Music Explored Podcast

Music Explored

Exclusive insights from the forefront of the music world, uncovering the creative process, cutting-edge technology, and the business acumen driving the industry forward.

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Jul 26, 2021 · 48 min
Judith Hill: Music is a lifestyle
Judith Hill is an American singer-songwriter from Los, Angles California. She appeared on season 4 of The Voice, making it to the top 8, and was given the opportunity of a lifetime when she was chosen as Michael Jackson’s duet partner on his final concert tour; This Is It! Judith has also toured with award-winning artists Josh Groban and John Legend. In this podcast episode, we chat with Judith about her time with the King of Pop, Prince, and Stevie Wonder! We also discuss her musical journey and writing music for different mediums. Want More Judith Hill? Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer The DNA Project - All rights reserved
Jul 19, 2021 · 46 min
You can't have your cake and eat it too w/ Terez
Canadian Pop singer Terez joins us for today’s episode of the podcast. Terez is a singer-songwriter from Alberta known for her creative expression and great style. She’s collaborated with Nicole Arbour, Keith Urban, and Rai Mae, and her latest single, “Cake,” is currently available wherever you stream your music or podcasts. We connected with this upcoming pop star over the internet to discuss the Alberta music scene, her creative process, and more! Great conversation with a cool young lady. Enjoy! Want More Terez? Website Instagram Facebook Spotify Apple Music We appreciate your support! YouTube Subscribe Audio Subscribe Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project The MPL Toronto New Merch Out Now! http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop *Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!! Opening Theme by: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer The DNA Airwaves - All rights reserved
Jul 12, 2021 · 47 min
Music from the heart with Desiree Dorion
Our guest for today’s episode is Desiree Dorion. Desiree is a JUNO Award-nominated singer-songwriter whose music has topped the Indigenous Music Countdown, and five of her songs entered into the top 100 Country Music Charts in Canada. The 2017 "Songwriter of the Year'' award recipient at Manitoba's Country Music Awards recently hosted the Achimotak Series, meaning "let's talk about it" with the Canadian Country Music Association - a conversation between Indigenous artists about their experience in the industry. Desiree has just released her first single of 2021 - a fun, upbeat, and unapologetic track about letting your hair down and having fun. The incredibly catchy tune "Sometimes I Drink" is out now and available wherever you stream music. We connected with Desiree to speak on the early beginnings of her musical journey in rural Manitoba, her experience as an Indigenous female artist in Canada, and much more…. ]Thank you for your support! New Merch Out Now! http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj Audio Subscribe: https://apple.co/3oiPy7m Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: https://thednaproject.ca The MPL Toronto: https://www.the-mpl.com Want More Desiree?? Website: http://www.desireedorion.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/desireedorion Twitter: http://twitter.com/desireedorion Facebook: http://facebook.com/desdorion Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman
Jul 5, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
Our "friendgineer", Tokyo Speirs!
David "Tokyo" Speirs is our guest on this podcast episode. @tokyospeirsmusic is a producer, engineer, singer, and songwriter wrapped up in one incredibly delightful package. Tokyo is based out of Toronto, creating with artists in diverse musical genres and currently working with Canadian indie pop band, Walk Off The Earth! We connected with our "friendgineer" via the internet and discussed various fascinating topics. A great conversation with such an interesting human. Hope you enjoy it! Want More Tokyo Speirs Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Subscribe: Audio Subscribe: Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: The MPL Toronto: New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch!! Use code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Recorded at The MPL Toronto studio Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project - All rights reserved
Jun 28, 2021 · 55 min
Toronto Singer-Songwriter Leila Dey Shares Her Musical Journey
