"Every Song has a Story" is a weekly podcast that explores the art and craft of composing music and lyrics. Each episode features an interview with a successful songwriter, who shares their stories, experiences, and tips for writing songs. The podcast also covers a wide range of topics, including the creative process, the music industry, and the business of songwriting. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a fan of great songs, or just curious about the art of songwriting, this podcast has s ...
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Kit Langfield joins the podcast to talk about the song "Belt Loops" from his debut solo album "Restless." The Americana singer/songwriter compares song writing to mining for gold. His dedication to art has sent him down a path of collaborating with musicians and building a creative bridge between British Columbia and Saskatchewan. After a successfu…
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Daniel James (Brass Camel) - King for a Day
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Daniel James plays guitar in the band Brass Camel and he joins the podcast to talk about their song "King for a Day" from their debut album "Brass." The guitar player talks about how the hardest part of playing in a band is finding people who share the same vision and are ready to commit to the project. Brass Camel draws inspiration from progressiv…
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Benjamin Dakota Rogers - Little Old Paint Horse
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Benjamin Dakota Rogers joins the podcast to talk about the title track from his latest release "Little Old Paint Horse." The singer/songwriter talks about incorporating the rouged wilderness of his home studio into his recordings. He grew up playing the violin, going to festivals and listening to fiddle music in the family's big VW bus. Now his ins…
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Jake Vaadeland joins the podcast to talk about his single "Retro Man." The singer/songwriter is known for his unique style as well as his vintage sound. The self-taught musician talks about studying old tapes of the Grand Ole Opry and picking along with his guitar and banjo. His high energy bluegrass shows have propelled him into the spotlight just…
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Earl Pereira (The Steadies) - Philophobia
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Earl Pereira from The Steadies, joins the podcast to talk about their latest single "Philophobia". The songwriter talks about how the fear of love is a real thing and how a person has to be comfortable with who they are, before they can find that special someone. The Steadies have gained a reputation for getting the party started with a style of mu…
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Jeff Cox (The Department Heads) - Bonneville
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Jeff Cox plays guitar in the band The Department Heads and he joins the podcast to talk about their song "Bonneville" from their debut self-titled album. The guitar player talks about how a band can become a second family and how the ability to share ideas without fear of judgement can really nurture the creative spirit. In the past when social dis…
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Charlie J Memphis - Peyote Cowboy
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Charlie J Memphis joins the podcast to talk about his latest single "Peyote Cowboy." The singer/songwriter is known for his charisma on stage and his passion for music. His ability to connect with the audience leaves a lasting impression each time he finishes a set. He shares a few of his songwriting secrets and fills us in on what he calls "the fe…
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Ellen Froese - Things That I Have Left to Do
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Ellen Froese joins the podcast to talk about her song "Things I Have Left to Do." She talks about how writing can be cathartic and help with the healing process. She says the song has allowed her to answer some questions that she needed to ask herself. Ellen Froese - Things I have Left to Do (youtube) Whether you're an aspiring musician, a fan of g…
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Ask Carol joins us all the way from Norway to talk about their recent release "The Darkest Hour." The rocking duo began recording music on their farm and performing outside. You can find them on youtube performing in the picturesque setting of the Norwegian countryside and you might be surprised who stops over to have a listen. They always attract …
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Berk Jodoin - The Sailor (youtube) The songwriter talks with us about his single "The Sailor." He doesn't shy away from the pain involved in the writing process and he really gives us a glimpse into how this meaningful song was created. "The Sailor" is an "emotionally driven song speaking to the horrors of war and the fallout that happens after the…
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Colin Fowlie - Someone's Favourite Song
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The folk songwriter from New Brunswick released his album called "East of Nowhere" in 2021. Colin Fowlie joins the podcast to give us some insight about the story behind "Someone's Favourite Song." Colin Fowlie - Someone's Favourite song (youtube) Whether you're an aspiring musician, a fan of great songs, or just curious about the art of songwritin…
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Brayden King sits down to talk about his song "Down That Road." He says that his roots are in rock and roll but he admits that he has let country and blues influence his songwriting style. He released a 7 song EP called "Live from the Road" in 2022 and hints that there may be full band versions of his songs released in the future. While plans to to…
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Liam St. John - Dipped in Bleach
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Liam St. John joins us to talk about one of his latest singles "Dipped in Bleach." The singer/songwriter released a raw, uncut collection of songs called "Stripped Back" and in 2022 it became the #1 Blues Albums on Apple Music. His vocal style has impressed audiences around the world, with success on social media as well as television. His performa…
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Morgan Robertson joins the podcast to talk about her latest single "Straws". The singer/songwriter grew up learning the fiddle before she began playing guitar and writing music. Her melodies have impressed audiences from the small towns of Saskatchewan to the big cities. As she continues her studies at University in Saskatoon she plans to record mo…
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David Miner - Pennies out of Pain
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David Miner - Pennies out of Pain is available on: Spotify and Youtube. The country songwriter based out of New Braunfels, Tx released "Heartache Songs" in 2022, David Miner joins the podcast to share the story about how his friend Muskrat Jones added a melody line on the steel guitar, while Skyler Thimens added the drums and Charlie J. Memphis pla…
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Brad Proudlove - Fair to Middlin'
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Brad Proudlove - Fair to Middlin' is available at Bradproudlove.com The folk singer grew up singing in church and at provincial music festivals. He got his first guitar when he was 13 years old, a relic he brought with him when his family moved out of the city and into the wide open spaces of Southern Saskatchewan. Between videography and photograp…
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Colter Wall - Cypress Hills and the Big Country
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Colter Wall has made it clear that someone he considers a close friend is in need of help right now, here is a direct quote. "My buddy was in a bad wreck and is laid up in the hospital. I’m gonna start multiple merch campaigns to raise funds for his recovery... All proceeds from sales (physical and digital) of my album "Western Swing and Waltzes" a…
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Eliza Mary Doyle - Nothin' to Lose
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Eliza Mary Doyle is always on the go, and we caught up with her to discuss her melody-driven songwriting style as she walks us through her song called "Nothin' to Lose." Her experience in the studio and her ability to bring performers together wherever the stage takes her has gained her an encyclopedia of knowledge over the past twenty years. She h…
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Blake Berglund - Where Have All My Horses Gone? (Intersessions)
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Blake Berglund talks about the responsibility of songwriters and the sport of being a touring musician. He shares his approach to crafting lyrics and how he uses humour and satire to approach difficult topics. He is a Cowboy who was raised on the edge of Saskatchewan's Moose Mountain Provincial Park, he began writing at a young age and went on to c…
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Will Ardell - Songs in the Dark is available on: Spotify, Willardell.com and Youtube. The folk/country songwriter from Saskatchewan has been releasing singles since 2020, from his album "The Truth." Will Ardell joins the podcast to share a few stories about writing and recording his latest single, "Songs in the Dark." Whether you're an aspiring mus…
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