Podcasts by Inside The Artists Studio

088 - Fitness from 2021-03-19T11:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Edmonton trio Fitness about their sophomore record “Full Well”, which came out on March 5th, 2...

087 - Vish Khanna from 2021-03-05T11:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Vish Khanna about how he went from doing interviews for magazines and radio to starting his ow...

086 - Arlo Maverick from 2021-02-19T11:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Arlo Maverick about starting his career in Politic Live, transitioning into a solo act, and ho...

085 - The Besnard Lakes from 2021-02-05T12:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to the husband and wife team behind The Besnard Lakes, Jace Lacek and Olga Goreas. They chat abou...

084 - The Denim Daddies from 2021-01-22T14:51:53

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Rudiger and Rick from Edmonton 5-piece count...

083 - Aladean Kheroufi from 2020-12-18T12:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Aladean Kheroufi about his work as a bassist, producer, and songwriter who is deeply entrenche...

082 - Mallory Chipman&The Mystics from 2020-12-04T12:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Mallory Chipman about her new record Aquarian with Mallory Chipman & The Mystics. They tal...

081 - Bad Buddy from 2020-11-20T12:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to all four members of Bad Buddy, one of Edmonton’s finest rock bands. They put out their very fi...

080 - Wares from 2020-11-06T12:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Cassia Hardy, bandleader and songwriter for Wares. The band is coming off a big year, which in...

079 - Marlaena Moore from 2020-10-23T11:00

On this episode of “Inside the Artist’s Studio”, Sean talks to Edmonton singer-songwriter Marlaena Moore, whose latest record “Pay Attention, Be Amazed!” came out just as the world was ...

078 - Jeff MacCallum from 2020-10-09T09:30

Welcome back to our very first, post-hiatus, episode of Inside the Artists studio, where Sean Newton talks with, none other than, Cups N Cakes Network founder, Jeff MacCallum. As of thi...

Relaunch! from 2020-09-07T21:18:35

We are pleased to share plans of our interview podcast’s relaunch.

077 - The FAPS from 2020-04-24T11:00

The world is a very different place from when this interview took place. Today we are releasing a conversation Jeff had back in June 2019 with Saskatoon duo, The FAPS. The interview was...

076 - Partner from 2020-04-10T16:02:07

Partner is a two-piece band comprised of Josée Caron and Lucy Niles who are known for their straight ahead rock anthems peppered with hilarious stories. They exploded onto the Canadian ...

075 - Girlfriend Material from 2020-03-27T11:00

Today, we’re happy to share the very last interview from the Winterruption Festival that took place in Edmonton at the end of January. Graham Wright, known for his work as the keyboard ...

074 - Nature Of from 2020-03-13T11:00

On this episode of Inside the Artists Studio, Sean talks to Steve from Nature Of about the band’s brand new LP “The Mean”. The record was recorded right here in Edmonton at MacEwan Univ...

073 - Jennifer Castle from 2020-02-28T12:00

This past January, Sean caught up with Jennifer Castle in the basement of Edmonton’s Freemason Hall before her performance at the inaugural Winterruption music festival. They discussed ...

072 - Hannah Epperson from 2020-02-14T12:00

Sean spoke to Hannah Epperson the afternoon before her performance at Winterruption this past January. Hannah’s live show is an ethereal experience, assembled piece by piece with her fi...

071 - Daniel Romano from 2020-01-31T12:00

During the most frigid week imaginable in Edmonton, Daniel Romano rolled into town on tour with Ancient Shapes. The mercury dropped to -40C and the wind chill brought the temperature do...

070 - Kacy&Clayton from 2020-01-17T12:00

Near the end of 2019, Sean Newton sat down to talk with Clayton Linthicum of Kacy & Clayton on their stop in Edmonton during a particularly heavy snowfall. Kacy Anderson was recover...

