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.
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.
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.
Jean-Michel Blais reflects on his musical journey; latest album ‘aubades’
Since the release of his first album, il (2016), Jean-Michel Blais’ pristine piano playing has been revered by fans and fellow composers alike. Blais is constantly innovating and pushing the barriers of his compositional prowess, and his latest album ‘aubades’ is no exception to this proclivity.
Joe Hubley sat down with the Montréal-based pianist-composer-performer to speak about the process of developing his new collection of pieces, his remarkable musical journey, and much more. Hear it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
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Ariel Posen is making ‘Headway’ in a post-pandemic world
Since his debut album in 2019, Ariel Posen has been solidifying himself as one of Canada’s most poetic singer/songwriters. His album “Headway” from 2021 is certainly no exception. Host of the Morning Show and the Sunday BBQ, Joe Hubley, caught up with Ariel for a conversation on his very busy 2021. From a headlining tour across North America, releasing two albums and an EP, as well as a handful of various collaborations (John Mayer, City and Colour, The Ballroom Thieves, Bahamas, Cory Wong, and more), it’s safe to say that Ariel Posen had a full plate. However, he ate it up and clearly still has an appetite, as 2022 is lining up to be just as colossal of a year for the Winnipeg slide guitarist. Ariel Posen and Joe Hubley cover it all in this CHMA exclusive interview.
“It made me realize that performing
isn’t just what I do, it’s who I am.”
~Ariel Posen on being back on stage for the first time since the pandemic.
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