On Episode 24, I talk to singer-songwriter, Paige Rutledge! We met at the University of Guelph during our time at the open mics in the historic Bullring venue. I was hosting the open mics when I met Paige and instantly loved her style of honest songwriting, and I have always wanted to co-write or chat about music, so I’m excited to hear her perspective on everything. Paige is actively involved in co-writing, and often heads to Nashville to collaborate and grow her network of songwriters for buil...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 24
On Episode 23, the first guest of this podcast comes back! Ty Callan just released his debut single under his new alternative-indie inspired project, Sit Still. Ty has spent the last few years putting together a catalogue of material that he has arranged, written, produced, mixed, and released completely independently. Check out the first release, “For You”, wherever you stream! Ty does work out of his home studio for artists looking to expand on their demos by adding instrumentation, adjusting ...
May 09, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 23
On Episode 22, I sit down with Canadian contemporary roots singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin. Her latest album, Willow ( March 3, 2023 ) is available everywhere now! On this episode we discuss: Her songwriting, recording, and touring process with partner, Ryan Schurman . Where she draws inspiration from for her lyrics. Her love for gardening and the importance of cultivating home-grown foods. The songwriting workshops she hosts for students around the country. Her upcoming shows for the Willow T...
Apr 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 22
On Episode 21 I chat with Matt Lamers, Allison Dyjach, and Rory McLachlin, who are 3 of the 4 members (not including Matt Rappolt) making up Ontario based folk-pop band, I the Mountain . The band is known for their joyous harmonies, interactive live performances, and passion for building community through music, and they’ve built a fanbase of loyal “Mountaineers” across Canada. You can find them performing at this year’s Mariposa Folk Festival, and keep an eye on their socials for more show anno...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 21
On episode 20 I speak with singer-songwriter, Tania Joy . Tania is a multi-talented artist who played with Serena Ryder and was in The Weeknd’s original backing band and her latest album, I Will Stand , was produced by 2022 Juno Award winner Hill Kourkoutis . Tania has also played a huge role in co-founding and organizing the Springtide Music Festival , a 3-day festival showcasing live music across a diverse set of small venues in downtown Uxbridge, Ontario. I was lucky enough to join the festiv...
Feb 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 20
On episode 19 I jump on a call with Canadian songwriter, John Muirhead, who just returned from Sweden’s Live at Heart festival, so we caught up about his experiences there, and chatted about his new single, New Life available everywhere on February 17th, 2023. John is an awesome guy with a huge heart, and he does such a great job at finding resources and connections to support his passion and career in the music industry. He is definitely someone I look up to, and I was very excited for the oppo...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 19
On episode 18 I got together with my friend, and Canadian songwriter, Bradon Thomas Dougherty who writes for various artists, and his own projects including, Dakota Mill, and Brother & Son. On this episode we talk about Bradon’s writing, releasing music as an independent artist, places to draw creativity, travel, ghost stories, and lots more! Check out Bradon's music on all streaming platforms, along with Dakota Mill's newest EP, 'Nonsense' (2022). On this episode we discuss ... Bradon's lat...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 18
On episode 17 I got together with Mattie Leon to talk about his new single, "Marigold" from his upcoming album, "Backroad Medicine". Mattie took on the process of mixing some of the songs on the record in partnership with Josh Bowman after recording with producer and engineer, Mark Howard, which you can hear about on our last episode together (Ep. 06). Hunter's Upcoming Shows: January 24th at the Dakota Tavern in Toronto, ON (8:00pm, 19+) On this episode we talk about ... Mattie's background in ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 17
On this very special, first episode of 2023, I sit down with my dad, Kent Sheridan over the holidays during my visit home. On this episode, we talk about his career in the entertainment industry as a musician, singer, actor, and director. You can see his upcoming performances in the Rock of Ages show starting in February at the Elgin Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. On this episode we discuss ... His upcoming performance at the Rock of Ages show in Toronto, On ( Ticket Link ) His insight into on-sta...
Jan 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 16
On episode 15 I speak to singer-songwriter, and producer Nolan Hubbard about the evolution of his music and songwriting, and his new single ("Will I Ever Know"), which he managed to record, produce, and mix independently from his home studio in Kingston, Ontario. On this episode we discuss how to stay inspired while enjoying the process of your songwriting, or whatever passion you are pursuing. Nolan and I have also been collaborating on a new project with a few of our friends and music co-write...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 15
On episode 14 I speak to Nolan and Kris of the marketing and PR agency, From the Strait. We chat about strategies for independent artists to gain traction, and a buzz around their music. They are also musicians and big fans of music who honestly just want to highlight great songs and artists. They have a lot of great interviews, videos and write-ups up on their website, and they have cultivated an awesome space for great local, and international music. On this episode we talk about ... Their mar...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
I sat down with songwriter and musician, Joey Denbutter to talk about the latest collection of songs ("Nonsense", "SAD", "Better Days") he's released under his band project, Dakota Mill. Joey also runs a home studio based in Guelph, Ontario where he produces and does audio engineering for other artists and projects. Recently, I got together with Joey and Kitchener based media agency, Canadian Daydream to film and record a live and acoustic version of y latest single, Northern Lights. Check the v...
