Gabrielle Sofia releases ‘Change Your Mood’; is pushing for more female and non-binary representation in the music industry
Although as a recording artist she is relatively new on the scene, Halifax-based Gabrielle Sofia has possessed a long-time connection with music. Her debut full-length studio effort ‘Lacewood’ was released on June 21st, 2021 and propelled her into the conversation of Halifax’s blossoming R&B scene. With her latest single adventuring into pop/dance music, Sofia is continuing to put her musical versatility on display for a growing audience.
Katie Tupper on her debut EP; follow-up single ‘Honey’
With the release of her critically acclaimed debut EP, ‘Towards The End’, Katie Tupper has turned a lot of heads—and ears, more specifically—to her music. She followed up her EP with another single, ‘Honey’, in May of this year. Fresh off a cross-Canada tour, and a CBC Music live session with The Intro, Katie Tupper is now back in the studio working on her eagerly-awaited sophomore EP.
Joe Hubley caught up with Katie in her homeland of Saskatoon, SK to speak about her first EP and follow-up single, her recent touring, what she has coming in the future, and much more.
The Three-Man Weave
Your source for major league sports news, second takes, and the kind of banter that deserves a banner. Tune in to the Three-Man Weave every Monday morning at 8:30 AM as Joe Hubley, Brian Neilson, and Geordie Miller look backwards and forwards at the world of sports. Sometimes erudite, occasionally erratic, always entertaining… Get ready for some Major League Radio on CHMA 106.9FM.
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How Dave Carroll turned negative customer service into a positive social media movement
In the spring of 2008, Dave Carroll was on tour with his band Sons of Maxwell, when suddenly he had a horrible experience with the flight crew of United Airlines. This negative experience was perpetuated by the company’s customer service team, when he was told that his guitar–which was irreparably broken by the crew’s mishandling–did not meet the terms for a refund, or any sort of compensation by the airline company. Essentially, Dave was told it was not United’s problem.
Joe Hubley sat down with Dave to talk about this experience, and how Dave managed to turn this negative experience with United airlines’ customer service team into a positive movement and multi-media platform to promote the power of social media. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
There’s a ‘Storm’ brewing: Christina Martin announces upcoming album
Although the release date is still to be announced, we can feel a ‘Storm’ brewing, as Christina Martin announces her upcoming album, slated for a release in the fall of 2022. This will be the 8th full-length offering from the Atlantic Canadian singer/songwriter.
Joe Hubley caught up with Christina Martin over Zoom to talk about her upcoming album, her songwriting approach, as well as a new initiative she is pioneering to make her live and virtual performances more accessible and sensory friendly. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
Sajid Bin Afaz is Mount Allison’s 2022 Shinerama Chair
Partnered with the Mount Allison Student’s Union (MASU), Shinerama is a fundraising campaign with the objective of raising money for Cystic Fibrosis research and diagnosis. Sajid Bin Afaz has taken the role of the 2022 Chair of Mount Allison University’s Shinerama campaign.
Sajid stopped by the CHMA studio for a live interview with Joe Hubley. He spoke about the Shinerama initiative, and his plans to reboot the fundraiser after two years of pandemic navigation. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
Clea Anaïs on her introspective debut ‘Circle Zero’
Calgary-based Clea Anaïs is coming off the release of her debut album ‘Circle Zero’. A refreshing and invigorating full-length offering, her performance has received comparisons to the likes of Lana Del Rey, Japanese Breakfast, among others. A long time member of Canadian experimental indie-rock band ‘Raleigh’, Clea is now off on her own with the release of this latest 11 track offering.
Joe Hubley sat down with Clea Anaïs to break down her musical journey, the process of writing/recording this album, and touches on some of the struggles she went through that fuelled the conception of this record. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
Kelly McMichael is making ‘Waves’ with her award-winning debut album
The career of award-winning musician Kelly McMichael has exploded since the release of her debut album ‘Waves’ in 2021. With songs like ‘Stepping Stone’ being named The East magazine’s #1 song of 2021, and her recognition at both the Music NL and East Coast Music Awards, McMichael made ripples through the Canadian music scene right out of the gate, and it’s safe to say she’s here to stay in a big way.
Joe Hubley sat down with the St. John’s singer/songwriter to talk about the writing process behind her debut album, her recent awards, and what she has coming in the future. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview with Kelly McMichael.
Harris McSheffery: Sackville’s rising star
Harris McSheffery is consistently proving to be a pillar of the music scene here in Sackville. A former graduate of MtA’s Music program, he has built a fan base by posting video performances of his covers and original compositions on both his Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Joe Hubley sat down with Harris for a CHMA exclusive interview, and we were even privileged to hear him serenade us with ‘Chicken Coop Blues’ on his harmonica.
One8tea is changing the East Coast of Canada’s Hip-Hop scene for the better
With his latest album ‘Ventilation 2’ coming off a 2022 ECMA victory for ‘Hip Hop Recording of the Year’, One8tea is quickly becoming one of the most essential artists on the east coast. In 2021, One8tea won the Music New Brunswick award for Song of the Year, becoming the first black person to ever win an MNB award, since its inception in 2010. He has fought adversity his entire life to reach this moment, as he uses his experiences to inspire others through his music, ministry services, public speaking, and more.
Joe Hubley sat down with the Moncton-based rapper for an interview about his exceptional life journey, finding his voice in Hip-Hop through religion, and so much more. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.