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Ep. #971: Change of Heart

Post author By vish
Post date April 24, 2025

Ian Blurton and Rob Taylor discuss the return of Change of Heart and In the Wreckage, their first album since 1997, Rob’s 1992 departure and its impact on Ian who carried on, the savvy lawyer who oversaw Change of Heart’s major label deal and helped them retain their masters, whether we might see reissues of Tummysuckle and Steelteeth, why they made a new album, Toronto themes and socio-political tones within their respective and collaborative songwriting, remembering Mike Armstrong and Al Miller, why Change of Heart are only playing two shows, other future plans, and much more.

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Ep. #823: Espanola

Post author By vish
Post date November 23, 2023

Aaron Goldstein discusses his band Espanola and their new album, Espanola, Again, what it was like touring with Willie Nelson in Kathleen Edwards’ band, why and how became such a sought-after pedal steel player, the blurry line between producing and writing a song, writing about displacement, southern rock from southern Ontario, future plans, and much more.

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Ep. #707: Ian Blurton’s Future Now

Post author By vish
Post date August 9, 2022

Ian Blurton discusses the ambitious production, metal/punk rock sound, chorus of voices, and intricate lyricism on Second Skin by Ian Blurton’s Future Now, using the Rolling Stones Mobile Studio, Neil Young’s gear, and Randy Bachman’s vintage guitars, Blue Rodeo drummer Glenn Milchem’s ferocious double kick, Toronto the good, album art and the different Canadian and U.S. Second Skin vinyl, playing a show, new songs, future plans, and more. Supported by you on Patreon, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.