Inside the Music with StereoRuss

Hello, Who's There?? Orchidae Answers the Call (May 2025)

In this episode I sit down with Orchidae, the ever-so talented vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Gatineau, Quebec, along with the very funky bassist Greggory Clark. We dive into the highs and lows of tour life, the many faces of artistic expression, and the joy of making friends along the way.
Not only does this episode feature a live performance, but we also take a call live on air for an unexpected twist in our chat --this one is simply jammed full of great moments to enjoy!
 
Songs from the Episode:
"Sun and the Stars" - Orchidae
"Mouth Breathing Fire" - Orchidae
"Sometimes" - Orchidae
"Birth Day I" - Orchidae
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Who IS King Ludd?? | Michael Keire (April 2025)

In this episode of Inside the Music, I sat down with producer Michael Keire at Threshold Recording Studios—a mainstay recording destination in downtown Hamilton, Ontario—where he and a crew of musicians assembled to finished recording his first personal project in many years, King Ludd with a debut single “Trouble.”
 
Songs from the Episode:
"Trouble" - King Ludd
"Fake Out" - Munroe
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Dean James is Burning it Down (April 2025)

We talked about his love for country legends like Merle Haggard and Chris Stapleton, his upcoming 20-stop Canadian tour, and—of course—his favourite fried chicken spots.
If you’re into country music, great stories, or just want to meet an artist on the rise, you’ll love this one.
 
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Jesse Cannon | Musformation (March 2025)

Jesse Cannon is a record producer, music marketing expert, 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.
 
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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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James Favron (Jan 1, 2024)

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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KT and KP (Jan 3, 2024)

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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Ian Butcher (Jan 4, 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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Sean Bienhaus (Jan 3, 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
 
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Main Stage Rehearsal Studios (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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Luke Bentham | The Dirty Nil || Peter van Helvoort | Glorious Sons/Teenage Kicks (Dec 12, 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
 
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The Dirty Nil on Instagram
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The Glorious Sons on Instagram
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Teenage Kicks on Instagram
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