episodic What was That? will feature conversations creator Jon Williams has had with artists and creators, primarily modern rock musicians.

]]> What was That? with Jon Williams © What was That? Jon Williams true Jon Williams whatwasthatradio@gmail.com en https://www.whatwasthatradio.com/ It's been an incredible two years of growth personally and business-ly, ha.

Here are my closing thoughts on Season 1 of A Conversation With.


Thanks for being here,

Jon

]]> A Conversation With: The End of Season 1 A Conversation With: The End of Season 1 00:14:28 f055582b-83c0-417f-b7d4-9111b047521b 83 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/a-conversation-with-the-end-of-season-1 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 07:00:14 +0000 It was such a thrill to chat with Cale Gontier (bass). He's been in the industry for over 25 years, whether guitar teching for Three Days Grace, to joining Thornley, and then Art of Dying (on hiatus).

This was lovely.

]]> What was Short? w/Cale Gontier What was Short? w/Cale Gontier 00:04:54 31b69de8-1a25-4846-9e78-7b549722cb22 82 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-cale-gontier Wed, 07 Sep 2022 06:37:31 +0000 Jeen O’Brien is utterly brilliant, she’s also extremely prolific, releasing five records since 2015. She has also helped create tunes for a slew of great Canadian artists including Serena Ryder, Hawksley Workman, and Great Big Sea, and has had her music featured in everything from Google commercials to Degrassi.

This was an incredibly honest conversation about her mental health battles and musical career that has spanned over 20 years.

]]> Jeen Jeen 02:13:11 aec209bd-08d7-4718-87f0-a02d601a44b2 81 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/jeen Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Discussing Marcos' approach to tour life, recording, and managing his passions.

]]> What was Short? w/Standards What was Short? w/Standards 00:14:32 d484b377-af7c-4b30-a000-f88bb073797b 80 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-standards Tue, 30 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 We've been friends for a decade and caught up backstage at the Capital Ballroom in Victoria, B.C. ahead of his show that night.

We discuss his solar-powered home/gig van, his covers ep where he tackled Post Malone and the Aladdin soundtrack. As well as a whole lot of life catch-up chatter.

]]> Kim Churchill Kim Churchill 00:44:27 aea0b0fe-3f54-4bac-a5a2-41ed140495ec 79 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/kim-churchill Mon, 29 Aug 2022 07:00:24 +0000 How do they balance their time? What brought them back to music? How did the band come together?

]]> What was Short? w/Spielbergs What was Short? w/Spielbergs 00:15:06 01589c1b-dd81-4770-9fbe-05d87bd57068 78 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-spielbergs Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:50:19 +0000 Dirty Honey are simply incredible and it was such a thrill to converse with lead singer Marc Labelle.

Their press kit states the following bonkers achievements in just a few years:

- John Notto (Guitarist) was named one of Guitar World’s “50 Hottest New Guitarists” at #24 in their new September 2022 issue.

- The band’s track “When I’m Gone” was the first-ever track from an unsigned band to reach the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

- The band announced a 28-date EU/UK tour for this summer including dates supporting Guns N' Roses, KISS, and Rival Sons, headline shows and festival slots.

- In January of this year the band performed for the NHL Winter Classic on a frozen lake in Minnesota with a cover of Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy”.

- The band has over 45.5 Million Streams and 337K Monthly Listeners on Spotify

]]> Marc Labelle of Dirty Honey Marc Labelle of Dirty Honey 00:53:46 ef16d2c0-c5eb-4653-8f2c-0ea9d7b5ac23 77 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/a-conversation-with-marc-labelle-of-dirty-honey Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Discussing the songwriting/recording/mixing process.

]]> What was Short? w/Spare Parts For Broken Hearts What was Short? w/Spare Parts For Broken Hearts 00:15:30 7f951a7e-a86f-489a-8b9d-025fdd382f01 76 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-spare-parts-for-broken-hearts Tue, 16 Aug 2022 07:00:11 +0000 Marcus Mena is one of the most incredible guitar players on this planet. What a thrill to discuss how he goes about creating his incredible math rock.

]]> standards standards 00:57:00 2744c372-2bb1-48f8-a912-51b94dab421f 75 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/standards Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:00:15 +0000 Discussing their favourite memories together, and the growth that comes with it.

]]> What was Short? w/Bicurious What was Short? w/Bicurious 00:10:16 9cfc3eb6-7eb9-4944-b7d2-0ebd6085cca3 74 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-bicurious Wed, 10 Aug 2022 03:49:21 +0000 Stuck On Planet Earth was formed in high school near 15 years ago. One of my favourite records of 2020 was their debut album, "Beautiful Nowhere". I've been looking forward to conversing with them for over a year and this was as lovely as I'd hope and then some.

