Murray A. Lightburn discusses his emotional new album, Once Upon a Time in Montreal, how its narrative is inspired by the romance between his mother and late father, a man he never really got to know, parenting during a pandemic, communicating via music, pride and distance, big love, jazz and punk, future plans, and much 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.
In a chat recorded 20 months ago but unreleased until now, Charlie Steen discusses his wonderful band shame and their 2021 album Drunk Tank Pink, the monarchy, pandemic life in London, and strange living arrangements, staving off loneliness by watching ensemble shows like The Sopranos, future (now present) plans, and much more. shame’s 2023 world tour brings them to Edmonton’s Winterruption Festival on January 27, and their new album, Food for Worms, is out February 24 via Dead Oceans. Supported by you on Patreon, Blackbyrd Myoozik, Pizza Trokadero, the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad’s Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S. and Black Women United YEG. Follow vish online.
