Servin' Sonic: The Music Podcast
By Servin' Sonic: The Music Podcast
Servin' Sonic: The Music PodcastFeb 18, 2023
47. Grammy's, Oscars, Golden Globes with AJ of Ripe Mangoes
The crossover we have all been waiting for: Ripe Mangoes and Servin' Sonic! We're here to breakdown our award season thoughts and qualms. Avatar? Harry Styles? Beyoncé? Let's get to it.
Guests:
AJ of Ripe Mangoes
More from Ripe Mangoes:
https://www.instagram.com/ripemangoesreviews/
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46. Best Albums of 2022
Welcome to Season 3 of Servin' Sonic! If you're new to the pod, like, subscribe, follow, all the things! This week we go over the best of 2022 and look forward to what we're hoping 2023 has to offer.
Guests: Brandon Owusu Hunter Hamilton
45. The Clairmont The Second Interview
Ep. 45 - This week we're joined by Toronto-based mega-talent, Clairmont The Second! We chat about his favourite video game soundtracks, how the influence of gospel fits into his sound, and the next big project he's ready to drop.
Go support Clairmont by buying his albums!
https://ctsecond.bandcamp.com/
More from us!
#clairmontthesecond #hiphop #rap #gospel #canadianmusic #canadianpodcast #torontomusician #torontomusic #albumreview
44. The Dom Louis Interview
This week sees a special Servin’ Sonic first: a live performance! Dom Louis, an Ontario-based folk artist and friend of the show, lays down two new tracks exclusively for the pod and gives us a great interview while he’s at it!
Go support him by buying his albums!
https://domlouis.bandcamp.com/
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43. The Free The Cynics Interview
This week we’re joined by Rich Paxton, lead singer of Calgary-based rock band, Free The Cynics. He brought killer bands and hilarious stories to the pod. Enjoy!
Songs in this episode:
Dollarama Prima Donna – Free The Cynics
The New Sensation – IDLES
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
https://freethecynics.bandcamp.com/
https://idlesband.bandcamp.com/album/crawler
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42. The Harkness Interview
We’re joined by Harkness, local Toronto legend, as he shares his approach to art and his latest EP, Come and Get It.
Songs in this episode:
Kisses We Invent - Harkness
Alphabet St. - Prince
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
https://harkness.bandcamp.com/
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41. Roasted or Toasted? Alvvays "Blue Rev" Review
We’re getting roasty and toasty this fall with hot headlines and an even hotter review. Rob Jones, back by popular demand, tries his absolute best to definitively lay down some answers to music’s toughest debates.
Songs in this episode:
Easy On Your Own? – Alvvays
Teardrops – Womack & Womack
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
https://alvvays.bandcamp.com/album/blue-rev
https://www.discogs.com/artist/36314-Womack-Womack
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40. The Definitive Late Summer Album Roundup
We’re back! The summer was full of great records. Here’s 9 of our favourites to help you catch up.
Songs in this episode:
NOTHING REMAINS – Whitney
Panic Attack – The Chats
Drop 10 – Kenny Beats
Danger – Panda Bear & Sonic Boom
Because – Danger Mouse & Black Thought
TDLY (Homegrown Land) – Sudan Archives
Oh Please – Metric
Fix Bayonets! – Preoccupations
EUPHORIA (..OK!) – Sam Gellaitry
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
https://whitneychicago.bandcamp.com/
https://thechatslovebeer.bandcamp.com/
https://kennybeats.bandcamp.com/releases
https://pandabearmusic.bandcamp.com/album/reset
https://www.dangermouseblackthought.com/
https://sudanarchives.bandcamp.com/
https://preoccupations.bandcamp.com/album/arrangements
More from us!
39. The Canadian Music Week 2022 Wrap-Up - Perfume Genius "Ugly Season"
Better late than never! Canadian Music Week has come and gone but we still have thoughts on the experience. Plus, Jake dives into the latest from Perfume Genius.
Songs in this episode:
Pop Song – Perfume Genius
The Off-Chance – Free the Cynics
Photograph – Perfume Genius
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
https://perfumegenius.bandcamp.com/
38. The Cadence Weapon Interview
Do you like award-winning musicians? What about ground-breaking innovation? Well then you're going to love our latest guest, Cadence Weapon. Canada's own self-proclaimed weird rapper chats with the Servin' Sonic gang!