]]> Stuck On Planet Earth Stuck On Planet Earth 01:47:07 6a65be44-27ce-4e80-b763-2f512b32873f 73 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/stuck-on-planet-earth Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:07 +0000 We discussed the anxiety and jubilation of the writing and recording process for their third record, "Revelation".

Rich and Robyn are such sweethearts, and so talented.

]]> What was Short? w/Stone Broken What was Short? w/Stone Broken 00:10:52 5f933e49-810a-4b00-9f46-4d0468b417ae 72 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-stone-broken Wed, 03 Aug 2022 04:04:13 +0000 Massive riffs, infectious energy, and unrelenting drive, equals my kind of rock and roll.

They've only released three songs. But you need to get to know this band, ha.

]]> PLAIINS PLAIINS 01:42:23 60d24b84-7e14-4b81-ba7d-7307527ef0e2 71 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/plaiins Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:00:10 +0000 Kim discovered Abba on a religious cassette...Sort of!

]]> What was Short? w/Like A Motorcycle What was Short? w/Like A Motorcycle 00:07:01 9451fbe9-6872-475b-8b68-24c512e20fa8 70 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-like-a-motorcycle Wed, 27 Jul 2022 04:18:19 +0000 These three from Norway just blow my mind, I simply cannot get enough of them. They create such intense and rich soundscapes that pull you in like a hug from a loved one that seems like it’s never going to end, and you’re OK with that, you love hugs with this loved one. I simply adore Spielbergs.

]]> Spielbergs Spielbergs 01:33:46 3efdcfa2-5989-43f7-adbe-220351581bdb 69 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/spielbergs Mon, 25 Jul 2022 07:00:11 +0000 From Courage My Love to Softcult. This short covers their growth and approach to making art on their own terms.

]]> What was Short? w/Softcult What was Short? w/Softcult 00:05:12 084cc8f6-3a1e-47fd-ba29-d54f38d73689 68 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-softcult Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:14 +0000 Saint Asonia released their new EP, "Introvert", two weeks ago.

It was such a thrill to chat with Cale Gontier (bass). He's been in the industry for over 25 years, whether guitar teching for Three Days Grace, to joining Thornley, and then Art of Dying (on hiatus).

This was lovely.

]]> Cale Gontier of Saint Asonia Cale Gontier of Saint Asonia 01:01:17 4ff992b6-a548-4115-9e3e-f747970a1a3b 67 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/cale-gontier-of-saint-asonia Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:10 +0000 Discussing Already Down and Neu in a room full of people with a piano.

]]> What was Short? w/The Matchstick Skeletons What was Short? w/The Matchstick Skeletons 00:07:49 510136d6-b97f-425f-ad63-6cabd58309b6 66 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-the-matchstick-skeletons Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:46:07 +0000 One of the coolest instrumental bands on the planet for me. I simply cannot get enough of the creations Taran and Gavin come to create.

]]> Bicurious Bicurious 01:36:00 e6939e3d-0e4b-42f6-ab13-f70897e3b0ee 65 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/bicurious Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:22:34 +0000 He's a Canadian broadcasting legend who's spoken with some of the greatest performers of the last 40 years. So, what's the key to the art of a great interview?

]]> What was Short? w/Alan Cross What was Short? w/Alan Cross 00:10:53 c4dea646-0d74-4f32-b73e-06de26d0e7b3 64 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-alan-cross Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:15 +0000 It was such a pleasure to converse with Sarah Green of Spare Parts For Broken Hearts. This band is ferocious and this is what I adore about getting the chance to chat with creators. Learning so much about their unique view of this fickle thing we call earth, and how they go about creating.

]]> Spare Parts For Broken Hearts Spare Parts For Broken Hearts 01:39:04 7e14cbc2-4d9b-4a42-80ff-3e426c3390f0 63 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/spare-parts-for-broken-hearts Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:00:10 +0000 It was such a thrill to kick back and converse with Raavi Sita (vox) and James Duncan (bass) of Raavi in Feb of 2021.

In this WWS? we discuss their earliest musical memories.

]]> What was Short? w/Raavi What was Short? w/Raavi 00:08:05 e6b1c533-99d7-4f34-a188-b00c2311c6d1 62 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-raavi Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:26:44 +0000 Ali is a clinical drummer, a wonderfully warm and quirky soul, and out of nowhere early in the pandemic released an electronic album as Naoist.

]]> Ali Siadat of Mother Mother Ali Siadat of Mother Mother 00:40:19 128ca937-8a78-4ce7-93c3-d34554ab1fa9 61 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/ali-siadat-of-mother-mother Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:11 +0000 Discussing their approach for their latest record, Ghost on Tape.