069 - Close Talker from 2019-12-13T12:00

Sean got the chance to talk to Will, Matt, and Chris from Saskatoon indie-trio Close Talker before their show in Edmonton at the end of November. They met up at The Aviary, and chatted ...

068 - Dany Laj And The Looks from 2019-11-29T12:00

Dany Laj has been championing rock n roll for years with incredible power-pop that gets an audience moving. Alongside his band, The Looks, Laj has toured relentlessly across North Ameri...

067 - Chastity from 2019-11-15T12:55:38

Chastity’s sophomore album came out this past September, just in time for the Canadian federal election, as the band’s frontman Brandon Williams notes in this interview. It’s a deeply p...

066 - Shirley&The Pyramids from 2019-11-01T11:00

Sean got the chance to sit down with Cups N Cakes favourites Shirley & the Pyramids in Calgary at this year’s Sled Island Festival. Their last album “Pure Pain” was a Pick Of The We...

065 - Natural Sympathies from 2019-10-18T11:00

Natural Sympathies is the solo project from Regina’s Amber Goodwyn. Under this name, Goodwyn has been picking up steam across the prairies with her ultra-fun live show that incorporates...

064 - Motherhood from 2019-10-04T11:00

Motherhood is a self-described “trio of deep thinking rippers” from Fredericton, New Brunswick and in March they released one of 2019’s best albums entitled, “Dear Bongo”. Sean Newton m...

063 - Jom Comyn from 2019-09-20T11:00

Jeff sits down to talk with Edmonton’s Jim Cuming who makes music under the name Jom Comyn. Cuming talks about his brand new album “Crawl”, which was produced by Chris Dadge. The two al...

062 - Dumb from 2019-09-06T11:00

Vancouver’s Dumb have been pumping out albums at a break neck speed for the past 4 years. Their latest release, Club Nites, came out on Mint Records this past June, and is an e...

061 - LAPS from 2019-08-23T11:00

Jeff tracked down Montreal band LAPS for a conversation at Sled Island 2019. The band consists of Heather, Tate, and Scott who join Jeff to discuss their incredible debut album, “Soon N...

060 - Bridal Party from 2019-08-09T11:00

Bridal Party’s new album Too Much is one of Sean’s favourite records of 2019 (and it hasn’t even come out yet!); he got the chance to listen to the record before doing this int...

059 - Astral Swans from 2019-07-26T11:00

Astral Swans is a solo project from Calgarian, Matthew Swann whose previous endeavours include Hot Little Rocket, Extra Happy Ghost!! and GOLD. The music he plays as Astral Swans, combi...

058 - Cartel Madras from 2019-07-12T11:00

Jeff sits down with Contra and Eboshi from Cartel Madras to discuss an immense amount of things kicking off for this hip-hop duo. The two discuss the evolution of their sound, the story...

057 - Snake River from 2019-06-28T11:00

Jeff sits down with Snake River’s principal songwriter Christopher Sleightholm at the 2019 Sled Island Music Festival. His Regina based band ma...

056 - Joe Vickers from 2019-06-14T11:00

Joe Vickers came up in the Edmonton music scene busking around town in the early 2000’s before forming one of the cities most beloved bands called Audio Rocketry. Audio Rocketry fused p...

055 - At Mission Dolores from 2019-05-31T11:00

Jeff sits down with JP Lancaster and Jared Doherty from Kamloops band At Mission Dolores. The conversation covers the history of the band and their very busy 2019 which saw them release...

054 - Counterfeit Jeans from 2019-05-17T11:00

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Jeff sits down with Counterfeit Jeans to discuss their long awaited sophomore album, Good Morning (which was recently a “...

053 - Maddie Storvold from 2019-05-03T11:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s studio, Sean talks to soon-to-be country star Maddie Storvold about her unique experiences in the industry and her new album Flowers, Books, Poetry and the...

052 - Jonathan Kawchuk from 2019-04-19T11:00

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Jeff sits down with experimental artist Jonathan Kawchuk to discuss his phenomenal 2018 debut North. They talk about the fact that the albu...