Songs in this episode:
Play No Games - Cadence Weapon
Breaking Glass - David Bowie
Senna (Remix) - Cadence Weapon
Go support Cadence Weapon by buying his albums!
https://cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/
https://linktr.ee/servinsonic
37. Half-Baked Headlines with Rob Jones
This week we've got local icon, Rob Jones, as our special guest for these week's Half-Baked Headlines! More hot takes from another person in the world.
Songs in this episode:
Are We OK? - Vicky Farewell
And Now the Breeze Come in - Dom Louis
Above Our Heads - Sam Prekop
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
https://domlouis.bandcamp.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wzVAa5Fxzo
https://linktr.ee/servinsonic
36. The Unbowed Interview
Ayo! We're back with a spicy interview with Southern Ontario metal outfit, Unbowed! Hunter gets to the bottom of what makes their latest album, “Colour the Soul", such a refreshing listen.
Songs in this episode:
Hero Lux - Unbowed
Fire of Wode - Unbowed
Go support Unbowed by buying their album on bandcamp!
https://unbowedofficial.bandcamp.com/album/colour-the-soul
https://linktr.ee/servinsonic
35. The "Mr. Morale" & "WE" Mega Special!
Hey, have you listened to Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers? What about WE? Have you done it in the same day? Well we have! Tune in to get our thoughts…
Songs in this episode:
Father Time – Kendrick Lamar feat. Sampha
Purple Hearts – Kendrick Lamar feat. Summer Walker & Ghostface Killah
Unconditional II (Race and Religion) – Arcade Fire feat. Peter Gabriel
The Lightning II – Arcade Fire
Go support these artists by buying their albums!
34. The Live One - Half-Baked Headlines
Okayyyyyy LET'S GO! The first ever live show baby! The Gang is back to bring you a banger new segment where we cover the latest headlines in music. Say hello to Half-Baked Headlines!
Music in this episode:
Unconditional I (Lookout Kid) - Arcade Fire
Let It Die - Mitch Davis
Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson
Nervous Breakdown - Pink Mountaintops
33. Bitesized Breakdown - Finn "Everything Is Alright"
Hey! Been a while. Here's a tasty Bitesized to tide you over. A dancey little number from UK-based DJ/producer, Finn. More from the Gang soon!
Songs in this episode:
Everything is Alright - Finn
Support Finn at their Bandcamp:
https://finnmccorry.bandcamp.com/
32. Cheap Whisky in Kensington Market - Interview With Jay Feelbender
Howdy! This week we've got one hell of a show. Grab your cheap whisky and put on the big game because we're joined by Toronto's own, Jay Feelbender!
Songs in this Episode:
Cheap Whisky - Jay Feelbender
Blond October - Jay Feelbender
The Dress - Dijon
Jenny's Car - Jay Feelbender
https://linktr.ee/servinsonic
You can support Jay Feelbender by going to their Bandcamp. Enter the Mirror is streaming wherever you get your music!
https://jayfeelbender.bandcamp.com/
31. Bitesized Breakdown - Earl Sweatshirt "Sick!"
We're back with a little Bitesized Breakdown of an album that is, admittedly, a little old. But we had to do it justice! Earl Sweatshirt's latest gets reviewed.
Songs in this episode:
Lye - Earl Sweatshirt
30. The Detroit/Windsor Border - Datsunn, Billy Talent
The big 3-0! Thanks for helping us get here. And what better way to celebrate than to bring you a double serving of Canadian artists, from Datsunn to Billy Talent!
Songs in this episode:
Forever Flowing - Datsunn
Rearrange - Datsunn
Covered in Cowardice - Billy Talent
peppermint (feat. Mick Jenkins) - lavender
Seasick - Hollie Col
Dreamin' - Lee Paradise
29. The Very Late, Very Metal Valentine's Day Special - Interview With Nepenthe
Happy Van Halen-tines day!! We're late, we know. But don't let that stop you from checking out this very special interview with Canadian metal outfit, Nepenthe!
Songs in this episode:
Breathe Deeply, this Lethean Mist - Nepenthe
Dawn - Nepenthe
Wolf Moon - Type O Negative
Love You to Death - Type O Negative
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/servinsonic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServinSonic
To Support Nepenthe, hit up their bandcamp!
https://nepenthedoom.bandcamp.com/
28. The Wall - The Weeknd, SUUNS
Together at last. The Gang is BACK with a review of one of Canada's most famous musicians, The Weeknd. Also, Jake brings Montreal's art-punk legends, SUUNS, via the spiciest of staples.