]]> What was Short? w/Blood Red Shoes What was Short? w/Blood Red Shoes 00:13:36 ba35269c-4704-43e6-9ac1-ba5f0deff136 60 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-blood-red-shoes Tue, 21 Jun 2022 19:42:23 +0000 Oh my goodness I was so energized in this conversation, haha. Here's another one from the Live From My Bachelor Pad days.

]]> Graham Wright of Tokyo Police Club/Girlfriend Material Graham Wright of Tokyo Police Club/Girlfriend Material 00:27:47 9eb146d8-50ff-4876-9445-04772d09a975 59 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/graham-wright-of-tokyo-police-club-girlfriend-material Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:00:11 +0000 This was an extremely powerful conversation and a lot of it revolved around mental health and self-growth. In this WWS? Alex shares his mindset and journey.

]]> What was Short? w/Lady Bird What was Short? w/Lady Bird 00:08:48 12b28438-d4a6-42a7-bdba-0bce92357285 58 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-lady-bird Tue, 14 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 I recently discovered Wine Lips and have fallen head over heels for this quirky Toronto punk band. Cam and Aurora were so warm and wonderful, even when I had a few bouts of anxiety during our conversation.

]]> Wine Lips Wine Lips 01:16:35 41b13d7b-3fc3-4bd7-90a3-6499c4082f6a 57 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/wine-lips Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:12 +0000 Trigger warning: We discuss sexual assault.

Milena, Thomas, and I dive into their relationship and creative practice, as well as Milena's assault at 19 which is the main theme of their new album.

]]> What was Short? w/GGGOLDDD What was Short? w/GGGOLDDD 00:15:40 2aed4c50-d807-4aa6-a9ec-611c00b2786d 56 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-gggolddd Tue, 07 Jun 2022 18:52:15 +0000 I adore the quirky brilliance of Sarah Tudzin's illuminati hotties. It was such a pleasure to dive into her mind and process.

]]> Illuminati Hotties Illuminati Hotties 00:31:17 b95d9539-3441-4c0c-8bf7-6b3dcfb26692 55 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/illuminati-hotties Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:43:53 +0000 We discuss Bonnie's growth as an artist and songwriter, and how that played into the creation and rollout of "F.E.A.R."

]]> What was Short? w/Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic What was Short? w/Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic 00:06:52 80f5aa7a-2371-47d7-a197-0bf128f960ad 54 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-bonnie-fraser-of-stand-atlantic Wed, 01 Jun 2022 03:10:20 +0000 Bongloard are a frantic three-piece from Holland that I cannot get enough of.

]]> Bongloard Bongloard 02:15:43 4a3f30c4-e495-4b70-8e23-3d4c2256bafe 53 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/bongloard Mon, 30 May 2022 07:00:11 +0000 Discussing the childhood inspiration that led to Lewis making music, and then how he came to connect with Jimmy to create the Soft Dingaz.

]]> What was Short? w/Sophisticated Dingo What was Short? w/Sophisticated Dingo 00:13:43 2e6c0b28-8867-4b73-9c81-84e0a252d640 52 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-sophisticated-dingo Tue, 24 May 2022 07:00:10 +0000 These Brits are celebrating a #1 album currently on the UK Rock Charts, charting #27 overall a few weeks ago. I had such a wonderful conversation with Rich and Robyn about the challenges they set themselves for the third record and the pride that came in making it.  

]]> Stone Broken Stone Broken 00:30:48 34a57eb7-6c6d-4b36-841a-3ba97afef8bf 51 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/stone-broken Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:10 +0000 We address the creation of their latest EP Outer Space, and their debut album, Plastic Kids.

]]> What was Short? w/The Tazers What was Short? w/The Tazers 00:09:06 3c0ba0f2-48f1-4da0-8190-39811dddbf02 50 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-the-tazers Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:11 +0000 I adore this punk rock band from Halifax. What a delight to speak with two sweethearts, founder Kim, and guitarist Dave.

]]> Like A Motorcycle Like A Motorcycle 01:41:16 31c2ca76-669f-4424-822d-24b2bbfe794d 49 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/like-a-motorcycle Mon, 16 May 2022 07:00:10 +0000 In this What was Short? Jack McEwan addresses my thoughts on "Dread & Butter" and discusses his songwriting approach.

]]> What was Short? w/Psychedelic Porn Crumpets What was Short? w/Psychedelic Porn Crumpets 00:09:42 eb1ba741-a20a-4731-92f3-3198fcc4a6af 48 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-psychedelic-porn-crumpets Tue, 10 May 2022 07:32:12 +0000 I’m late to the party, a decade late at that, but what a thrill to discover Dutch creators GGGOLDDD.

I usually deep dive into researching all the context I can and dissect songs ahead of a conversation. For this one, however, I just wished to go in cold and see if the energy I picked up on sonically, became reality. It did so and more.

