Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for a wild ride through the streets of NYC and the minds of musician Daniel Gomez of Native Sun! In this episode of ifitbeyourwill, we'll be diving deep into their experiences living and creating music in the city that never sleeps. Get ready for stories of early struggles, artistic triumphs, and the unique challen…

Send us a Text Message. Join us on this latest episode of ifitbeyourwill podcast where we chat with Sam and Kat of the band Holiday Ghosts. We delve into the band's origins, musical evolution, and their latest album "Coat of Arms." We'll also hear about their upcoming European tour and the influence of various music scenes on their sound. Buckle up…

Send us a Text Message. On today’s episode we welcome musician Amy O. Join us as we delve into Amy's formative years, her innovative songwriting endeavours, and her inspiring work with Girls Rock camps. Discover how Amy navigates creativity amidst motherhood and a pandemic, culminating in the release of her reflective and contemplative album. With …

Send us a Text Message. Hey everyone, welcome back to ifitbeyourwill Podcast. On this episode, we're getting down and dirty with the nitty-gritty of record making with our buddy James Hoare (Veronica Falls, The Proper Ornaments and Ultimate Painting). You might know him from Penny Arcade, and guess what? They've got a brand new record coming out, B…

Send us a Text Message. Joh Chase writes fantastic music. On the eve of Joh’s latest LP Solo being dropped we chatted about their creative pursuits, a 15 year artistic journey, their personal evolution, all the while allowing the songs on Solo to explore various genres throughout. The conversation further delved into Joh's creative process, their h…

Send us a Text Message. Guitarist, songwriter, collaborator Peter Holmström of Pete International Airport and the Dandy Warhols talks of his experiences touring, his approach to songwriting collaboratively and writing kickin’ psychedelic experiences for the masses. We also delved into Peter's early musical influences, his continued experimentation …

Send us a Text Message. Buckle up for a wild ride with BMX Bandits' Duglas Stewart on S03 E23 of the If It Be Your Will podcast! Chris and Duglas delve deep into Duglas' musical journey, from overcoming introversion through performance to the upcoming release of his decade-in-the-making album "Dreamers on the Run." Expect hilarious anecdotes, heart…

Send us a Text Message. Dive into the world of the music of Flowertown. One part Cindy (Karina Gill), one part Tony Jay (Mike Ramos), all parts amazing alternative dream. This episode explores their musical journeys, from childhood influences and early bands to their current songwriting processes. They reminisce about the Bay Area scene, discuss th…

Send us a Text Message. Ottawa's rising indie rock project, fanclubwallet, is the brainchild of singer-songwriter Hannah Judge. Her music blends relatable coming-of-age stories with a vibrant and catchy sound. Originally a solo bedroom pop act, fanclubwallet has recently evolved into a full band, bringing a fresh energy to their live performances a…

Send us a Text Message. Max Blansjaar is an indie pop artist whose music blends catchy melodies with fun lyrics. He started out as a classically trained pianist, but now crafts lo-fi pop tunes. His debut LP, "False Comforts," explores themes of feeling like an outsider and navigating the complexities of life. Blansjaar draws inspiration from his mo…

Send us a Text Message. Steve Schiltz, the enigmatic force behind Longwave's mesmerizing melodies, navigates the sonic landscape with the finesse of a seasoned voyager. With each chord he strums and every lyric he pens, Schiltz crafts an auditory odyssey that transcends time and space, beckoning listeners into a realm where introspection intertwine…

Send us a Text Message. Sisters Rosalie, Rachel, and Amelia formed the trio, whose individual talents converge into a harmonious whole, Call Me Spinster. Together, they create an alchemy of sound that is both evocative and empowering, inviting audiences to embark on a journey that transcends boundaries and resonates on a deeply personal level. Call…

Send us a Text Message. On the latest episode, Jason E. Lambeth of Red Pants from Madison, Wisconsin shared how the presence of his children has influenced his approach to music, leading him to cherish the short moments he has to create, often finding inspiration from magazines from different eras. When I asked about his spectacular cover art, he e…

Send us a Text Message. I'm thrilled to share the exciting news about Magana's upcoming album release on the latest episode of ititbeyourwill Podcast! 'Teeth,' the second album from Magana, is set to be launched on March 25th, perfectly timed to coincide with the peak illumination of the Worm Moon. This highly anticipated record will be available t…

Send us a Text Message. Raised in Shigawake, in the Gaspésie region of Québec, Shaina Hayes grew up listening to singer-songwriters like Feist, Joni Mitchell and Regina Spektor, traditional country artists such as Hank Williams and Dolly Parton, and modern country stars, including Shania Twain and The Chicks. After studying agricultural sciences at…

Send us a Text Message. Olivia Nowadays, the talented musicians Kent Carson and Evan King, recently joined ifitbeyourwill Podcast for an engaging conversation about their musical journey. The podcast delved into their inspirations, creative process, and the stories behind their captivating songs. Listeners were treated to insights into Olivia Nowad…

