Northwest CanCon

Julie Doiron got her start in the music biz in the early 1990s with the band Eric’s Trip. Although the band was from Moncton, they are recognized as leaders in the establishment of Halifax as the “Seattle North” of the grunge era, and they were the first of several Canadian bands signed by the legendary [...]

Less than 12 months ago Japandroids was on the verge of breaking up. Just four months later, that had changed dramatically. Then, just as their rocket ship launched, the band suffered a setback that literally could have killed it.

Amy Millan talks about her latest solo album, Masters of the Burial, and her road families.

Nick Krgovich and Julia Chirka of No Kids talk about the band and their album Come Into My House.

Derek and Rory MacDonald of The Orchid Highway talk about the band, comparisons to The Beatles, and the challenges they faced in recording their first full-length album.

Nils, Paul and Amy of The Rural Alberta Advantage talk about the band, their new record Hometowns, and the meaning of success.

Mother Mother lead singer/guitarist Ryan Guldemond talks about the SXSW experience, touring in the United States and prospects for the band in the future.

With a powerful, dynamic voice, catchy tunes, and straight-from-the-heart lyrics, Serena Ryder has been turning heads in Canada for years. Now, the native of Millbrook, Ont., is turning her attention south of the 49th parallel.

Whether it was the 20-plus years on the music scene or just the weight of forty-odd trips around the sun, around 2005 Jane Siberry decided it was time to get back to basics, time to strip out the excess in her life. I call home where I’m present. But don’t call me a gypsy. But [...]

Mark Sasso and Casey Laforet of Elliott Brood talk about life on the road, the use of banjo in popular music and their album, Mountain Meadows.