]]> GGGOLDDD GGGOLDDD 01:12:55 f75e15f9-4cfe-4539-aafe-ec5e47c0372a 47 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/gggolddd Mon, 09 May 2022 07:00:11 +0000 The key to the brilliance of The Lazy Eyes is they’re not trying to impress you. They’re not trying to impress themselves. They’re just doing what they love with literally no strings attached, and it’s really special.

]]> What was Short? w/The Lazy Eyes What was Short? w/The Lazy Eyes 00:10:28 57262fce-6693-44f4-a120-eb1e72fd420e 46 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-the-lazy-eyes Tue, 03 May 2022 20:22:40 +0000 These two have been making music together for seventeen years and since their debut in 2008 have grown into such a force. Ghost on Tape is their sixth album and it’s covered in mysterious rich fuzz, a sound these two are so at ease in.

]]> Blood Red Shoes Blood Red Shoes 01:34:13 d6b01c28-4c63-41e5-89cd-f8264612a399 45 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/blood-red-shoes Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:08 +0000 In this What was Short? we discuss their approach to key tracks on their debut album, "This Time Next Year", and the skills they learned along the way.

]]> What was Short? w/Kid Kapichi What was Short? w/Kid Kapichi 00:13:21 75e9ab98-5e1e-4fe9-a796-5538c6f4b419 44 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-kid-kapichi Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:00:10 +0000 Australians Stand Atlantic will release their third album 'F.E.A.R. [fuck everything and run]', on May 06. So Bonnie and I discussed the process and her love of shit English television.

]]> Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic Bonnie Fraser of Stand Atlantic 00:44:07 550e369e-1912-490e-82da-2fdef3ee086b 43 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/bonnie-fraser-of-stand-atlantic Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:23:54 +0000 These three are such warm and passionate souls. This What was Short? showcases their tenacity and a nod from the universe to chase their dreams.

]]> What was Short? w/Calva Louise What was Short? w/Calva Louise 00:11:05 7990cf2a-4094-4493-9058-6ce6ea3d54be 42 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-calva-louise Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:00:00 +0000 Dwi is another one of those souls I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know due to my former role in modern rock commercial radio. He decided at the start of the pandemic that it was time to flex some new muscles. He’s been the rock of The Zolas on bass for years now and has spent most of his life in music, but never made any of his own. It was time to change that.

]]> Dwi Dwi 01:20:20 47f39198-5e5a-4182-8109-01088e8b2e56 41 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/dwi Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:53:30 +0000 I love this band so much, and even more so after spending near two hours conversing with Lee and Luke a few months ago. In this short Luke shares contrasting tales of life on the road. Listen to the full conversation here.

]]> What was Short? w/LOWLIVES What was Short? w/LOWLIVES 00:10:44 875ca233-b0b4-4e4e-9a86-46354957f7c4 40 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-lowlives Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:08:32 +0000 I remember taking Mushrooms in Amsterdam many years ago and shortly thereafter subsequently believing the toilet bowl changed into Flipper the Dolphin as I was relieving myself… Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a similar gathering was taking place, though I’ve no idea if Flipper showed face. Regardless, that trip led to the formation of one of the most prolific and exciting rock bands to walk the rock we call Earth.

What a thrill it was to converse with band leader Jack McEwen.

]]> Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Psychedelic Porn Crumpets 01:40:24 feb07b1d-f983-4cff-9f44-bd5f8fc5b42a 39 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/psychedelic-porn-crumpets Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:08 +0000 Raphael and I discuss the path that led him to master in psychedelic music engineering, his musician filled family, how he found grounding when moving from Austria to Germany and the differences in the cultures.

]]> What was Short? w/Spiral Drive What was Short? w/Spiral Drive 00:11:32 a56d5d5c-a24e-4de1-a29c-a6b1991addce 38 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-spiral-drive Tue, 05 Apr 2022 22:30:51 +0000 This was a really special conversation with Alex of Lady Bird. An urgent and sharp three-piece from Tunbridge Wells, England.

]]> Alex of Lady Bird Alex of Lady Bird 01:31:46 7f65e466-b3ce-4200-b15e-a45fc502c622 37 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/alex-of-lady-bird Mon, 04 Apr 2022 07:00:18 +0000 Jim, Orlando, and I deep dive into the creation of "Where Do We Go From Here", and the emotions it stirs up.

]]> What was Short? w/Electric Enemy What was Short? w/Electric Enemy 00:14:39 8a8b52a0-8795-44cc-825f-1c1a1a1b85d2 36 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-electric-enemy Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:00:15 +0000 LOWLIVES are a stand-and-deliver rock band that I cannot get enough of. It was a pleasure to speak with Lee and Luke.