Send us a Text Message. The music of singer songwriter Emi Night, aka Strawberry Runners is characterized by its dreamy and introspective melodies, often accompanied by gleeful guitar work and grounded vocals. Their lyrics delve into themes of self-discovery, love, and navigating the complexities of human relationships. With a unique blend of indie…

Send us a Text Message. Jad Fair's music is characterized by its raw, unfiltered energy and unconventional song structures. His distinctive vocal style, marked by childlike wonder and spontaneity, adds a unique charm to his compositions. With his band, Half Japanese, Fair has been a pioneering figure in the indie and lo-fi music scene, inspiring ge…

Send us a Text Message. Kilgour's ability to craft grungegaze landscapes and evoke deep emotions makes them a band to watch in the indie music scene. With their latest record "How To Put Your Hat On” set to drop, they are poised to further solidify their place in the shoegaze layered with a grungy edge, offering listeners an unforgettable musical j…

Send us a Text Message. The music of American Analog Set is a captivating blend of indie rock, dream pop, and synth undertones. With their latest record, "For Forever," they continue to mesmerize listeners with their lush soundscapes and hypnotic melodies. The album effortlessly transports listeners to a dreamy sonic landscape, filled with shimmeri…

Send us a Text Message. Danish singer songwriter Jacob Faurholt's music captures the essence of slowcore with indie folk and dream pop intension, weaving introspective lyrics with atmospheric melodies. With haunting vocals and intricate guitar work, his compositions evoke a sense of introspection and emotional depth. Faurholt's discography reflects…

Send us a Text Message. bedbug weaves a captivating musical tapestry that blends elements of indie rock, folk, and dream pop into a mesmerizing sonic experience. With lush instrumentation and ethereal vocals, their music transports listeners to a realm of introspection and emotional depth. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, bedbug crafts s…

Send us a Text Message. Enter the magical world of Mary Lattimore's music, where harp strings dance with the wind and melodies flutter like delicate butterflies. Her compositions weave a tapestry of sound that transports listeners to ethereal realms, inviting them to lose themselves in the magic of her sonic landscapes. With each pluck of her harp,…

Send us a Text Message. Our most recent podcast invites listeners to step into the whimsical world of Montrealer singer songwriter Alex Nicol's music, where melodies dance like playful sprites through enchanted forests of sound. His tunes are like secret pathways that lead you to hidden realms of imagination, where every note tells a story and ever…

Send us a Text Message. Nouvelle Vague emerged in the early 2000s, reinventing classic post-punk and new wave songs with a bossa nova and jazz-infused style. Led by Marc Collin, Nouvelle Vague's music blends nostalgic melodies with modern sensibilities, creating a unique sonic landscape that pays homage to the past while offering a fresh reinterpre…

Send us a Text Message. Jeffrey Lewis is a multifaceted artist known for his unique blend of indie folk music and quirky storytelling. His songs often feature witty lyrics infused with social commentary and personal introspection. Lewis is also recognized for his distinctive artistic style, which encompasses comic books, illustrations, and graphic …

Send us a Text Message. Tom Mcgreevy, one half of Ducks LTD., is here to talk about their upcoming second LP, Harm's Way! It's set to release on February 9th and we're all eagerly waiting to hear it. Trust me, this record is truly outstanding and the anticipation is through the roof! Ducks LTD. brings a unique jangle pop sound with an added crispy …

Send us a Text Message. On our second episode of season three, legend Pete Astor joins me for a brilliant conversation about growing up in the UK music scene, teaching songwriting and his latest record coming out in March 2024. Pete’s wit and sense of humour had me giggling throughout. Once a performer, always a performer. Enjoy 🎙️ Support the Show…

Send us a Text Message. Season 3 starts off with a yet another great indie artist out of Portland US, Hutch Harris. He started his musical journey at a frenetic speed with his three piece, The Thermals, signing to Sub Pop merely 6 months after their first record. It’s a great story that Hutch describes so well. We also chatted about his impressive …

Send us a Text Message. Ending season two on a true high with Advance Base. Founded by singer-songwriter Owen Ashworth, Advance Base emerged from the ashes of Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, bringing a fresh perspective to the intersection of melancholy and catchy melodies. Advance Base's music is a sonic journey, weaving nostalgic narratives th…

Send us a Text Message. Pony Girl weaves an ethereal tapestry of sound, blending indie rock and dreamy electronica into a sonic journey that transcends genres. Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds, this Ottawa-based band creates lush atmospheres and haunting melodies, inviting listeners into a captivating world where every note tells a story of…

Send us a Text Message. Otracami aka Camila Ortiz, a visionary musician pushing sonic boundaries, seamlessly blends genres to craft a unique auditory experience. Joining me from her home in Brooklyn NY we chatted about her mesmerizing fusion of electronic beats and ethereal melodies, inviting listeners into a world where innovation meets emotion. C…

Send us a Text Message. Thankful for the conversation with Zach Gerzon of Twin Bridges. From his home in Portland Oregon, we chatted about Zach’s beginnings with punk rock music, and how he ultimately found his muse in the cello. Twin Bridges is on the heels of releasing their latest record Fertile Ashes to great fanfare, combining neo-classical el…

