The Resistance

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Hip-hop pioneer Lyrics Born on changing long-term paths Jun 19, 2024

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Acclaimed artist and actor Lyrics Born speaks about finding a new identity beyond hip-hop, what he’s learned in 30 years as a recording artist, and the importance of saying yes when unexpected gifts come your way.

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Joan Osborne reflects on the organic origins of her musical career Jun 04, 2024

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Acclaimed songwriter Joan Osborne says the artist will never stop pushing against the Resistance, but the doubts that arise will take on different forms.

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Land of Talk's Lizzie Powell on spurned opportunities and protecting the work May 15, 2024

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Land of Talk's Lizzie Powell talks about spurned opportunities, lessons learned to protect the work, and the upsides of being a slow burn of a band—all of which has made them one of Canada’s most respected artists of the last 20 years.

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Ben Nichols (Lucero) on creation and boot camp experiences Apr 24, 2024

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Lucero front man Ben Nichols talks about the acclaimed band's desire for boot camp experiences in the studio, the lessons learned over a quarter century of piling in a van for another tour run, and how/why he's so keen to face the resistance in the first place.

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Director Ron Underwood on the importance of fear and what it signals Mar 27, 2024

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On this episode of the Resistance, acclaimed TV/film director Ron Underwood joined us for a meaningful conversation about the importance of fear and what it signals, the work of stewarding creativity in a team setting, and the throughline of a long career in Hollywood.

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Tim Baker (Hey, Rosetta!) on the need for creative friction Mar 04, 2024

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From his days fronting the indie rock band Hey, Rosetta! to his current run as a solo artist, Tim Baker's music has always had a way of connecting at a deeper level. On this episode, the Canadian songwriter opens up about creative friction and why it means everything to the process of making anything.

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Author/poet Michael Kleber-Diggs on feeling the necessity of one's voice Nov 14, 2023

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Despite an impressive and growing list of fellowships, awards, and prizes, author/poet Michael Kleber-Diggs opens up about the difficulties of sensitive subjects and the very real struggles he still faces to believe whether or not his voice is needed.

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The Clientele's Alasdair Maclean talks about the falsehood of creative foolishness Sep 11, 2023

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On this episode of The Resistance, Alasdair MacLean chronicles his songwriting journey and the creative lessons learned, how The Clientele's most popular song only took 10 minutes to write, and the connective tissue of their brand new album, I Am Not There Anymore.

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Johnnyswim (Abner Ramirez & Amanda Sudano) on the healing power of music Aug 22, 2023

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Johnnyswim's infectious pop music has carried them from The Today Show to The Tonight Show, but the primary goal of their work has always been about creating meaningful connections. On this episode, Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano tell us about the way art generates community and how music continues to heal them to this day.

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Jill Andrews learns to ask for what she really wants Jul 25, 2023

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Our discussion with singer-songwriter Jill Andrews takes a number of turns, from her ability to differentiate herself from her music to the subjects that are too personal to write about. And just as her music finds a way to effortlessly connect with the listener, we’ve no doubt her insights here into creativity and resistance will do the same.

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