]]> LOWLIVES LOWLIVES 01:53:17 f0812c26-2944-409e-94d6-d46403508a0d 35 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/lowlives Mon, 28 Mar 2022 07:00:14 +0000 In this What was Short? we learn how Alice Cooper played a part in Kat Leon's musical journey.

]]> What was Short? w/Pep Squad What was Short? w/Pep Squad 00:07:54 15c0b878-c9bc-4cf5-a7ab-412718e0673d 34 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-pep-squad Tue, 22 Mar 2022 22:28:26 +0000 This band is the closest I’ll come to feeling like I’m smoking a blunt on Mars.

]]> Spiral Drive Spiral Drive 01:50:58 5fe7c1e3-8029-482a-b5d5-1a5752bcdb6f 33 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/spiral-drive Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:00:10 +0000 In this What was Short? Craig addresses his coping mechanisms for OCD and discusses the negative effect social media can have on us and our passions.

]]> What was Short? w/LOSER What was Short? w/LOSER 00:11:24 d2a1c356-68ff-4ebb-9ae9-96602c516f2c 32 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-loser Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:09:35 +0000 Neu will sarcastically tell you he’s just doing the best he can, and that’s what makes him so brilliant.

]]> The Matchstick Skeletons The Matchstick Skeletons 01:36:38 0939e027-fe62-4574-88e1-ea55cc422f0f 31 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/the-matchstick-skeletons Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:24:18 +0000 What was Short? w/Bexley What was Short? w/Bexley 00:09:51 cf564fd1-43a3-4183-b649-b3f064dc08e3 30 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-bexley Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:46:40 +0000 I spoke with Jordan, Brian, and Mrs White last February in the early days of WWTR.

]]> Jane N' The Jungle Jane N' The Jungle 01:14:57 a2860976-8151-46e2-9d5c-6592a37141e7 29 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/jane-n-the-jungle Mon, 07 Mar 2022 08:05:15 +0000 Justin and I discuss "Flies in The Honey".

]]> What was Short? w/BRKN LOVE What was Short? w/BRKN LOVE 00:08:51 9b7c89c4-d87e-4ff7-9caf-90179a3d07d4 28 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/what-was-short-w-brkn-love Tue, 01 Mar 2022 21:52:39 +0000 I first heard Where Do We Go From Here? and was hooked. Electric Enemy are a seriously exciting rock band from London, England. Here's my conversation with Jim and Orlando.

Electric Enemy

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]]> Electric Enemy Electric Enemy 01:31:34 b3ccd76c-d684-47b5-8f00-3ab404b4416a 27 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/a-conversation-with-electric-enemy Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:42:30 +0000 The key to the brilliance of The Lazy Eyes is they’re not trying to impress you. They’re not trying to impress themselves. They’re just doing what they love with literally no strings attached, and it’s really special.

They’ve written the soundtrack to my end of day 420 steps. They transport me to a world of grounded jubilation and fascination. This is a fuzzy psychedelic adventure, and the magic of their self recorded and self-produced work lies in that simplicity. Tune-up, find that natural tone, lay it down, don’t mess with it too much in post, and bam. I spoke with them for over an hour in late 2021, initially live on Twitch, and they’re such wonderful souls.

What was That?

The Lazy Eyes

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]]> The Lazy Eyes The Lazy Eyes 00:59:08 9bef215b-ef7d-4e65-b19c-0a0913c1c8dd Jon Williams 26 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/the-lazy-eyes Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 "In 2017 Sophia Fitch left her New York band and drove across the country while six months pregnant. She returned to her home town of Berkeley, CA, to have her baby and start making music independently."

Skip forward to the start of 2021 and my partner Jody discovers her music, and then features her in What was Jyoti? (Wednesday evenings at 9 PM PT). After noticing Jody's social posts, Sophia reached out to say thanks. That organic connection led to this very conversation.

Sophia Fitch

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]]> Sophia Fitch Sophia Fitch 00:50:22 2c256173-0f02-4aaf-81fa-463f077dc69a Jon Williams 25 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/sophia-fitch Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:02:50 +0000 It was such a thrill to kick back and converse with Raavi Sita (vox) and James Duncan (bass) of Raavi.

Admittedly this was in February of 2021, and I have no excuse for why it's taken so long to release it to the world, ha.

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Raavi & the Houseplants Linktree

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]]> Raavi Raavi 00:54:18 cc1df71b-bd49-4558-9716-ae597290bb74 Jon Williams 24 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/raavi Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Justin Benlolo knew from a very young age what he wanted to do, and with the incredible backing of his family and friends, he has thrown himself full force into as many growth opportunities as possible in the last decade. With that, he has learned at a very young age how fickle and intriguing the music industry can be. 

The self-entitled debut album didn’t get a former label’s seal of approval, but I’m so thankful all involved enabled its release because it’s an astonishing record. The full-length debut is hook-filled and powerful, vocally rich and raw. It’s my kind of stand-and-deliver rock n roll.

