music featured on this episode: 1. THUS LOVE: Birthday Song 2. Holy Wire: Twenty Six 3. Deep Sea Diver: Shovel 4. BERRIES: Watching Wax 5. Honeyglaze: Pretty Girls 6. HYLA: Olly Carp 7. The Howlers: Further Down the Line 8. Club 8: Just like Heaven 9. The Umbrellas: Echoes 10. Marina Allen: Or Else Many songs are …

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Leave Room For Magic with Parker Graye 54:09

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Send us a text Parker Graye first joined us “On the Porch” for Season 1 Episode 4, in 2022. Since then, Parker has solidified herself as an emerging talent in Canadian country music. She’s played Boots and Hearts, earned a Top 40 with her single “Good at Gettin’ Gone”, and participated as a semi-finalist in SiriusXM’s Top of the Country competition…

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Back from Tokyo and greetings for the last episode of the year! 44:56

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Send us a text Seeing Film School live in Japan and top songs to finish the year in beauty. Episode totally free of xmas songs :-) Music featured on this episode: Film School: Take what you need Rats on Rafts: Japanese Medecine Sophie and Me: Sad SpaceAcre: That Girl Umarells: Closer Daydream Twins: If I Fall Bryan’s Magic Tears: Stream Roller Cali…

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celebrating episode 50 with tunes 38:03

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Send us a text Thanks to you, listeners, we reached the 50th episode. Don't miss out as I guide you through 10 top songs from the truly independent music scene. Music featured on this episode: Honeysick: Spin Sloe Noon: Hmimd Painted Vein & Møaa Black Doldrums: Summer Breeze Shady Cove: Midwest Freya Beer: False Hope Night Swimming: Evergreen Spiri…

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“We’re Old Dudes In This Genre As New Artists” with Tim Neufeld of Tim and the Glory Boys 49:54

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Send us a text Tim and the Glory Boys have had quite a busy year - especially the last few weeks, as they’ve been on the West Coast leg of their “Canoegrass” tour Tim Neufeld, band founder and lead singer, joined us for our season three finale (another season finale….crazy), and we had such a great time sitting down with him. Tim and The Glory Boys…

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“I Was In Therapy Before I Got Dropped” with Lydia Sutherland 40:05

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Send us a text Lydia Sutherland has had a whirlwind year - or a few, to say the least. This year, she released her EP pretty girls don’t cry, has written with some her favourite songwriters - and got dropped from her first major record deal. Lydia reached out prior to the release of her latest single “Nashville, Nashville” to talk about her year. I…

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On The Porch Goes To The CCMA Awards with Owen Riegling, Gord Bamford, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, and More! 48:15

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Send us a text This week's episode of "On The Porch with Front Porch Music" takes you behind the scenes at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards in Edmonton. While there, we had the opportunity to connect with some of the brightest stars in Canadian country music at Content Row. RELATED: Catch a recap of the awards show and see a ful…

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Top songs to start a new season, I'm back! 42:04

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Send us a text I am back with new music! Sorry I’m late. I was moving out and had no internet to do my show but the new music is very strong. Check this new episode out. Music featured on this episode: False advertising: Don’t ask me Oats: Quarters Suzan Köcher’s Suprafon: Sleepless Strangers Brigitte Calls Me Baby: I wanna die in the suburbs Quive…

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Plane Panic and Corgi Butts with Sarah Vanderzon 38:40

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Send us a text Sarah Vanderzon grew up south of Montreal, Quebec. Blending her influences and style, Sarah’s sound infuses folk, pop, and country music. Being very shy growing up, stepping out of her shell has been a process. We talked about Sarah’s journey to the spotlight at center stage - even if she still hides behind her instruments. In 2023, …

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✨ Les Bottes Yeehaw ✨ AKA French Cowboy Boots with Country Artist Trudy 40:03

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Send us a text n this episode of On The Porch with Front Porch Music, we take a virtual trip to Quebec to have a chat with Canadian country artist Trudy. Trudy has had an incredible year, becoming a finalist in the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition. Her journey with SiriusXM has taken her to some of the biggest stages, including a showcase at…

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Live From Boots and Hearts Music Festival, The Emerging Artist Showcase, And More! 34:53

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Send us a text Another August has almost passed, and the Front Porch team has wrapped up another incredible weekend at Boots and Hearts 2024. This year, Lily took charge, connecting with many of the artists who graced the stage and handling all our social media content. Lily got Alee to rank her own music (a tough ask, like picking a favourite chil…

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BONUS: Digging Into The Data With Dr. Jada Watson 1:05:03

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Send us a text Dr. Jada Watson spent her childhood taping the Country radio countdowns so she could listen and teach herself to play them on the piano. Flash forward to today - Jada researches representation on radio programming and popularity charts, evaluating the rate at which songs by women, artists of color, and LGBTQ+ artists are played on co…

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A Front Row Seat To The First North Of Nowhere Festival 40:35

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Send us a text The first official North of Nowhere Music Festival has come and gone. Hosted in Lindsay, Ontario, North of Nowhere was headlined by Owen Riegling to close out the two-day festival. Friday of the festival included an Emerging Artist Showcase, with two winners announced at the finale on Saturday. Steven James Porter and Haley McNeill s…

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An Interview With Chris Slade Formerly of AC/DC, The Firm, Asia and Manfred Mann's Earth Band 1:53:06

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An Interview With Chris Slade Formally of AC/DC, Asia The Firm and Manfred Mann's Earth Band. https://www.classicrockhistory.com/chris-slade-the-classicrockhistory-com-interview/By ClassicRockHistory.com

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An Interview With Billy J. Kramer 36:55

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Billy J. Kramer was the first musical artist to score a number one single with a Beatles song even before The Beatles had done it. This is a fascinating interview. https://www.classicrockhistory.com/billy-j-kramer-the-classicrockhistory-com-interview/By ClassicRockHistory.com

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Introducing 10 big tunes for the Summer! 42:29

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Send us a text A bit late on my delivery but back with tunes. Music featured on this episode: DAIISTAR: Star Starter GIFT: Wish me away Our Girl: Something About Me Being A Woman Full Flower Moon Band: Baby FEET: Why would I lie? Moonlight Academy: Deeper Fragile Animals: Lonely in the sun Diary: Sunday’s Shadow Myrkvi: Completely Empty Free Range …