051 - Eamon McGrath from 2019-04-05T11:00

On today’s episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean talks to Eamon McGrath, who at the time had just finished touring his 2018 album Tantramar. The conversation dives heavily into th...

050 - Private Investigators from 2019-03-22T11:00

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Jeff brings in Ian Rowley and Parker Thiessen to talk about their project called Private Investigators and the brand new album they released called...

049 - King Of Foxes from 2019-03-08T12:55:22

On this episode of Inside the Artist’s Studio, Sean sits down with King of Foxes front-woman, Olivia Street. They talk about the band's recently released sophomore record “Salt & Honey”, as ...

048 - Baby Jey from 2019-02-22T12:00

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Sean sits down with Jeremy Witten who is the principal writer in Baby Jey. They discuss the reason behind his recent move from Edmonton to Brooklyn ...

047 - Altameda from 2019-02-08T11:00

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Jeff tracks down Troy & Eric from Altameda to discuss their brand new record Time Hasn’t Changed You and the story behind it’s creation...

046 - Danielle Knibbe from 2019-01-25T11:00

On this episode of Inside The Artists Studio, Sean sits down Toronto singer songwriter Danielle Knibbe and her band. They talk about how they all met as Grant MacEwan music students and how they...

045 - Surf Dads from 2019-01-11T11:00

Surf Dads are band from Regina, Saskatchewan who are leading the charge when it comes to the recognition their city’s music scene garnered in 2018. Principal members Chris & Gage join Jeff t...

044 - Calvin Love from 2018-12-21T12:18:52

At the end of October 2018, Calvin Love released an incredible album called Highway Dancer. It’s a stunning, multi-genre record that reflects on the pressure of life, addiction, growing up, mort...

043 - JD&The Sunshine Band from 2018-12-07T12:00

JD & The Sunshine Band stopped by the Cups N Cakes headquarters to share some stories. They discuss their formation at a Winnipeg drop-in centre called the Sunshine House and how the band go...

042 - Language Arts from 2018-11-23T12:00

Sean tracked down Kristen & Chris from Language Arts for a chat at this years Up & Downtown Music Festival in Edmonton, Alberta. They discuss the unique recording of 2015’s Able Island a...

041 - Amy van Keeken from 2018-11-09T12:00

Jeff sits down to chat with Amy van Keeken who is one of Edmonton’s most respected and beloved singer/songwriters. At the top of Jeff’s priorities was finding out why it took so long to finally ...

040 - Too Soon Monsoon from 2018-10-26T11:00

Saskatoon pop duo Too Soon Monsoon took some time during their tour stop in Edmonton to chat with Sean from the Cups N Cakes Network. They discussed their old fashioned formation and upcoming de...

039 - Raleigh from 2018-10-12T11:00

Jeff tracks down Calgary band Raleigh for a chat during this years Up + Downtown Festival. They talk about the 2017 release Powerhouse Bloom and the new album they have nearly completed...

038 - The Avulsions from 2018-09-28T11:00

Tune in to hear the final interview recorded at this years Sled Island Music Festival in Calgary, Alberta. For it, Jeff sits down with Sam & Josh from Saskatoon band The Avulsions to chat ab...

037 - Jesse&The Dandelions from 2018-09-14T11:00

Sean sits down with Jesse Northey to discuss the making of his brand new album Give Up The Gold. They talk about the recording and mixing process and how the writing differed from past ...

036 - Ora Cogan from 2018-08-31T11:00

At Sled Island 2018, Jeff tracked down Ora Cogan for a chat that quickly moved away from the set questions as Cogan opened up about her frustration and sadness regarding the current state of aff...

035 - WHOOP-Szo from 2018-08-17T11:00

Jeff is joined by Adam & Joe from WHOOP-Szo and also Drew from Grizzlar Coffee & Records. They talk about the beginning of the band, how its morphed over the years and a recent tour in M...