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]]> BRKN LOVE BRKN LOVE 01:38:40 1fdba595-11f1-4e19-acbb-16ec3884142e Jon Williams 23 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/brkn-love Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:59:44 +0000 This band seemingly has an innate ability to produce thunderous walls of sound that deeply impact me, because coupled with the openness and self-reflecting lyrics and its delivery from Amanda, they create extremely powerful art. Their self-titled record is as delicate as it is destructive. Here's A Conversation With Amanda and Steve of Bexley.

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]]> Bexley Bexley 02:09:05 1ca16c52-bd8e-4954-888c-33d451e13bba Jon Williams 22 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/bexley Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:01:25 +0000 Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn signed to a major label deal when 16, but a decade later are now free to create on their own terms and the results are a collection of unapologetic and politically aware songs that I cannot stop listening to. They have no fear in shining a light on disturbing contemporary themes, like in BWBB where they address gender violence, and the double standard and hypocrisy of the “bro code”. 

Their second EP Year Of The Rat is released in February 2022, and while they only have a handful of songs out in the world at this moment, each one is compelling and powerful. Across all their releases you will find grunge meets shoegaze of the highest quality showcasing tender yet barbed vocals, delightfully expansive crunchy guitars, and a precise booming drum kit. I adore songs that have purpose through every step of creation, and Softcult are filled with an awful lot of passion and ability.


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]]> Softcult Softcult 01:06:07 ec4f4ea7-2df6-46f2-b7d7-8b9e8b30ec98 Jon Williams 21 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/softcult Mon, 17 Jan 2022 23:59:44 +0000 The Tazers are a psychedelic rock band from South Africa. My first introduction was care of the good old YouTube algo three years ago, and the utterly brilliant Love Machine. It was such a wonderful chat that covered so much ground from quirky recording and mixing techniques to the impact of streaming services, and how the rock scene is a true passion affair in Johannesburg.

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]]> The Tazers The Tazers 01:44:10 4a296d24-03f3-4403-84a4-65836767ae4b Jon Williams 20 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/the-tazers Mon, 10 Jan 2022 23:49:12 +0000 These two best mates thrash, sweat, and have as much fun as possible and that energy hits me hard. I adore the quirky storytelling and relentless momentum they create. One of my favourite lines Lewis has penned is, “It’s like buying steak knives when you haven’t cooked a day in your life”.

Here's A Conversation With Lewis of Sophisticated Dingo.

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]]> Sophisticated Dingo Sophisticated Dingo 01:08:13 5e018514-b4e3-496c-b05a-c4885ab2faa0 Jon Williams 19 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/sophisticated-dingo Mon, 03 Jan 2022 23:59:09 +0000 Near two years ago I stumbled across Pep Squad and was instantly hooked. There was refreshing energy to their music, and not in the sense of what they're making, as to that they're making it in the first place. These are three experienced performers and creators with a clear edge to this collective sound. I was fascinated and excited to pick their brains. Here's A Conversation With Pep Squad.

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]]> Pep Squad Pep Squad 01:27:34 d4ea7f8c-4108-491a-b57a-17f0c07bdb12 Jon Williams 18 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/pep-squad Mon, 27 Dec 2021 23:58:45 +0000 "Stadium dreams on a bedroom budget." LOSER is a rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Their second record, "All The Rage", was one of my favourites of 2021, and it was such a thrill to speak with lead singer Tim and bass player Craig. I adore open and authentic conversation. We could have spoken all day, ha.

Thanks for being here.

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]]> LOSER LOSER 01:44:09 a092ad3b-bc98-4576-a463-01960f0433f4 Jon Williams 17 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/loser Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:44:12 +0000 Another from the Live From My Bachelor Pad Vault, and thus originally live-streamed in April of 2020, here's my conversation with the lead singer of Vancouver-based rock band, The Zolas.

We cover his love of Britpop and its inspiration on their latest record, "Come To Life". His love of Ultimate (Frisbee), Chorus/Flange effects, two cats, and the tall guy at the back of the show (himself).

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]]> Zach Gray of The Zolas Zach Gray of The Zolas 00:53:30 1fd52026-5594-461d-a7cb-b778b4b7678c Jon Williams 16 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/zach-gray-of-the-zolas Mon, 13 Dec 2021 20:08:17 +0000 I first heard Alan Cross when backpacking in Canada over twelve years ago. I moved here chasing the dream of rock radio and up until mid-2020, I worked at The Zone @ 91-3 in Victoria. During my ten years there Alan and I crossed paths a couple of times, and he became an ally in my lust to grow as a broadcaster. Now I'm independent, I had to pick his brain over his practice and successful career.

