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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

MONOWHALES on Making Music in Toronto Feb 28, 2022

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Canadian rock band MONOWHALES joined us in the studio for today's episode. MONOWHALES is an alt-rock band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of three members: Sally Shaar, Jordan Circosta, & Zach Zanardo. The band debuted in 2017 with the release of their first single, "Take It Back," produced by Al-P of Mstrkrft, reaching #25 on the Mediabase Canada Alternative Rock Chart. On September 13, 2019, the band released the single "RWLYD." It became the only independent band in Canadian radio history to reach #2 on the Mediabase Canada Alternative Rock Chart, thanks to overwhelming support from Canadian alternative rock radio. Their new single, "CTRL^^^" from their latest album, 'Daytona Beach,' is available wherever you stream your music! We sit down with the group to discuss the name, of course, and how the band came together in the first place and stayed together during these unprecedented times. Enjoy responsibly.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Just the 4 of us, hanging out! Feb 21, 2022

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Our favourite violinist/fiddler and friend of the show Brigit O'Regan joins the guys on this episode of the podcast. Brigit is a musician and YouTube personality that has garnered a lot of popularity due to the success of her FanExpo and ComicCon videos. She's also shared the stage with world-class performers, Juno award winners all across the GTA. In today's episode, we sit down in-studio and chat about male body image, YouTube, musicals, and sausages? Enjoy responsibly :)

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Actress/Singer Carolina Lopez on her Latin Hip-Hop Vibe Feb 14, 2022

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Singer/Actress Carolina Lopez joins the guys for today's episode. Hailing from Medellin, Colombia, Carolina Lopez has earned international recognition as a dynamic and versatile artist, excelling in film and music. With over 25 film and television projects and 5 TV and film nominations in Colombia, she is known for her natural and multifaceted acting. She has also made her mark as a singer-songwriter in recent years, leveraging her cinematic experience from her acting career to bring her music to life with amazing music videos. She has recently earned three nominations at the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival (CANIFFF) in 2020 and 2021 for her two recent songs, "Mundos Paralelos" and "Heroe." Lopez has just released her fourth single, "El Latin Dance," which combines Latin dance vibes with a hip-hop foundation, describing a budding romance on the dance floor. We sit down in the studio with Carolina and talk about her acting career in Columbia, her decision to move to Toronto, and the origins of her Latin hip-hop vibe. Enjoy responsibly :)

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Revolutionizing Music Practice with Wearable Tech Feb 07, 2022

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We had the opportunity to chat with Florian Simmendinger, the CEO of Soundbrenner, for this podcast episode. Soundbrenner is responsible for the world's first wearable smart device for musicians. They have also created other incredible wearable tools and software that bring the best possible practice experience for musicians everywhere. We connect with Florian, currently in Hong Kong, and discuss the company's inception and early beginnings. We also talked about how they built a community around a product and the future of wearable technology.

Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Award-winning Bulgarian artist talks X-Factor & life during COVID Jan 31, 2022

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Singer/songwriter Mihaela Marinova joins us for today's podcast episode. Mihaela is an award-winning Bulgarian artist best known for being a finalist on the television show X-Factor Bulgaria. Her groundbreaking singles have garnered over 60 million views and streams. This episode discusses life as an artist during covid in Sofia, Bulgaria. They also get into her experience on X-factor Bulgaria and writing traditional songs vs. English pop songs.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

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What's on your mind? Jan 24, 2022

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The boys wanted some alone time for this episode. Today, Anthony, Mat, and Diriki sit down in the studio to briefly talk about technology. They also revisit a validation conversation from a previous podcast and other random topics in between! Enjoy responsibly.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

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Mastering Jazz & Gospel Piano by Ear: Special Episode with Sean Wilson Jan 17, 2022

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We are excited to have our favourite piano teacher Sean Wilson join us in the studio for this episode. Sean is the founder of seanwilsonpiano.com, an online-only training membership website for musicians who want to learn to play gospel and jazz by ear at a high level. Sean sits down with us and a keyboard for this special master class episode.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

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Hadrien Feraud Jan 10, 2022

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Musician/Composer Hadrien Feraud connects with us over the internet for this episode of the podcast. Hadrien was born in Paris and grew up in a very musical family. His parents, who are also musicians, immersed him at a very young age in various music environments. He's recorded and performed with many renowned musicians, including John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Thundercat, Jada Pinkett Smith, and many more. Hadrien chats with us about his experience as a musician during the pandemic. The group talks about learning an instrument over the Internet and his early days as a musician in France.

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