Leila Dey is in the studio with us for today's podcast episode. Leila is a Toronto native who has been a singer/songwriter here in the city since she was 15. While in high school, she recorded her hit albums "Something From Nothing" and "I've Arrived" and has also been featured in collaborations with Joel Ortiz, Vybez Kartel, and many more. Leila was also one of the women featured in our live stream currently available on The DNA Project YouTube page. In this episode with Leila, we discuss the importance of having a team, the grind of being an artist in the city, and much more! Want More Leila Dey? Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Subscribe: Audio Subscribe: Thank you to our Sponsor: The DNA Project: New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch Use code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project - All rights reserved
Jun 21, 2021 · 51 min
Kari Zalik: The passion of a publicist
Kari Zalik joins us on the podcast today. Kari is a Publicist with Bad Parade @badparadeco, a music publicity firm focused on bringing musical talent to every corner of Canada. Kari began her career at Maple Music Recordings in Toronto and then progressed to artist publicity management. From launching albums to promoting tours and everything in between, she has worked to ensure maximum visibility for any artist or band's projects. We sit down and talk to Kari about the role of a publicist for musicians, how her role has changed in the streaming era, and why she chose this path in the first place. Another excellent conversation for artists of all levels to check out. Want More Kari Zalik? Website Instagram Twitter Facebook YouTube Subscribe: Audio Subscribe: Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: The MPL Toronto: New Merch Out Now! [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch Use code "PODCAST" for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project - All rights reserved
Jun 14, 2021 · 58 min
It's our 50th Episode!
Can't believe it has already been 50 episodes! We decided to go guest-free for today's episode so the three of us could discuss some of the highs and lows of the last year and what the next 50 episodes have in store. We also wanted to say thank you to everyone that has been supporting us. We are so grateful for each person that takes the time to listen and don't forget to tell a friend! New Merch Out Now! http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch Use code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] YouTube Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj Audio Subscribe: https://apple.co/3oiPy7m Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: https://thednaproject.ca The MPL Toronto: https://www.the-mpl.com Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman
Jun 7, 2021 · 52 min
Jully Black: A sense of Common-Unity
Today's guest is a Canadian icon and platinum-selling recording artist, Jully Black. CBC Music has named @missjullyblack one of "The Greatest Canadian Singers Ever," Her music career has yielded multiple singles, reaching the Top 10 Pop, R&B, and Dance music charts. In addition to all of her music accolades, she has hosted the radio show, "The Blackout with Jully Black, " on iHeartRadio - NewsTalk1010 and, most recently, took the musical theatre world by storm in February of 2020 with her critically acclaimed starring, and award-winning role as 'Caroline' in the Obsidian Theatre and The Musical Stage Company co-production of Caroline, or Change. Jully does it ALL!! We had a great chat with Jully about the early days of her musical journey, what it's like to juggle so many hats, and what's next for the Canadian Queen of R&B. We hope you enjoy listening. Want More Jully Black? Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Thanks for subscribing! YouTube Subscribe: Audio Subscribe: Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: The MPL Toronto: New Merch Out Now! [Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch Use code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman @ The MPL Toronto The DNA Project - All rights reserved
May 31, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Alan Cross: A Journal of Musical Things
Alan Cross is a legendary Canadian radio broadcaster and writer of music. Originally from Stonewall, Manitoba, he is best known as the host of the syndicated radio series The Ongoing History of New Music, The Secret History of Rock, and ExploreMusic. This Canadian radio icon has been in the game for over 40 years! His radio show, "The Ongoing History of New Music", debuted in February 1993 and since then has recorded over 720 one-hour episodes making it one of the longest-running music documentaries in Canada (and one of the longest in North America—if not the world!). Alan joined us over the internet and spoke about where his love for music came from, his start in radio, and technology's impact on radio stations. Want More Alan Cross? Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Thank you for your support! Audio Subscribe: YouTube Subscribe: Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: New Merch Out Now! Don’t forget to check out The DNA Project Merch. Use code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!! Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project - All rights reserved