Songs in this episode:
Gasoline - The Weeknd
Less Than Zero - The Weeknd
Armed for Peace - SUUNS
Dreamin' - Lee Paradise
Exceptional - Veggi feat. DijahSB
Basquiat - The Kount feat. Othxhello & Verzache
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServinSonic
27. The Season 2 Rendez Vous - FKA twigs, Anomalie
Welcome to Season 2! The Gang (minus Jake) welcomes you into a new year and a new season of music. Very special guest, Alex Sandoval, joins to bring us a Montréal local with some extremely jazzy vibes. The new FKA twigs album gets reviewed.
Songs in this episode:
pamplemousse - FKA twigs
honda - FKA twigs feat. pa salieu
Velours - Anomalie
Princess Peach - Ruth B
Basquiat - The Kount feat. Othxhello & Verzache
Parc - Anomalie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ServinSonic/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServinSonic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2CKTl5fIsO6Jk3fRiaug
#music #canadianmusic #podcast #fkatwigs #caprisongs #anomalie #metropole #ruthb #thekount #servinsonic
26. The Absolutely Definitive Year End Best Of 2021 Top 10 Albums List
Strap in and get a dose of our latest (read: longest) episode! We take a look at the Servin' Sonic archives to decide who had the top album of the past year. Can you guess who is number 1?
Songs in this episode:
Summer Lightning - Unto Others
Hold On Till We Get There - Chiiild
Keep Moving - Charlotte Day Wilson
New TV - PACKS
Henlo Fren - Motorbike James
Air Forces - Mustafa
25. Bitesized Breakdown - Unto Others (Strength)
Happy Holidays! Unto Others makes their Servin' debut thanks to Hunter's quick little review. See you all next year!
Music in this episode:
Downtown by Unto Others
Hell Is For Children by Unto Others
24. Bitesized Breakdown - DJ Harrison (Tales from the Old Dominion)
Mmmm tasty. Lee guides you through yet another jazz-inspired banger. Virginia's DJ Harrison gets reviewed.
Music in this episode:
2021 Disco by DJ Harrison featuring Stimulator Jones
23. Bitesized Breakdown - Mastodon (Hushed and Grim)
A quick little chomp. Hunter takes you through the eighth studio album from a Servin' Sonic favourite.
Music in this episode:
Gobblers of Dregs by Mastodon
22. The YouTube Revolution - KAYTRANADA, Daniel Johnston
Welcome to the YouTube Revolution! The Gang is back in full to give you new music from Montreal's KAYTRANADA. And indie rock pioneer, Daniel Johnston, gets an in depth look.
Songs in this episode:
Intimidated (feat. H.E.R.) - KAYTRANADA
$payforhaiti (feat. Mach Hommy) - KAYTRANADA
Story Of An Artist - Daniel Johnston
The Way You Make Me Feel (feat. Moods) - The Kount & Marc Rebillet
Combat Rock:
Crystal Bullets - White Denim
Tumble Away - Ariel Posen
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/ServinSonic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_M2CKTl5fIsO6Jk3fRiaug/featured
21. Bitesized Breakdown - Silk Sonic (Servin' Silk)
Take a nibble. With a name like Silk Sonic, we had to review it. Lee runs through the latest from Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak.
Music in this episode:
After Last Night (with Thundercat & Bootsy Collins) by Silk Sonic
20. The Vegenaise - Metallica, Shuggie Otis
The Gang is BACK! And just in time to celebrate our 20th episode with all of you. Metallica's "Black Album" tribute gets reviewed and a robot-funk pioneer makes his Servin' debut.
Songs in this episode: Sam Fender - Sad But True, Metallica - Of Wolf And Man, Shuggie Otis - Aht Uh Mi Hed
Combat Rock: Walking at a Downtown Pace - Parquet Courts, The Way You Make Me Feel - The Kount & Marc Rebillet
Last Week's Winner: Krunk - Sad Night Dynamite
19. Bitesized Breakdown - BADBADNOTGOOD
New episode format who dis? Take a chomp out of the latest segment, Bitesized Breakdowns, a quick and easy review of the latest thing one of us is listening to. This week Lee unravels the great new release from Toronto's BADBADNOTGOOD, "Talk Memory".
