Inside the Music with StereoRuss
Inside the Music with StereoRuss is a bi-weekly interview podcast with musicians and music professionals, uncovering their stories, creative processes, and personal insights. Launched in 2023, it has become a leading podcast in the Ontario music community, offering thoughtful conversations with a diverse range of artists and industry professionals. https://youtube.com/@stereoruss https://instagram.com/stereoruss https://tiktok.com/@stereoruss https://stereoruss.com
Episodes
Gareth Inkster is an independent singer/songwriter and pianist for the band Golden Feather from Hamilton, Ontario. Today we sit down for a deep, thoughtful conversation about creativity, authenticity, and what it means to be a musician in a world obsessed with outcomes.
We talk about Gareth’s journey through the Hamilton music scene, his role in Golden Feather, and why long form, exploratory music still matters. Gareth also shares ...
Aysanabee is a two-time Juno award winning artist who will be playing at Bridgeworks in Hamilton, Ontario this Sunday December 7 in support of his third and latest album “Edge of the Earth”.
In this interview, we dive into the making of "Edge of the Earth", the story behind its album cover, and Aysanabee’s journey through 180+ shows across the world. We also get into his soul and folk influences, the Indigenous openers on this tou...
Mark Furukawa (aka DJ Mark) is the owner of Dr. Disc Records, legendary Hamilton DJ, community builder, and one of the city’s most enduring champions of local music.
Mark has been running Dr. Disc since 1991, outlasting corporate giants like HMV, surviving the Napster era, and navigating the chaos of COVID. We also talk DJ philosophy, the emotional power of physical music, and the joy of creating space for local musicians to thri...
Danny Miles is the drummer for July Talk, producer, DJ, photographer, and all around creative force. We dig deep into his journey: from touring the world with July Talk, to his solo projects, producing hip-hop inspired instrumentals, and even releasing a photography and poetry book, The Beauty of Vultures.
Credits:
Recorded at Catherine North Studios (Hamilton, Ontario)
Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media
Production Assis...
Ariana Fig is back on Inside the Music! She is a singer, songwriter, and producer, this time with even more stories, songs, and laughs. Two years after her first interview, Ariana talks with StereoRuss about how her sound and mindset have evolved while creating her soon to be released debut album, So Long Sinner State.
Credits
Recorded at Catherine North Studios (Hamilton, Ontario)
Produced by StereoRuss and StereoRuss Media
Prod...
StereoRuss goes on location at Into the Abyss Records with Public Health, Hamilton’s latest noise rock quartet. They talk about building community through DIY spaces, pushing sonic boundaries with harsh tones and feedback, and the inspirations that shaped their sound.
Topics in this interview:
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What makes a DIY venue different from a bar
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How Public Health evolved from psych rock to noise rock
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The recording process of their...
Buddha Abusah is a hip hop artist, producer, engineer, who brings his raw and honest energy for an uplifting conversation about music, fatherhood, and staying true to your path.
Buddha opens up about the meaning behind his name, the philosophy of be, do, have, and why he believes creativity should never be compromised by ego, money, or outside expectations. The two talk about the balance between family and art, how to maintain your...
StereoRuss visits the eclectic Tape Studio for conversation with Adam Bentley: musician, producer, and founder of the music marketing company Auteur Research (since recording the company has changed it's name to Echo Myron). Adam opens up about his early days in the Hamilton indie scene, how a fictional label and a MySpace hustle turned into a 15+ year career helping artists reach new audiences, and why the title “Dreamcrusher” isn...
Danny Smart is a producer, musician, and podcast host working out of the vibrant Halo Studio in Hamilton, Ontario.
Originally from a small town in England, Danny shares his journey from cruise ship performer to becoming a key player in Hamilton’s music scene. He reflects on his love for country music, his early musical influences (shoutout Johnny Cash), and what ultimately drew him to Canada, and to Hamilton.
The two dive into Dann...
