Get in the car losers...we are listening to a kick-ass punk band from Edmonton, The Carpoolers! We chat with Maddy and Hunter, the brother-sister duo behind the band about what it's like being in a 6-piece band, their live shows, and their debut EP Revenge Porn. We also spin a few songs from YEG legends Bad Communicators, Re-Form, and Misfortune Tellers. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

Bask in the warmth of the tropical vibes no matter where you are with Tobago/Vancouver Island's Island Soul...Caleb Hart. We chat about about his live performances, poetic lyrics, music videos, and so much more and he shares with us some of his favourite songs from some up-and-coming artists like Poncho, Jayden Brown, Tk The Artist, Marc Micu, Golden Ganga, Tugstar, Djkemo, and Jonelle. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

If you like crunchy guitar tones and soothing vocals...this episode is for you! HotKid is the dream-pop alt-rock project of Shiloh Harrison out of Ontario. Starting out as just a 2 piece band in the early 2000s and now grown to a full 4 piece, we chat with Shilo about her latest EP Downtown and the work she's doing with her and her husband's indie record label Fortune Steller. We play a few other songs from bands on her label, Ace of Wands, By Divine Right, and Mad Ones. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists

There's a new group of cowboys in town and their name is The Orvald Wayne Show. After supporting his friends in the YEG music scene, Ty Orvald Wayne Lindberg got the itch to get on stage himself. He's been playing shows around the city since early 2024 and this past September released a 3 song EP. We chat about his journey so far in music, the songs he's released so far, and what else he has in the works. We also hear a couple of songs from You, Me & Zack (who also double as his backing band) and Carter Felker. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

All rise for the Saddie-Baddie queen herself...Justine Tyrell! We chat with the Calgary-based R&B rising star about her 2024 singles Devotion and Ghost Town, an upcoming album, and some of her other favourite Calgary artists. Also in the mix, we hear songs from Kaeyae Alo, Wyatt C. Louis, and TEEINTHEAM. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

They say to reach for the stars...The Skystar! Welcome to the first reggae artist to be featured on Background Noise...Mr. Ainsworth Rose AKA Skystar out of Edmonton. Originally born in Jamaica, Skystar brings the dancehall vibes to the world. We chat about his latest album "Sky's The Limit", some of his older tunes, and all the people he has worked with. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

We are kicking off Season 3 of Background with style....Uncle Strut style. We chat with all 3 dudes from this vibey Vancouver band about their latest single "Quarter Mile", their upcoming album, and they drop the date and location for the release show (listen to the episode to find out). Uncle Strut also introduces us to some of their favourite local bands, 538 Street, Nick Stone, and Haley Ahonen. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.

WOW! I can't believe another year of Background Noise has gone by. A big thank you goes out to all the artists we've talked to in season two and of course, YOU who tune in and have contributed to the over 2,000 downloads this show has had over the past 2 years. Like the Season One Finale, I'm mixing things up a little in this episode and today we chat with Todd Crawshaw, fellow Big E Radio Curator and Executive Director at The Yardbird Suite. We talk about Edmonton's roaring Jazz scene, some of Todd's favourite YEG Jazz artists, and the magic of community radio. We hear songs from The Hutchinson Andrew Trio, PJ Perry, Jim Head, and The Mbira Renaissance Band. I do not own any of the rights to the music played and used. All copyright is to the respected artists.