Music in this episode:
Beside April by BADBADNOTGOOD
18. The Coming - The Muslims, Mastodon
The Gang gets heavy! Breakout punk band The Muslims take centre stage. Mastodon's behemoth wave, "Leviathan", gets reviewed.
Songs in this episode: The Muslims - Hands up, Don't Shoot & Illegals, Mastodon - Iron Tusk
Combat Rock: Painted Paradise by Jiro Inagaki, Krunk by Sad Night Dynamite
Last Week's Winner: Witchoo by Durand Jones and The Indications
17. The CLB Special: Le Bœuf
The Gang gives Certified Lover Boy a dedicated episode to pair with the DONDA special. Like the rest of the world, they compare the two.
Songs in this episode: Drake - Fair Trade, Pipe Down, No Friends In The Industry.
Combat Rock: Deep Down (Blood Orange Remix) by Paul McCartney, Witchoo by Durand Jones and The Indications.
Last Week’s Winner: Let Me Ride by Bone Slim
16. The Official Pitbull Fanpod - BROS, The Weeknd [with special guest Big Mo]
The Gang reviews the latest from two brothers known for leaving a mark on the Canadian rock scene. Special guest Mo Ahmed, host of the Shoot The Ship podcast, joins us to cover the polarizing "Kiss Land".
15. The DONDA Special
The Gang reviews Kanye West's latest offering, his tenth solo studio album, Donda.
14. The LamboTruck Podcast - Interview With Abstract Mindstate
The Gang welcomes EP Da Hellcat and Olskool Ice-Gre onto the show to talk about their new album, Dreams Still Inspire, and how a call from Kanye West reset their music dreams.
13. The Time Is Nigh - Chiiild, Devin Townsend
The Gang brings Montréal band, Chiiild, to the centre stage. Devin Townsend's 2016 classic gets a full review.
12. The Jelly Bone - Emma-Jean Thackray, The Unicorns
The Gang is back together again. This time, a new age jazz icon takes centre stage. Canadian legends, The Unicorns, get reviewed.
11. The Goober - PACKS, Joji [with special guest Kenny Grenier]
The Gang welcomes Kenny Grenier on the show as he covers Joji's 2018 LP. We hear from the Canadian rock outfit, PACKS.
7. The National Indigenous History Month Special - Prado, Nick Ferrio, The Halluci Nation
10. The Tenth One - Motorbike James, The Midnight
The Gang celebrates the 10th episode of Servin' Sonic with a trippy setlist featuring Edmonton's Motorbike James and a classic from The Midnight.
9. The Spacetime Continuum - Charlotte Day Wilson, Owen Pallett
The Gang unlocks the secrets of time travel. They also make time to review Charlotte Day Wilson's studio debut and Owen Pallett's Polaris Prize nominated 2010 record.
8. Brothers and Beards: Episode 1 - Mother Mother, Tyler the Creator
The Gang takes a look at Canadian powerhouse Mother Mother and their latest. Tyler the Creator makes his Servin' debut.
6. The Fatties: Fart 2 - Paul Gilbert, Chad VanGaalen
The Gang takes a look at legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert's latest and spotlights a revered Canadian classic.
5. The Furious - Japanese Breakfast, F9, J. Cole [with special guest David Herrera]
The Gang welcomes David Herrera on the show to discuss the upcoming F9 soundtrack and the legacy the franchise has left. Japanese Breakfast and J. Cole make their Servin' Sonic debuts.
4. The Ugly Cry - Mustafa, Arcade Fire
The Gang takes a look at some Canadian standout debuts in Mustafa's newest EP, "When Smoke Rises", and Arcade Fire's historical first album.
3. The Grizzly Bear - serpentwithfeet, Common
The Gang looks at the latest release from serpentwithfeet and its downtempo offerings, followed by exploring Common's 2005 classic "Be".
2. The Poptart - The Beaches, ANOHNI
The Gang brings protest anthems and rock and roll to Servin' Sonic this week, giving a spotlight to Toronto's The Beaches and ANOHNI's 2016 masterclass.
1. The Pilot - Benny Sings, Queens of the Stone Age
The Gang debuts Servin' Sonic by highlighting a new release from Benny Sings and paying homage to Queens of the Stone Age's modern classic.