Strange Grooves Podcast
Interviews With Musicians, Vinyl Collectors, And Music Lovers Discussing The Music They Love, Life, and what inspires them.
memories, stories and music change our lives and how we view the world. On Strange Grooves, We Dig Into Life’s Deep Cuts.
Episode 192: Mitchell Young on Dance Your Way to Sommo, sombr & Why We Love This
For Ep 192, we sat down with Mitchell Young, Marketing Manager at Whitecap Entertainment, to talk about Sommo Festival, the new Dance Your Way to Sommo contest, Sombr, and why this festival keeps getting it so damn right.
Recent Episodes
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Ep 191: Goin’ Out West with Brendan Lyle
On this episode of Strange Grooves, we’re joined by director Brendan Lyle to talk about the story behind the film, how Tracy and Martina made the leap to the big screen, and why these uniquely Nova Scotian characters have connected with audiences right across Canada.
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Volume 190: Canadian Media Royalty & the Legacy of MuchMusic with Bill Welychka
For anyone who grew up with MuchMusic on in the background, this one's going to hit home.
This week on Strange Grooves, we sit down with Canadian broadcasting icon Bill Welychka for a conversation that's equal parts nostalgia, music history, and honest reflection. From his years interviewing the biggest names in music at MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic to finding a new creative chapter as an author, Bill shares the stories behind the stories—and what he's learned along the way.
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Episode 181: Catching Up with Clyde Wray – Poet, Creative, and the Voice of Strange Grooves
Eight years ago, poet, playwright, and storyteller Clyde Wray brought his voice and creative energy to Strange Grooves, leaving a lasting mark on Saint John’s cultural scene.
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Vol. 180: Bob Dylan & the Outlaw Country Music Festival
We went to Bangor, Maine, for one reason: Bob fucking Dylan. But the Outlaw Country Music Festival gave us a hell of a lot more: Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and a venue that actually knows how to treat its people right.
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Givener with The Deaner
DescriptWe’re so excited to bring you a (chaotic) chat with Deaner Murdoch, Canadian metalhead and icon and the star of the newest, most badass metal flick, the film Deaner ‘89, which is in theatres across Canada now!ion goes here
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Vol. 179: Meet The Orchids, Nova Scotia’s Ferocious Two-Piece
On this episode, a ferocious punk/stoner rock duo from Truro, Nova Scotia, THE ORCHIDS. Formed in 2023, Rhys Poirier and Alexis Grant are redefining what two people can do with a wall of fuzz and raw energy.
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Volume 177: Coffee and a Skate with Cancer Bats
On this episode of Strange Grooves, we hit the “Red Path” (Harbour Passage) in Uptown Saint John with some coffee, skateboards and rollerskates with Liam and Mike of Cancer Bats, just ahead of their Area 506 headlining set with none other than Alexisonfire.on
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Volume 178: Matt Mays, In the Flesh!
This one’s special, folks. We’re beyond excited to welcome our friend—and let’s be honest, one of our all-time favourite artists—Matt Mays back to the show… but this time, in-person at the Strange Grooves studio!
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VOLUME 176: Today Junior Live at Strange Grooves HQ (Area 506 2025)
Ahead of their electric set at Area 506, we sat down with 3/4 of the lovely humans of Today Junior — a genre-blending powerhouse weaving together electronic, R&B, and emo influences into a sound all their own.es here
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Vol. 175: Sarah Hellingwerf of East Coast Emo Night
This week, we're joined by Sarah Hellingwerf — the force ( and EMO QUEEN) behind East Coast Emo Night, the event series that’s been uniting scene kids past and present across Atlantic Canada!
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Vol. 174: A CHAT WITH POETS & LIARS (AREA 506 2025)
In this episode, we catch up with Poets & Liars — a powerhouse rock trio hailing from all corners of New Brunswick.re
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VOL. 173: FINDING YOURSELF WITH RED CARDINALem
In Vol.173, we sit down with Red Cardinal—one of the East Coast’s most exciting emerging rock bands. Don’t miss this exclusive interview. goes here
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Vol. 172: Cavendish Beach Music Festival with Tracy & Martina!
Every year, we hit the Cavendish Beach Music Festival and We landed a chat with Cape Breton legends and hosts of Shoot'n The Shit — Tracy and Martina!
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Vol. 171: Cavendish Beach Music Festival: A Chat with Ben Murphy
We’re heading back to one of our favourite places—Prince Edward Island—for the Cavendish Beach Music Festival, kicking off this Thursday through Saturday, and we are beyond excited to share it with YOU, Strange Crew.
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Vol. 170: A Deep Dive Into Music & Meaning with Polyphonic’s Noah Lefevre
We’re not gonna lie—this one is a dream come true. Noah Lefevre, the creator behind Polyphonic, is one of our all-time favourite music content creators, and we were beyond honoured when he agreed to join us for this episode of Strange Grooves.
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Vol.167: Behind the Scenes with Linda Pelletier: A True Music Advocate
In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you an incredibly special interview with none other than Linda Pelletier – a true icon in the music world. If you’ve ever stepped foot in the East Coast music scene, you’ve probably heard Linda’s name and felt the impact of her tireless work.
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Vol. 164: A Conversation with MuchMusic OG VJ Rick Campanelli
We had the privilege of chatting with Rick about his legendary time at MuchMusic, his journey in the entertainment world, and what he's up to now. Here's a quick look back at his career and why this interview meant so much to us.
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Vol.163: Longhaulin' with Bubbles & The Shitrockers: Tales from the Trailer Park
It’s not every day that Strange Grooves gets to sit down with a Canadian icon like Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys, but guess what? We just did!
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Volume 143: Michael Williams
We are talking to iconic MuchMusic VJ Michael Williams, this week's strange crew!
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Vol 140: An enchanted evening with Miss Pamela Des Barres
Join us on a wild episode as we prepare to return to California with Miss Pamela.
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Vol 136: 10k Record Collection with The Love Family
We are back at The Love Family house with their incredible MASSIVE collection of music! Join us for this wicked journey!
Meet the Hosts of the show
Come along with our hosts, Cait Milberry and Cherise Letson, as they explore places in rock n roll history, and chat with guests, musicians and people from all walks of life and experience about the music they love.