Inside the Music with StereoRuss
Inside the Music offers an in-depth exploration into the lives of today’s rising and established musicians. We uncover the stories and journeys behind their music, diving into the influences that have shaped their artistry and fueled their passions. Follow on IG, TikTok, and YouTube @StereoRuss
Episodes

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Jesse Cannon is a record producer, music marketing nerd, author, podcast producer who breaks down how to promote your music project, how to write songs you're happier with, how the music business actually works and how to make progress with building your fanbase.
Follow Jesse Cannon & Musformation:
Music Marketing Trends Newsletter https://musicmarketingtrends.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Musformation
Mix/Mastering http://foundsoundation.com/
Book On Building A Fanbase https://amzn.to/3LYnbHV
Book On Making Great Music: https://amzn.to/3BmJSRu
Free Tools https://ko-fi.com/jessecannon
Instagram, Twitter, TikTok @JesseCannon
Consulting http://www.jessecannon.com/consulting
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Thursday Feb 27, 2025
Thursday Feb 27, 2025
James Favron is an award winning rapper and singer, fashion designer & founder of The Better Days Club.
Songs from Episode:
Holding My Breath - James Favron
Better Days - James Favron
I'll Be Alright - James Favron
Steady - James Favron
John Wick - James Favron
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Music and Videos
Instagram
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Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
KT and KP is a hip hop/pop fusion duo. Ktriggs (KT) is a rapper and community event coordinator from Hamilton, Ontario. Kristen Prince (KP) is saxophone player, singer, and multi-instrumentalist who has performed with many artists including the Arkells, Canadian legend Andy Kim (Sugar Sugar), Lowest of the Low, Suzie McNeil, My Son the Hurricane, and 4-time Juno nominee Tom Barlow.
Songs from Episode:
Bad Dream - KT and KP
Moving On - KT and KP (live)
Dreams Don't Sleep - KTriggs
Dancing Through the Pain - Barlow
Lyrissa - KTriggs (ft. Alyssa DVM)
Piles Up - Barlow
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Music and Videos
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Ian Butcher is a guitarist and songwriter from London, Ontario and also happens to be StereoRuss' oldest music comrade. In this episode, Ian and Russ go down memory lane and chat all things music, guitar, influences, and life.
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https://irruptions.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bourgeoiseaux/
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
Sean Bienhaus is an independent artist, performer, and producer from Hamilton, Ontario. Focused on honesty, poetry, and storytelling, his songs revolve around themes of mental illness, community, love, and resilience, with music centred in sounds of folk, pop and rock.
Songs from Episode:
Aging Song - Sean Bienhaus
Bad Day - Sean Bienhaus
Wrong - Sean Bienhaus
Listen to and Follow Sean Bienhaus:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iczO1UAuFFCruWNhM86J2
https://www.seanbienhaus.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/seanbienhaus/
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Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Main Stage Rehearsal Studio is an award winning rehearsal space in Hamilton, Ontario. With hourly and monthly rehearsal spaces, concert rooms, a dance studio, and podcasting space, Main Stage aims to provide both musicians and non-musicians a place to explore their creativity and create community.
Today we recorded at the Main Stage podcasting space and were joined by Kelly NG (VP Finance & Co-founder) and Justin Dobbin (President & Co-founder) as we talk music, community, and their nomination for a Music City Award for Best Use of Real Estate.
*Note: This was recorded on November 10 and Main Stage has since WON the award!!
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Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Luke Bentham is the singer and guitarist of The Dirty Nil, a Juno award winning punk rock band from Hamilton, Ontario. Peter van Helvoort is the bass player for Glorious Sons and previously singer-songwriter for Teenage Kicks and Darling Congress. The two join StereoRuss today to chat about their upcoming gigs together, as well as insights into the world of The Dirty Nil, vocal performances, and life on the road.
Songs from the Episode:
Pain of Infinity - The Dirty Nil
Digging Up Old Bones - Teenage Kicks
Follow and listen to Luke:
Luke Bentham on Instagram
The Dirty Nil on Instagram
The Dirty Nil on Spotify
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Peter van Helvoort on Instagram
The Glorious Sons on Instagram
The Glorious Sons on Spotify
Teenage Kicks on Instagram
Teenage Kicks on Spotify
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Warren Huart is a multiplatinum winning record producer, musician, composer and recording engineer based in Los Angeles, California who has worked with countless artists including The Fray and Aerosmith as well as films such as Inglorious Bastards.
He runs a DIY YouTube Channel called "Produce Like a Pro" with 795,000 subscribers worldwide and was awarded a 2019 TEC Award for Audio Education Technology.
In 2023, he released "Home Studio Recording: The Complete Guide".
For More Warren Huart & Produce Like a Pro:
Purchase "Home Studio Recording: The Complete Guide"
https://www.youtube.com/@Producelikeapro
https://www.instagram.com/producelikeapro/
https://www.instagram.com/warrenhuart/
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Friday Dec 06, 2024
Friday Dec 06, 2024
Costa is a drummer and band leader of World's Tallest Man Saves Dolphin, an 11-piece jazz fusion group formed in Brantford, Ontario.
Songs from Episode:
In the Cut - World's Tallest Man Saves Dolphin
Uptake - World's Tallest Man Saves Dolphin
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https://www.instagram.com/costachatzis/
https://www.instagram.com/wtmsdofficial/
Spotify
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Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Mister Rabbit, from Hamilton, Ontario, formed right before the pandemic (Jan. 2020) as friends from work with shared musical interests. In 2023 they released a full length record End Of History Illusion, and just released their followup EP "The Era of Good Feelings".
Songs from episode:
Blue Yonder - Mister Rabbit
Freeing Filth - Mister Rabbit
Hue & Cry - Mister Rabbit
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https://www.instagram.com/himisterrabbit/
https://linktr.ee/himisterrabbit
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