Alan Cross has been in Canadian broadcasting for 40 years this year.

"In October 1980, I got my start at CKUW at the University of Winnipeg, which, at the time, was a closed-circuit station. Our broadcast range was limited to one hallway and one cafeteria."

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]]> Alan Cross Alan Cross 01:04:58 83c6b717-a0c8-41f6-9c6e-0676fab3ce8a Jon Williams 15 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/alan-cross Mon, 06 Dec 2021 21:06:31 +0000 Calva Louise is one of the most exciting modern alternative bands on the planet. I have played the shit out of them since launching WWTR a little over a year ago, ha.

Here's their bio.

"Their eclectic sound is a molotov cocktail, encompassing ambitious songwriting and searing guitar hooks. Jess, Alizon, and Ben crossed paths in London during 2016, forming the band and quickly supporting the likes of Highly Suspect, Albert Hammond Jr., and Razorlight on tour. Since the band started, Calva Louise's songs have found heavy rotation across BBC1 with Jack Saunders, Huw Stephens, Annie Mac and Abbie McCarthy, BBC6 Music with Lauren Laverne, Steve Lamacq, Shaun Keaveny and the legendary Iggy Pop, X-posure with John Kennedy, as well as a live session at BBC Maida Vale Studios."

Thanks for being here,

Jon

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]]> Calva Louise Calva Louise 01:33:54 1624f084-f0cb-4361-8691-f5dc3dcee613 Jon Williams 14 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/calva-louise Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:45:06 +0000 I. LOVE. THIS. BAND. Kid Kapichi is one of the most exciting rock bands on the planet. Their fearless authenticity and raucous energy are palpable. Their debut album, "This Time Next Year", is clinical and quite frankly a must listen. Here's a Conversation With Ben and George of Kid Kapichi.

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]]> Kid Kapichi Kid Kapichi 01:38:02 733a6dd3-295b-4ef1-83db-068f15dda56d Jon Williams 13 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/kid-kapichi Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:08:33 +0000 Menno and I have slowly gotten to know each other through a series of fleeting connections across the last ten years.

 

He was in a rock n roll band, I was on the radio. Lots of fun was had.

This is another conversation from the vault and the "Live From My Bachelor Pad" days early pandemic. It's also one of my favourite conversations because it's the meeting of years worth of growth leading to the most open and genuine conversation we've had yet.

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]]> Menno Versteeg of Royal Mountain Records & Mav Karlo Menno Versteeg of Royal Mountain Records & Mav Karlo 00:55:33 21aae021-7934-48d2-8dca-edee6d72fd8b Jon Williams 12 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/menno-versteeg-of-royal-mountain-records-mav-karlo Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:55:53 +0000 Another one from the vault and the "Live From My Bachelor Pad" days early pandemic. I've known Jason Verners for ten years, and I've watched him grow so much. So let's chat about the journey and try and learn some tricks along the way.

His bio reads.

Jason Verners has been called “The Magician For The Millennial”. Born in the West Coast of Canada, Jason spent his childhood years mastering the art of sleight-of-hand and now at just 22 years old, he has spent the past decade performing his magic all across North America. He has won numerous international awards for his craft, including a gold medal at PCAM and a bronze medal in The International Youth Magic Championships in Las Vegas.


Most recently, Jason was nominated for the Canadian Rising Star at the Allan Slaight Awards and was featured on the cover of Vanish Magazine, the largest magic industry publication in the world.


Verners' illusions have been featured on television channels including The Space Channel, Syfy, and even Shane Black’s film: The Predator! Jason Verners can now be found performing at celebrity events, theatres and festivals all over the world. He truly has the ability to entertain anyone, anywhere!

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]]> Jason Verners Jason Verners 00:38:55 9d0a32f0-2f28-4ed1-89f0-3b34fa821cf0 Jon Williams 11 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/jason-verners Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:15:58 +0000 One of my all-time favourite bands is Billy Talent. From the driving riffs to the powerful lyricism, they captured my heart half a lifetime ago and I've never looked back. That's why it was such a thrill to speak with lead singer Ben ahead of their headlining appearance at Rock The Shores on Vancouver Island in 2014.

We discuss his early days in radio, the time when he wanted to drum, and his advice for those starting out in the music industry.

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]]> Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent Ben Kowalewicz of Billy Talent 00:11:47 76bd36f3-6f76-40a2-b62b-b4a5a36055e9 Jon Williams 10 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/ben-kowalewicz-of-billy-talent Mon, 01 Nov 2021 13:21:46 +0000 Black Pistol Fire is a rock duo that split their time between Canada and the U.S. They're also one of the most electric live bands I've ever seen. This conversation is from December 2018 ahead of Black Pistol Fire's sold-out show at The Capital Ballroom in Victoria, BC. Eric Owen and I talk drummer hacks, independent growth, and his bandmate Kevin's close calls over the years.

