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Soulful R&B singer Jesse Maxwell joins the DTP to take us behind the music of his latest single “Undone”. “Undone” is a relatable song about coming to terms with the parts of yourself you have yet to love and accept. It also happens to be the lead single off of an upcoming EP that Jesse plans to release in 2021! Jesse also talks about his growth towards being more open with his music, his 2020 debut album ‘Radio Silence’, and his recent home studio performance videos! All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Jesse Maxwell!

Legendary singer and 4x Juno award winner Billy Newton Davis joins the DTP to take us behind his new EP ‘Have We Met?’! With ‘Have We Met?’ Davis brings new energy to some of his favorite classics, recorded live off the floor as he returns to his roots with a jazzy soulful spirit.  Billy shares some of the powerful memories he has that connect him with this collection of songs, the process of recording ‘Have We Met?’, and we also chat about his continued work with causes that are close to his heart! All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Billy Newton Davis! 

Derek and Andy of ‘The Slime’ join the DTP to take us behind their latest EP, ‘Coming Soon To An Alley Near You’!  In 2020 The Slime released two EP’s and we dive into the transition between them as the group cemented it’s lineup and evolved in their songwriting process. We also chat a few of the songs like the title track and Life Of Agony, and even jump into the world of horror movies briefly. All this and more as we journey through the sand, Slime style!

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Pro Wrestler Justin Cider made his debut in 2020 for Big West Wrestling, and since then has gone on to gain quite a bit of momentum, quickly gaining the support from the fans of the Okanagan! Some would say Justin started late in the business, but he will tell you there was no time more perfect for the entrepreneur and father of 3 to finally find his way through the ropes and into the squared circle! We discuss the road that finally led Justin Cider to pursuing a life long dream, from the challenges he faced as a youth, how his family have helped him on the path, and bringing pro wrestling back to Kamloops among many things!

Hello Ambush! After 2 release dates off with Christmas and taking some time off after an accident, Colton Gee returns for an episode of Stripes where we dive a bit in to what I hope to do in 2021 with podcasting, music, wrestling and beyond!

For over the last decade and a half, Kellindo has been gracing studios and stages with his powerful guitar magic, performing with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Prince, and assisting Janelle Monae with her Grammy nominated albums and with bringing her epic live shows to life. The time for Kellindo to begin crafting his own sound came in 2018, and a handful of grooving singles later he is now progressing towards his first album and rock opera! The latest opus from this upcoming collection, 'Long Gone', is a catchy riff driven track that will pound its way in to your head while you jam out to it. Kellindo joins us to discuss all of this, as well as growing and balancing his solo work with his session work, what inspired him to write a rock opera, the first single he released for it 'Games', as well as many other topics!!!

Nicole Simone joins the DTP to take us behind her new web series 'On A List', and Late July's upcoming album 'Oceania'!  'On A List' is written, co-directed, and self produced by Nicole and she plays Olivia, a young woman who creates a list of experiences both good and bad to try with someone while getting to know them better, and that’s where Harry enters and the story takes off! ‘On A List’ also features a soundtrack of orchestral pop music from Late July, both from the start of the project to her latest singles like ‘Echoes’, all featuring Nicole’s powerfully haunting vocal presence.  Nicole also discusses her charity Redemption Paws which has rescued over 500 dogs in 2020, her favourite holiday memories, and balancing all of the incredible things she does! All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Nicole Simone on the Desert Tiger Podcast!

Pop and R&B artist Ley Vara joins the DTP to take us behind the music of her latest single ‘Red Flag’! With ‘Red Flag’ Ley Vara shares a powerful message of empowerment to those who may be dealing with toxic relationships of various types, and also saw her release her first music video in support of the track.  Ley also discusses how she has stepped up her efforts as an artist in 2020, her track ‘Space’, and advice to any of us who may be spending our holidays away from our usual plans and celebrations! All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Ley Vara!

Rising Canadian pop artist Valdii joins the DTP to take us behind his latest single, and deepest song yet The Mirror! Known for his time as the lead singer for pop rock group Eleven Past One, Valdii decided to take the lessons he had learnt, and apply them into a solo venture, continuing to grow and create, and paving a path that has led him to this moment. Not only do we take a dive behind the music of The Mirror, but we also discuss the decision to pursue this new path, what it has been like to build this solo career while also being a new father, and what the holiday season means to Valdii! All of this and more as we put our paws in the….snow with Valdii!

