Music Podcast

Marv Ross is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter for the 1980s rock band Quarterflash. With a distinctive style blending rock, jazz, and blues influences, Ross helped craft the band's signature sound. His work on hits like "Harden My Heart" and "Take Me to Heart" showcased his skillful guitar playing and lyrical depth, earning Quarterflash widespread acclaim. Beyond his success with the band, Ross is also recognized for his contributions as a composer an...

Craig Northey is a prolific musician, songwriter, and composer with a career that spans decades of memorable music and dynamic collaborations. As a founding member of the iconic Canadian rock band Odds, Craig made his mark with hits like "It Falls Apart" and "Someone Who’s Cool." He’s currently balancing tours with three distinct groups: the ever-evolving Odds, the Steven Page Trio (with Steven Page of Barenaked Ladies and cellist Kevin Fox), and Trans-Canada Highwaymen, a Canadian supergroup fe...

Jerry Harrison is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the keyboardist and guitarist for the influential band Talking Heads. A key figure in the new wave movement, Jerry's innovative sound and creative vision helped shape the band's distinctive style. In addition to his work with Talking Heads, Jerry has a successful solo career and has produced albums for numerous acclaimed artists. His contributions to music have earned him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, sol...

Lawrence Gowan is a Canadian musician, vocalist, and songwriter, best known as the lead singer and keyboardist for the rock band Styx. Born on November 22, 1956, in Glasgow, Scotland, Gowan moved to Canada with his family at a young age. He began his musical career in the late 1970s, gaining recognition with his solo work in the 1980s, including hits like "A Criminal Mind" and "Moonlight Desires." Gowan joined Styx in 1999, bringing his dynamic stage presence and distinctive voice to the band. K...

On this brand new episode of Dystopia Tonight we have the first-ever podcast appearance of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mullins! Shawn and I talk about everything from his early days as a young musician, his musical family, early inspi...

Scott Sharrard is a highly talented musician and songwriter best known for his role as the musical director for the legendary Gregg Allman. With a deep passion for blues, rock, and soul, Scott’s guitar skills and dynamic stage presence have earned hi...

Barry Andrew Hay is a renowned Dutch musician and the charismatic lead singer of the iconic rock band Golden Earring. Born in India and later moving to the Netherlands, Hay's distinctive and powerful vocals have been a driving force behind Golden Ea...

Marshall Crenshaw is an iconic singer-songwriter who has left a lasting mark on the ever-changing world of music. His unmistakable pop-rock sound has etched into the hearts of music enthusiasts for decades, shaping the industry's landscape. His debut...

Alex Skora, the enigmatic guitarist and founding member of Love Crushed Velvet, oozes charisma just as much offstage as he does on. Born and bred in a small town, he developed an insatiable appetite for the creativity and an unyielding love for rock ...

Christie Simpson's journey in the music industry began when she joined forces with friends and fellow musicians Josh Burgess, Charlie Ryder, and Sam Perry to form the band Yumi Zouma. Captivating audiences around the globe and leaving an enduring imp...

Leland Sklar, legendary bassist and session musician, is as captivating offstage as he is mesmerizing on it. With his unmistakable long beard and infectious smile, Sklar's personality exudes warmth and a genuine love for music. His jovial nature and ...

Evoking a sense of wanderlust, taking listeners on a melodic journey through bittersweet emotions, introspection, and the beauty of everyday life, The Volebeats, helmed by Matthew Smith and Jeff Oakes, are a beloved Detroit band known for their encha...

Melissa Auf Der Maur, a Canadian-American musician and artist, first rose to prominence as the bassist for the iconic alternative rock band Hole. Her powerful and melodic bass lines added a distinctive edge to their sound, and she became an integral ...

On today’s episode of Dystopia Tonight we welcome the triumphant return of Glen Phillips! With a career spanning over three decades as the lead singer and songwriter of the legendary alt rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket, Glen has solidified his sta...

The Harpoonist and The Axe Murderer joined me on Dystopia Tonight to talk about their experiences touring, meeting some heroes, their humble beginnings, going solo, their new album and pretty much any and all tangents that we could have gone on were take...

Man, having John Doe on Dystopia Tonight was a fucking blast. We covered just about everything from his incredible and varied career, his new album, touring, quantifying the mysteries of life, what people were fucking to in the 30s, hanging with John Wat...

Loved having Scott Hessel on Dystopia Tonight! He’s been a drummer for the Gin Blossoms for over ten years and will continue his success with the band in their upcoming, “Last Summer on Earth” with Toad The Wet Sprocket and Barenaked Ladies! We talk hair...

Jimmy Vivino was a blast to have on Dystopia Tonight! Larger than life, with great stories we covered all the basics, the joys of eating white paste, playdoh, recycling, Covid, the Beatles, the best foods to eat on the road, working with legends, his sta...

Great talk with Francisco Martin on Dystopia Tonight about his new album, life, American Idol, music, social media, art, traveling, friendship, finding yourself, dealing with anxiety, being true to who you are, his career, collaborations, dealing with th...

Sarah Jaffe joins us on Dystopia Tonight and we tangent it the fuck-up! In case you don’t know who she is, which…come on guys keep up, she’s an extremely talented vocalist, singer/songwriter hailing from Denton, Texas who has worked across many musical g...

Pick Withers looks back with us on Dystopia Tonight to talk about his time spent in Italy that changed his life at 18, getting his first drum set, how his parents felt about him becoming a musician, the influence the Beatles had, his progression as a dru...

Had a pleasure hosting the amazing New Zealand singer-songwriter @Ladyhawke! She joined us on Dystopia Tonight to talk about her new album “Time Flies”, near death experiences on the road, lockdown activities, the secret lives of orchestra musicians, her...

Film and television legend Shelley Fabares joins us on Dystopia Tonight for a joyful conversation about life in show business, how she got started, the choice her mother gave her and her sister about acting, being shy as a child, the memories of her time...

Stewart Copeland is a talk show/podcast host’s dream. Especially when that host is newly recovering from Omicron. A natural story teller with a boundless engaging and joyful energy left me only wanting more time to talk to the legendary drummer and now 5...