Tom Meikle (aka Mappe Of) is a genre bending vocalist, guitarist, and electronic musician. We explore the layered, emotional worlds behind his music and discuss his upcoming album Afterglades which will be released September 19.
Recorded at Catherine North Studios, Tom’s creative second home, Tom opens up about his creative process, from guitar-forward songwriting to glitchy modular synth experimentation, and even building glitch t...
Will Crann is a producer and co-owner of the the legendary Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, Ontario.
Will shares his journey to becoming co-owner of one of Hamilton’s most beloved recording spaces. He opens up about his early days playing bass in House Art, how a broken piece of gear led to an internship that turned into studio ownership, and why he's grateful for the people he works with.
The conversation dives into the realit...
Robb Cappelletto is back! Robb is a world renowned jazz guitarist who just released his latest album Float with his instrumental jazz-fusion group Re.verse.
Robb shares the band’s journey from weekly bar residencies to headlining the Toronto Jazz Festival, and how years of live performance and experimentation shaped the tight, genre-blending sound on Float. He breaks down the balance between composition and improvisation, the subtl...
Inside the Music is on location at an elementary school in Dundas, Ontario, part rehearsal space, part recording studio, and emotional headquarters for Hamilton’s rising indie rock band, Superstar Crush.
StereoRuss sits down with Marzieh, Sam, Chloe, and Truaxe to talk about their new album Way Too Much, chatting producer Tyler Kyte of Dwayne Gretzky, balancing DIY roots with lush arrangements, and how the glockenspiel truly is the...
Aidan Robson is a producer and tour manager who works out of Hamilton’s legendary Catherine North Studios. Aidan opens up about his musical roots in punk and country, his evolution as a producer, and his recent work with artist Dean James on the road and in the studio.
Together, they explore the creative process behind Dean's latest single “Burned It Down,” from remote recording sessions in Omemee, Ontario to spontaneous breakthrou...
StereoRuss welcomes back beloved Hamilton singer songwriter Bernadette Connors for her fourth appearance on the show! Together, they dive deep into Bernadette’s journey from Georgina to Hamilton, the emotional evolution behind her songwriting, and the release of her powerful new single “White Magnolia.”
With stories of vulnerability, growth, and the importance of community, this candid conversation highlights what makes Bernadette ...
Jesse Adams is a pop singer and songwriter whose energy is as infectious as her hooks. We chat cats, Fabio, and the ever important question: how many dancers is the correct number of dancers for a live musical performance?
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... it was a great time! Recorded at the legendary Catherine North Studio, this episode is full of fun, flair, and a whole lot of personality.
Songs from the...
Orchidae is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Gatineau, Quebec, and joins StereoRuss along with the very funky bassist Greggory Clark. We dive into the highs and lows of tour life, the many faces of artistic expression, and the joy of making friends along the way.
Not only does this episode feature a live performance, but we also take a call live on air for an unexpected twist in our chat. This one is simply jammed full of ...
Michael Keire (aka King Ludd) is a musician and producer/owner of Threshold Recording Studios, a mainstay recording destination in downtown Hamilton, Ontario. His latest musical project includes a crew of musicians assembled to create, King Ludd with his debut single “Trouble.”
Songs from the Episode:
"Trouble" - King Ludd
"Fake Out" - Munroe
Listen to King Ludd & Threshold Studios
Dean James is a Canadian country music singer who is embarking on an upcoming 20 stop Canadian tour. We talked about his love for country legends like Merle Haggard and Chris Stapleton, and his favourite fried chicken spots.
If you’re into country music, great stories, or just want to meet an artist on the rise, you’ll love this one.
Listen to Dean James:
Jesse Cannon is a record producer, music marketing expert, author, podcast producer who breaks down how to promote your music project, how to write songs you're happier with, how the music business actually works and how to make progress with building your fanbase.
Follow Jesse Cannon & Musformation:
Music Marketing Trends Newsletter https://musicmarketingtrends.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Musformation
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