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]]> Eric Owen of Black Pistol Fire Eric Owen of Black Pistol Fire 00:11:47 333619a5-da54-4c46-9ffb-4a7b0f5c0f84 Jon Williams 9 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/eric-owen-of-black-pistol-fire Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:37:29 +0000 After graduating high school, Rebecca Sky set out on a five-year, 24 Country exploration to find herself. She slept in a hammock in the Amazon Jungle, skinny-dipped off the West African Coast, climbed the chocolate hills in the Philippines, and fell in love in Cuba (then again in Brazil, and a final time to a musician from Canada). During her time in Africa, Rebecca was bit by a spider and developed an autoimmune disease that forced her to return home to Vancouver Island, captivated by the world and longing for another adventure. 

So she did what every wanderer does when standing still—began writing. 

Her work has since garnered over 20 million reads on Wattpad.

Rebeca and I originally spoke in March of 2020.

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]]> Rebecca Sky Rebecca Sky 00:15:39 130bb689-4c72-4626-9189-8ca656ebb1b3 Jon Williams 8 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/rebecca-sky Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:38:55 +0000 Jasmin Parkin is a multi-instrumentalist and part of the Canadian rock band Mother Mother. She’s also a Yogi and co-owner of North Yoga in Squamish. This was another wonderful conversation from my early pandemic "Live From My Bachelor Pad" live stream series. Jasmin and I chat about her new massage course, yoga/grounding techniques, and we even freestyle, with help from my looper, over the phone.

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]]> Jasmin Parkin of Mother Mother Jasmin Parkin of Mother Mother 00:32:34 16608d77-913e-4d03-9882-510206ea9285 Jon Williams 7 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/jasmin-parkin-of-mother-mother Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:19:15 +0000 At the start of the pandemic, I started a cheeky live stream series called "Live From My Bachelor Pad". One of the first episodes happened to be on my birthday and I HAD to speak with Jason Parsons AKA Human Kebab. We freestyle rap, we deep dive into our friendship and the incredible memories USS has brought us over the years.

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]]> Human Kebab of USS Human Kebab of USS 00:39:31 9cbf0eb3-d87a-496b-98d2-aafa694385b1 Jon Williams 6 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/human-kebab-of-uss Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:56:15 +0000 Sleepshake (formerly known as Shed Monkeys are one of the most exciting modern rock bands on Vancouver Island. We caught up last October to discuss the origins of the band forming after connecting on a dating app. Nate securing a legendary piece of Jimi Hendrix gear. And dissect all of their creations on the new ep.

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]]> SLEEPSHAKE SLEEPSHAKE 00:52:00 3db53222-9f6a-4610-a325-54ee6ce5820c Jon Williams 5 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/sleepshake Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:58:35 +0000 Jesse Roper is such a wonderful soul and cracking blues musician from Metchosin, on Vancouver Island, Canada.

What's in his garden, man? Robins.

What else? Stinging Nettles.

So. Anyone for tea?

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]]> Jesse Roper Jesse Roper 00:35:36 fc4e29e7-72f0-4585-9c26-1d7b0ecbede0 Jon Williams 4 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/jesse-roper Mon, 20 Sep 2021 09:42:10 +0000 Here's my conversation with Conor Mason and Joe Langridge-Brown of Nothing But Thieves, an English alt-rock band of the highest caliber.

We cover the foundations of NBT and then dive into the creation of their second record Brocken Machine, which is just masterful. We also discuss the impact of their rise on Conor's mental health, and how they grew stronger from the challenges that arose, and then channeled that growth into the album.


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Nothing But Thieves

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]]> Nothing But Thieves Nothing But Thieves 00:26:32 5832e60b-a490-45eb-bb3b-213e90895c3c Jon Williams 3 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/nothing-but-thieves Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:05:38 +0000 It is such a thrill to share this conversation with Eric Burton of Black Pumas. A psychedelic soul duo from the U.S. This conversation supplies the foundation of their connection and how their brilliant debut album came to be.

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]]> Eric Burton of Black Pumas Eric Burton of Black Pumas 00:29:57 1a1cb66b-d32e-4908-9f5c-7cfd198f8cd8 Jon Williams 2 1 full false https://pod.co/wwtr-a-conversation-with/eric-burton-of-black-pumas Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:49:56 +0000 What was That? is a radio station, foundation hybrid. Free to listen to all 24/7, but with subscription support options.

When you support WWTR, not only does 50% of your subscription go directly back into the subscriber, artist community, and What was Arts Academy? But subscribers collectively decide how those contributions are allocated. 

Together, we’ll choose where to invest in the arts and mental health of performers, creators, and those in our community.

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