Nov 21, 2022•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 13
I jumped on a call with Vancouver based musician and songwriter, Wesley Attew, who recently launched his artist management agency, Arcadia Artist Development. Wesley's latest singles ("Courage", and "End of The Line") have harboured nearly 200,000 collectively, and foreshadow the release of his upcoming album. On this episode we talk about ... Wesley's songwriting evolution of the years How he's built a team he can confidently write, produce, and record with Producer Jeff Zipp at Light Machine R...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to Episode 11 where I discuss some marketing and playlisting strategies you can use for your music as an independent artist . It is important to have a strategy before you release that new song or album, but it can be hard to know where to start, and where to look for help, especially under a tight budget. I hope this episode helps in your strategies to promote your new and already released music! On this episode I discuss … Free playlist submission platforms that I use every week Check ...
Oct 31, 2022•13 min•Ep. 11
On Episode 10, I speak with singer-songwriter, Lauryn Macfarlane . In this episode, we will cover: Her performances at the Peterborough Folk Festival (2022) The SOCAN songwriter house in L.A. FACTOR grants and the application process The challenges behind songwriting as a career Working with producers to fill out your acoustic structures The standard of releasing high quality music Reach out to Lauryn: W: Laurynmacfarlane.com I: @laurynmacfarlane Spotify Link Thank you for listening! Episode 11 ...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 10
On episode 9, I speak with singer-songwriter, Duncan Ivany of The North Coast Band , who just released their debut album, Field to City (September 2022) . The band is comprised of brothers Duncan and Connor Ivany, who are also organic farmers, and conservationists in Ontario, Canada. On this show we discuss the writing process of the album, how they self-produced and arranged the music, and what they did for mixing and mastering to tie it all together. We also discuss Canadian options for pressi...
Oct 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 9
On Episode 8, I speak with audio engineer and podcaster, Jordan Moore . Jordan runs a studio in Hamilton, Ontario where he records and mixes audio recordings of various genres, and manages his podcast network, including Before the Tour. Jordan is a veteran of live sound and really understands what it takes to record professional quality material without spending money on studio space and time, so I wanted to talk to him about techniques that take your home studio set up to the next level. We als...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 8
On Episode 7, I sit down with poet, Maria Giesbrecht, who just released her first collection of poems titled, ‘peeling oranges’. We discuss the process of writing the collection, where she finds inspiration, the challenges in promoting your writing as an independent artist, finding a publisher, and how she managed to make her debut collection a Canadian bestseller on Amazon.com. In this episode we discuss: The process of writing a collection of poems. How to find an editor that works for you. Ho...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7
In episode 6, I speak with singer-songwriter, Mattie Leon about the recording process of his third album with producer Mark Howard (works include The Tragically Hip, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Avril Lavigne). We also dive into the transformation of his writing style over his last 3 studio albums and explore his tips to songwriters who are looking to enhance their demo capabilities, pursue marketing and sync opportunities in media, as well as approaching label and management representation...
Aug 22, 2022•49 min•Ep. 6
on Episode 5 I speak with producer and songwriter, Luke Roes on his transition from writing and recording with his band, Ivory Hours, to his solo project and music production. We talk about the process of recording and producing his first two singles in his home studio and how he approached writing his debut full length album. Check out all of Luke's music and social media accounts right here! In this episode, we will cover: Finding your voice on social media. How to promote your music online. L...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
On episode 4, I speak with mastering engineer, Kristian Montano on his journey through songwriting, performing and touring with various musical groups including Sun K and Jeremie Albino, to how he began operating his full time mastering business, Montano Mastering, based in Toronto, Ontario. Kristian’s client base includes Sam Roberts, The Strumbellas, Dear Rouge, Don River, Jeremie Albino, The Royal Foundry, New City, and many more . In this episode, we will cover: The art of mastering. How you...
Jul 25, 2022•26 min•Ep. 4
In episode 3, I speak with songwriter, Cassie Noble, who is currently on tour with Gamekeeper throughout eastern Canada and the U.S. She has some Ontario tour dates coming up, including one in Waterloo that I will be joining. Details and ticket link below! Cassie has a new album in the works, so we also spoke about the inspiration and process behind it, while digging into the what drives your creative process. Ticket Link & Show Details to July 14th in Waterloo, Ontario with Cassie Noble, Hu...
Jul 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 3
In episode 2, I speak with songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Ty Callan, who plays drums and bass on my music and he helps me with production and arrangements, but he is also gearing up to start his own solo project where he records, writes, performs and mixes everything by himself in his studio. In this episode we will get a teaser of one of his upcoming releases, 'For You', and we'll talk about the world of self-recording, mixing, and home studios. In this episode, we will cover:...
Jul 11, 2022•21 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to Before the Tour, a podcast where I talk to people from all corners of the music industry. From songwriters to managers, and booking agents to grant writers, I want this podcast to resonate with your passion for music, whether you are a professional, beginner, or just have an appreciation. Check out the first episode of the show right now, wherever you listen to podcasts! Episode 1 features my long time friend and music collaborator, Ty Callan. Ty has produced and performed on the majo...
Jul 04, 2022•3 min•Ep. 1
