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Songwriting Apps Review: Rhyme Genie, TuneSmith & Chordmate
In our first Apps Review Show, we take a look at Idolumic's Rhyme Genie and Harmonic Sense's Chordmate Apps. - First up was Idolumic's Rhyme Genie a fully cross platform (PC, Mac & iOS) program that boasts over 330,
Eric Sorenson, Finding his Directions Home
Singer-songwriter and occasional co-host of Song Talk Radio, Eric Sorenson, returned to the show to showcase tunes from his upcoming EP, Directions Home, and a crowd-pleaser from his live shows. Eric was joined by his bandmates Liz Jaremyn and Andrew ...
Natural Progressions with Erin Ford
Erin Ford graced the Song Talk Radio studio to play some tunes from the upcoming release of her CD Natural Progression, a project 8 years in the making. We also chatted about: how her 10-piece band brings a collaborative element to her music
Just Love with Christine Gaidies
With her unique voice, inventive phrasing, and heart-centred lyrics, Christine Gaidies filled our little studio with music and conversation about "love and life". From endings (My Hear is in the West) to sexy middles (Love 101) and the frustrations of ...
Exploring the art-rock strangeness that could only be Frank Horvat
Frank dropped by Song Talk Radio again, this time with songs from his recent release, Strange Machine. We talked about: using wikiloops for free backing tracks unconventional time signatures, and unusual uses of 4/4
Exploring Dynamics and the Unexpected with David Dino White
Incredible guitarist and singer / songwriter David Dino White stopped by and played us some songs with original approaches to lyrics, melody and song structure. Kinda of a Violent Femms vibe. - Some stuff we talked about BandCamp.com
He sang us good songs, he’s the piano man – Jeff Alan Greenway
Jeff Alan Greenway, backed by Cheryl Beatty on guitar and vocals, rocked our little studio with some powerful piano chops and heartfelt sounds. With a background in piano, jazz improvisation, cover and original bands,
Two guitars, 20 harmonicas, harmonies and beat boxing with Taylor & Bryn
The uber-talented duo of Talyor & Bryn impress the team with their fusion of styles and great sense of humour with 3 live performances, including an improvised lyric and melody by Taylor for their final song. - We discussed: -
Getting inspiration from life & classical music: Kaleb Hikele
The very talented Kaleb Hikele stopped by during his tour and played some great tunes, even one written for a wedding. - Some stuff we talked about: theSunHarmonic.com working on pushing your limits playing for weddings
Country re-defined with Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper, raised in Stony Plain, Alberta, now living in Toronto, calls his music "country re-defined" and we agree. He's been writing heart-felt tunes for over 20 years! His goal is to make the mundane extra-ordinary.