Start the Music 040 – Music Roundup: Fall Edition

The music has been piling up! This episode brings new (to the podcast) tracks from around the world, some shoutouts and… what more do you need? MUSIC!

Start the Music 039 – The History of Cover Songs

How did cover songs come to be what they are today? I discuss the evolution of the cover song from the 1940s to now and play some punk covers.

Start the Music 038 – Tabbert Fiiller (director)

Interview with director Tabbert Fiiller, of The Public Image is Rotten. We talk about his time interviewing John Lydon (Sex Pistols, PiL) & much more.

Start the Music 037 – Jeff Leisawitz (songwriting/author)

Interview with Jeff Leisawitz. We talk about his job teaching songwriting at Pacific Lutheran University and why you need his new book.

Start the Music 031 – Music Break IV (Canadian Punk)

  On this episode of Start the Music! we break from interviews for a (virtual) road trip across Canada to experience punk music from each of the provinces. We’ve got pop punk, bummer punk, hardcore and folk all jammed together. Airfare across Canada is expensive, enjoy this free podcast instead and then check out their […]

Start the Music 028 – Antillectual

  On this episode an interview with Willem of the dutch punk rock trio Antillectual. We talk about their track “Change the Standard” and the unusual, but very interesting route they took to spread their message. Mini documentaries, bike messengers and a music video! Check the bottom of the show notes for the full youtube […]

Start the Music 027 – Music Break III

  On this episode, less talk and more music. Show Notes:   Snubbed Records Thousand Islands Records TRACK LISTING: 1. OHP Metal Cover – Not an Addict by K’s Choice 2. Glass House – Screaming Females 3. High – Mongrel Dogs 4. What You Carried Out – Arising From 5. Cold Sheets – The Highdives 6. Moving On – Parallel […]

Start the Music 026 – Trashed Ambulance

  On this episode, I have the pleasure to interview 2/3 of the Alberta punk band Trashed Ambulance. We discuss small town shows, NOFX and the band’s upcoming Canadian tour. CanCon! Thanks go out to Cythnia from Thousand Islands Records for helping set up the interview. Show Notes:   Youtube | | Twitter | Facebook TRACK LISTING: […]

Start the Music 025 – The Ohio Players

  On this episode, an interview with drummer James ‘Diamond’ Williams from the Ohio Players who are releasing new music for the first time in thirty years! We talk drum machines, funk, music these days, risque album covers plus music from France and Belgium. Show Notes:   Youtube | iTunes | Spotify Trashed Ambulance at the Rendezvous […]

Start the Music 024 – Hunter Dumped Us Here

  On this episode, an interview with one half of the band Hunter Dumped Us Here and a discussion about genre, accents, adapting in live shows and solo acts becoming full bands. An hour of music and chat with no ads. Check it! Show Notes:   Bandcamp | Facebook | Twitter | Spotify Cavendish music video […]