034 - Expanda Fuzz from 2018-08-03T11:30

Jeff tracked down Expanda Fuzz at this years Sled Island Music Festival to have a chat in a quaint park. They talk about the bands formation, an upcoming full length record and the DIY ethos tha...

033 - Deliluh from 2018-07-20T11:30

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After being blown away by Deliluh at Sled Island, Jeff tracked them down for an interview. They talked about the history of the band and about a cool live per...

032 - Body Lens from 2018-07-06T11:30

At Sled Island 2018, Jeff tracked down the Lethbridge post-punk band Body Lens for an interview. They discuss the bands formation, the making of their debut EP and the pros/cons to being a band ...

031 - Erin Mulcair from 2018-06-22T14:00

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Listen as Jeff sits down with singer/songwriter Erin Mulcair. They talk about her debut album and the reason it was delayed for so long. Then they dive into the rap...

030 - Kristian North from 2018-06-08T11:02

Kristian North swings by the Cups N Cakes studio to discuss his debut solo record and the status of his former band Babysitter. Then he tackles the rapid-fire questionnaire and shares his love o...

029 - Freak Heat Waves from 2018-05-25T11:30

Steven Lind and Thomas DiNinno of Freak Heat Waves join Jeff to discuss their new album and it’s lengthy writing/recording timeline. Then the rapid-fire answers inform us of their musical influe...

028 - Miesha&The Spanks from 2018-05-11T11:00

Listen as I sit down with Miesha Louie & Sean Hamilton to talk about making the new record, where the unlikely name for it came and how far Canada’s music scene has come in terms of gender e...

027 - Le Plaisir from 2018-04-27T11:00

Amelia Aspen & Doug Organ stopped by the Cups N Cakes studio for a chat before they left for sunny California. They discuss the move to L.A, their forthcoming album and the fate of Edmontone...

026 - The Wet Secrets from 2018-04-13T11:00

Jeff sits down with Lyle Bell who is the principal songwriter for The Wet Secrets. They discuss why the new album ended up getting released under the radar and how The Wet Secrets plan to begin ...

025 - k.burwash from 2018-03-30T15:24:31

Kris Burwash drops by the Cups N Cakes studio to talk with Jeff about his ambient electronic project k.burwash. Tune in to hear them chat about Burwash’ history in Edmonton’s music scene and lea...

024 - Shred Kelly from 2018-03-16T11:00

Tim & Sage from Shred Kelly join Jeff to discuss their new album Archipelago, their love for music videos and the pro and cons to being a band in the small town of Fernie, BC. Then they dive...

023 - Mauno from 2018-03-02T12:00

Nick, Scott and Adam from Halifax’ Mauno swing by the Cups N Cakes studio to chat with Jeff about their latest release, the origins of their name and what it’s like being a band from an iconic musi...

022 - Blessed from 2018-02-16T12:00

Jeff sits down with Drew, Ruby & Mitchell from Abbotsford’s Blessed to discuss 2017’s amazing EPII, the addition of a fifth member and the recording of their future full length debut. Then they att...

021 - Fiver from 2018-02-02T12:54

Jeff sits down with Simone Schmidt to talk about Audible Songs From Rockwood which she released in 2017 under her Fiver moniker. They get into the concept of the record, the intense research it req...

020 - The Garrys from 2018-01-19T15:17:56

Erica, Julie & Lenore Maier of The Garrys take some time from their busy schedule at Edmonton’s Up+Dt Festival to stop by Cups N Cakes headquarters for a chat about their album Surf Manitou, tourin...

019 - Apollo Suns from 2018-01-05T12:00

Jeff sits down with Ed & Anatol from the psychedelic jazz rock band Apollo Suns. They discuss touring as a seven piece band, the making of their music video and plans for their upcoming full length...

018 - Crystal Eyes from 2017-12-22T12:00

Taking some time from her busy schedule at Edmonton’s Up+Dt Festival, Erin Jenkins of Crystal Eyes sits down with Jeff to discuss the strange model of using rotating members to form her band. After...