Send us a Text Message. I had the immense pleasure of delving into the captivating world of a truly extraordinary musician. Her name is synonymous with emotion, vulnerability, and a musical authenticity that cuts straight to the core. Sarah Mary Chadwick career spans over multiple decades, carving out a niche for herself as a singer-songwriter who …

Send us a Text Message. Hot off the release of his latest record, Life and Death at Party Rock, Jess Kivel is ready to welcome the world into his. As a youngest Jesse rocked it with Princeton, synthed it with Kisses and now with his latest eases the listener into his string arrangements and pastoral tempo. We have a nice chat about Jesse’s musical …

Send us a Text Message. For nearly a decade, Jenni Cochran and Aaron Craker have been writing songs together. Through various genres and influences, their working relationship has resulted in a collection of great music. The twisting and turning sands of time have seen them change monikers, from Frederick the Younger to Genevva (named after Cochran…

Send us a Text Message. Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Cedric Noel is a pop powerhouse! With a massive catalogue, countless collaborations and a unique pop sensibility supporting him, Cedric is a catalyst in the Montréal music scene. Joining me from his new pad in Montréal, Cedric shared wonderful stories from his very beginnings as a mus…

Send us a Text Message. One man Canadian band Jaguar Sun is the brainchild of multi instrumentalist Chris Minielly. His approach to crafting his music is remarkable, a truly bedroom dream pop kinda guy doing everything from writing, recording, mixing, promoting and playing all his music himself in his home studio. We had a wonderful conversation ab…

Send us a Text Message. Kenny Boothby, Canadian artist and the architect behind DYI indie pop band Little Kid joined me from his Toronto apartment to discuss his faith, his music and how he used the two in his freeing creative process. Raised a Christian in rural Ontario, Kenny explained that religion was just something that you did in small commun…

Send us a Text Message. Paul Murphy is a prolific Canadian musician. Fronting indie rock’s Wintersleep is only half of Paul’s greatness, the other half is embedded in his outstanding “side-project” Postdata. Joining me from his home/studio in Halifax Nova Scotia we had a profound conversation about Paul’s musical process, his beginnings as an artis…

Send us a Text Message. Neptune’s Core is an all female Chicago band compromised of two sets of sisters, Sofie and Hannah Richter and Jackie and Kaitlin Cywinski. Three members joined me for a wonderful chat about their beginnings, their influences, their process and the tough themes they dabble in as a group of young women. Hot off their latest re…

Send us a Text Message. It’s been awhile since Eric Lindley aka Careful has released a record, but with a new baby, the pandemic all whirling, the wait has been well worth it. Eric is a musical scientist/psychologist who deconstructs his songs to see why humans react to certain chord structures, certain crescendos, tapping into the depths of a comp…

Send us a Text Message. Cassie Wieland of Vines joined me from flooded Brooklyn to talk origin story, the writing process that found her voice and the wild life of an independent musician. Classically schooled, you can hear that fine tuning in the ambient and expansive indie pop songs. Vines uses a harmonizer to help in the creating of this minimal…

Send us a Text Message. David Dondero is a prolific songwriter. Nominated amongst top singer songwriters on NPR in 2016, compared to such as Bob Dylan and Elliot Smith. David is a volcanic musician, always brewing… brewing... with frequent creative explosions in his writing process, leading listeners to countless connections to truth; at times gut …

Send us a Text Message. Julian Morris aka Layperson joined me with an open heart and a mature perspective. Julian plays a wonderful mix with chips of Teenage Fan Club and a buttering of the Byrds vibe. Our fluid conversation was rich, touching on his beginning days, musical inspirations, transitioning and the multitude of challenges musicians face …

Send us a Text Message. Joining me from the west coast of the United States, multi-instrumentalist, singer songwriter Anton Barbeau is a prolific musical artist. With a massive catalogue of LPs, EPs and singles, Anton has penning tunes in his very soul. Often compared to other psychedelic artists such as Robyn Hitchcock, Syd Barrett, XTC, Anton’s c…

Send us a Text Message. Canadiana singer songwriter Tony Dekker of the Great Lake Swimmers joins us on the eve of his big tour across Canada, USA and Europe for a quick chat about the long road through Covid shut down, his first recordings, the Canadian music scene and the life of a musician in the 21st century. Tony is a soft spoken, reflective ma…

Send us a Text Message. Do I ever have an inspiring story for you! Singer Songwriter Jay Wood has just released her first ever EP entitled Respire this past week, the journey is nothing less than unbelievable. Jay suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car crash years ago, but the result was a loss of memory among other massive challenges that she …

Send us a Text Message. What a treat I have for all you lovers of music! The great singer-songwriter Jill Andrews joined me for a wonderful conversation about life, music and family. With a new record in hand entitled Modern Age released this past August, Jill shared stories about her first beginnings in music, the amazing collaborators that inspir…

Send us a Text Message. Indie Rock/Power Pop outfit Gold Connections joined me from their homes in New Orleans to chat about their musical journey and their 2nd full-length record coming out in 2024. As well, Will Marsh and cousin Frazer discussed their influences, the guts of the new record, and finally we parted with some amazing words of wisdom …