Alt Country singer songwriter Matthew Burkhart joins the DTP to take us behind the music of his debut EP 'Slow Burn'!  'Slow Burn' was born when Matt returned home from a vacation in Arizona, one day before the borders locked down, and found himself in self isolation for 2 weeks with the burning desire to create.   Matt also takes us behind the decision to pursue the solo path after years of playing in bands, his track 'Back Down The Road' and it's music video, and adapting to the virtual concert scene!  All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Matthew Burkhart!

Singer Songwriter Astrid Tanton joins the DTP to take us behind the music of her latest single 'Comfort', which is the first track from her upcoming debut EP 'From My Eyes'. We also discuss the music video and dance routine Astrid released for ‘Comfort’, Astrid’s 2019 debut single ‘Love It All’, and her decision to self publish her music! All this and more as we get comfy putting our paws in the sand, with Astrid Tanton!

Canada's Queen of the dance floor Melleefresh joins the DTP to take us behind her new album 'Invincible'!  'Invincible' sees the house music icon and head of Play Records take a change of pace from her signature mischief to spread some positive vibes and cheer! We discuss what influenced this change of direction, some of the remixes done by Play Records heavy hitters, and the best way to test a new track!  All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Melleefresh!

Country Songwriter Dani Strong Joins THE DTP to take us behind the music of her new album Undefined! Undefined is Dani's sophomore album and it saw her return to the studio with Juno award winning producer Dan Brodbeck, who also helped her craft her debut album Time To Breathe. Dani also talks about how having one of her songs stolen drove her forward, balancing motherhood and being a business owner with being a career musician, and her track 'Not Right Now' which was nominated for multiple awards and was featured in ‘Hometown Holiday’! All this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Dani Strong!

Singer Songwriter Tennyson King joins the DTP to talk 'Garden Of Truth', his new positive vibed post apocalyptic single! Tennyson King also takes some time to talk about how experiences from his worldwide travels inspired his track 'Wild Rose', and even gives some advice for those who might want to try the van living lifestyle!  All this and more, as we put our paws in the garden, with Tennyson King!

Country singer songwriter Jordyn Pollard has been building quite a bit of momentum with her debut EP and tracks like ‘Back To Us’ which she joins the DTP to discuss today! ‘Back To Us’ was recently selected as a Stingray Music Trending Track, the first song to ever receive the honour, and we dive into what this opportunity means to Jordyn, as well as what it was like to craft the dream-like music video that captures the song. We also dive into Jordyn’s growth as a singer songwriter, the crafting process of her EP ‘Good On Me’, the country music community in Saskatchewan, and some of her experiences in the theatre world! All of this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Jordyn Pollard!

Known for his role as guitarist for Canadian rock group The Odds, Murray Atkinson is a creative force with an eclectic vision, and he joins DTP to take us behind the music of his instrumental guitar rock album ‘Mubla Tubed’, as well as his ambient orchestral album ‘Aetherium Divine’! We also dive into Murray’s work with video game music, the importance of serving the song, and much more in this episode of Desert Tiger!

Emily Bachynski of Bad Buddy joins the Desert Tiger Podcast to take us behind the music of Bad Buddy and their self titled debut album!  Bad Buddy is a punk group born out of the passions and frustrations of a few former folk musicians who felt an uprising in their souls that could only be fueled with hard hitting riffs and lush harmonies, and out of this Bad Buddy was born to shake the foundations around them. We discuss what it was like for Bad Buddy to transition into this new sound and how their live show has grown with it, the recording of their debut album and some of the tracks like ‘Hunters’, and we also dive in to the Bad Buddy video game which can be found on their website! All of this and more as we put our paws in the sand with Emily of Bad Buddy!

Pop / R&B artist NIIVA joins the Desert Tiger Podcast to take us behind the music of her debut self titled EP ‘NIIVA’! We discuss the path that led NIIVA to this point, including the decision to follow the music in her heart after some time in the band scene, what it was like to craft this new sound, and exactly who helped her to bring this vision to our ears! We also take some time to talk about some of the singles that NIIVA released leading up to this moment, like Love Games and its fantastic music video! So get ready to put your paws in the sand with NIIVA as we dive into all of this and more!

Acclaimed writer & music historian Martin Popoff joins the Desert Tiger Podcast to discuss his new book 'Limelight: Rush In The 80's'! Martin was the writer behind Rush's authorized 2003 biography 'Contents Under Pressure', and a researcher on 2010's documentary 'Rush: Beyond The Lighted Stage', and he is now giving us a greater look at the group with 3 new books looking at the history of the band through the words of band members, family members, and partners in music. 'Limelight: Rush In The 80's' is the 2nd part of this new trilogy and it takes us in to a decade that saw the group start writing shorter songs, using more keyboard, and progressing in to the music video age! And that is just a dusting of the cover of what is contained in this conversation, and in 'Limelight'!