May 24, 2021 · 53 min
Alex Cuba: The Power of Latin Music
Cuban musician Alex Cuba is our guest for today's podcast. Alex has released several critically acclaimed solo albums and co-wrote songs for Canadian superstar Nelly Furtado. Alex was also honoured with a Latin Grammy for best Singer-songwriter and received a nomination for Best Latin Pop at the Grammy's in 2016. Alex joins over the internet to discuss his non-traditional approach to music, his new album, and much more. Want More Alex Cuba? Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Thank you for subscribing YouTube Subscribe: Audio Subscribe: Thank you to our Sponsors: The DNA Project: New Merch Out Now! Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project - All rights reserved
May 17, 2021 · 41 min
Tony Momrelle: Find your happy place
Our guest for this episode is Tony Momrelle. Tony is a British Singer/Songwriter that is currently the lead singer for the band Incognito. In addition, to being part of this group, he has also released several solo projects and performed with some of the industry's biggest artists, including Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Sade, and Gwen Stefani. His latest EP, “Lockdown Acoustic Sessions,” is available wherever you stream your music. We connected with Tony over the Internet and discuss the UK music scene, his journey with music, and much more. Want More Tony Momrelle? Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Thanks for subscribing YouTube Subscribe: Audio Subscribe: Thank you to our sponsor: The DNA Project: New Merch Out Now! Use code “PODCAST” for 20% off your first purchase!! Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project - All rights reserved
May 10, 2021 · 48 min
Melanie Durrant
Melaine Durrant sits down with us on this episode of the podcast. This hypnotic singer has garnered over 3.7 million Spotify streams worldwide. The Toronto-native has headlined multiple festival appearances, including the Montreal Jazzfest, Toronto Beaches Jazzfest, and has shared the stage alongside Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Jill Scott, Fantasia, Alessia Cara, and Sean Paul. “Listen” is the first single off Melanie’s upcoming album, Where I’m At, slated for release this month. Melanie shares her start in music with us, her creative process, and of course, her new album!
May 3, 2021 · 52 min
Mckenzie Small: The best of both worlds
Our guest on today's episode of the podcast is Mckenzie Small. This Mississauga native is best known for her role as "Scarlett Dunn" on Disney and Family Channel tv show "Backstage". She can also be seen in the new CW Network series, "In the Dark" series. In addition to film and television, McKenzie has also been making a name for herself with her music and has released several singles as she continues to pursue her aspirations in film and television. McKenzie came into the studio to chat with us about how she got started in television, where her love for music came from, and much more!
Apr 26, 2021 · 45 min
Sarah Thawer: Marching to the beat of your own drum
Sarah Thawer is a self-taught drummer based in Toronto, Canada, who's been performing on stage since the age of 5 years old. Sarah has found great success by embracing the world of formal education by studying jazz and world music at York University. She was the recipient of the Oscar Peterson Scholarship, the highest award given by the institution, and graduating with the Summa Cum Laude distinction. Her accolades and work ethic have taken her to share a stage with world-class artists, including AR Rahman, Ruth B, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Del Hartley, and D’bi and the 333, to name a few. We had an incredible conversation with this amazing musician, and we were also lucky enough to have her record some tracks in our studio that we included at the end of this episode as well
Apr 19, 2021 · 59 min
From Pro Sports to Behind the Lens
Filmmaker Darrell Wonge dropped by the studio to chat with us on this week's podcast episode. Darrell is a dedicated and energetic creative with extensive experience in fashion, beauty, and sports. Competent in capturing high-quality images while displaying confidence and professionalism. Being a former professional athlete who has traveled worldwide, he brings that same work ethic to every project as a filmmaker. He has worked as a director/cinematographer for artists and brands such as Hennessy, L’Oréal Hair, Astha Tamang-Maskey, Gas NYC, and many more. We sit down and chat with Darrell about playing ball overseas, his transition from sports to filmmaking, and some funny stories in between. Enjoy!