017 - Soul Mates from 2017-12-08T12:00

Jeff sits down with Saskatoon hardcore band, Soul Mates. They discuss recent lineup change, the making of their debut album Snake Oil and the importance of friendship to the dynamic of the band. Th...

016 - Goldtop from 2017-11-24T12:00

Marvin is joined by Alice Kos & Everett Laroi of Goldtop to discuss this new project and their debut album "You Posses Me." But there’s more!… Another Marvin!?! Joining in on the interview is Marvi...

015 - Figure Walking from 2017-11-10T11:00

Marvin sits down with Greg MacPherson & Rob Gardiner of Figure Walking to discuss the beginning of this new Winnipeg band and their amazing debut album. Then we hear some hilarious stories regardin...

014 - Shotgun Jimmie&The Burning Hell from 2017-10-27T11:00

Jeff sits down with Ariel Sharratt & Mathias Kom of The Burning Hell and Shotgun Jimmie. Tons of laughs ensue as we discuss touring with good friends, hot sauce fees, Grey Cat, Daniel Romano and So...

013 - Wares from 2017-10-13T11:00

Jeff sits down with Cassia Hardy who just released her debut full length as Wares. They discuss the making of the album with Lorrie Matheson, being a part of Double Lunch Records, her favourite rec...

012 - Faith Healer from 2017-09-29T11:00

Jeff takes over from Marvin to chat with Jessica Jalbert of Faith Healer. They talk about Faith Healer becoming a duo with the addition of Renny Wilson, the difficulties of being a band in Edmonton...

011 - Mobina Galore from 2017-09-15T11:00

Marvin interviews Jenna Priestner & Marcia Hanson of the Winnipeg punk band Mobina Galore. They discuss the joys of touring with Against Me!, how to manage a crazy tour schedule and their most rece...

010 - Sister Ray from 2017-09-01T11:00

Jeff takes over from Marvin to interview Ella Coyes about her unique project Sister Ray. They discuss the aim of the project, her dislike of her debut album and the importance of Craig Martell to t...

009 - Switches from 2017-08-18T11:00

Tamar & Stefan sit in with Marvin to discuss their split EP with Planet Creatures and the difficulties of having the band split between two cities. Then they dive into the rapid-fire questions wher...

008 - Gary's House from 2017-08-04T12:09:53

Garrett Johnson stops by for a chat with Marvin about his recent name change from Brazilian Money to Gary's House then they get into the rapid fire which brings up crashing cars, finger licking and...

007 - Shooting Guns from 2017-07-21T11:51:59

Jim and Chris from Shooting Guns drop by the Cups N Cakes studio to discuss their busy 2017 that will include not one, not two but three releases. Then the rapid-fire questions bring up tossing mon...

006 - Betrayers from 2017-07-07T12:59:43

Originally aired April 9th, 2017 Betrayers track used with full permission https://thebetrayers.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with permission from Atlan...

005 - Slates from 2017-06-27T00:59:39

Originally Recorded May 10th, 2017 Slates track used with full permission, find more here: https://slates.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with permission ...

004 - Audio/Rocketry from 2017-06-18T19:53:46

Originally Aired: February 12th, 2017 Audio/Rocketry track used with full permission, find more here: https://audiorocketry.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Use...

003 - Doug Hoyer from 2017-05-11T05:43

Recorded: February 12th, 2017 Doug Hoyer track used with full permission, find more here: https://doughoyer.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with permissi...

002 - Century Palm from 2017-04-25T06:02

Originally aired: April 23rd, 2017 Century Palm track used with full permission, find more here: https://centurypalm.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with ...

001 - Napalmpom from 2017-04-18T04:36

Originally aired: February 26th, 2017 Napalmpom track used with full permission, find more here: https://napalmpom.bandcamp.com Background Music: Atlantis Jazz Ensemble - Undercurrents Used with pe...