Apr 12, 2021 · 43 min
A Musicians Perspective: Travis Dykes
We speak with producer and bass player Travis Dykes on today's episode of the podcast. @travisdykes has really made a name for himself from his YouTube channel where he creates bass and music related lessons along with insights that give practical knowledge about bass playing and the music industry as a whole. His videos typically range from bass lessons to bass covers and from vlogs to live play throughs. Travis joined us today to talk about his love of music and his career. We also get into the secret behind the success of his YouTube channel, and his rapid ascension up the ranks in the competitive Nashville music scene. T Dykes Music: https://www.youtube.com/travisdykes
Apr 5, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min
Laughter, Medicine for the Soul with Jay Martin
Jay Martin, aka “The Renaissance Man,” is a stand-up Comedian, Producer, Actor, and Entertainer who has impressed sold-out audiences with his top-notch comedic stylings across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean. As one of the most sought-after comedians and event emcees in Toronto, Canada, Jay Martin has shared the comedy stage with Steve Harvey, Jamie Foxx, Russell Peters, Eddie Griffin, Tommy Davidson, and Cedric the Entertainer, among many other well-known acts. Jay has also successfully produced high-quality entertainment events over the years, including “Jay Martin’s Uptown Comedy Series,” the infamous “Bruk Pocket Party,” “Trinidad vs. Jamaica Mothers Day Special,” and the all-inclusive premier day party “The Experience by Jay Martin” to name a few. Jay joins us in the studio to share his start into his unique entry into comedy, the transition during the lockdown, and more. Hilarious from start to finish!
Mar 29, 2021 · 55 min
Rob "Beatdown" Brown
The incredibly talented drummer Rob "Beatdown" Brown is our guest on today's episode. In addition to being fortunate enough to play and perform on some of the biggest stages internationally, Rob also created a YouTube channel that has grown to over 200,000 subscribers! Since his first instructional video uploads back in 2008, his goal has always been to share his knowledge of this instrument with as many drummers as he could reach across the globe. In this episode, we discuss why he decided to create the channel and keep it free, how he got started in music and his approach to being a versatile musician in this unpredictable industry. Great chat and we hope you enjoy it!
Mar 22, 2021 · 54 min
The keys to understanding music with Sean Wilson
Sean Wilson is a musician and teacher from Lakeland, Florida. Sean got a degree in Mathematics but did not choose this path. Instead, he decided to develop some online music training courses. It started as a YouTube channel that grew to over 34K subscribers and then created seanwilsonpiano.com, an online-only training membership website for musicians who want to learn to play gospel and jazz by ear at a high level. In this episode, we talk to Sean about what inspired the online training course, his thoughts on various avenues available to musicians, and, of course, tips on becoming a better piano player. Shortly after this recording, Sean was involved in a motorcycle accident he is currently recovering from, so our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Mar 15, 2021 · 34 min
Hearts and Minds with Gabriel Vargas
Our guest for today's episode is musician Gabriel Vargas. Gabriel is based in Melbourne, Australia with strong ties to his native country of Brazil. He has a great approach to life and thirsts for experiences outside the normality of social conditioning and beyond his own areas of comfort. He connects to the fact that real growth occurs on the outskirts of normality and comfort. In this conversation, we discuss his transition from athlete to musician, the process of him learning to use music as a means of healing, and the experience of traveling on his own path!

Music Explored Podcast

Support the show

Judith Hill: Music is a lifestyle

You can't have your cake and eat it too w/ Terez

Music from the heart with Desiree Dorion

Our "friendgineer", Tokyo Speirs!

Toronto Singer-Songwriter Leila Dey Shares Her Musical Journey

Kari Zalik: The passion of a publicist

It's our 50th Episode!

Jully Black: A sense of Common-Unity

Alan Cross: A Journal of Musical Things

Alex Cuba: The Power of Latin Music

Tony Momrelle: Find your happy place

Melanie Durrant

Mckenzie Small: The best of both worlds

Sarah Thawer: Marching to the beat of your own drum

From Pro Sports to Behind the Lens

A Musicians Perspective: Travis Dykes

Laughter, Medicine for the Soul with Jay Martin

Rob "Beatdown" Brown

The keys to understanding music with Sean Wilson

Hearts and Minds with Gabriel Vargas